Monthly Archives: February 2024

Black Flag Social House

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It was Superbowl Sunday, and those in Ravens country were mostly done with football. For those unaware, the Baltimore Ravens’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs a couple weeks ago was crushing. As a distraction, we decided to check out Black Flag’s new spot for lunch. Black Flag Social House is tucked away in the back corner of the parking lot, near the intersection of Marriotsville Rd and Old Frederick.

Brewery in Black Flag Social House

When I first walked into the Social House, I was struck by how bright and cheerful it was, with lots of glass and gorgeous wooden tables for dining. The brewery is on your left behind glass doors. (We learned later that this brewery is not yet open, and all the Social House beer is currently made at Black Flag’s Brewing Company on Snowden River). An impressive pizza oven is located in the back. Also in the back, but outside, is a porch (not yet open to the public) overlooking the woods in the direction of the Little Patuxent River.

Pizza Oven

Our experienced waiter had recently come from Guinness Brewing. It is full table service here, as opposed to the brewery. The beer is good – Deep Beer uses untappd data to rank Black Flag as the 14th best brewery in Maryland. We were encouraged to try samples of any beer we wanted, but no flights were available. I enjoyed a sour – Crumble: Apple & Mixed Berry. The food is good bar food. My pizza was delicious, and Mrs. Adventures enjoyed her burger.

Inside the brewpub

Our party of 4 all agreed that we’re definitely coming back to the Social House. It was a bit loud, but it was a nice, comfortable brewpub to enjoy a meal and a few drinks with friends.

Black Flag Social House
2050 Marriotsville, RD
Marriotsville, MD

Mon 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM -  9:00 PM

Cheers!

Warren

Cult Classic Brewing occupies a vacant strip mall in Stevensonville, MD on the eastern shore.

A Cult Classic Groundhog Day

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We had stopped for lunch on our way to Ocean City (goin’ downy oshun, hun!). Just fifteen minutes from Annapolis, Cult Classic Brewing is a brewery, bar, and live music venue in Stevensonville, MD, on the Eastern Shore. As we walked into the resurrected ACME grocery store, we were reminded it was Groundhog Day with Bill Murray stuck in a time loop playing on the big screen.

Paul and I ordered food and two flights from the in-house beers, like the cleverly named UFOria. For a micro-brewery, their menu is extensive. They offer burgers, pizza, chicken wings, and even salads. Besides the big-screen TV, beer, and food, Cult Classic has pinball games and a stage featuring live music.

TBH, I was skeptical about visiting a once grocery now brewery located off Rte 50 on “Shopping Center Rd” with Dunkin’, Hardee’s, and Centreville Trailer Parts as neighbors. But I was pleasantly surprised. The food was quite yummy – my Caesar’s salad with crispy chicken was drizzled generously with creamy Caesar dressing, giving a burst of tangy flavor with every bite. The beers were all decent. UFOria Citra IPA is their most popular, and I can see why. Its wafts of citrus, tropical fruits, and pine tickled the nose, beckoning the adventurous palate to embark on a cosmic journey of flavor. (Apologies for the UFO humor)

Cult Classic Brewing UFOria Citra IPA
UFOria Citra IPA

Overall, Cult Classic was a fun place. If you find yourself on the Eastern Shore, I recommend a stop at Cult Classic Brewing. Visit on Thursday afternoon, and you can walk over to the Kent Island Farmers’ Market, open year-round. Other nearby businesses include Centreville Trailer Parts, Tokyo Bay Japanese Steak Seafood & Sushi, Dollar General, DePaolas Bagel & Brunch, El Jefe Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar, and 4 Sisters Kabob and Curry.

Cult Classic Brewing
1169 Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666-4051
(410) 980-8097

MON: 4pm to 10pm
TUE - THU: 11am to 11pm
FRI - SAT: 11am to Midnight
Sunday: 11am to 10pm

Cheers!

Warren