Dougherty's Pub

12/16/08

Relaxing change of pace

by qtpatuty at Citysearch

Doughertys is a place that is welcoming and unusual. This is not your typical trendy downtown bar, more of a place where you go when you need a change of pace. I have been going to this bar for years and love the atmosphere. The staff is friendly and you can always pick out the regulars. The food is a great choice expecially now with the economy falling. The food is regular pub food, burgers fries great specials. For those of you who didnt know a lot of the stuff is homemade. The desserts are all homemade, the soups are amazing and homemade as well. Since the ban on smoking it has been a lot nicer and more enjoyable to to sit and relax without having to deal with the stench afterward. Parking can be tough if you arent from the neighborhood, but it is within a 5 minute walk from the light rail which is great. The atmosphere is nice at lunch because you are able to appreciate the artwork that is for sale on the walls. Try something new for a change and stop is a see for your self!

10/24/08

Great regular hangout.

by clownphish at Citysearch

I've been going to this pub now for over a year and while it's not trendy like some places in Baltimore feel the extreme need to be, it's quite comfortable enough to frequent a couple times a week. As others have mentioned the service is sometimes irregular, but on the whole I haven't had problems. Definite Cheers feeling as there are a lot of regulars and it's easy to carve your niche and feel at home. The clientele is always diverse - I balk at the other reviewer's post about poor service due to their race - again, please chalk that up to the individual server, not the establishment (who has employed a black bartender for years). Also the pool area in the back is fun, you get all manner of people in there on the weekends and they hold league matches on Tuesdays. All in all it's a great place to spend a Friday or Saturday, hell I've even taken my parents there for dinner on a Tuesday. Cheers mate!

02/20/07

some tips

by bethzig at Citysearch

there are booths but often they are all filled, so don't get your hopes up before you get there. even if you don't get a booth there are a bunch of tables, so it's not all stools or standing.

the pool tables are in pretty good shape although one was out of order last time i was there, but it's cool because they're in another room. you can hunker down for a serious game of pool without too many drunken rowdies, or you can bring your entire party back there for a drunken rowdy pool game.

also despite what the description says DO NOT PARK AT RITE AID! YOU WILL BE TOWED EVENTUALLY! it's not worth the risk. baltimore city loves to tow cars. find street parking, walking won't hurt you.

all in all, a cheers-type atmosphere. not the best service but a good selection of beers on tap, and skilled bartenders. recommended!

• Pros: good food, laidback, fair prices, spacious but not scary big
• Cons: uneven service,sometimes you can stand at the bar for 20 minutes without being seen