The Ale House is a hidden gem in Columbia, Maryland. If you are looking for a happy hour spot for a group or just want to watch sports with a friend, this restaurant is a fantastic spot. Welcoming atmosphere and great service, and the food is very tasty. The chicken tenders were great, I like the regular fries as opposed to the potato wedges that came with the fish and chips. The fried haddock was absolutely delicious. However, they need to work on the coleslaw. It was almost like a side salad. The chocolate brownie sundae was a great hit for two people. Make sure to request the hot fudge, caramel, and whip cream toppings. I couldn't even think about finishing it by myself. Would highly recommend. Will be going back to try other entrée and desserts.
W. Dyson
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January 19, 2026
Food and service were great! I got the scramble bowl , fried green tomatoes and french toast bites. 😋 We also got the bottomless mimosas. This place is popular so parking on weekends can be challenging.
Selena Buggan
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February 09, 2026
Great atmosphere and the food was delicious! My coworkers and I went for brunch and it was a great experience. Our server, Elijah was very personable and answered any questions we had. He is provided quick service and checked on us often. I would definitely recommend
marlo z.
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July 13, 2025
Had lunch at the Ale House on a Friday around 12:15 with the wife and a friend. No wait for a table. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Restaurant was moderately busy with plenty of open tables. Noise level was very good for having conversation without screaming.
We ordered the Friday special app which was a flat bread bruschetta (see pic) with crab topping, a pear salad and chicken strips with fries (see pic). Also one soda and an iced tea. Finished with a seasonal peach cobbler shared 3 ways. Total bill with tip for the 3 of us came out to $90. So if looking for a more moderate cost lunch, better to look elsewhere.
The food was all very good and would recommend this place for a lunch date where you can get good food, not feel packed in, and can converse without shouting.
Rob Williams
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June 14, 2025
The food and beer are great, lots of variety and flavors. The service was subpar, don't expect the best from the servers on staff. My server along with 2 others, were more occupied with eating and laughing with each other than earning a tip. While we were waiting for drinks and food (sitting on the warming racks) we could see the staff hanging out in the kitchen.
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The Ale House is a hidden gem in Columbia, Maryland. If you are looking for a happy hour spot for a group or just want to watch sports with a friend, this restaurant is a fantastic spot. Welcoming atmosphere and great service, and the food is very tasty. The chicken tenders were great, I like the regular fries as opposed to the potato wedges that came with the fish and chips. The fried haddock was absolutely delicious. However, they need to work on the coleslaw. It was almost like a side salad. The chocolate brownie sundae was a great hit for two people. Make sure to request the hot fudge, caramel, and whip cream toppings. I couldn't even think about finishing it by myself. Would highly recommend. Will be going back to try other entrée and desserts.
Food and service were great! I got the scramble bowl , fried green tomatoes and french toast bites. 😋 We also got the bottomless mimosas. This place is popular so parking on weekends can be challenging.
Great atmosphere and the food was delicious! My coworkers and I went for brunch and it was a great experience. Our server, Elijah was very personable and answered any questions we had. He is provided quick service and checked on us often. I would definitely recommend
Had lunch at the Ale House on a Friday around 12:15 with the wife and a friend. No wait for a table. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Restaurant was moderately busy with plenty of open tables. Noise level was very good for having conversation without screaming. We ordered the Friday special app which was a flat bread bruschetta (see pic) with crab topping, a pear salad and chicken strips with fries (see pic). Also one soda and an iced tea. Finished with a seasonal peach cobbler shared 3 ways. Total bill with tip for the 3 of us came out to $90. So if looking for a more moderate cost lunch, better to look elsewhere. The food was all very good and would recommend this place for a lunch date where you can get good food, not feel packed in, and can converse without shouting.
The food and beer are great, lots of variety and flavors. The service was subpar, don't expect the best from the servers on staff. My server along with 2 others, were more occupied with eating and laughing with each other than earning a tip. While we were waiting for drinks and food (sitting on the warming racks) we could see the staff hanging out in the kitchen.