DRY 85

Great time in Annapolis Dry 85 was across the street from Annapolis ice cream and my wife was pretty hungry so I checked out Yelp to see if there were any available spots that had burgers and low and behold we found Dry 85. Dry 85 is a bourbon bar that sells food at an affordable price. They have over 100 different bourbons and the drinks looked good but that day we focused on just the food. The bar is dark, and lowkey quiet definitely more on the masculine side. I ordered the honey glazed salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette goat cheese green tomatoes spinach and kale. This was delicious and refreshing. I truly enjoyed this salmon. The spinach and kale was crisp and the vinaigrette added a summer tanginess to the salad. Can you believe this was only $16? Our waitress was nice and friendly and answered every question we had. I will definitely be back to try a cocktail since bourbon is indeed my favorite.

Service here was prompt and friendly! They didn't rush us to put our order in The atmosphere was casual, dimly lit, like a more polished pub (no TVs). I came here on July 4th for an early dinner! My favorite by far from this lineup was the chicken wings. The pomegranate wings sound weird but just trust me, they were so tasty! Seafood Mac and cheese was good but I think needed just a little bit more flavor. And the cookie skillet was gooey and sweet--no complaints here I love a good Overall I'd eat here again if I were in the neighborhood!

We had two amazing hamburgers and tasted some amazing beers. Based on Drew's recommendation, I had his favorite which was bacon, carmelized onions, chipotle mayo and I added raw onions. It was DELICIOUS!!! The chipotle mayo was house made as well as the ranch. Crazy thick and so good. My sig other had Dry 85 burger which was amazing as well.

Absolutely delicious and fantastic customer service! Went to Annapolis for an anniversary trip and found this gem. Highly suggest!

The spot in Annapolis to get a whiskey cocktail or neat. Every classic was on the menu. Bartender seemed super knowledgeable. Mac and cheese was super hearty but didn't taste overly cheesy. Fried pickles were fresh with a little zest.

Dry 85 has one of the most creative cocktails menus in downtown Annapolis. Situated on Main Street which means street parking is challenging, so your best bet is the parking garage nearby. Inside it is dark and slightly industrial looking small space. The servers have always been friendly. I mostly go for the drinks, but you can't go wrong with veggie burger or the fries. The fries are really good if you're a connoisseur of fresh cut and freshly fried ones. Theirs are slightly thicker cut like how the British do their chips. Here they garnish with Parmesan, garlic, and parsley.

We ordered multiple dishes. For fried pickles they gave us like 5 pickles, they were so hard to chew or bite on. We ordered fried pickles with the burger and they were cold' oily and unflavoured. For quinoa steak salad, the steak was sooooo chewy and hard to swallow, I almost choked on it. For burgers, they have everything with pork, so if you don't eat pork and bacon you won't be able to have a decent burger. The reviews on Google were misleading, we ate our food bc that was our first and only meal that day!! We were excited to have the burgers but unfortunately it didn't fall through. Service is fineeee we asked for mayo when we got our meals, we got it when we were finishing our meals, mins you the place is pretty empty on a Monday afternoon.

As a successful CEO, I do not want a spy kids serving me drinks. He almost charged my gold platinum card twice.

Came across Dry85 while walking through Annapolis. I love a cocktail bar , so I was excited to grab some drinks. We started with the Lavender Fields and the Presidente. Both were solid choices. For our 2nd drinks, we asked our bartender, Danielle, for her recommendations and she showed out! She was happy to make us her off menu specialies using our preferred liquor. Both were hits! I took off 1 star because it took a while for anyone to acknowledge us when we came in and sat at the bar. I can definitely be understanding of a busy restaurant, but a simple acknowledgement and handing a menu off can go a long way. Once Danielle got behind the bar , we were good to go.

Another tiktok gem. I would have never guess this place was in Annapolis nor that it was a good spot. It looks like a small hole in the wall, but in reality it's a pretty huge space. We came late on a Saturday night (probably around 9 or 10pm) and it was packed and we had to put our name on a list (we didn't wait long). There were so many good options to choose from but I settled for the burger and seafood mac and cheese. The burger was delicious and the mac and cheese was ok (it could've been baked a little longer honestly but the flavors were there). I also ordered an old fashioned that was really good. I will definitely be back!

Good food, great drinks, and absolutely fantastic service. Sweet potato fries FTW, regretted not getting the Brussels sprouts, smelled fantastic on the next table.

I was immediately greeted upon entering Dry 85. I was offered the choice of sitting at the bar, a table, or a booth. I chose to sit at a booth, due to the size of my party of four. Two separate Dry 85 menus were handed out. One menu featured appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, soups & salads, entrees, sides, and house-made desserts. The second menu featured 'bourbon & beer.' I ordered from buffalo wings as an appetizer, and DRY 85 Burger with sweet potato fries. Soft drinks are limited at Dry 85. I ordered a ginger-ale. My friends and I were provided a sample of the Daily Punch: Bartender's Choice. Unanimously, my friends and I did not like the taste of the Bartender's Choice. I instead ordered the Spring/Summer Seasonal Cocktails: Lavender Fields of Kentucky. The food and drinks were great. The waitress was attentive to my party of four. There was only one waitress working, and it was obvious due to the wait time between customers. The waitress did, however, provide great customer service. It took a lengthy amount of time for the waitress to retrieve our payment after the bill was placed on the table. My frustration outside of my dining experience at Dry 85, is the lack of parking. I had to walk 0.3 miles for adequate parking.

Stopped in for a couple drinks before dinner. Loved the drinks (highly recommend the dilly dilly-- so good!) The bartender was nice and friendly. Highly recommend this place!

What an experience! I can't believe that I've never been to Annapolis before, and that the service here was so bad! I went to Dry 85 around 1pm on a Tuesday, and damn, was the experience noteworthy. My group of three arrived, saw there was no host, and sat at the bar. Aside from us three, there was a booth of four, a booth of two (who had waters at the table), one guest at the end of the bar, and a table of two who walked in around the same time we did. We waited to be greeted for a few minutes (5 mins max) and got anxious that no one was coming. I contemplated leaving and going to another establishment. The bartender came from the ether with food in hand, and dropped the food off to the guest at the end of the bar. They promptly asked for silverware when their food arrived. We were grateful to see someone who worked there and waited patiently for menus. My friend (The DD) politely asked for a Shirley Temple, and the bartender replied, "seriously?" , which made me feel the need to explain that she would be driving. After the snide comment, my other friend decided not to get a beverage, but since we were already sitting there, I decided to get a cocktail. I ordered the El Presidente, the bartender took my vertical out-of-state ID to inspect it, and said I could order it. I was watching while he was making my cocktail, and noticed that rather than straining the ingredients into a glass with fresh ice, he dirty poured the ingredients and the ice into the glass. I wouldn't have known the term "dirty pour" unless I had worked as a bartender. After I got my drink, the bartender went to greet the 3-4 top sitting in a booth, and greeted them by saying "did you want to sit at a clean table?" implying that they had sat themselves at a dirty one, further insinuating that they were in the wrong for sitting there, even though there was no one to seat them. Again, another snide comment, albeit rude. I also heard the bartender make some comments to another table about how he had other tables that didn't have waters yet. The drink itself would have been enjoyable if I hadn't felt the need to gtfo of there as soon as I could. Im obviously from out of state, and genuinely, I don't have the highest expectations from bartenders. I get it - being busy and waiting on the kitchen for food and being the only bartender can make the work rather stressful, and I want to give this establishment the benefit of the doubt. I was looking forward to having a really good experience here, and it was unfortunately cut short. In the end, all I can say is that this confirmed my own personal experience with individuals named Matt - they're almost always going to let you down and hurt you in the process.

We loved all the food and drinks they were amazing just a little disappointed with service at the bar. Felt kinda ignored and were going to order more but gave up and finally just closed out. Also we were charged full price even though it was happy hour. Will try again only bc food and drinks were so good we hope it will be better next time

I enjoyed the overall vibe of this place, but the food could use some work. GLOWS: -The dark vibes in the bar and dining area created a nice experience. -They were very friendly about us bringing in outside dessert and were happy to give us plates. -The overall service was efficient and friendly - The drinks are really good-- but duhhh it's a bourbon bar, so it is expected that drinks would be their strong suit. - However disappointing the entrees, the appetizers were really good (wings, Brussel sprouts, seafood mac and cheese). GROWS: It seems like this place does not have a polished process for curating seasonings for foods. They rely on salt only for taste, and that is problematic. -Steak had absolutely no seasoning and the salty juice/sauce that came with it did not help much. -The black bean burger was not good at all - The sweet potato "fries" were not much fries at all but rather slices of sweet potato covered in oil. -The chicken on the chicken and waffles were entirely too salty.

A sad shell of what this place used to be. Won't be coming back. To think this used to be THE bourbon place in Annapolis back in the day. Ordered a high end 1oz pour and got half oz at best from Bro Bartender that couldn't make an Old Fashioned...unless glass of sugar syrup is an OF these days.

Solid 4 star, had the blackened scallops with a salad and the truffle fries. Super tasty! Had the ossobucco as well and was sweet with the brown sugar but was good with the scalloped potatoes to cut the sweetness. 2 sours on draft too. Will def come back Kev n jake

The colleagues and I were looking at a spot to eat some lunch. Suggested this spot and they're down for whatever. Which is why I am writing this review. I had the Pork Ossobuco which was actually pretty good. It was fall off the bone tender and that apple butter demiglaze was quite interesting. Also garnished with apple bits and slices. It was pretty delish, so delish that I ended up smashing all of it. The scalloped potatoes that came with was pretty good too. Service was on point, there was only one server for the whole restaurant. But he did an impeccable job taking care of us. The atmosphere was pretty chill. The outdoor space was tables and chairs. I don't know how else you want me to describe it. But the insides was pretty industrial cute. I would totally come smash here again if given the chance. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!!

Any place that has an extensive selection of Bourbon gets high bars for me. I had a chance to visit recently with colleagues. This is a pretty lively place. The server was great. We ordered a variety of Bourbons. They offer 1oz and 2oz options. I wanted to do one of their flights but I only had room for 1 bourbon. I ordered a black bean soup as well that was pretty decent. Overall, great experience. Look forward to going back.

Dry 85 Recommended. This is a great rendevous spot smack-dab in historic downtown Annapolis, MD for drinks, tasty snacks, and yes, even dinner. The ambiance is historic and quaint. Service is excellent. The staff is at the top of their game: prompt, bright, and helpful. If you love the idea of a full-service bar, you'll love what this place has to offer -- a dizzying array of drinks and specialty beers. We stopped in as a group of four. Three of the four of us had lunch-level meals for less than $20. One in our party had the special of the day: Swordfish. Each guest had two drinks. The total bill: $220.00 The watchword of the day for this place is "price". The cost of drinks is very high and, in some cases, out-of-sight. Forewarned is forearmed. The Pros's: Tasty, good quality foodstuffs, and a wide variety of bar drink offerings. The Con's: Drinks can be VERY pricey. We saw one drink on the bar list at $45. If you want an out-of-sight bill, order two or three drinks for everyone in your group. Parking for most visitors will be in a garage. Street parking is limited given the narrow roads and passageways of the historic downtown area. Drivers may plan to drop off members of their party in front and then proceed to park. There can be a waiting line depending on the day and time of day -- another good reason to drop off party members ahead of time.

Dropped in for dinner based on other yelp reviews. We were lucky to grab a table (last available around 630 on a Friday night). I had a quick oh no moment when my first drink was less than perfect....just too lemony for me (bees knees). But my husband enjoyed it. My second drink was perfect (whiskey sour). Now onto the food....A+. We had the Dry 85 burger and the shrimp and grits. Well done!!! Excellent flavors. Can't deny the service was very good as well.

Great cocktails, interesting selections-i really wanted to try like 5 of em but I'm driving lol shrimp and grits were bland - sauce not very flavorful and the grits werent your southern grit with the heavy cream and chicken stock.. maybe just water and butter? The shrimp were well done tho so i really only ate them and left the grits- kinda disappointed my waiter didn't acknowledge that i left 80% of the meal on the plate and still charged me full price (i just hate sending food back, but figured theyd at least meet me at 50% lol) Fries were decent and i did like the sriracha ketchup served with them. Paid +$80 for fries, 6 shrimp and 2 drinks.. crazy. Think ive checked this one off the list.. not rushing to return.

We started out at a happy hour at around 4:30pm on 4/22nd. *Loved our bartender* he was excellent at providing us the perfect Annapolis bar experience and enticed us to amazing cocktails. THEN, there was a switch in bartenders at around 6pm. New male bartender came in looking preoccupied....we finally got his attention and politely ordered a glass of wine. After 15 minutes and no drink, we reminded him that we would like to order a glass a wine and put a food order in. He showed his annoyance at us like we were pushing him for a drink "right when he got in". We joked with him trying to clear the tension by being friendly but he remained angry, rolled his eyes at us and continued with an awful attitude at us. We asked to speak with the manager and he said he was the manager? I had a hard time believing this but ok. We ended up taking our business elsewhere....as there is no shortage of top notch restaurants in Annapolis but, thought the owner of this establishment should be aware of this employee. I was not not able to find contact info for the owner, so leaving feedback here. Bartender claims he was harassed. This guy provoked customers for around 30 minutes with rudeness and eye rolling, never served one drink and what was requested in result was to speak with the owner.

My husband and I had lunch here today. We walked as we're staying nearby for a wedding. We came in mid day on a Friday and were seated right away. This is located in downtown and there is a lot of traffic and I imagine parking can be an issue. We each had drinks. I ordered the amaize me. It was a tequila based cocktail with a pineapple serrano corn cordial. This was probably one of the best cocktails I've ever had. If you like spice/heat, I recommend trying it. My husband had the "don't be jelly". I took a sip and didn't care for it but to be fair, I'm not a big whiskey fan. We ordered the spicy street corn tots but we could've done without them. They were a bit bland. They needed more toppings and some seasoning. For entrees I had the salmon salad. It was very good, but the salmon was a little underdone in the center. My husband had the blue cheese and fig burger, he said it was pretty good but a little heavy on the fig sauce. Our server was friendly and the food came out quickly. They have a huge whiskey selection if that's your thing. It has more of a bar feel than a restaurant vibe but that didn't bother us.

Fried Pickles were a scam!!! $15 for 7 tiny slices of chick-fil-a sized pickles. Very expensive and not worth.

Great place for a casual bite to eat and a nice drink. If you're not much of a drinker, the small food menu might have you thinking this isn't the place for you.

Found out about this restaurant a few months ago... have already been 4 times.. whoops! Hands down best restaurant in Maryland. They have the best whiskey sour and bbq blueberry sauce ribs

The owner responded to my review and dismissed my concern. He wasn't there, and has no concern that customers have a bad experience at his establishment. Never spending a dime in his places again.

Excellent selection of bourbon and very fine cocktails. I went to Dry 85 three times in four days!

Went for the filet. Chose the 85 burger, instead because there weren't enough sides to get a salad and mixed veg. Tasty burger. I judge based on the number of napkins used. I used a lot. Great craft cocktails. Very tasty. Would definitely come gack

Sat at bar and the bartender proceeds to challenge my wife on the type of gin being served when she asks for her options. Not cool and clearly not a pro......just to be clear as the owner comment on my review. Your bartender was rude to my wife.....when she wasn't sure on the type of gin he was using.

Staff handles the rare, unruly patrons well and maintains a great environment. Yesterday a group of ladies came in and got pretty loud...like obnoxious for even a bar...and it wasn't even late. I'm not sure why they were as rude as they were but, when handed their bill, they came up to the counter and accused a staff member for being racist? Not sure how that makes sense as they are all super friendly and the team is very diverse. Then the group just left without paying their $300 tab. Anyway, I wish I could rate more than 5 stars. I have never once had a bad time here which is why I have and will continue to come back.

Advertised as a modern industrial take on a prohibition era speakeasy. This bar/restaurant is in the heart of Annapolis MD on Main Street. There is no private or valet parking. You can look for street parking or park in the garage down the street. This chic and trendy establishment is small, intimate, and dimly lit with dark interior, serving top-shelf bourbons, single-malts and whiskey (flights available), as well as select microbrews and wine on tap (yes, the wine is on tap). The hostess was very friendly and placed us on the wait list for a table. We made our way to the bar for a drink while we waited. The bar staff was less personable and could have been be more attentive. Approximately 15 minutes later, the hostess told us that our table was ready. We couldn't seem to get any assistance with closing out the bar tap, and the hostess ended up going back to the bar to assist in order to keep things moving in the dining section. There's nothing I hate more than unmotivated bartenders. Our waiter, Ethan, was awesome. Very attentive and friendly. We started out with the delicious fried pickles that were a little spicy, thick, juicy and double battered and served with Chipotle mayo. For an entree I ordered the 7 oz filet, cooked medium rare, with their house made steak sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly, the center had a deep pink color, it was juicy, tender and full of flavor. For the sides I ordered the hand cut fries tossed in truffle oil, rosemary and sea salt that were thick cut and had decent flavor; and the vegi of the day which was cauliflower and cherry tomatoes in a sweet light sauce/dressing that was unique and complimented the meal. My husband ordered the bacon wrapped scallops served with a Crown Royal maple reduction sauce, a side of cheese grits, and the vegi of the day. I didn't sample any of his meal, but he reported that everything was very satisfying and cleaned his plate. A sure sign of a good meal.

Awesome Food! Great Cocktails and a great atmosphere. The seasonal Old Fashioneds are amazing!

Very friendly staff.. great drinks list.. had a burger with goat cheese and the wife had a BLT and both were fantastic

The service and drinks here are AMAZING! The apps are incredible too--definitely recommend!

I was really looking forward to trying this place. My wife took me out for my birthday as I love bourbons and I wanted to try the 15-year Pappy. We asked the hostess about a booth and told her we're celebrating, and we will be buying some expensive bourbon. After 25 minutes wait they gave us this tiny little table next to the bar that was uncomfortable and people were constantly bumping at us. There were two other tables available but she said they were reserved. I politely asked how is that since their website states no reservations and the same was stated over the phone when we called. Really disappointed, so we ended up leaving. I hope I was not too unreasonable but when you're dropping so much money at an establishment, I was expecting some comfort so I can enjoy my bourbons. For a reference, a flight of 10, 12, and 15-year Pappy was $300. I give them two stars for this experience.

This place for me ? The perfect date night. Great music playlist but quiet enough so you can have a conversation. Interesting waiter to have conversations with beers about. Great burgers and chicken sandwiches. Truffle fries here tasted strongly of rosemary which I was not expecting but loved. A great place to stop by for a hearty meal and a good beer.

We had a great time and left stuffed. Magen was our server and was so cheerful and gave the most amazing service and recommendations! The alcoholic drinks were so good, I almost got 2 more, it was called the lavender fields of Kentucky. I can't wait to come again and try more of the delicious food and we'll crafted house cocktails! Thanks for a great time!

Always great food, good beer selection, and damn fine homemade pickles. I don't like pickles a lot generally, but I loved these so much that we bought a quart of them to take home.

First time visiting downtown Annapolis and my wife and I just just happen stumble across Dry 85. From the moment you walk in you get that comfy feeling, the place is warm and inviting and makes you feel at home. We sat at the bar as we usually do when we are out and about exploring new places. The bartender was the true definition of professional. He not only knew his drinks but he was was sociable and extremely helpful. So before ordering an appetizer my wife and i enjoyed a few cocktails. All of them were honestly made to perfection and tasted wonderfully (see picture). Mid way through our second round of cocktails, we decided we were still hungry from dinner and order the charcuterie board. Most often then not I find this to be filled with the same things over and over again, but in this case Dry 85 did things a bit different and seemed to have a larger of a selection. I truly enjoyed the wild board, not something I have had a lot of before but this time I enjoyed it more as it seemed liked they have a magical recipe that just makes you want to eat more. Next!!!!! although I am not a bourbon drinker I can't not tell you about their insane bourbon collection. I did recognize such bottles as the three different ages of Pappy Van Winkle they had on the shelf. Besides bourbon they did seem to have everything you need/want to drink to include what seemed like a good selection of craft beer. I will leave you with this note, our bartender was nice enough to give me the recipe to one of their house cocktails that me and my wife truly enjoyed... not to many places share such secrets. If your in Annapolis go visit this place, you can go there with friends and enjoy or go by yourself and sit at the end of the bar and read a book. Great place.. as must go to..highly recommended!

Hands down one of the best places for food and drink in historic downtown Annapolis. Treat yourself and check this joint out when you come to town. Craft beer and bourbon lovers delight. Today I had the chicken and dumpling soup and the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. The fries have a hint of jalapeño. A-amazing!

Dry 85 has good food, a great atmosphere, and service with a personal touch. I'll admit I'm not a fan of all the food on the menu and I've had the Dry 85 Burger twice and it's just not that good. However the majority of the food is tasty and worth ordering over and over again. If you're just stopping in for a quick drink you have hundreds of choices between beer, whisky, and bourbon among other drinks and I would recommend the wings (any flavor), garlic fries and yes the Brussel sprouts are delicious as well. This is a place you will go again and again and each time you will see familiar faces, and not so familiar faces and everyone no matter who they are is having a good time. My rating is based on the Burger that has the establishments name is just mediocore and that's disappointing but everything else is great Update: Thanks to the Dry 85 Management for their comment. They thanked me and Jen pointed out their award winning burger so the thanks was a bit...how you say..."sideways". However congrats on winning best burger...that's an accomplishment. BUT my experience was not that of an award winning burger. Like I said I Like Dry 85 but the burger...not again. And the comment from management was fun but in poor taste.

very poor service and the food was nasty. my friends and I were constantly pressured to order off the bar menu even though we're underage. Water glasses and utensils were dirty.

Service-fine. The waffle sandwich bland; I wouldn't recommend. Too moist-lower waffle slightly soggy. The fries were burnt. I was informed the potatoes are waterlogged not burnt. If it were my establishment, I wouldn't serve them. Quality and presentation matters a lot.

Second time I've been in here. Both times the service has been quick, attentive and friendly. The food is amazing and the drinks are great, even for my dad that usually complains that drinks are weak because he has a heavy pour at home.

Spectacular works to describe it! The burger and fries with a little heat to them are a must

Food was outstanding. Megan was our server and she was phenomenal! Funny, engaging and made us feel great to be there!!!

Great service Good food Very accommodating for special orders Handicap accessible Awesome whiskey list Emma was 5 stars A hidden gem Go for the food not just the whiskey