Quarry House Tavern

"This is one of Silver Spring’s oldest bars, and it keeps prices low to inflation-proof levels. The bar focuses on Maryland craft beer available for $4 a pour at happy hour (4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.). Bar snacks like tots, pulled pork sliders, and friend onion rings are around $5 and up. Best of all, the live music and vintage, dive bar vibes are free to enjoy." - Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner

"Silver Spring’s basement bar stays grounded with plenty of whiskey and graffiti-laced bathrooms. The food menu tries hard to please with elote nachos; burgers topped with everything from fig jam and prosciutto to egg, jalapeño cream cheese, and maple mayo; and beer floats for dessert." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"Descend the 13 steps down to this basement dive bar and restaurant, which also happens to be one of the oldest taverns in Maryland. This place serves up juicy burgers, pages of whiskey options, and a craft beer list that shows love for several Montgomery County breweries." - Tim Ebner

"The team’s portfolio of restaurants includes Little Coco’s, El Chucho, and Quarry House Tavern." - Adele Chapin

"Silver Spring’s beloved basement dive known for its burgers, tots, beers, whiskeys, jukebox, and church pew seating, rebooted service from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. to start." - Tierney Plumb