Annapolis May Be Home to Maryland's Best Bar

An Annapolis watering hole is in the running for Maryland’s favorite bar or tavern in an annual competition to select the state’s top restaurants, bars and chefs.

Galway Bay Irish Pub in Annapolis was nominated for “Best Bar or Tavern” in the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s “State of the Industry Awards.”

Others on the list are Birroteca in Bel Air, Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg, Kooper’s Tavern in Baltimore, and River Hill Sports Grille in Clarksville.

Also, Annapolis gathering spot Red Wine Bar is in the running for best Wine and Beverage Program of the Year.

Polls are open until March 11. Vote online here.

Is Galway Bay Irish Pub or Red Wine Bar your favorite spot for drinks in Annapolis? Tell us in the comments!

Galway Bay Irish Pub is at 63 Maryland Ave. in Annapolis. Screenshot from YouTube video