Rockville Soon Home to World Of Beer's Third Tavern In State

ROCKVILLE, MD — With a database of more than 28,000 beers from around the globe, World of Beer will open a new tavern in Rockville this May at 196B E. Montgomery Ave.

The tavern boats 500 bottles, 50 rotating taps, a cask engine and an infusion tower for customers who want to discover the best in local and international beers. The expanding tavern franchise currently operates more than 75 taverns in 21 states. WOB-Rockville will employ about 75 people.

“Our goal is to provide our guests with a one-of-a-kind World of Beer experience they won’t find anywhere else,” said Patrick Costello, WOB-Rockville general manager, in a news release. “Whether you’re a passionate beer lover or simply looking for a friendly place to gather for great casual food and a drink, we hope to see you here.”

World of Beer-Rockville offers a daily homage to beer, complemented by beer-paired menu offers modern twists on classic dishes, such as Giant Bavarian Pretzels, a Guinness “Brat” Slider and the Chimay Burger topped with melted Chimay cheese made at the brewery in Belgium.

The 4,200-square-foot tavern, with a 1,000-square-foot outdoor patio, will showcase the hundreds of bottled beers offered through the windows of the tavern’s signature beer cooler, and the long bar features rows of taps.

This location will partner with many local breweries, including Flying Dog Brewery of Frederick, DuClaw Brewing Company of Baltimore, Jailbreak Brewing Company of Laurel, Denizens Brewing Co. of Silver Spring, and DC Brau Brewing Company of Washington, D.C.

Local brewery relationships are a key part of the WOB tavern concept, as owners partner with many nearby breweries to offer tap takeovers, rare brews and beer education classes for the craft beer enthusiast.

WOB-Rockville will serve lunch and dinner daily, and on the weekend, WOB offers a unique BEERunch menu. Customers can anticipate WOB’s Happy Hour Monday through Friday that will offer select drafts and tavern shares. WOB will also host live music performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Hours for WOB-Rockville will be 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit worldofbeer.com/Locations/Rockville.

WOB Provides the Premier Craft Beer Experience

Want to know the ins and outs of craft beers or what tavern fare to pair with your brew of choice? Specially trained servers complete a two-week beer school and will be on hand to guide guests through the craft beer discovery.

World of Beer’s Loyalty Club is easily accessed through the WOB app, available on iPhone and Android smartphones.

“We are pleased to be a growing part of Maryland’s passionate craft beer community with this new location in Rockville,” said World of Beer CEO Paul Avery. “At World of Beer, we truly believe there is a friend on every barstool. We look forward to sharing the craft brews and their stories with our guests, who may be inspired to discover something new.”

Since opening its first tavern in Tampa, Florida, in 2007, WOB has grown to more than 75 locations in 21 states. What began as a neighborhood tavern to sample great craft beers and swap beer-talk for co-founders Scott Zepp and Matt LaFon is becoming a unique cultural phenomenon celebrating the world of craft beers, great food and camaraderie.

»Photo courtesy of World of Beer