Beer. Wine. Cocktails. Liquor. Mocktail. Whatever your fancy, Howard County’s got it ;-) Here are some of our favorite *watering holes* in Howard County, Maryland that The Columbia Mom has been to and pre-vetted for you! Local family owned brewery. Our favorite beer in all of Howard County, MD! Community driven, bold flavored beers, large tap room, leashed dogs allowed! Located on the Hobbits Glen golf course in Columbia, Maryland, their Beekeeper & house Gin & Tonic are my favorite cocktails! Incredible upscale Indian restaurant located in Maple Lawn, MD. Their CUCUMBER DETOX is probably hands down one of my favorite cocktails ever! The Food Market might possibly be my absolute favorite restaurant in all of Howard County, MD. But their brunch cocktail: THE GRACE SLICK MIMOSA is fantastic! I am not usually a whiskey drinker, but they turned me! They have an incredible spread of whiskey drinks, so be sure to bring an open mind & palette! The best wine menu in all of Howard County, MD! And their food is outstanding. Amazing Thai food - but do not sleep on the cocktails! Super fun, and instagram worthy place! Another great whiskey bar, with an amazing Peruvian menu! MY favorite cocktails include: ODB & Birthday Suit Great seafood with scratch style cooking, sourcing locally. Great bar vibes! Another great local brewery, open tap room to hang with family & friends. “Hoco Brew Hive is a locally sourced restaurant in Ellicott City, Maryland. We use quality, fresh ingredients and provide a rustic, homely atmosphere.” Columbia’s newest & largest brewery taproom! Their interior space is huge! Fantastic beer selection, & their restaurant side just opened as well, Amazing craft cocktails, spanish wine list, & sangria **These are places we’ve been to & vetted**