Judge's Bench

Not really sure what they're judging at the Judge's Bench, but maybe it's how great the beer is? We'll let you decide for yourself on that one, because they've got a lot of them, so you can pick your favorite. But otherwise, Judge's Bench in Ellicott City is a favorite local hangout with plenty of TVs to watch while you kick back a few. Just be careful you don't take a tumble coming out of the bar—it's at the top of the hill in historic Ellicott City, and several of the streets alongside the bar are hilly, too, which can make walking a bit, oh, challenging, to say the least.

See the full list as selected by Baltimore Sun music/nightlife critic Erik Maza.