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Checkerspot Brewing Company

1421 Ridgely St., Baltimore, Maryland, 21230

Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible

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Independent Status: Verified Independent Brewpub
Pet Policy: Dogs not listed — confirm with the venue before visiting.
Food Options: Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
Family Policy: Typically 21+ after early evening — confirm family hours on site.
Parking & Transit: Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.

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Beer	Style	ABV	Notes	Status
Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour.	Wheat	5.4%	Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour.	On Tap
Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints.	Pilsner	5.3%	Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints.	On Tap
River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast.	Porter	6.0%	Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast.	On Tap
Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz.	NA IPA	0.8%	Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz.	Kicked / Sold Out
Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish.	West Coast IPA	7.5%	Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish.	On Tap
Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body.	Stout	6.4%	Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body.	On Tap
Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin.	Cider	6.3%	Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin.	On Tap

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4.5 ★

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Avery Kim

Denver, Colorado

8/12/2026

Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven

Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.

Jordan Blake

Austin, Texas

8/7/2026

Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups

Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.

Casey Nguyen

Portland, Oregon

8/2/2026

Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers

Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.

Riley Hart

San Diego, California

7/8/2026

Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music

Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.

Checkerspot Brewing Company FAQs

Is Checkerspot Brewing Company dog friendly?

Taprooms Near Me does not currently list Checkerspot Brewing Company as dog friendly. Confirm with the taproom before you go.

Does Checkerspot Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?

Yes. Checkerspot Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.

Can I host a private event or group crawl at Checkerspot Brewing Company?

Checkerspot Brewing Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.

Does Checkerspot Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?

Yes. Checkerspot Brewing Company lists outdoor patio seating in Baltimore, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.