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It’s Easy To Grab
A DRINK DOWNTOWN
BY MELISSA JOSEPH MUNTZ, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VISIT FREDERICK
It is no secret that good beer, fine wine and unique spirits are all being made in Frederick.
If you are looking to sample some of the area’s best beverages without needing to move
the car, this walking tour of Downtown Frederick is for you. Whether you are planning a
bachelor party or looking for a fun date night, the journey is sure to be delicious.
Attaboy Beer McClintock Distilling
Park your car in the garage on East All Saints Street and start walking
along Carroll Creek Park toward Attaboy Beer. One of the city’s
newest spots, this brewery has quickly become a popular hang out
and it is easy to see why. Attaboy produces IPAs, pale ales, Belgians
and seasonal fruity brews; everything from the essential summer
beer list. Order a flight or a full pour and linger over a board game,
they have a great selection!.
TIP: If this is your first visit to Frederick, be sure to stop at the
Visitor Center on your way to the brewery.
FIND IT: 400 Sagner Ave., Frederick | attaboybeer.com Stroll along the opposite side of Carroll Creek until you get to
McClintock Distilling. Housed in a building that survived the epic flood
of the 1970s, McClintock uses organic grains to produce spirits that
are milled in-house. Check out this incredible building by taking a free
tour and taste McClintock’s sustainably produced gin and whiskey.
TIP: If you purchase a bottle to take home, your tour and tasting are free.
FIND IT: 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick | mcclintockdistilling.com
Brewer’s Alley
Just one block up Market Street is Frederick’s original brewpub,
Brewer’s Alley, offering beer on tap, brewed both onsite and right
down the street at Monocacy Brewing Company. Start with a tall
glass of your favorite or order a flight and find out which taste
you prefer. If beer isn’t your thing, there is also a great selection
of scotch, bourbon and whiskey to enjoy. Sit inside the beautiful
historic building, once an opera house, or bask in the summer sun
on the rooftop bar.
TIP: Check out the Brewer’s Alley Facebook page for the daily
specials. You’ll probably want to plan to have dinner here, too.
FIND IT: 124 N. Market St., Frederick | brewers-alley.com
Want to keep the party going at home?
Spin The Bottle Wine Company (220 E. Patrick St.;
spinthebottlewinecompany.com) and Viniferous (227 N. Market
St.) both offer a great selection of wine by the bottle. Both shops
are along your route.
Vini Culture
Make your way to Market Street and pop in to Vini Culture. This
wine bar and café features a high-tech self-serve system, dispensing a
wide variety of carefully selected wines. Purchase a reloadable card
to gain access to as many wine tastings (or full glasses) as you’d like.
TIP: Save room for some wine ice cream. Six flavors are sold here
by the scoop or by the pint.
FIND IT: 20 N. Market St., Frederick | viniculturewinebar.com
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Getting hungry?
Stop for dinner at The Wine Kitchen (50 Carroll Creek Way;
thewinekitchen.com) or Jojo’s Restaurant and Tap House (18 E.
Patrick St.; jojosrestauranttaphouse.com). Both offer a variety
of menu items imade with local ingredients, as well as locally
produced beers, wines and spirits. These stops are within a minute
of your walking route.
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