Best Dive Bars in Ocean City, MD | 2020
Travel with Trey to the dive bars that dot the landscape of Ocean City, Maryland. Go forth into the seedy and dark underbelly of the tourist restaurant and bar industry where drinking spots can easily get lost in the afterglow of the multi-million dollar restaurants that fight for tourist dollars. Visit the oldest bar in Ocean City and the oldest bar on the famous boardwalk. Check out where the bikers come to play. See the tributes to our first responders. And have a few whiskey shots with me along the way!
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You definitely hit the nail on the head with most, kudos Trey! I just wish Peppers Tavern was still around for you to include in this list.
The Purple Moose and the Frog Bar always had the best beach babes chugging beers down and wearing that coconut sexy sun tan lotion. Man, I loved those old days !
I watch this one, from time to time. I love OCMD, n love this video! Of these bars
I worked at Daisey’s Wheel House in 1991 … it was a biker dive bar. I was a college student and it paid the rent bartending.
Awesome video Local bars in OC are the best. We go to Ocean City typically by Route 90 or Route 54 Sure miss BJ's on the Bay which was at 78th street Bayside had been going there since the 1980s even on New Years Eve they were open all year round
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
And B J ’s had a smaller place around 6 or 7 st below the ballfields also on the bay lots locals and seasonal workers
Harbor Inn is one of our favorites!!!!!!!!!
Omg the Alamo! The most hilarious reviews on trip advisor. That place is LEGENDARY!
Love Whiskers!
Worked in OC from 86 - 95. You did a great job. When I lived downtown and had the night off, Harbor Inn was the call to have a couple cold ones and not worry about anybody gettin out of hand or overly drunk. Nice call on Ponzetti's on the northside. A neighborhood feel with people just doing their own thing.
@kevinkiss3340
Жыл бұрын
What happened to the Electric Circus 17th street?
Nice job!
Ive been going to OC for 25 years and just noticed that Harbor Inn bar last week lol
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. It's not the most obvious place!
I’ve been going to Kirby’s Pub since 2000. I can’t believe you didn’t mention the steamed shrimp and onions or the Kirby fries. The ceiling used to be covered with dollar bills. And how they got there is a question you can ask next time you’re there. Enjoyed the video. By the way, today is July 11 2021. All is well on the Delmarva peninsula. 🍻🖖
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jeff! Thanks for the update, brother!
Great video! The Lucky Anchor Bar and Grille is also on Wicomico Street. Wonderful little dive bar!
id add the bar at Bonfire is pretty divey too and been there for YEARS. wile most people on see the tourist buffet lines theres its bar is pretty good. and the Original Greene Turtle is still very much a locals bar for Baltimore sports fans
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Greene Turtle! Absolutely!
@chriscoccagna5917
Жыл бұрын
Bonfire....not going to lie. A bunch of us in our late 20's would roll in there on a weeknight in pursuit of the "older women". Hit or miss but when your 20 somethin doen the shore who really cares.
@JR_SupportOurHeroes
Жыл бұрын
I remember when the Original Greene Turtle just said Tavern out front, had ceramic turtles in the windows a spiral staircase fooseball upstairs and only had peanuts. We would bring in Pizza Tugos and drink beers by the pitcher lol good ole days
Great video Trey. My favorite bar in your list is the Harbor Inn. I’ve been going there for years. Everyone there is friendly to you as long as you don’t act like an A Hole. Hanging on the “patio” outside having a smoke is enjoyable. I never knew that Coins beer looked that good! Cheers bud!
I have an old T-shirt from the Bearded Clam. I got it decades ago. It's still in Great shape.
Harbor Inn! Thank you Trey! Awesome video! Captures all the best dives in OCMD.
@surfercharliel7928
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Gary, The Moose is my most favorite place in town!
Hope these places are still around this summer. Family heading down in july. Let's all get our shots and start living again!
@darlenelipuma7769
3 жыл бұрын
Frog Bar will be gone. They're changing/tearing down that whole area.
I also worked waiting tables for Cadillac Jacks on the boards. It was owned by the Purple Moose.
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
Back in the day Cadillac Jack's was the spot for oldies then to the moose for a band out of Baltimore The Great Train Robbery
Your videos make me dream again about the States and OCMD! I need to come back someday. :) Great channel!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying.
Chad is a great bartender @ Harbor Inn 👍🍺
Well done. I go to almost all of those places when I’m down there
My buddy's brother owned the the Frog Bar. I thought it was cool AF! Only place where you can see the offshore rigs roll in with flags up or tails up!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Best view in OC.
Nice Job
Crab bags is pretty awesome
Nice one Trey! You hit ‘em. They call that Cork Bar, Bearded Clam and Crawl St. strip “Black Out Alley” Very fitting😅🤢
@TravelwithTrey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rich. I didn't know that!
Also, the purple moose!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
I included the Purple Moose in my video!
Frog bar my favorite place to go. Haven't had a chance to check out the new location
Good shit man
I worked the Inlet Bar in 1977, that cigarette machine was there then!
@MrPatch72
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid,and that's coming from an irish guy in Dublin,please do more of these!!!!!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPatch72 that's my intention. ;) thanks for following!
@Elios0000
3 жыл бұрын
that maybe the last cigarette machine in most of the US by now
@ripp4775
3 жыл бұрын
I recall finding a brand new Led Zepplin House of the Holy cassette tape in the men’s room there back in the day.
Kirbys is the best.. especially when you live a block away! Charles and Harbor Inn all day . My man can surf circles too
Inlet Bar is awesome.
Thank you, Trey. Brings back memories of the "good ole days"/the way OC USED to be (went to SSC in the 80's and worked here during the Summers. RIP Ed Burke Brass Balls Saloon-tough SOB who ALWAYS paid me in cash!!. Heading down next week and can't wait to get my old, tired bones into that cool, salty ocean!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, brother. Hope you have a great time!
@kevinkiss3340
2 жыл бұрын
Do you remember the Wild Goose Chase on 56th street on the bay.
@chriscoccagna5917
Жыл бұрын
Ed was the best. Really respected him. Was a tough nut to crack. But the man taught me some life lessons whether he meant it not. He also helped a few guys who worked for him eventually become bar owners.
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinkiss3340 Hey Kevin going to OC for ever missed that one What a great name
@kevinkiss3340
Жыл бұрын
@@jimafton5659 Sunfest is this weekend. After 46 years they moved it from end of September. They need to put it back where it belongs.
Proud of how you’ve grown this Trey. Keep it going! Rooting for you!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see people are interested! It takes a lot of effort to pull these videos together. :)
@wordsmith
3 жыл бұрын
@@TravelwithTrey I definitely know so that's why I wanted to stop by and tell you the great job your doing. Takes consistency and good content; both you doing so keep it up. I see the results.
My favorite dive bar in Ocean City,MD The Frog Bar!
@sharoncurtiss-bhhspenfedre1901
3 жыл бұрын
Being torn down
@darlenelipuma7769
3 жыл бұрын
@@sharoncurtiss-bhhspenfedre1901 Yep. Being replaced with Bandits Pub.
@2001pontiacta
3 жыл бұрын
@@sharoncurtiss-bhhspenfedre1901 no way!?😳 I heard they weren’t renewing there lease but, didn’t know that it was being torn down
@2001pontiacta
3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Frog Bar😔
@darlenelipuma7769
3 жыл бұрын
@@2001pontiacta The Frog Bar won't be at that location any more, BUT is reopening on the bay. Just go straight up Wicomico St. to the bay. Can't miss it.
Fun video....thanks!
OMG I've been to the bearded clam!
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
Ask the owner bikers if they been to the Hill climb in Beaverdale Pa
Good choices. I’ve been to most of them 😂 I love the Moose, Bobby and John are great guys and the bands are great. Love the 80’s cover bands they have. Miss the Old Dutch bar. Funny that the “Bar” looks like it’s stuck in time. The food board on the wall is out of the 70’s and so are the chairs. I love Mother’s for margaritas though. Great video 👍🏼
@maryv8578
3 жыл бұрын
I've never been to The Bar but I'm going to go when things open up again. I am trying to visit all dive bars in Ocean City. Ya gotta have goals!
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
Back in the day Cadillac Jack's next to the purple moose was the spot for oldies
@Thesaltymedic36
Жыл бұрын
@@jimafton5659 yup. In the moose is the Cadillac that was on the wall there. The big wood sign they had.
Cool.love the channel!
@TravelwithTrey
Жыл бұрын
Like your name too. If you want to see us visit Johnny Ringo's grave, check out this episode. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqWLxMOMd6y5c84.html
I don't actually drink alcohol. But, I have been to Coins twice, for the food. They have a good Early Bird special menu available from 4-6 p.m. The food is great, for the price.
Frog is now gone hope they open in another location and the Cork Bar is great don't waste your time going to the Bearded Clam.
Peppers Tavern on the boardwalk use to be my favorite dive bar in OC! It kills me that it is no longer open!!! One place that is still open & I consider a dive bar is Brass Ball Saloon.
I know that view. Your right near the Coconut Mallory on Faggers Island. I stay at the Mallory quite a bit.
@TravelwithTrey
Жыл бұрын
You are correct!
Cork bar was my favorite didn’t get a chance to try any on the streets
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
That whole Wicomico Street bar scene is special.
Great video.thanks for sharing
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Thsnks for watching!
Nice vid. Have not seen a coin operated cigarette machine in over 25 years. Heard that they are illegal in most states. Been going down to OC twice a year last 20 years and never saw halve of these bars.
@TravelwithTrey
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I hope it provides some inspiration to go out and visit them next time you are down. You meet some of the most authentic and salt of the earth people in dive bars!
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
Remember when a local Am Legion had a machine 22 ¢ a pack you would get 3 pennies back sealed in the pack Long time ago
The Harbour inn, I heard is closed for good! So sad!
@TravelwithTrey
2 жыл бұрын
That would be tragic if that's true. It's the oldest bar in Ocean City. I hope someone reopens it soon 🙏
I cant believe I used to drive for three hours from Baltimore just to eat Bull on the Beach and Ponzettis. Everyone there has type 2 diabetes!
@TravelwithTrey
2 жыл бұрын
It's a way of life at the beach. 😆
@jimafton5659
Жыл бұрын
Used to drive 6 just for the weekend it was a long drive back to Cambria county Pa
you're a funny dude man... i enjoy your content
@TravelwithTrey
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The Frog Bar is no more. Won't be there in 2021. That whole area is being replaced, FB being torn down, and a new place called Bandit's will be replacing it. All the little shops in that area will be gone as well, replaced by open air dining stands. The Bar is definitely a dive bar. Don't get food there if you value your health. Harbor Inn has pretty good food! Not the fanciest, but good food. Purple Moose is decent, good drinks. And it's always fun around 10 o'clock to watch the drunks stumble out. Coins..........don't consider it a dive bar. You can't beat their crab cakes and steaks. Buxy's is definitely NOT a dive bar! NICE place, good food, and perfect place to go if you're a Steelers/Pirates/or Penguin fan.
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input!
RIP Frog Bar
RIP Frog Bar 😢
@maryv8578
3 жыл бұрын
So sad. I'm just hearing about this closure! Frog Bar was truly a gem: spectacular view, heavenly breeze, cute decor, cold beer, sandwich....fond memories
@MayorofNumber3
3 жыл бұрын
@@maryv8578 yep. Depressing. Not sure but I think they started ripping stuff down already
@2001pontiacta
2 жыл бұрын
Frog bar is my favorite bar, it has a new location now! On the bay side, Forget the street name...i think it’s wicomic street
fuckit, you're a reasonable person and making good content... have my sub
@TravelwithTrey
2 жыл бұрын
lol. Thank you, brother!
What. No Brass Balls Saloon.
Purple Moose honestly does make the best bloody marys
The only way youre gonna get a buzz in these bars is if you drank your own stuff before you go in to any of them. Purple Moose will do their best to serve you but you wont get a buzz there or at a lot of places. OC Bars are not trying to get ppl drunk Lol!
Forgot four of my favorites Cork Bar Breaded Clam and the Dutch Bar and in the summer the Best Western 's Pool Bar 24 the st
@TravelwithTrey
Жыл бұрын
You haven't been to OC in while, have you? The Dutch Bar closed over a decade ago. Best Western is now Wyndham. I hit Cork Bar and Bearded Clam in the video.
Frog bar had to close.
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
I saw that. I believe they are turning that whole area into a pavillion with outdoor seating and open concept restaurants.
@kimsilcox1160
3 жыл бұрын
They are remodling Coins.
@jimryan4056
3 жыл бұрын
@@kimsilcox1160 what was wrong with the old mold?
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimryan4056 needed more mold? 😉
second btw i am going to oc in a few days
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
Have a blast!
how could you keave our the sandbar? it's definitely a dive!
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
I had to draw the line somewhere, and maybe subconsciously I was afraid of getting pulled into a karaoke song!
@MsKaraokequeen
3 жыл бұрын
maybe if you rocked a tune at the sandbar, the video would've gone viral. 🤠
Frog bar is gone now
@TravelwithTrey
3 жыл бұрын
So sad...
first
Clearly that guy hasn't been on Wicomico street or the bloody bucket. Is he from ocean city?
@TravelwithTrey
2 жыл бұрын
Which guy?