Nasty, dingy, overpriced and terrible service. How this place got 4 star reviews beats me. The place is a dump literally. There’s no menu nor food so you just look at the bottles on the shelves and the names on tap to order. Cash payments only and you’re served in plastic cups. Bartender is quick but loud and obnoxious and doesn’t care to ask whether you’d like something else. Restroom had no toilet paper! The only nice thing was the ceiling art resembling the Sistine chapel

It’s not a night out, but a religious experience. Welcome to The Dirt Church, Mecca of all dive bars, ambience and vibes that you cannot buy or cultivate in a hurry. Singlehandedly keeping the last Golden Tee Machine Alive. Home to such famous patrons as “Baltimore lean” “hey I’m gonna need to run a tab” and people that don’t ask for their pour to be heavy (bc it just is). CASH ONLY (and don’t you want it that way? not a place for credit cards to be whipped out for many reasons). Bar manager and bartender Chloe is a life story of tattoos, jokes, and roasts (if you dare to cross her). Drinks have been invented and consumed in this place that you will never see the likes of anywhere else. If at any point in your evening you need a sign, or doubt your higher purpose or existence, just look up and see God. Prices are too reasonable for the amount of people watching and whimsy you will download. Expect to make some lifelong friends as long as they accept you (be cool but without trying). It’s not fancy but it is sophisticated in its way; the height of dive bar culture lives here and I urge you to take part in its mystique before the neighborhood Americana ritual of sitting on a stool drinking alcohol and getting your problems off your chest (without a corporate logo up charging you) disappears forever. Note : some of the bartenders dance and sing. For FREE.

Baltimore, Maryland --- The "Mount Royal Tavern" is a unique neighborhood bar, complete with unique bar flair, a unique selection on a DVD juke box & unique bar characters that all know each other. The ceiling was painted like the Cystine Chapel by a patron in return for a lifetime bar tab. Ironically, this artist stopped drinking 2 months after completion. Parking can be a real challenge in the evening hours. The bartenders are as one-of-a-kind, as is this bar. If you like the dive-bar atmosphere, this is a "Run-A-Way Bill" recommended experience. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! (& will return) #RunAwayBill #BAR_RAB 04.03.18

It's an interesting place with interesting artwork on the walls. It's nothing fancy, it's a pub. Sometimes, it smells funny 🤷🏾‍♀️The bartenders are awesome and the drinks are strong and inexpensive. That's all that matters. I'll be back again and again and again...

Cloe is the best! Place has been around for a long time. And the ceiling is blessed by God!

Extremely friendly bartenders, and even more extremely affordable drinks that are extremely strong. If it’s good, they take it to the extreme here extremely recommend dropping in. Felt extremely welcome extremely quickly.

Cool atmosphere but too many people smoke in here and I have severe asthma. I had to leave before my drink came over

It's an interesting place with interesting artwork on the walls. It's nothing fancy, it's a pub. Cash only Sometimes, it smells funny 🤷🏾‍♀️The bartenders are awesome and the drinks are strong and inexpensive. That's all that matters. I'll be back again and again and again...

Through rigorous trials, scientific experimentation we created the ultimate octtuple refrigeration cup capable of keeping cool any beverage in any condition. They have lots of butts on the walls too.

Chloe is the BEST and the other bartenders ROCK

I honestly haven’t tried the food. But all staff and awesome! Everyone is welcoming and that has obviously attracted a great crowd! I asked for a non-alcoholic beverage and they made a great tasting mocktail for me. Definitely dragging the friends with next time!

A real neighborhood dive bar. A dying breed that makes it that much more special. Eclectic crowd. Interesting staff. You can strike up a conversation or sit alone with your thoughts. Reasonable drink prices. The occasional slow cooker with complementary snack food (a while back — before the pandemic— there were some excellent sloppy joes, but not sure if they are returning). A Baltimore treasure for those looking off the beaten path.

I asked for a dive; 1st time in this city and cheap beer and a good shot is what I got!

I went for the happy hour on 2/8. Food was fine. They charge 18% for happy hour regardless of how many people. Yesterday, instead of giving me a bill, the waitress came to my table and verbally told me what I owed. I asked for a bill and when she gave it to me, they had overcharged me. She fixed it but never apologized for the error which makes me believe it was done on purpose. The food is not bad, but they don't have a " must have" dish. I won't be going back. I had the pretzel bites and chicken tacos. Chicken tacos had a lot of fixings but were still lacking flavor sadly.

Terrible service. Overcharged me for drinks and when I confronted him he lied about the charge. And claimed that I never paid when he received $11 from me and $9 from a friend of mine (Nick). When I asked the bartender why did he take money from me and my friend. Then the bartender (black) told the bouncer to put me out because I said he stole my $11. Then the bartender claimed that my friend said that he didn't see me pay. REALLY... Nick was not at the bar when I paid. No social distance in the run down bar. Very dirty establishment. I was afraid to use my credit card there so I used cash. $11 for Nick/I drinks then the bartender said that I owed Nick for his drink - $5. So I paid $16 for juice. The worst experience I have ever had in a bar. So in short. STAY AWAY. GO to the liquor store and go home.

Nasty, dank, dated, & dark. Insulting to ladies with interior designs & regulars conversations. My friend had to move up and down the bar twice to get the attention of the only bartender. Fruit flies everywhere, the tables and chairs look like someone spent their lives at a junkyard. Drinks are incredibly strong, I am surprised my friend and I didn't get drunk or alcoholic poisoning. The place idea of a dive bar only makes me want to vomit. Board of Health should shut them down and never again allow them to reopen.

Very comfortable not a lot of places to sit but the atmosphere is amazing. The bartenders are very nice and attentive even when it's packed. And surprisingly the bouncers that be in there are very friendly too just the overall nice establishment to go to to have a couple drinks and watch the game or just chill and hang out.

I come here with a group of 50 runners every year on Super Bowl Sunday. Bartender is friendly, despite how sweaty we are!

best decision I've made to go here, cool locals, cheap drinks, outdoor space to smoke-perfect for industry folks or any chill person looking for a great time and new friends

Ask for Thor he will hook u up! Dive bar supreme...LGBT friendly... Cash only so u will have to hit the ATM...do it before you arrive to save on atm fees.

3*s are given because "the Tav" is literally what a dive bar is. Random cast of characters, mostly locals. Low prices mixed with a generous pour. If you've never been to a actual dive bar try it. Most days good vibes occasionally ugh vibes. 🍻

Not for the faint of heart. Love the energy there. Great drinks served with a smile.

Would have been a 5 star rating. Unfortunately, a primitive thinking, middle aged, white male with glasses and a horrible shape, charged us FAR over the price that we pay in the evening for the same drinks. He started yelling at our group immediately when I made him aware of this. He then proceeded to take shots of tequila with his associates at the opposite end of the bar and make frequent bathroom visits. He was highly unsanitary with never washing his hands at all. Doesn't seem remotely interested in a safe environment. On the flip side, the evening staff (black and white) are incredible !!!!!!

Was here for the firs time use the cigarette machine and it tooked my money would like a refund on my money will never return again

Mallory was amazing. Sometimes being in a new watering hole can be intimidating, but this place was different. Very welcoming and hospitable. We were celebrating a special occasion and Mallory gave us her special house shots......Im in love!!!

MRT has always been a cool spot but I prefer to go during the day, at night the atmosphere changes and I enjoy the place much better during the earlier hours. Cheap, drinks, friendly staff and patrons.

No food here, but you can bring your own. If you visit Baltimore this should be the place you stop!! Amazing food, music was great, and everything was cheap. Love, Love, Love this place.

A SUPERIOR DIVE BAR! If you are looking for a classic dimly lit saloon with locals, this is the place. Seriously, a great place to hang and have a serious night of drinking.