Let’s Go Out Tonight

Looking for an intimate bar with a bustling crowd of patrons? A night full of laughter at a comedy club? Maybe just some good tunes and great vibes? Baltimore County has you covered!

There’s a wide array of entertainment venues fit for couples and groups of all ages. So, let’s go, don’t wait. Check out these date night spots around the county and make this night last forever.

 

Magooby’s Joke House | Timonium

Laughter is one thing that’s guaranteed to bring us all together. A short glance at the star-studded wall of fame at Magooby’s Joke House gives you a sense of this famous club’s legacy. Comedians such as Shane Gillis, Tracy Morgan, Jon Lovitz, and Pauly Shore have worked the mic here in Baltimore County. With an intimate and inviting atmosphere, great food, plentiful seating options, and a massive stage, this unassuming gem will impress your date. Let Magooby’s Joke House be the backdrop to your laughter-filled evening!

 

The Recher | Towson

In the heart of Towson, music finds its home at the Recher. Over the years, the Recher Theatre has hosted world-famous acts like Cheap Trick, Linkin Park, The White Stripes, and Paramore. Impress your date with your music taste and enjoy the great vibes at this concert venue walking the line between local rock dive and headliner stage. Uptown Towson offers plenty of bars and restaurants for pre- and post-games as well.

 

Bengies Drive-In Theater | Middle River

Switch it up and have a cozy, nostalgic night at Bengies Drive-In Theater. As the only drive-in theater in the state, Bengie’s has been bringing cinephiles to Middle River for decades. The 70-year-old venue has the largest movie screen in the country, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for movie lovers every year from early spring to late autumn. The timeless classic of cinema under the stars will make you feel like you’re taking a trip in a time machine instead of an SUV.

 

Hightopps | Timonium

Hightopps Backstage Grille has been a go-to date night spot for generations of Timonium, Lutherville, and Cockeysville residents. Stationed next to the Maryland State Fair Grounds, this sprawling complex of bars and dining rooms hosts live music every day. Come by in the summer to see its lively outdoor spaces bustle to the cadence of festivals, open mics, and game nights! With great food, a stellar drink menu, and upbeat atmosphere, you’re guaranteed to have a great night.

 

Bowley’s on the Bay | Middle River

Take a quick getaway trip southeast for a sunset dinner at Bowley’s on the Bay in Middle River.  An intimate evening on the water paired with live music, specialty crafted cocktails, and surf-and-turf style cuisine makes for a perfect romantic evening.

 

Bar Louie | White Marsh

A good date spot includes great food, a refreshing adult beverage, and good conversation, so make Bar Louie in White Marsh that place. One of the original gastropubs to emphasize elevated, high-quality dining combined with a casual atmosphere. The gourmet-level menu makes this more than just a restaurant, but an eating and drinking experience.

 

State Fare | Catonsville

If you’re looking for funnel cakes, corndogs, or deep-friend Oreos, then you’re in the wrong place. That’s the State Fair. This is State Fare, a new American gastropub where you’ll find classic Maryland seafood dishes like crab cakes, crab pretzels, crab eggrolls, and Chesapeake melts, along with elevated comfort meals such as Chicken and Waffles, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, and a Shrimp Alfredo flatbread. Go for the food, stay for the live music and make it the spot for future date nights.

 

The Point Towson | Towson

The Point is the place that extends beyond just date night. The lively restaurant serves a fantastic brunch and dinner menu with locally sourced ingredients, accompanied by a vibrant drink menu that you can order from either the craft cocktail bar, the patio bar, or the main bar with live music. Arcade games, dog-friendly patio, themed parties, trivia nights, and happy hours will make this a fun, relaxing date that you’ll keep coming back to. Isn’t that the point?