Silver Spring

Stained Glass Pub
Layhill Road
right off Georgia Avenue

Opened in 1979. Named for colorful windows. Good pizza and live entertainment including Karaoke and live bands.

Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia Ave
+1 301 587-8350
Su-Th 5PM-midnight, F-Sa 5PM-2AM
below Bombay Gaylord

This bar has been a neighborhood staple for over 70 years. At first glance it's just a friendly looking dive bar, but upon further inspection it reveals itself as something of a gastropub—the food is heads and shoulders above usual bar fare fried pickles are a must, and they have a great, long list of Belgian beers! Live bands on weekends and a weekly Rockabilly night Sa.

Piratz Tavern
8402 Georgia Avenue
+1 301 588-9001
Entrées: $9-30, glass of grog: $6

This place is a strange gem. The staff actually do appear to be pirates—one actually lost an eye in a sword fight—and the eccentric atmosphere seems to bring out the patrons' inner pirates as well. The Pirate cuisine on offer is surprisingly excellent, a mix of Caribbean, Portuguese, and Brazilian, and attracts families and couples in addition to the bar's younger clientèle. If you like a drink, don't pass up the extremely stiff rum-based grog, which is quite tasty and very reasonably priced. Unlike most area bars, you will never have to lose your voice shouting above loud music. Ask for a seat outside in the back.