The Rec Room

About

American (Traditional), Bars

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3 stars

Location

Adress: 512 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204

Phone: (410) 337-7178

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-2:00 am
Tue 11:00 am-2:00 am
Wed 11:00 am-2:00 am
Thu 11:00 am-2:00 am
Fri 11:00 am-2:00 am
Sat 11:00 am-2:00 am
Sun 11:00 am-2:00 am

Business info

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    Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner, Late Night
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    No
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    Good for Kids
    No
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Loud
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    Music
    DJ
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    Good For Dancing
    Yes
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Smoking
    Outdoor Area / Patio Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Caters
    Yes
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    Has Pool Table
    Yes

Reviews

  • Maggi R.

    star star star star star_border 26 June 2026

    We were both in the mood for a good hamburger, so off we went to The Rec Room for their  1/2 price Burger Night on Monday.  We get to "double dip" as they say -  1/2 price burgers and happy hour. My husband enjoyed a very drinkable glass of Shiraz and a Blue Cheese Burger with onion rings ($2.00 upcharge).  The onion rings were large and crisp.  I had a good old fashioned cheese burger with their signature French fries.  Emilee, as always, took excellent care of us.  We enjoyed our dinners.

  • Jamie W.

    star star star star star 26 June 2026

    Such a great time with friends always the go to. Nothing better than Mike letting me in to enjoy myself on a Thursday Friday or Saturday night/day. Long live Rec

  • Becca H.

    star star star star star_border 24 June 2026

    Can't speak on the food because we just came here for drinks after eating at the point. The ambiance here is pretty awesome and the outside (covered) area is perfect! They even have an outdoor fireplace! Bartenders were super friendly and drinks were reasonable. Had a DJ (Saturday night) and wasn't overly crowded but had a good amount of people there. I'd definitely come back.

  • ByronAmber M.

    star star star star_border star_border 20 June 2026

    Crowd not very diverse.  Drinks cheap, but they're not the best.  Two Dj's, one inside and one in the patio section.  The patio section is a nice place to get away from all the craziness inside.

  • Luke C.

    star star star star star 17 June 2026

    On a normal evening of shenanigans with my comrades, the Rec Room in Towson is the perfect spot! Upon entering, I am greeted by the smell of stale beer and hard liquor that only a true college town bar can produce.

    As I worked my way towards to back, I notice a very long line at the men's bathroom. Said line, made up entirely of sweaty men in Hawaiian shirts, produce a stench of body odor and dip spit- TRUE to the Rec Room itself.

    As you make your way to the back patio, you will see the women's bathroom line. As you pass, you will be greeted by the sobbing tears of Becky. Becky just got dumped by Brad. Marie, Becky's best friend, always hated Brad. She will be screaming loudly about how he "wasn't even worth it!!"

    As you enter the back patio, please watch your step, as drunk people are getting frisky in the doorway. As you pad through the crowd of sweaty fraternity gentlemen and old men with light up shoes, you might ask to "rip their Juul".

    As you make your way into the back bathroom, please notice the beautiful broken toilet in the men's bathroom. Also, please allow those drunk girls to use the stall. It took them a lot of courage to barge in there.

    Finally, you've made it to the back bar. When you finally make your way to the front of the line, treat yourself to a tiger bomb and $2 Coors Light.

    Rec Room was the highlight of my 4.5 years at Towson. Every weekend, I would make my way to that front door where Mario would greet me with a smile and a "welcome back, buddy". Rec is by far the best bar in Towson. The bouncers are not only bad asses, but they seriously care about the security of everyone inside. The crowd is friendly, the beer is cold, and the times are good. I cannot speak highly enough about the owners and the legacy they've created in downtown Towson. Oh yeah, and try the chicken tenders and sauce. It's bomb.

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