Judge's Bench

Judge's Bench

Judge's Bench

8385 Main St
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-3497
judgesbenchpub.com

Mon
4:00pm–2:00am
Tue
4:00pm–2:00am
Wed
4:00pm–2:00am
Thu
4:00pm–2:00am
Fri
4:00pm–2:00am
Sat
2:00pm–2:00am
Sun
1:00pm–2:00am

Featuring craft beer, the largest selection of single malt whiskies in MD, numerous bourbons, ryes, wine, and spirits. We're styled as an old English pub with 19 rotating taps, serving pub grub with vegan options. Also visit the 3rd Floor Chambers, serving craft cocktails, full bar selections, and small plates in an intimate setting. Open on the weekends. The Chambers deck is available when the weather allows.

History


During the 1800’s in historic Ellicott City, a small stone building at the corner parking lot on Main Street and Ellicott Mills Drive was the original Howard County Courthouse. It was destroyed in the 2018 flood. Our building was a small “mom and pop” grocery store. Without air conditioning in those days, the heat-exhausted judges would come across the street and sit on shaded benches outside the grocery store and enjoy cold beverages. This is how our location became known as “The Judge’s Bench.”

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First Tuesday Jazz Jam at Judge's Bench
Aug 04, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Ellicott City, MD
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Irish Music on the 2nd Floor - Second Wednesdays of the month
Aug 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Ellicott City, MD
Irish Music on the 2nd Floor - Second Wednesdays of the month Come listen to an Irish music group play from 7pm - 9pm on the second floo...
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First Tuesday Jazz Jam at Judge's Bench
Sep 01, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Ellicott City, MD
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Irish Music on the 2nd Floor - Second Wednesdays of the month
Sep 09, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Ellicott City, MD
Irish Music on the 2nd Floor - Second Wednesdays of the month Come listen to an Irish music group play from 7pm - 9pm on the second floo...
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First Tuesday Jazz Jam at Judge's Bench
Oct 06, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Ellicott City, MD
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Watch the WORLD CUP Australia vs USAJune 19, 2026 - WORLD CUP Australia vs USA. We'll open early at 3:00pm for the game!
New food menus at Judge's Bench and 3rd Floor Chambers s... On Monday, August 18, 2025, our restaurant kitchen will launch new hours, and a new menu provided by 3 WISEMEN CATERING (New kitchen hou...