Manor Hill Brewing
Brewery
4.6 (333 on Google)
About Manor Hill Brewing
Manor Hill Brewing is a farm brewery on Manor Lane in Ellicott City. Its website says it is Howard County's first, and Maryland's largest, farm brewery. Brewing began in June 2015 on the family's 54-acre working farm.
The farm grows 14 acres of non-GMO corn. It is also home to egg-laying chickens, honey bee hives, pygmy goats and free-range Angus cattle. Garden produce and beef are sold at a seasonal farm stand on site.
The taproom has 14 taps with farm-brewed beers, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic hop water. There is indoor seating, outdoor seating and a covered tent. Cans are sold to go.
The Pizza Trolley serves brick oven pizzas, and rotating food trucks stop by from time to time. More people have reviewed Manor Hill Brewing on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Ellicott City on this site.
From Manor Hill Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Manor Hill?
No. The farm rules say no pets are allowed anywhere on the farm. The site notes the farm animals and rescue cats live there.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. The website says you are welcome to bring your own food. It also points visitors to the Pizza Trolley and visiting food trucks.
Can I fill a growler or crowler?
No. The website says it does not offer growler or crowler fills. Many beers are available in cans to go.
Is it a good spot for kids?
The site says it aims to be family friendly. Parents are asked to keep children with them at all times.
Which breweries are close by?
Sapwood Cellars Brewery, JS Brewery and Albura Taqueria are each 3.6 miles away. Ellicott Mills Brewing Co is 4.7 miles away.
Answers come from Manor Hill Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Before you visit Manor Hill
Check manorhillbrewing.com before you go. The Visit the Farm page lists the current schedule for food and events. Seating is first come, first served, and tables cannot be reserved.
Bring a chair or blanket if you want to spread out on the grass. Outside food is welcome, but outside alcohol is not, and pets stay home. Cans bought at the farm are to go only.
Sapwood Cellars Brewery, JS Brewery and Albura Taqueria are all 3.6 miles away. Ellicott Mills Brewing Co is 4.7 miles away, so a second stop is easy to add.