We had stopped for lunch on our way to Ocean City (goin’ downy oshun, hun!). Just fifteen minutes from Annapolis, Cult Classic Brewing is a brewery, bar, and live music venue in Stevensonville, MD, on the Eastern Shore. As we walked into the resurrected ACME grocery store, we were reminded it was Groundhog Day with Bill Murray stuck in a time loop playing on the big screen.

Paul and I ordered food and two flights from the in-house beers, like the cleverly named UFOria. For a micro-brewery, their menu is extensive. They offer burgers, pizza, chicken wings, and even salads. Besides the big-screen TV, beer, and food, Cult Classic has pinball games and a stage featuring live music.

TBH, I was skeptical about visiting a once grocery now brewery located off Rte 50 on “Shopping Center Rd” with Dunkin’, Hardee’s, and Centreville Trailer Parts as neighbors. But I was pleasantly surprised. The food was quite yummy – my Caesar’s salad with crispy chicken was drizzled generously with creamy Caesar dressing, giving a burst of tangy flavor with every bite. The beers were all decent. UFOria Citra IPA is their most popular, and I can see why. Its wafts of citrus, tropical fruits, and pine tickled the nose, beckoning the adventurous palate to embark on a cosmic journey of flavor. (Apologies for the UFO humor)

Overall, Cult Classic was a fun place. If you find yourself on the Eastern Shore, I recommend a stop at Cult Classic Brewing. Visit on Thursday afternoon, and you can walk over to the Kent Island Farmers’ Market, open year-round. Other nearby businesses include Centreville Trailer Parts, Tokyo Bay Japanese Steak Seafood & Sushi, Dollar General, DePaolas Bagel & Brunch, El Jefe Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar, and 4 Sisters Kabob and Curry.

Cult Classic Brewing
1169 Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666-4051
(410) 980-8097

MON: 4pm to 10pm
TUE - THU: 11am to 11pm
FRI - SAT: 11am to Midnight
Sunday: 11am to 10pm

Cheers!

Warren