This MD Dive Bar Named Best In The State

Looking for an authentic dive bar experience? A national food publication says Maryland's best can be found in Baltimore.

The Takeout recently named Butt's & Betty's Tavern its pick for the best dive bar in Maryland as part of a roundup highlighting one standout dive bar in every state.

Also rated a best dive bar by Baltimore Magazine, Butt & Betty's has been around for more than 90 years.

"If the name doesn't lure you in, maybe the scratch-offs and Jell-O shots will," The Takeout wrote. "The staff and regulars are welcoming, and the drinks are strong and cheap."

The publication also praised the "fourth-generation, woman-owned hole-in-the-wall, which serves up mean drinks with love."

Located at 2200 Gough St., locals describe Butt's & Betty's as a classic, unpretentious neighborhood taproom known for friendly locals and a traditional local pub atmosphere.

The Takeout's annual roundup featured bars ranging from neighborhood taverns to live music venues, with one selection representing each state.

Readers can view the full list on The Takeout's website.