All the comforts of home await you – friends, great craft beer and FOOD.

During the 1800′s in historic Ellicott City, the small stone building located at the corner of the parking lot on Main Street and Ellicott Mills drive was the original Howard County Court House. Our Building, which is now the Judge’s Bench, was a small “Mom and Pop” grocery store. Since there was no air conditioning in those days, the hot and exhausted judges would come across the street and enjoy cold beverages on benches in the shade outside the grocery store. This is how our location became known as “The Judge’s Bench.”

We’re open every day till 2:00 a.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

(Open M-F @4:00 pm, Sat. @2:00 pm, Sun. @1:00 pm)

Happy Hour Every Day till 7:00 p.m. – Extended Happy Hour on Sundays and Mondays.

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Our expert bartenders -  Bill, Carrie, Josh & Jen – will attend to your needs with a stellar selection of delicious beverages; while  Jason handles the kitchen ready to satisfy your culinary cravings.  And as always, Grandpa is constantly lurking, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting.

Call us at 410-465- 3497

We now have the 3rd largest selection of single malts in the state.

The  selection now numbers 98 outstanding whiskies.  We offer flights (4 1/2 oz. shots) of these delectable distillations to better assist your exploration of the single malt universe.  In addition, we feature over 20 single barrel and small batch bourbons for your drinking pleasure.

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Check out the latest vegan selections on our menu!

SPECIALS AND $5.99 MENU *

MONDAYS ONLY: $5.99 CHICKEN or BEEF QUESADILLA, sautéed onions, Monterey jack, cheddar, salsa, sour cream.
Happy Hour All Night Long!

TUESDAYS ONLY: $5.99  LOADED SHOESTRING FRIES, 4 toppings + melted cheese
$2.25  Night (domestic bottles and some liquor)

WEDNESDAYS ONLY: $5.99 8OZ ANGUS BURGER, lettuce, tomato
Add toppings $0.35 each, fried onions, jalapenos, salsa, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, bbq sauce.  Swiss, American, provolone or cheddar cheese $0.40. Bacon $0.95
$2.25 Domestic Bottles and $5.25 for All Bombs

THURSDAYS ONLY: $5.99 WINGS (8), tossed in mild, regular, hot, inferno, old bay, honey bbq, or Gen. Tso sauce with celery and bleu cheese or ranch. Ladies Night! Drink & Beer Specials! Shooter Specials!

SUNDAY:  Happy Hour open to close! (All the $5.99 Food Specials during the Ravens Games!)

* These specials may not be available on select days and holidays throughout the year.

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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

Every effort will be made to accommodate all musicians who sign up to play on Open Mic Night but it cannot be guaranteed. Thank You.