Open Gates + Conversation @ Guiness

B’More Brew’d CONNECT events are welcoming, lightly structured community gatherings designed to help people meet new folks, strengthen existing relationships, and feel a little more at home in Baltimore.

Grab your glass and your good energy. We're taking B'More Brew'd to the home of Guinness in America! Open Gate's massive taproom and beer garden give us room to spread out, sip something new, and actually get to know the people standing next to us. This one's got Irish roots and Baltimore soul.

What to Expect

• 💬 Grab a nametag and a fun prompt to break the ice.
• 🧩 Low-key icebreakers and activities designed to help you connect.
• 🍻 Our signature community toast to celebrate new friends and shared moments.

Our crew tends to skew 30s-40s — new cities, new careers, new chapters. That said, this circle is open to anyone who's up for that kind of energy. If that's you, come on through.

Venue

• 📍 Location: Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
• 🍔 Food: Full taproom menu (crab cake sandwich, Guinness beef stew, Nashville hot chicken) plus a rotating food truck in the beer garden
• 🚗 Parking: Free on-site lot
• 🍹 NA Options: They've got a selection of non-alcoholic beverages to keep everyone refreshed.
• ♿ Accessibility: Spacious taproom and accessible entrance (elevator access near the main staircase). Reach out if you need details.

Our Night (Schedule)
7:00 PM | Welcome & Check-In

• Grab a nametag and your first drink
• Quick intros and conversation starters

7:15 PM | Connect

• Mix & Mingle Rounds — rotating prompt-based pairings
• Icebreakers for guided prompts

8:00 PM | Community Toast

• Share a recent moment of joy, gratitude, or pride
• Raise your glass to celebrate one another

8:15 PM | Open Social

• Float between conversations
• Settle in with a new friend or two

8:50 PM | Close-out

• Final goodbyes, drop your contact, and look on to our next gathering

Stay Connected
📸 Follow Guinness Open Gate on Instagram: @guinnessopengate
📬 Questions? Hit us up right here on Meetup