Just after we walked in, the bartender did everything she could do to make us feel welcome and pointed out where there were available seats at the bar and took our order promptly, she is a class act an was very gracious. However, that's where things went sour. The music being played is not in any way what I prefer to hear. I asked a couple next to us if it was the only type played in the bar, and they sadly said yes, but they mentioned an app I could use to play what I wanted. I did so and did get to hear my "two" songs, then it went back to what it was. I then did it again, just two songs. and the same and didn't get to hear more songs that I selected using the app. The bottom line is that the company that put the mandated sound systems in all the local establishments have ruined going out. Seems every single bar in the area "must" have this system in the bars and have absolutely no control over it. An owner of a bar can not run it with the music they want it to have and draw the clients they want, it's controlled by a corporation that takes over what and why they opened a bar in the first place. Something else I noticed about the place is that years ago, a bartender was there by the name of John. Sadly, he was taken by cancer
He was a great guy,extremely easy to get along with, and everyone liked him. After the bar got remodeled, there was a huge picture of him behind the bar on the wall, playing homage to his memory. It is gone only to be replaced with TVS. I was told it is still in the bar, and I didn't see where. I was really disappointed that his picture was moved to put TVS on the wall instead. The Maritime "was" an Icon of a bar that stood out among all others. Now, it has become just another bar getting lost in the mediocre mix of all other places to go out.
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 1
Diamond pool table is really nice! Bartenders are always down for shaking dice, if you like small town bar atmosphere, you'll enjoy this place! Good selection of beer and spirits, fair prices. Even a full size shuffle board table!
One of the best bars located in the Erb Park area on Wisconsin Avenue. Friendly staff with a relaxing environment on week night and very lively on weekends. Offered here: Pull tabs, touch tunes, darts, table top shuffle board, hunting simulator, gambling machines, pool table, occasionally free popcorn.
Maritime has an incredible staff, some pretty solid frozen pizzas, and all walks of life come through, no arguments here
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
