Midtown, MD · Near Fort Meade · Budget-friendly
Mt Royal Tavern is a cash-only dive bar in Midtown that's known for its quirky replica of the Sistine Chapel painted on the ceiling. It's been around forever and has solid reviews (4.6/5 on Google), drawing a steady crowd who come for the cheap drinks and weird charm. Open from 10 AM to 2 AM most nights, it's the kind of place that doesn't try too hard but doesn't need to.