Berlin · America's Coolest Small Town

Berlin — OC's inland day trip.

Eight miles inland, Berlin is the historic small town OC visitors road-trip to — Main Street breweries, farm-to-table gastropubs, a 1917 gastro-theater with live concerts, and a walkable downtown named one of America's coolest.

18Venues
4.6★Avg rating
2Breweries
LiveMusic at The Globe
Last updated August 2026
18 venues
Pub / Taphouse

Blacksmith

Cozy gastropub with an eclectic menu — creative food, wonderful atmosphere

⭐ 4.5 (1.4K) · $20-30 · 104 Pitts St
Pub / Taphouse

Tiki Tim's

Good food, nice atmosphere, friendly — live music at Oaked/The Globe

⭐ 4.5 (44) · $10-20 · 12 Broad St
Casual / Boardwalk

Oaked at The Globe

Restored 1917 gastro-theater from the Burley Oak team — steady live concert lineup, national up-and-coming acts + Mid-Atlantic favorites, 3 bar concepts

Note Live music venue — BBQ, tiki patio & upstairs library bar

⭐ 4.4 (179) · $20-30 · 12 Broad St
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to eat in Berlin, MD?

Berlin's Main Street scene includes Burley Oak and Berlin Beer Company (breweries), Blacksmith (gastropub), The Sterling Tavern, Atlantic Hotel Bistro, plus pizza at The Cap'n's Slice and Pop's Kitchen, and sushi at Kaiju. It's a genuine food destination 8 miles from Ocean City.

Where can I hear live music in Berlin?

The Globe — a restored 1917 gastro-theater from the Burley Oak team — hosts a steady lineup of live concerts with up-and-coming national acts and Mid-Atlantic favorites. Burley Oak's taproom, Sister's, and Reverie Wine Bar also feature live music.

Is Berlin worth visiting from Ocean City?

Yes — Berlin is about a 15-minute drive from OC and was named 'America's Coolest Small Town.' Its walkable historic Main Street, breweries, distillery, and restaurants make it a popular day or evening trip, especially near Assateague.

What is Burley Oak known for?

Burley Oak Brewing Company (founded 2011) put Berlin on the craft-beer map with a nationally recognized sour program and organic Home Grown Ales, drawing fans from up and down the East Coast to its laid-back taproom.