Get Ready to CRUSH Summer 2026!
Your Sip Guide to Waterfront Week
June 5–14, 2026
Who’s ready for a crush?! To celebrate our first Waterfront Week, we have collaborated with 9 local restaurants and venues for our first-ever Waterfront Week Crush Contest. Each venue was tasked with creating their own unique take on this classic Baltimore drink. Whether it’s adding a fresh twist or shaking things with a bolder punch, these crushes are sure to add an extra kick to your Waterfront Week. As you are making your way through the week and sipping around the waterfront, be sure to scan the QR code at each venue and rate your crushes! The restaurant with the highest rating will be crowned the winner of the Waterfront Week Crush Contest.
Here is a taste of what your next favorite crush could be…
You may know Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe for their elevated artisan breads, pastries, and coffee, but did you know they also have delicious cocktails too?! Stop by Kneads and enjoy a crisp and refreshing Watermelon Crush.
Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe
506 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
Who needs a tropical vacay when you can sip your own version of island paradise with Oleum’s Blood Orange Dreamsicile Crush.
Oleum
701 S Bond St, Baltimore, MD 21231
It wouldn’t be summertime in Maryland if there weren’t Lemon Sticks! Stop by Koopers Tavern to try their twist on two of Baltimore’s summer staples- a crush and a lemon stick. This zesty and cooling flavor combo is like Baltimore pride in a glass!
Koopers Tavern
1702 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
An Irish twist on a crush? Say Less! Make your way over to Slainte Irish Pub (next door to Koopers Tavern) and try their Irish Whiskey Crush! It gives you the citrus-packed flavor of an OG Crush with the kick of true Irish Whiskey.
Slainte Irish Pub
1700 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
You can be as cool as a cucumber while you sip Barcocina’s Cucumber Crush and take in the picturesque views of the waterfront.
Barcocina
1629 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Wash down your movie theater snacks with this orange grapefruit salted crush at Harbor East Cinemas.
Harbor East Cinemas
645 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Loch Bar | Choptank | Philips Seafood
The best compliment to an Old Bay-filled seafood meal? An ice-cold crush! Be sure to try the deliciously refreshing crushes at Loch Bar, Choptank, and Philips Seafood during Waterfront Week!
Be sure to rate your favorite crush by the end of the week to help us crown the winner of the Waterfront Week crush contest!
