The Asylum
Lively Water Street bar with a long regional tap list, an upper deck facing the port, and burgers from across the street.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Lively Water Street bar with a long regional tap list, an upper deck facing the port, and burgers from across the street.
On the menu
- About 30 beers on tap, many from the region
- Indoor rooms, patio and an upper deck with port views
- Burger Queen food brought to your table
- Pool and foosball
- Free Wi-Fi
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with cdn.fodors.com, wanderlog.com, restaurantji.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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