Gaithersburg · Montgomery County, MD
Live music in Gaithersburg
Scout analyzed 67 Gaithersburg places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
67
Matches
24
Typical spend
$60
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots

Food & Drink
Barking Mad
Barking Mad is a bright cafe good for a New American brunch or dinner with cocktails, taking about 1-1.5 hours and costing roughly $25-55 per person. Reservations are recommended for weekend brunch.

Family
Rio Playground
Rio Playground is good for a free family outing, allowing kids to play outdoors for about 1.5 to 2 hours. It can be paired with a visit to nearby shops or restaurants in the Rio Washingtonian Center.

Arts & Culture
Amazing Art Studio
This art studio is suitable for a couple of hours of creative activity, potentially as a standalone outing or paired with a meal nearby. Expect to spend $25-$75 per person depending on the project.

Food & Drink
Gardenia’s Cafe
Gardenia's Cafe is suitable for a relaxed solo or small group outing, ideal for breakfast or lunch. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for about an hour-long visit.

Kentlands
Java Nation
Java Nation is a good spot for a casual brunch or coffee stop. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-35 per person for a meal and drinks.

Food & Drink
Coastal Flats
Coastal Flats is a reliable option for a seafood dinner or special occasion, typically taking 1.5 hours and costing $35-75 per person. It's often busy, so reservations are recommended, especially for evening visits.

Kentlands
Vasili's Kitchen
Vasili's Kitchen is a casual spot for Greek & Mediterranean food, suitable for a relaxed dinner or lunch. Expect to spend $20-$45 per person for a meal that lasts about an hour and a half.

Kentlands
Burtons Grill & Bar
This is a good spot for a sit-down meal, suitable for an evening date or family dinner, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Expect to spend $35-$75 per person for food and drinks.

Food & Drink
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge is suitable for a relaxed meal of American fare and cocktails, lasting about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for an entree and drink, with easy parking.

Food & Drink
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
This is a solid choice for an upscale casual dinner or lunch, especially for celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $30-$60 per person.

Food & Drink
Sixty Vines Gaithersburg
Sixty Vines is a good spot for a relaxed dinner or drinks, pairing well with a shopping trip or movie. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $35-75 per person.

Food & Drink
South House Garden
South House Garden is a casual spot for a Latin American meal. It's suitable for a relaxed lunch or dinner, costing around $15-30 per person and typically lasting about an hour.

Outdoors
Laytonia Recreational Park
Laytonia Recreational Park is a free outdoor space ideal for a casual family outing or solo stroll. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, perhaps paired with a picnic or a nearby coffee run.

Food & Drink
MoCo's Founding Farmers
This farm-to-table American restaurant is a good option for a casual meal with family or friends, suitable for lunch or dinner. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours, with an average spend of $30-70 per person.

Arts & Culture
The Music Center at Strathmore
The Music Center at Strathmore is suitable for a sophisticated evening out, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend a few hours and generally $50-200 per person on tickets.

Food & Drink
Ted's Bulletin - Gaithersburg
Ted's Bulletin is a diner-style spot great for a casual meal with friends or family, especially for breakfast or brunch. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-45 per person, plus a bit more for boozy milkshakes.

Food & Drink
Copper Canyon Grill
This casual American chain restaurant is suitable for a family meal, particularly for lunch or a relaxed dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-40 per person for a typical visit.

Food & Drink
Hello Betty
Hello Betty is a seafood restaurant good for a relaxed meal with friends or family, pairing well with a movie or shopping nearby. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $35-75 per person.

Shopping
Shops at Town Center & Century Station
This shopping mall offers a range of retail options and dining for a casual visit, suitable for a couple of hours. Expect to spend $0 to $75 per person depending on shopping and food choices.

Kentlands
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill is suitable for a dinner outing with family or friends, offering a seafood-focused menu and cocktails. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-70 per person for a meal and drinks.

Food & Drink
Guapo's Cocina & Bar
Guapo's is a lively Tex-Mex spot for a casual meal or drinks, ideal for family dinners or a fun outing with friends. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $25-50 per person on food and margaritas.

Kentlands
Empress Coffee & Cocktails
Empress Coffee & Cocktails is suitable for a casual coffee break, a light meal, or an evening drink, lasting about an hour or two. Expect to spend $10-$35 per person for a drink and/or a small bite.

Food & Drink
Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar (formerly Prime Foods)
This upscale seafood chophouse in Rio Lakefront is suitable for an evening date night or special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-120 per person on a meal with drinks.

Outdoors
Bohrer Park
Bohrer Park is suitable for a casual outdoor activity, offering walking paths, picnic spots, and mini-golf. It can be a standalone outing for 1-2 hours, costing low to moderate depending on activities like mini-golf.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
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What Scout found
- 50 of the 67 analyzed Gaithersburg places fit live music.
- 30% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 82% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Adventurous, Quiet.
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