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Dining & Catering
Cozy cafés to buzzing taverns, Savage Mill’s eateries are full of flavor and local flair. Grab coffee and a pastry at Brewing Good, enjoy the speakeasy vibes of Boyd Cru Wines, or try something new at one of our beloved hidden gems. All you need to do is bring the appetite; we’ll handle the rest.
Boyd Cru Wines
Boyd Cru Wines offers wine that allows our customers and our community to grow with us. We believe in making wines that are locally grown with sustainable practices in Maryland. Our wines are approachable, vibrant, joyful, and liberating. Our wines build community and tell a story.
Boyd Cru Wines are for people who want to experience wine in a fun, new and fresh way. Our desire is to create a company and world where wine is the centerpiece that brings people together. As you go through life’s experiences, Boyd Cru Wines will be right there to grow with you.
Brewing Good Coffee Company
Small-batch roaster’s fair trade, organic coffee and tea at local grocers and online. Convenient subscriptions available for home and office delivery! Percentage of proceeds donated to animal protection nonprofits.
The shop is 100% vegan. Fresh house-made pastry and sandwiches every day (Wednesday-Sunday). Donuts from Donut Run every weekend (Saturdays and Sundays only). Also featuring a selection of beer, wine, and cocktail specials.
Dive Bar and Grille
We are a group of food & drink savvy guys with over thirty collective years in the restaurant business, taking a shot at owning & running a full-service bar & restaurant…and doing it our way, meaning extending to the public the same quality product & service that we ourselves have come to appreciate during our years of working in the service industry.
Our simple & focused mission is to combine superior customer service with a relaxed, upscale atmosphere, great food, signature cocktails & a wide selection of good beers & wines.
So stop in and let Dive Bar & Grille become your new hangout spot…and don’t forget to tell us how we’re doing.
More Than Java
More Than Java Cafe’ is proud to provide quality coffees, teas and much more to our Savage community and beyond. We are confident that once you visit and experience the warm atmosphere, you will become a regular part of our More Than Java Cafe’ family.
As a family, we have always loved being able to enjoy fresh vibrant and great tasting foods. However, what we discovered was how hard it was to actually find this combination along with a warm inviting atmosphere to enjoy it in.
So we created our own.
More Than Java Cafe’, founded by my husband and me, is a swank/eclectic and cozy Internet cafe’.
ROGGENART European Bakery Bistro and Café
Roggenart offers an innovative and unique hospitality experience that blends three distinct dining environments—an authentic European bakery, a bistro, and a café. This conceptual and presentational fusion brings together the charm of a traditional European bakery, featuring freshly baked pastries, quiches, and an assortment of dessert items, with the inviting atmosphere of a cozy café.
For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Roggenart’s bistro serves a wide variety of fresh artisan sandwiches, hot cast-iron pressed sandwiches, oven-baked melts, and delicious soups and salads. To complete this culinary experience, Roggenart also features a full espresso bar, offering dozens of specialty espresso and latte options made with the finest premium Italian coffee.
At its core, Roggenart strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment where guests can feel at home — finding moments of comfort and relaxation amid their busy days.
Sweet Cascades Chocolatier
Sweet Cascades was created by Sue Whary in 2004 as a chocolate fountain catering company. While catering wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs and other events part time, she discovered the love and addiction of chocolate of many of the guests. (Sue is a salty girl!) So, with the support of her husband, Rick, she left her well-paying, great benefits desk job, and opened a chocolate shop in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland, Sweet Cascades Chocolatier.
Sue is self-taught, always reading and looking for new trends and flavors. Rick has become a huge part of the business, with his weird and wacky chocolates. Sweet Cascades is continuing to grow and create new and different creations for our customers, while keeping the traditional and favorites.
The Blind Pig Tavern
The Blind Pig Tavern is a modern-day Speakeasy. The cozy, dimly-lit atmosphere offers Lounge, Dining, Pub, and Bar seating. The original brick walls and wood panels give an authentic era vibe in the lower level of the Historic Savage Mill. The Blind Pig menu heavily features sharable flatbreads and small plates along with a range of decedent pasta dishes and oversized sandwiches. The bar offerings are heavily focused on craft cocktails, local craft beers, and an expansive selection of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch.
The Great Room
The Great Room features an expansive deck overlooking both the scenic Little Patuxent River and the last standing Bollman Truss semi-suspension bridge in the world. Vaulted ceilings, fourteen-feet-high windows, sky lights, and a large dance floor makes the Great Room perfect for any type of event.
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Plan your next friend hang where flavor meets fun. Wander through artisan shops, sip coffee or cocktails, take a group class, or just vibe out over good food and even better conversation. This is your new go-to gathering spot.
Looking for fun for any age? Fly through the trees at Terrapin Adventures, explore shops filled with both treasures and toys, and then unwind over dinner on the patio of Dive Bar & Grille. Bonus: our public spaces are pup-friendly — but check with your selected eatery to see if Fido can join you for dinner.
Switch up your usual date night with something charming, flirty, and fun. Take a pottery class, grab a romantic dinner, or catch one of the special nights on our Events Calendar. Every date feels like the first at Savage Mill — especially under our dreamy outdoor string lights.
Weddings
Say “I do” in a space that feels like a storybook.
Savage Mill offers two unique venues: our light-filled Great Room with scenic river views and soaring ceilings, and the intimate and charming Rosebud Micro Venue, perfect for elopements and bridal showers.
With in-house photographers, bridal boutiques, custom tailoring, and full beauty services on site, you’ll find everything you need to bring your special day to life under one historic roof.
Leasing Opportunities
Become Part of the Mill
Opening your first shop or expanding something you love, Savage Mill offers a vibrant, ready-made community to grow your business.
We’re home to over 80 sole proprietors — artists, makers, and more — and we’d love to welcome you next. View available spaces, floor plans, and details on our Leasing page.
Follow along on Instagram at @experiencesavagemill
❄️ Snow day ❄️
For everyone’s safety, Savage Mill is closed today. Please stay safe, cozy up, and we’ll be back before you know it.
Due to the incoming snowstorm, Savage Mill will be closed Sunday, January 25th. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you back at the Mill soon 🤍❄️
Something special is in the works ✨
We’re collaborating with the small businesses at Savage Mill to create a meaningful Black History Month experience this February.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on the details, but we can’t wait to share what we’ve been building together. More soon!
We`re getting excited for Girls Night Out at Savage Mill in 3 weeks! As you plan for the night, here`s something to keep in mind: wear your pajamas for an extra entry in our raffle!
Thursday, Jan. 29, 9-11 am: Stop by @morethanjavacafe to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with our Howard County Police Department patrol and community outreach officers. The event is free and open to all, so drop in at any time. We`re excited to see you!
Slip into something cozy and join us for a dreamy Valentine’s-themed Girls Night Out at Savage Mill ✨
An evening inspired by sweet dreams, soft romance, and a little after-hours magic.
Wander the Mill as our shops stay open late with special treats, thoughtful gifts, and feel-good finds perfect for yourself or someone you love. Expect cozy moments, charming details, and that unmistakable Savage Mill atmosphere that makes every night feel special.
Whether you’re celebrating friendship, self-love, or just an excuse for a lovely night out, this one is all about slowing down, savoring the moment, and enjoying something sweet.
Thursday, February 5
4pm - 8pm
Come dream with us 💛
Happy New Year!
Savage Mill will be closed today but Roggenart, Brewing Good Coffee Co., and Dive Bar & Grille will be open.
Some other shops may also be open, but we recommend checking directly with individual businesses to confirm their hours.
Wishing you a safe, happy, and joy-filled New Year ✨
We’re so grateful for each and every one of you and for being part of the Savage Mill community.
As we look ahead, here are a few of our favorite moments from the past year!
We’ll be closed on New Year’s Day as we take a moment to reset and recharge, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon and step into the new year together.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Savage Mill 🎄
We are so grateful for our incredible small businesses, artists, makers, neighbors, and visitors who make this place feel like home. Thank you for supporting local, showing up with joy, and being part of our community this season and all year long.
Countdown to Christmas - there`s just one more shopping day! Support the small, locally-owned businesses here at Savage Mill. They are open tomorrow, Christmas Eve, until 6 pm to fulfil your last-minute gift-giving needs. Peruse unique items or inquire about a gift card that allows the recipient to choose an item, class, or experience that best suits their personal taste and schedule.
Sundown today marks the last day of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. May the light and its message of hope continue to shine. Happy Holidays!
The first snowfalls came early to Savage this season, well before this Sunday`s winter solstice. Love snow or hate it, the blanket of winter white lay in vivid contrast to the crimson red of the newly-painted iconic Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge beside Savage Mill.
Photos courtesy Heather Salazar @heather_salazar215
#FlashbackFriday
Last Saturday we were happy to host our second annual parranda, a Puerto Rican twist on traditional holiday caroling. Our friends with @cultura_plenera provided music, singing, and laughter for a beautiful celebration of the season. Thank you to everyone who joined us, bringing festive hats, handmade instruments, dancing, and tears of joy that made for a very special evening. ¡Feliz navidad!
We`re looking forward to another weekend of holiday festivities here at Savage Mill. Join us for a big highlight: the return of a Flash Mob Parranda on Saturday, Dec. 13, 6-7pm!
A parranda is Puerto Rico’s joyful twist on holiday caroling—filled with music, laughter, and community spirit. Traditionally held in homes, our friends with @cultura_plenera are bringing it to the heart of Savage Mill for a one-hour musical celebration you won’t want to miss.
Details and parking: https://www.facebook.com/events/4132179660443049
Sunday afternoon`s Santa Heim history tour enjoyed this stop on the newly-repainted and illuminated Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge. The group spent an hour exploring sites that were part of the 1948-51 Santa Novelties Christmas ornament factory legacy.
Check out the "Santa Heim, Merryland: A Savage Christmas Story" exhibition, on display in the New Weave building through Jan. 9!
https://www.savagemill.com/event/savage-mill-yuletide/
🌟 Thank you for a beautiful Bridge Lighting! 🌟
What an incredible night at Savage Mill. Thank you to everyone who bundled up, came out, and helped us welcome the season with this cherished community tradition.
A very special thank you to @aardvarkconcepts for installing the lights so beautifully, and to @hocorec for their hard work in bringing the bridge restoration across the finish line in time for Saturday.
We were also so happy to welcome Nana from Bollman Bridge Elementary as our Cheermeister this year. She brought such joy and excitement to the countdown.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to @hocogovexec Calvin Ball. It has been an honor to light the bridge with him year after year, and we are so grateful for his continued support of this tradition and of our Savage community.
We also want to thank @visithocomd, @howardcountyeda, and @councilwomancmr Christiana Rigby for joining us and for everything they do to uplift our small businesses and our historic town.
Thank you as well to the Savage Community Association for being such an important part of this annual celebration. And a huge shoutout to Tori the Elf for leading everyone to the bridge and bringing an extra dose of holiday magic.
Photography by: @heather_salazar215
From cats to kids, pups to parents, everyone raves about Santa PoPPoP and Mrs. Claus. We spoke with them to find out why they like weekends here so much and (because today is National Cookie Day) to ask them about their favorite cookie!
https://www.savagemill.com/santa-poppop-and-mrs-claus/
#nationalcookieday
This Saturday at 6pm, join us in person to watch the magic happen during our annual Holiday Bridge Lighting! @hocorec just restored the Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge to its original Federal Red color, and it’s a sight to behold! Following remarks from local dignitaries including @hocogovexec Calvin Ball and @councilwomancmr Christiana Rigby, a “cheermeister” (student from Bollman Bridge Elementary) will light the bridge for the season! (Note: Foundry St. will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5-7 pm to accommodate the crowds!)
Small Business Saturday at Savage Mill was everything we hoped for and more!
Thank you to everyone who came out to shop small and fill the Mill with so much energy and warmth. Our artists, makers, boutiques, and restaurants felt the love all day long. Santa and Mrs. Claus were a total delight and the smiles from families, kids, and even a few pups made the whole place shine.
We loved welcoming @hocogovexec, @christianarigbyhoco, @vatterbeary, @howardcountyeda and @visithocomd to help kick things off. @boydcruwines and their incredible vendors brought amazing festive vibes to the pop up market and helped make the day feel truly special.
And the celebration keeps going! Savage Mill Yuletide continues this weekend along with our annual Bridge Lighting on December 6th at 6pm. Come back, bring a friend, and keep the holiday magic going at Savage Mill.
Photos by @mccraemultimedia
#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall #SavageMill
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Savage Mill! While we`re closed for the holiday, @divebar_savage is open for brunch and a set Thanksgiving menu.
