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More Than A Sports Bar and Grille

Your Hangout Since 1976

We believe in being a community hangout for all ages, that serves great food and drinks in a fun, casual atmosphere built on the excitement and unity of sports. The Greene Turtle has been a local hangout since 1976 when we opened our first location in Ocean City, Maryland.

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1976 1986 1990 1998 2002 2010 2016
  • 1981 Born at the
    Beach

    In 1981, college buddies Steve Pappas and Tommy Dickerson bought Ocean City English-style pub, The Greene Turtle, and transformed it into a beloved sports bar.

    Born at the Next, 1986
  • 1986 Hello
    Charm City

    In 1986, with the help of another college buddy, Billy Packo, owners Pappas and Dickerson opened a Greene Turtle in Baltimore’s popular Fells Point neighborhood.

    Hello Next, 1990
  • 1990 Third Time's
    The Charm

    Following success in Baltimore, Pappas and Dickerson opened a third location in Laurel, MD in 1990, with the help of Mike Sanford.

    Next, 1998
  • 1998 Steady as We
    Grow

    Additional Greene Turtle locations popped up in 1998, in Edgewater, MD and West Ocean City, MD.

    Steady as We Next, 2002
  • 2002 Foray Into
    Franchising

    The men decided to take things to the next level in 2002, and franchise, Pappas and Dickerson’s business decision resulted in nearly 30 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic area,

    Next, 2010
  • 2010 America's Fastest Growing
    Franchise

    By 2010, the Greene Turtle was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the fastest-growing sports bar franchise in the nation and around 30 locations across the Mid-Atlantic.

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    America's Fastest Growing Next, 2016
  • 2016 The Future
    is Bright

    2016 marked our 40th anniversary, and we’re not slowing down any time soon.

    We’ve built this business by hiring great people and treating them like family. If you’re looking for a great career opportunity in an awesome environment, then look no further.

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Hanging Around Since 1976

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We’ve come a long way since 1976, spreading our love for food, sports and community across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and now Pennsylvania with plans to continue our growth throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

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Since 1976

The Greene Turtle is more than a sports bar and grille. We believe in being a community hangout for all ages, that serves great food & drinks in a fun, casual atmosphere built on the excitement & unity of sports.

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