I had only been here once before and just learned that one of my neighbors sometimes bartend here so I went recently for karaoke night. It's a quintessential Baltimore dive bar, but really vibrant and colorful. They usually have some sort of band or live music. This is definitely a local watering hole, but people come here from all over. Karaoke was really chill and fun and unlike other places I didn't have to wait long to sing. They don't have food here, but they sell chips at the bar and the menu is cheap. They only have white claw for seltzers -- a tip for my girlies who don't drink beer. On a nice day you will smell cigarette smoke as they leave the doors open. Definitely a favorite of mine and I will be back. read more

1919 - Karaoke night - Dive Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

They don't make bars like this anymore. 1919 possesses a vibe that cannot be replicated. The bar itself it a work of art. The people there have a story to tell and are so interesting. A great place for a beer and a shot with an old friend. read more

Classic fells point bar. Small, friendly, great local music for free. Good prices. Parking can be tight. Also...I have seen a few snotty reviews...believe me, Baltimore could give a shit that you didn't like the 1919, stay home or go to TGIF FRIDAYS where you belong... read more

If I can't give zero stars I will give 1, because I have to. Walked in and there and there was no where to sit at the bar, so we went to the end of the bar. There was a stool there so I asked if my date could sit there. The only reason I asked was because there was a sign that said service bar only. I asked the bartender if my girl could sit there. The bartender was obviously intoxicated, which didn't initially offend me, but she said something about the band and the sign. I looked over at the stage and there was no band. So I said, "may my girl sit here?", and the drunken bartender said, "do you want a drink or what?" So we left and went down to the next bar. Looked like a cool bar but not happening. Don't stop there. read more

Awewome place but not the bartender this night. Stoped by Friday. Paid $26 for two jack n cokes. AMF not 3 minutes later we were told to get the F out because the were closing. Do lead woth THAT before making an Fni g transaction. Tri3d to pour our bever beverages in to go cups that were not received well at all. Hostile period. Love this place but f this crew. read more

This bar is so cool and eclectic. It was like looking at an I spy book - there is so much to see. I loved chatting with the bartender and the friendly drinker at the end of the bar. This is a great laid back place to go to have a drink. Not at all touristy. Love it! read more

Stellar Baltimore dive bar. Cheap drinks, friendly staff, great atmosphere for folks who like to party. I've had nothing but rowdy good times here on all my visits. read more

Visiting from out of town was recommended Fells Point to hang out. This bar popped up and the pics of sparkly Christmas lights drew me in. It's a small corner bar, got served immediately. Great band (Katie Bowers Band) and excellent bartender (Chris) the patrons who mostly seem to be locals are cool. One bought a round of shots for me n my bff. Ordered double shots of tequila and they overflowed. Will def come back in a heartbeat. If you love intimate, dive bar settings, this is the spot. The decor is out of this world, a little bit of Christmas, Halloween, Valentines Day all in one lol. read more

1919 - a group of people at a bar with christmas lights in the background - Dive Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The 1919 has some of the best collage work and color work I've seen in a barroom bathroom. I am not kidding. It's beautiful. The creamy coral tiles are a perfect background for the pictures that are assembled. I thought it was a lovely space and I appreciated the artistry behind it. And the bartender was kind and friendly, and my husband and I had a great conversation with her. We really loved this spot and would recommend it highly read more

Best Bar in Baltimore I may be prejudiced because my brother worked there and I think the couple who own it as well as their daughter are great...nah....I would love this place no matter what. It's just that place that you want to be your regular spot. read more

Oh 1919 Please Don't Change If your time machine is broken and you want see what it was like to drink in Baltimore circa 1981 this is the place. Strong drinks. Limited Beer Selection. No suggestion of $12 sugary "house cocktails". The food menu is located on the Utz Potato chip rack. May I suggest the straight plain Utz chip. It's lightly fried in cottonseed oil salted and placed in a small bag......35-cents and delicious. Who are you to resist? read more

Avoid this place if you hate having a great time. If you're there when Chunky Funknstein is playing, you won't want to leave (tip them heavily). read more

This is an eclectic hole in the wall type of bar where the pool table is free (bc the money thing broke a while back) and local musicians like Caleb Stine play from time to time without forewarning. The walls are plastered with random photos and elementary school essays. But it feels like your own private bar and they have enough of a liquor and beer selection...but nothing too fancy. The staff is super nice too. read more

Have you ever seen the movie "House of 1,000 Corpses" by Rob Zombie? Well this place looks like it's from the film. The setting and decorations are creepy and the people in here are older and somewhat disgruntled at the fact of younger bar patrons. A group of friends and I just went in here just because and realized this bar wasn't the place for us! read more

True neighborhood dive bar! And I love it. If you are looking for tapas and/or the hottest red - this is NOT your place. They serve beer and classic cocktails. No blender, no mojitos, no fresh fruit period. What 1919 does offer is a smart aleck bartender (hey Dwight), good crowd, and good times...any place where starting a tab does not include handing over your ID or credit card - just your word...is a place I want to be! Oh yeah - and if you go ask if you can sample the baconaise! read more

Nice dive bar, feels like a flash back, lot of old knick knacks to observe all around the bar as you sit and sip. Cheap drinks overall as well. No draft but that's probably a good thing in a place like this, I would return. read more

I kind of don't want to tell you about this bar, I want it to be my secret Baltimore hangout. It's a good dive, clean, decently priced drinks, locals, lots of kitsch, and super chill. And Rodney Biggenheimer (bonus pts if you know who that is) on the radio on Sunday nights. What more could you ask for? Oh wait- that'd be the grain soaked cherry on top ;) read more

Great dive bar in Fells Point. Despite appearing nondescript on the outside (a simple blue neon "1919" in the window), there is nothing ordinary about this place when you step inside. Glossy photos, cartoon sketches, fake spider webs and band posters cover the walls, interrupted by shelves of random oddities like rocks, human skulls, and fire hydrant parts. The random pile of rocks in the corner couldn't have been more random. The 100 disc changer and racks of dusty CD cases continue to sit above the bar like museum artifacts juxtaposed by the satellite radio playing over the speakers. The beer only comes in bottles and ritzy cocktails are spurned by the local drinking class whose love for this place emanates from the pores of the bar top. I was the only patron on a lonely Sunday night. I chatted it up with the bartenders who opined on the past and future of Baltimores. A must visit. read more

Charged us $20 for two Duckpins. Could have bought two six-packs and stayed home. Robbery.

Ever just want to sit in a bar that isn't crazy crowded and have a beer w/ a little bit of peace (noone talking super loud next to you, shitty way loud music playing overhead)? 1919 is the place to be. The super nice/funloving owners live upstairs and their dogs (very pettable) will run around sometimes. Everyone in there is a regular. Some Sunday nights they have a great raunchy blues player. Go there for nothing fancy and a chill time. read more

Going to 1919 is like going to a bar in the basement of your middle school best friend's house circa 1981. It smells kind of weird, you're sure there is mold and his creepy dad occasionally appears in his underwear and asks if you want a Tab - but it's better than being at your own house because you don't have an Atari. The patrons all look like they have interesting stories to tell - but unfortunately because it's not the place you would frequent unless you were extremely intoxicated, full comprehension is unlikely. Live music is surprisingly decent. read more

The 1919 kind of feels like a secret that shouldn't be shared on places like Yelp, but at the same time, I want it to do well. Dilemmas. This is the real deal, a dive bar that is not trying to be a dive bar. This is the place to go for people that are unpretentious and comfortable about their true selves. Completely authentic and great live music with a honky tonk bent (not that WPOC crap). No food, no craft beers (except Sierra Nevada Pale), no bar filled with bs flavored vodka, no blender frozen drinks. I always feel better about my fellow mankind after leaving this place. Let's hope it never changes. read more

The staff is very friendly and the service is great. I also love the fact that they support many local and up-and-coming artists.

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I don't want to rag on anyone's local corner bar (and it seems this one belongs to the previous 5-star reviewers) but objectively, I couldn't really recommend 1919 to anyone. Yes, I was served a beer without waiting an eternity, but no other redeeming quality about the place jumped out at me. Pretty dusty and dingy overall-- felt like I was hanging out in an attic. Honestly, if someone only had a day or two to spend in town, would you really take them here over Bad Decisions or Ale Mary's? And those are just the two that are ONE block away! read more

Disclaimer: I think any bar named after it's address is automatically awesome. It might be the best thing going for it. So yeah, maybe it's really a 3 star kinda dive bar. But come on, with that name, I'm sold. read more

Quite a dive but they have cold beer, good service, and decent live music!

The bartenders are some of the best in town. Drinks are very affordable. Awesome dive bar decorations. They have an enjoyable open mic on Tuesdays. That's my favorite night to check this place out, but it's a great place every night of the week. Something of an older crowd, so you won't be up to your neck in 21 year old bois. read more

I only drink the canned seltzer that they get from Safeway, and I generally only go here to hear Caleb Stine and friends play - but it is friendly and welcoming. I am old but good natured. read more

Bartender will not let you molest the mannequin in the entry. Don't even try. You will get yelled at. Other than that...it's a good place to hear Johnny Cash era country/rock. Smells like cigs but it has an authentic dive bar feel. Cheap drinks. read more

Great little neighborhood bar with awesome dive-bar ambiance and good music. Most customers are regulars, but they are very welcoming of newcomers and stragglers who just want a good drink. 1919 is the kind of place where you make friends with just about everyone at the bar by the time you leave. It's family owned and operated. You get a good sense of Baltimore just by talking to folks here. Highly recommended for the kind of person who likes a real bar without attitude. read more

My favorite bar in Baltimore. Great atmosphere, people, music and awesome bartenders (Kenny and Erin)!

The place has an awesome atmosphere and always has a ton of live music. The reason for the one star rating is the service was absolutely awful. Was just there with friends on a Saturday night, arrived around 9pm. There was about 15 people in the bar so it was not crowded. Waited for about 20 minutes to order my first drink, nothing fancy, just a run of the mill L.I.T. and a shot. I knew it was going to be a long night when the bartender asked me how to make it, were talking about one of the most common drinks on the planet. Received drink about 5 mins later and i was absolutely awful! Undrinkable! I than decided to than pay my tab and visit one of the other local bars where service was fantastic. Told the bartender there of my expericnce and it appears I'm not the first one to leave there and go somewhere else, advised me the bartender was the owner's daughter and is infamous for the service issues. I decided to go back and give the place a 2nd chance that night, place was now more crowded but not super packed. Order a beer 3 times form the bartender after waiting forever again, kindly asked a 4th time, got snapped at by this bartender, WILL NEVER SPEND A DIME THERE AGAIN! I'm a former bartender myself and and am very patient but this was ridiculous! read more

small dirty funky rowhouse bar.real Baltimore.eclectic music.live music.