Like any respectable crazy cat lady, I had to come here purely based on the name. We also heard the live music pouring out on the street from the windows, so we had to check it out. We stopped in on a Saturday around 3pm. This was one of our final stops walking around Fells Point. The crowd was mixed, but everyone was there to chill and listen to some music. There was guy playing a guitar and harmonica, covering classic rock songs. I love dark bars that are lit up by the outside light, and this was exactly how this bar was... the large windows allowed the sunlight to come in and wash over the dance floor. Most people were gathered on it just talking. It must have been too early for dancing. There was an outdoor area in the back, and lots of pirates hanging out because it was "Privateer's Weekend" at Fells Point. This made people-watching even better. The beers weren't necessarily cheap, but this was a cool place and one we'd stop into again if in the area. read more

This is the bar that I have imagined existed but couldn't find until now! Nothin' fancy, just awesome blues, above average beer selection and a diverse fun crowd here for the right reason. I heard this was voted one of the top 20 bars to visit before you die. Hope I've got a few more stops in me before that happens. Top of the list when in Baltimore!! read more

Cat's Eye Pub - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Loved this place! The bartender was awesome. The drinks were great. Great music, make this a fun place to hang out. Also they have Boddingtons on tap! read more

What an amazing place, awesome music and fun crowd! It's Sunday evening and there's live jazz & blue night

This is a fantastic little live music venue in the heart of Fells Point. The staff was fun and the regulars even better! We stopped by during the day and liked it so much we came back that night. read more

Cat's Eye Pub - Cat's Eye Pub- Fells Point - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I really loved this place- the band that was playing really made it a great experience. The crowd seems to be mostly middle age couples but the people are nice & it's in a nice part of town. If it seems super packed try making it to the back room; you can still hear the music but there's lots more room. read more

Cat's Eye Pub - Live Music at Cats Eye - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came here around 5pm on a weekday for pre-dinner drinks while on a trip to Baltimore. The music was to start much later, but it was fun to talk to the owner of the bar! She was a sweet, humorous, and pleasant lady. The bartender was also very kind and helpful, as she helped me with 2 samples to figure out what beer would enjoy. They even gave us bumper stickers with the pub name when we departed. It was a great local experience, and I would highly recommend for locals and visitors alike! read more

Came for drinks and enjoyed them music was ok but little loud and bartenders were super nice will totally come back

Fantastic pub in fells point - with great bands. Cool vibe.

I love this bar! We first stumbled upon it on a VERY hot day this summer when we were seeking air conditioning. There was a live band, and the bartenders were great! They were very friendly and helped us choose options from among their great draft selections. When guests come into town, I like to check the music calendar on their website to see if we can catch a band during their visit! read more

It's tough to get the vibe right for a dive bar. It has to be dark, but not dirty, tidy, but not thought-out. The Cats Eye ticks so many boxes for me when it comes to drinking establishments that it's a shame I can't give it more than five stars. In many ways, it captures the Irish pub vibe better than any "Flanagan's" or "O'Malley's" or "James Joyce"-titled bar could. The bartender was a character, interacting with all the regulars in a way that lets us outsiders know that this place is truly loved. Halfway through, a fantastic funk and started playing, and the whole crowd got to its feet and started dancing. Their beer selection isn't half bad, either! read more

Hands-down my favorite dive bar in Charm City. Awesome live jams EVERY NIGHT, good beer selection, and a back patio that's open year-round for a quick cool down after dancing. The owner is one of the nicest guys I've met around Fells, and serves at the bar a few nights a week. Love the local presence. Not only is this place a Baltimore landmark, but they consistently draw a music-loving crowd searching for more than just your average cover band. The music? Not your average top forty. Think blues, folk, rockabilly. The groups brought in to play really know how to bring down the house, and I can't recall a time I ended up here that didn't end in an epic dance party. If I had to recommend one bar to a visiting out-of-towner, Cat's Eye would be it. read more

The best place to hear live music in the area. This is a local fav and you're sure to be pleased with the musical selection on any given night. Don't be surprised if there is a cover to get in. If you've read my other reviews, you know I'm cheap. I have no issues paying the cover to hear the band of the night at this location. The beer on tap is excellent even if it is a little pricey at times (don't expect a HH any time soon). Also be aware that they have no food so don't come hungry!!! I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the lack of food. There is a back bar that sports a different board game on each table top which, especially after a few beers can really make for a fun night. This bar has a bit of history to it as well which makes it super special to the locals. Kenny Orye, a former owner of the bar who died in 1987 is said to haunt the pub where he died upstairs in his bed. There are supposedly other ghosts that haunt the place and the pub is a stop on the local ghost tour of Fells Point. Across from the bar is a 22foot mural of Ireland's entire history- it's pretty amazing to look at. read more

Great selection of beers on tap. Live music is blues, classic rock, rockabilly, and sometimes jazz. Small, divey feel to it but also cozy. One of my favorite bars to go to. Weekends you will usually find the drunken crowds, which can be annoying. Patrons range from locals, regulars, to tourists. When the bands are on a break people actually talk to one another and get along. Not a pretentious atmosphere. Everyone is very down to earth and the bartenders are usually very friendly. If you're looking for a swanky, upscale bar with top 40 music playing this isn't the place for you. Otherwise, this is a favorite dive bar for most with live music and an atmosphere that is hard to find. read more

This place is loads of fun, but us stif-upper-lipped northerners gotta be willing to get down, dirty, and Baltimore! It's a historic bar in historic "piraty" Fells Point. They have live music, the band was pretty good when I was there! We had great conversations with some of the staff. As my friend told me, people WILL try to hit on you (not great). But also, people seem more open and laid back in Baltimore, so there's more conversation to be had with people you don't know (great!) I'm a fan, for history, music, and fun. read more

I can't speak any higher of this place! Came here during my bachelorette party and it was amazing. The band was great, and the bartenders were even better. Once they realized it was my bachelorette party, all the bartenders came to congratulate me. Then they proceeded to buy me a beer AND shots for my whole party. 2 of them even did shots with us. I wish I remembered the bartenders names so I could give them a personal shout out, but I was so happy! Thanks Cat's Eye Pub read more

Yes, just in case you were wondering, you do want to visit Cat's Eye. Yes you'll have a cold beer, and yes you'll stay for the live music and you will tip well. If the Baltimore bar scene is Mt. Rushmore, this pub is Teddy-freakin-Roosevelt. When you walk in you just feel cool. The crowd is a mixture of locals and regulars, with the curious and well-meaning tourists thrown in for good measure. The drinks are strong and come quickly, thanks to some of the best bartenders in the Charm City. This crew is just groovy, man. An evening out in Fells is not to be without a cold, tall pint and some sick, sick blues, groove, funk and rock at Cat's Eye. The music lineup is live, local, and deeply Baltimore. Yes Scooter, even you can put some glide in your stride and a dip in your hip with these tunes. read more

Sorry.. I want to LOVE the Cat's Eye.. but we haven't had great experiences there. Generally packed on the weekends, we have come to expect the "bumper people" atmosphere of the front room, where the band is. Drinks are small and overpriced unless you are a regular there. While we've frequented the place a number of times (due to meeting up with friends), we don't receive that courtesy. Bartender's services are usually very hasty and abrupt. We get that it's busy but rudeness isn't necessary either. The bands are usually a blast - our older friends don't seem to understand that people under 50 do know the hits they play and we enjoy them too. The part I don't get is that we pay a cover charge, and then someone routinely walks around with a tip jar for the band. Where is that cover charge going? We've approached the door looking for friends of ours to meet up with, and at 1:25am were turned away by the bouncer, indicating that they were closed. When we asked if we could just check for a friend who was to be there, we were told to "just call them". (We already had tried). We will likely stay away from here to frequent other places in the area.. sad, but there are bands in each bar.. and many are excellent, just like at Cat's Eye. read more

I disagree that this is at heart a tourist bar. The Cat's Eye's been around longer than the tourist throngs, and it's still pretty true to its roots, even if they do sell logo T-Shirts these days. Good and relatively cheap beer, good service, decent music, more than a little dive-y, it's one of the better joints to grab a brew or two in Fells Point. It's the perfect combination of kitsch and grungy watering hole. Pair this up with a few pints at the Wharf Rat or a can or five o' cheap Natty Boh at the nearby BAR over on Lancaster, and you've got an evening. read more

I've been here once. It was right before the Super Bowl (literally) and we were graced with the sounds of an amazing soul laden jazz trio. I don't know the name of the guys, but I believe they play there regularly on Sunday evenings. The old man singing had an impressive set of soulful lungs, that's for sure. Loved it! The service was amicable and the prices seemed typical. I'd definitely come back. read more

The owner / bar tender was a great dude. The band was awesome. Looking forward to co,KMG back here.

I am a veteran and we went into this bar to enjoy a beverage. When I entered the bartender verbally attack me because I brought a bottle of water into the bar. Mind you, we had been in at least six other establishments and no one complained. I took a drink of my water and he started yelling at me and told me that I could leave his establishment. I was SO angry. Can't believe that this guy is allowed to treat customers that way. No one talks to me like a dog...sorry. read more

Awesome pub with good brews on tap. I will always remember this place as where I lost my Natty Boh virginity when Jamie S. let me try a bit of his pint of Natty Boh. That is when I was truly inducted into the Balmer Yelp community. Though, I have to admit, my favorite brew that evening was the Sam Adams Cherry Ale. Booze aside, the blues band that came to play here was friggin' awesome! I loved the music and it seemed like a great venue for people to get together in. I wish we had something similar in Vancouver. read more

Irish bars, they get the drinking right. The Cat's Eye Pub is no exception, with all the woody flavour, rosy cheeked drinkers and vast collection of on tap beers, it promises a good night out for any and all. Cat's Eye, like the best Irish bars, hosts a wide variety of patrons, young/old, gay/straight, punk/yuppie and pretty much everything in between. There's music, once again a must have for any Irish pub worth its weight in Guinness, and that will span many genres and styles just like the clientele. I have yet to see a crappy band at Cat's Eye, a tribute to their booker. The Cat's Eye party is one of those events where you just might meet the most interesting person you've ever met (and I'm not talking about John Waters), and then later in the evening fall in love. Hey, it's all possible at the Cat's Eye. And if all else fails, take a trip to the Men's room and glean some of the totty poetry. Slainte indeed. read more

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Great beer and best bar for live music. A true Baltimore gem.

This place doesn't need great reviews - it is simply the oldest and best blues bar in Baltimore. It's a tiny cramped place but it works. If you live the blues...this is the place. read more

This is a cool little dive bar located on the water. Like many other popular bars in Fells Point, their biggest draw seems to be their daily live music shows. The performance space is pretty small, so it would be wise to get there a little early if you want a good view. There is a second bar in the back with much more room and where the performers can be heard but not seen They have a pretty robust tap list with a mixture of typical macro beers and popular micros. All the locals like Heavy Seas, Union, Dogfish Head, etc were present when I visited. Don't expect to find any super-obscure craft beers. But it is possible to get a good quality beer here. Like most bars, they charge a minimal cover fee during their live music performances. read more

If you like dive bars with music and dancing then this is the place for you. Do they have the best drinks or the best service? No, I come here to people watch. It is where you see different generations mingle and dance and listen to music. I have heard r and b, country, rock, and folk. All of it is equally good and keeps my interest. It is a great place to just sit and enjoy. read more

On the waterfront in the heart of Fells point. $5 cover made me wonder what I was paying for inside and voila: live music. The Saturday night we went it had a group of five guys that reminded me of the Eagles. They had the crowd going with their country twist covers of 70s songs. For a group of 30 something there are (hopefully) better choices out there. We were the youngest by far since the majority were in their 40s and 50s. Points for fun interpretation of the music your parents listened to. read more

Terri the bartender is FANTASTIC! She has been here for 30 years, and I gotta tell ya, these young bartenders could learn a thing or thirty from her! I highly recommend coming in to have a great time, or at least coming in to meet this cool woman :) She's here Monday, Wednesday, Friday until 7pm, and occasionally on the weekends. You know her by her silly cool hair. read more

I suppose there's a certain kind of person who ventures out to a bar on Christmas day. I don't think of myself as that kind of person, but when your sister turns 30 on Christmas you have to be willing to stretch a little. So we showed up at a dive bar to buy her a shot and have some fun. First of all, "divey" doesn't even begin to cover the condition of this tavern -- even in the near-darkness, it was clear the place hadn't been cleaned well within my lifetime. There were flags on the ceiling, stickers on the wall, and God knows what on the floor. Yikes. We ordered shots of Fireball, which were actually on the large side (served in a whiskey glass instead of a shot glass) and then moved on to microbrews, of which there were a decent handful: cherry wheat Sam Adams was actually an interesting complementary chaser. They do get points for enlisting a live band on Christmas day, but. Here was the band: a decent drummer, and a singer-guitarist who was drunk as a skunk and swore like a sailor. He was breaking strings left and right and pulling them out of his guitar like pliers. His voice actually wasn't bad, though the songs ran a little too far in the direction of country-western for my taste. The highlight of the evening was when another patron suddenly exclaimed, "HEY, I KNOW THIS SONG!" and proceeded to elbow her way onto the small platform where he was playing, grab the mike and sing, in a brassy half-shout, along with him. Boy, he loved that (it helped that she was young, attractive and equally drunk.) It was fun to watch, but as it wound down, we thought it was probably best to leave before the performance took any more sudden nosedives. Check, please? read more

NO FOOD... Don't get me wrong, I love a drink.. IF THEY CAN MAKE IT.. but it looks like a Baltimore thing.. 2 out of two bars can't , Koopers (pretty sure that's it,on thames st.) Doesn't allow vaping! DO NOT SUPPORT them.. There is no current authority over vaping. The worst long island iced tea. . Well, Just as bad as the place on 906 Wolfe st. All will get reviews. At least 1/4 sour and soda.. They're supposed to be a 'splash' Ok.. I'm all over the place here.. It should be cuz im DRUNK by now.. NOT!! I hope the burger at 906 is good.. they're getting a review too.. read more

Great live music! Drinks aren't too pricey either. I enjoyed myself and will be coming back. I don't think they sell food but they did give out free tortilla chips. read more

Cats Eye in Fells Point is a great establishment with much history! A MUST SEE if in Fells Point. Great music, friendly staff and Tony the owner does a wonderful job curating music and embracing an ecletic and fun bar scene! Stop in, it's worth the time and visit!! read more

For a dive bar, it's completely on point. The beer isn't expensive. Not crazy cheap, either, though. You have about four choices there, but Magner's cider is on tap, which was great. It's not exactly clean. Parking is most certainly a bitch. There's a cover charge that's somewhat... flexible, depending on who and how many you have at the door. But the bar service is quick and sassy. My favorite part had to be the writing on the bathroom walls. Someone had quoted the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock ("I should have been a pair of ragged claws/ Scuttling across the floor of silent seas.") and yet another pointed out that the midget danced all night. Someone's number for a good time, with an arrow to a comment: "Not that great!" read more

My boyfriend and I decided to stop by here for some drinks before dinner. The place was a little bit run down and the bathrooms were pretty small. However, everyone there from bartenders to patrons were super nice and friendly. We got there around 2pm and there was about 7-8 people already there. Around 4pm, live music started playing and the place suddenly got packed. Irish music was being played and I loved it! I didn't think I would like this genre of music but it was very enjoyable. The crowd here is mostly older and the live music is pretty unique. I definitely enjoyed my experience here! read more

Typical Fells Point divebar watering hole. At night there's usually a band of middle aged never-gonna-make-it-big white dudes playing covers of classic rock tunes, while other middle aged locals and tourists scream along and throw back the beers as if they're still teenagers and not moms with 4 kids and a mortgage payment on a ramshackle abode out in the county. To each their own. Not really my type of joint, but I could see someone having a good time here. One of the reviewers below referred to this as a "traditional Irish pub". That description gets a big fat "HUH???" in response. As an Irishman from Boston (well okay...half Irish, half Italian), I'm curious if said reviewer has ever been to an Irish pub before, because this bears no resemblance to any Irish pub I've ever been to. None. read more

Great dive bar in Fells Point with good beer on tap. Our bartender, Rob, was very attentive and nice, and kept our drinks fresh, even though all the bartenders appeared to be "in the weeds" busy. Was there with my girlfriend and her cousin by recommendation fo some locals we met earlier in the day. They did not steer us wrong. The place was packed. There seemed to be some locals here but also some tourists, like us, and everyone was friendly and having a good time. read more

Great live music. Dive bar. In a good way of course. Definitely like to visit here for sure.

Definitely a dive. But quick service despite the crowd at the bar and decent selection of beer on tap. Outdoor patio in back allows smoking.