Duda's Tavern

I had only been here once before and just learned that one of my neighbors sometimes bartend here…read moreso 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.

They don't make bars like this anymore. 1919 possesses a vibe that cannot be replicated. The bar…read moreitself 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.

Karaoke night

Lobster bike

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Halloween 2011

Cat's Eye Pub

4.1(145 reviews)

Crab cake was great. Paired with a local beer and I was happy…read more More about the locals and quirkiness. Definitely a quick stop.

An absolute Baltimore classic! Cat's Eye is the real deal--laid-back vibe, friendly bartenders, and…read moresome of the best live music in the city. You never know what kind of band will be playing, but it's always a good time. The fact that they're celebrating 50 years says it all. It's one of those rare places that hasn't lost its soul. No frills, no fake scene--just good drinks, good people, and great music in a spot that feels like home. A true Fells Point institution.

Bar scene from front end near breezy open window ;)

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The Horse You Came In On Saloon

3.4(455 reviews)

0.0 mi•Fells Point

When visiting Baltimore you need to be sure to swing by The Horse You Came In On. This Baltimore…read morebar has the longest history and became a tavern in 1770. This bar has great food and you could taste how fresh the hamburger was. They played great music and it had a great atmosphere and vibe.

(It's not often I give bad reviews). Friend and I stopped in here on a weekday night for a drink-…read moreambience was quite unimpressive, dive bar vibes. Cocktail was OK. Been to some great dive bars but this was not one of them. the bartender was this tall white dude who seemed unhappy and gave terrible service. When we asked to split the check, he gave us an attitude and went "...thought you were friends". (Has he never seen friends split a check? Maybe we both want our credit card dining rewards points lmao) After we left, found out this spot blew up on the news a while back for the owner having some iffy associations. Which leads me to believe we were treated badly due to being BIPOC. (Wish I could get my money back). Never coming back here.

Front of the bar.

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Just as it was, just as it will be.

BAR

3.1(33 reviews)

Honestly, if I had wanted to be nagged at while drinking, I would have just grabbed a six pack and…read moregone to my parent's house. As Ruth C's review states we went on an off day when the taps weren't working (they have six beers on draft). The bartender (owner, I believe) got us bottles of cider and cans of natty boh and then watched us like a hawk. This lady must have the mortgage paid off on the bar because she was not shy in telling us what to do. We were clearly under her roof. While we were here, she would say things like: Don't put your purse there, hon. Don't shoot the pool balls in my direction Don't put your drink there Clean your room You should dress warmer You're sitting too close to the TV You could have called. Ok the last few comments, may have not come out of her mouth and I just projected that but you get the gist of it. I don't know about you but I kind of prefer my bohs without the kvetching. I'm sure she does it as a good, character-building thing, bless her heart. About the bar called bar. It's a true dive. It's not fancy. Very un-Fells Point like, and a great place to escape the crowds. I can't even describe the decor it's like 70s trailer park storage unit chic? Dude, the actual box that their toilet came in from however many decades ago is proudly displayed in the back corner. They have a pool table, basically you should come here for the cheap bohs, shoot pool and hang with friends.

Wow, so we went in here on a whim after going to Max's for the trillionth time. It smelled like…read more1992 in this bar (the bar is called bar too, did you know that?), and it looked like 1992. A TV from maybe 1989 playing local 2012 news. The illegal-beautiful scent of cigarette smoke getting more powerful as you get away from the front door?! We asked the bartender, "what's the address of the place? Is this Lancaster St?" She says, "It's Lancaster yes, but I don't know." That sealed the effing deal on the complete and total awesomeness of the place (this place called bar). Random oddities strewn about on the walls. Baltimoreans at its finest. It felt like it was someone's house when the bar wasn't open, which is fine with me man. About five minutes later the bartender says to me, "it's 1718 Lancaster." That is service people. And a bartender willing to learn. Did you know that Maryland is home to the smartest people in America? We were there on a Wednesday night last week. Maybe the crowd that night was skewed toward mid-forties, but we younged up the place. Various crowds and groups coming in and out keeping the vibe fresh. My pool partner and I won (twice) so maybe I am still high from that. Man I am feeling my biceps. We paid $2.00 for our Natty Bohs which made me squint my eyes (I am shocked when Natty Boh is ever over $0.50 but some people that I know have recently begun to question my grip on reality). I think people should come here more.

After ther Redskins vs Ravens Pre Season August 2014.

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One Eyed Mike's

4.2(289 reviews)

0.1 mi•Fells Point

Love one eyed mikes! I liked the dark ambiance and their Old Fashioned is perfection! The bartender…read morewe had was the nicest lady ever.

Several different friends have wanted to check this place out so I've been here a few times lately…read more It's super dim inside but there's a lovely patio out back. The food, drinks, and staff here are solid. This last visit, my friend and I just ordered cocktails at the bar which were good. It was pretty lively inside and the mood setting was great for our night cap. During previous visits, I've gotten their Duck Confit Sliders and Bond Street Burger. The happy hour specials are quite good and staff are courteous. A fun little neighborhood bar!

We devoured the Benedict before we even thought about a photo (sorry)

Chesapeake Bay Martini... This is an inside joke with the locals, just order it and enjoy the true Baltimore experience.

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Capt'n Charlie Lives Here

Butt's & Betty's Tavern

4.3(32 reviews)

0.7 mi•Upper Fells Point

This is your quintessential neighborhood dive bar. I have never been here as I have heard mixed…read morereviews from locals, but decided to stop by with my friends who live near the area. First of all, the bartender was extremely friendly. Their soda tap was really dirty so when I mentioned it to her, she was so really kind about it. They have Jell-O shots here which are dangerous but fun and they have a digital jukebox as well as a pool table. The pool tables is a scarcity in Balitmore so I was really happy to be able to play pool. Oh they also have a digital lottery machine where they take debit. It's so fun!

LOVED butts and Betty's. This is a classic dive and truly a gem. They have scratch off lotto which…read morewas really fun, and one pool table in the back that we were actually able to play on! Often I find it difficult to play pool at bars because there's always a long line. This was great! Butts and Betty's also has Jell-O shots which was fun. The vibes are great 10/10 will be back

Old magazine awards

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A proper dive bar has neon, mirrors, pool, and unmatched chairs.

The Elk Room

4.2(409 reviews)

0.4 mi•Inner Harbor

•$$$

Stumbled across this establishment on a late night adventure. Was greeted and seated promptly upon…read moreentering. Order the the Fools goal and enjoyed the environment. There is a dark candle lit ambiance. I could actually hold a conversation with others cause the music wasnt too loud. I absolutely loved that. Definitely going back and trying a dish or 2 next time.

Such an amazing atmosphere, knowledgeable and personal staff, and fabulous cocktails. Truly a…read morehidden gem we missed our first two trips. Definitely worth tracking down.

Lounge

Bar area

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Dining area and dainty dècor.

Max's Taphouse

4.0(719 reviews)

0.1 mi•Fells Point

Nice folks bit working and customers, very frindly atmosphere. Great beer choices (how could it not…read morebe with over 100 taps) Best thing ever if you are a Belgian beer fan, the beer fest in Jan/Feb. They drain out a lot of the taps and add a ton of Belgian beers, some I have only seen in Belgium and so rate in the states I think they must fly over there and sneak them on the plan on the way back lol. If you go though be ready for lines, the fest draws people from all over and better be ready to drink, if you just hang around you will get dirty looks and be asked ot move along so others can partake!

Love a good pub service! Makes ordering easy. All staff was great, friendly and attentive. Great…read morevibes from the staff to decor which created a comfortable atmosphere but still unique. Beer selection is awesome- a good mix of local and international. We tried The Pit Sandwich- turkey - chef's spicy special - it's a MUST order! The turkey on its own was flavorful and cooked well - the combination with the other flavors of the sandwich were exquisite. I'm still thinking about the sandwich and wish I lived closer so I could have it again. We will be back next time we are in fells point.

Smoked Turkey Sandwich

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Lil' Phil's Tavern

4.0(31 reviews)

Bartender was not a vibe. Was busy when we got there but cleared out pretty quickly so we were the…read moreonly people there. He seemed pissed we were there... he ran to the back and avoided us. I'll give a couple stars for the cheap drinks and $1 jello shots. Ambiance is a lil sad, small bar with a pool table. Would come for a quick drink but thats about it.

Great little pub right by the water. Nice people, near some great food. Clean bathrooms, decent…read moreprices and fun stuff on TV and playing on the jukebox. Highly recommend.

Go GREEN! Go WHITE!

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New lighting.

Penny Black

4.0(221 reviews)

Stopped into Penny Black with a friend during a work trip and instantly loved the vibe. It was…read morefreezing, windy, and right on the water so we both ordered the hot rum cider, which was exactly what we needed. Cozy, warming, and delicious. Two ciders ran us about $20, which felt reasonable for the setting and quality. We stopped in twice because we really wanted to try the bacon-wrapped goat cheese jalapeño poppers. The first time we weren't hungry enough, so we made a point to come back later and I'm glad we did. They were excellent. Not a huge portion, but it's an appetizer and felt appropriate. They were rich and well balanced, definitely a fork-and-knife situation, and worth the ~$14. The atmosphere is a big part of the appeal here. Tons of dark wood, historic character, and that old-Baltimore charm that makes you feel like the place has stories. It's warm and inviting. Perfect stop for drinks and a snack, especially on a cold day by the water. I'd absolutely go back if only for another hot rum cider and those poppers again.

I think the vibe is more bar than restaurant, but their food is just incredible! I almost always…read moreorder from the specials menu, never disappoints. Really cute place with lots of old charm. Plus, their cocktails are wonderful. Side note: it does get pretty hot inside sometimes..