Upon entering the deli section we were welcomed by the staff and asked if we wanted to dine in. Our…read moreserver let us pick our seats and answered all of our questions. The food and drinks arrived quickly, while the cocktail menu does not look extensive there are lots of unique options. Our server even let us know that the bartender would be happy to make us anything we wanted as long as they had the ingredients. My sandwich was so flavorful and juicy and my cocktail was the perfect pair. The ambience was great, the music is at a volume where you can enjoy but still hear the people at your table. I'd definitely return for both the drinks and the food!

First. This is a true hidden speakeasy. Tucked away in a neighborhood i wasn't expecting, in a deli…read morewith no advertisements, behind a door with no indication. It was perfect. I had the old fashioned and it was good display and taste was spot on. Could've had a little more volume but maybe I could've asked for a double. The caprese sandwich was wow. I was expecting something small but it was a good size to share. Deli prices with a good deli sandwich here. The cocktails could have more variety to match the theme. Additionally some handling of customers would be appreciated. While we were sitting at the bar, another person was behind us sitting against the wall with his phone on speaker talking to his child's mother while reeking of cigarettes. I like to think of speakeasies being a bit more upscale but he made it feel like a dive bar. We did not get a second or third beverage because of him.

Old Major is a delightful place I've been going to since shortly after they opened in 2018. It is a…read morewell renovated bar/restaurant in my neighborhood and I've quite enjoyed walking there recently. Initially, I was a big wine drinker and found this place had a great selection of reds, whites, and pinks. The past few years however, I've been super into craft beer and was pleasantly surprised by the offerings on tap AND some really good stuff housed in those little under bar fridges! My last 2 visits I ordered food, the spicy baingan which is ABSOLUTELY delicious! I looked up the recipe online and it seems like a lot of work so Old Major has a customer for life just for that dish, lol! Otherwise, I'm really a fan of the bar owner, Candice. Just about every time I've visited, she's there and not only provides excellent customer service, but is a very cool chick and I like talking to her about...well, everything! Old Major ticks all my boxes for convenience, quality, and customer service. Of course I'll visit again!

Excellent, friendly place. Thoughtful events. Reasonable prices. Safe. Well-managed.read more

This bar has a vibe that is unlike any other place in the area. It's a little off the beaten path,…read morea few blocks from the Avenue, so it gets a lot of locals and a lot of regulars. It's a mix of old school dive bar and upscale cocktail bar. Like, you can get a Boh here, but you can also get a $16 craft cocktail that will rival anything you can buy at more classic cocktail lounge or speakeasy. It is small, so you will be forced to get to know your neighbors at the bar. They will undoubtedly be cool, though, because this place attracts a fun crowd. The only downside, really, is that it is so dark inside I can never read the menu, which is written in colored marker on the mirror behind the bar.

It has been a minute since I've been to Melanie's at Griffiths and this is the most iconic dive bar…read morein Hamden. The friendliness here is something to be desired. I did go on a Monday night, but the bartender was extremely off putting, and just gave off really negative energy but the service itself wasn't horrible. She just was kind of mean. That's said the cocktails here are stupidly good. The old-fashioned here used to be $10 but now it's $14 but it's still so excellent and worth it. It rivals cocktails of really good places and unexpected for this divey place. There is no food, but they do have chips that they sell that are clothpinned along the door and the plantain chips were really delicious. The lighting is really really low towards the back end of the bar, but to the front where they have the TV there's always something interesting. This is a must visit for anyone that is local or visiting, and hopefully the staff is friendlier this time.

Came here with a friend to check out the food and we did not leave disappointed!…read more It's very clean inside and gives a pretty neutral vibe to it. I like the high tops more than the tables. I super love that they have delicious mocktails that aren't busy second thoughts. We ordered most of the appetizers for our table and the staff made sure we made it work. The shrimp toast is great, the tuna tartare is velvety and flavorful, and the tots were crunchy. We didn't feel rushed by staff at all, just other patrons at the bar who I guess we're waiting as we could hear them trying to figure out when we were leaving. We both got mocktails and they were super fun. We both ordered the saturnine and the one more. I didn't even miss the booze. The banchan of the day was great, potato salad, crab salad, two different kimchi's, just in love. The okonomi tots were crispy and looked great, which is why we ordered them. The shrimp toast has two nice sauces that compliment the flavor of the shrimp toast. There wasn't a think that we didn't enjoy that we ordered. Dessert was an earl grey creme brulee, but it wasn't overly sweet. It had a nice saltiness to it that made it that much better. Then there was this lovely strawberry dessert and I don't remember the name of it but it was amazing. We will definitely be back for another girl's night to try more things like the salad.

very chill vibes ! and fun music lol…read more right of way !! scotch was p light and it was very refreshing ! i think im just a fan of ginger beer now lol cry wolfe soo pretty visually the foam was sweet n goes really well w the lemon profile jinju pearl yum ! imo more makgeolli than pineapple but still v crisp, i fear it was a lil watered down at the end so dont let it sit too long emerald boulevardier STRONG it was def bourbon heavy for the beginning but the orange peel and pandan came through at the end TARTARE ‼‼ so yummy and just the right spice level, tuna was very soft and not drenched in sauce, crackers are p soft banchan ! lowk what a fun option as a drinking snack and i think they switch out what banchan they have - ranking: cucumber kimchi, radish, soy sauce tofu, crab salad - imo crab was a lil low flavour wise

Incredible burgers and vibes. The Fancy Burger (caramelized onions, tomato, bacon, gruyere, garlic…read moreaioli) was one of the best burgers I've had in Baltimore. Flavorful, high quality ingredients with a side of thick-cut fries. Everyone is very friendly to each other, and the service is great. Clean restrooms and interiors, mostly indoor seating including bar seating, some outdoor seating.

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.

Tried Happy Jack Tavern for the first time. Great Baltimore pub! Loved the playing cards as…read morecoasters, nice touch! Love the vibes and had we not just stopped in for a quick drink the food options had us scheduling a date night here in the near future. The service was amazing and the drinks were delicious! I got the Blueberry and the Beet which was a fun play on a Moscow mule and my husband got the special which was so good but I can't remember the name. Love this place and will for sure return for dinner.

This bar is SO GOOD. I will be coming back! I checked this place out from the charm city cocktail…read morepassport and so glad I got to try it. My cocktail was so yummy and the smashburger was perfect. Throughout the week they have really good happy hour/weekly specials as well. This is a cozy spot but with some booths and tables and bars and tvs to watch games as well. Our server was very sweet! There's street parking but if you can walk I'd recommend it!

The vibe in this place is amazing and I definitely want to go back and update this review…read more Unfortunately, their drink options for me were limited as I don't drink cocktails, and their beer menu was out of date. Luckily they did have High Noons so I ordered one of those. I also went with the fish tacos, fried. They looked really good when they were delivered, but were SUPER bland and dry. I had a hard time choking them down. The bartender/server was great and attentive, but that couldn't fix my bad meal choice. Next time I'll order something else.

I met up with a friend here the other night for cocktails and they were great! The service was…read moreamazing. We had their Golden Hour signature cocktail. It was perfect. I loved that it was really low-key and really pretty in there. We could talk and laugh and there wasn't a lot of people. A great stop to begin your evening.

I had an unbelievably bad experience at Owl Bar that I need to share so that nobody ever goes…read morethrough that experience again. My friend called the manager to confirm we could be seated at a table when we arrived while we awaited our third person to join late because we were in a rush to get to the nearby Lyric Theater. The manager confirmed that this was fine. When we arrived, we were told that the table wasn't ready and we couldn't be seated until the third person arrived, even though the manager promised us that wouldn't happen. We weren't able to be seated until fifteen minutes after our reservation time because of this, and we had to beg the server to let us sit. The experience only got worse from there. Our waitress checked in on us once in 25 minutes. She took our order, and the food didn't come. 10 minutes... 20... 30... 40... no updates from her and no food. It got to the point where we had to leave before our entrees even arrived. The only thing that did come, the duck fat fries, were inedible. The duck flavor was so aggressively strong and pungent that you couldn't even taste the fries. We asked our server, the hostess, and the manager for help during this experience, and nothing was done for us. We were told as we were leaving that they were extremely backed up and that the kitchen often has a 50-minute wait time. This isn't true, however; other tables received their food even when they ordered after us, and there were many open tables in the restaurant. Worst of all, they still made us pay! We had to tell them that we wouldn't pay for food we didn't receive. Not a single person who works at Owl Bar offered us anything or tried to turn our night around in any way. I cannot stress this enough: NEVER go to this restaurant. If you're ever in Baltimore, do everything in your power to eat anywhere else--or even just go to your show hungry! This experience was one of the worst I've ever had. Shame on Owl Bar.

Owl Bar is a great place to grab a late night drink or snack in an intimate, funky setting. The…read moreambiance is what really stuck out to me about this historic bar. Stained glass windows, owl decor, and the speakeasy vibe really make this place an interesting spot to hang out. The drinks are well made and feature seasonal offerings, while the food is just okay. Service is great and we were not left alone for long at all. I went for Christmas Eve dinner and got their prix fixe menu. Overall, great atmosphere and delicious drinks make this spot a must-hit on a late night out in Baltimore.