Speakeasy type vibes here Most people come here and catch a…read moreshow next door. Great date ideas

Came here on a Tuesday night to perform at their weekly open mic (Tuesdays and Thursday's at…read more8:15pmish, comic signups start at 7:30pm and goes in first come first serve list order). Shoutout to bartender Andre who was great. It's a small homey dive bar attached to Magooby's joke house, ample parking in the open lot. The kitchen needs improvement- ordered a salad with grilled chicken, came out without the grilled cjicken- apparently they forgot to communicate to bartender that they were making a fresh batch so it would come out later. Then partway through eating my salad, found one of those plastic square things (used to close a bread bag) in it. Bartender had it sent back, watched them remake a new salad, and they comped my tab that night for the mishaps, which was nice of them. The newly made salad did taste pretty good. Also a plus that they have henny at the bar.

Doors opened at 7PM. Open mic itself was supposed to start at 7:30PM but actually started a bit…read moreover 10 minutes late. Not complaining! I liked the feel of this place. Very laid back. Crowd was awesome and had good energy like the performers. The waitresses were very attentive in asking if we ever wanted to put in more orders. Very easy people to talk to. The food quality itself is what you'd expect. Chicken tenders & fries 6/10: I wish the chicken tenders came out hotter and more crispy. But that could just be me liking my tenders a tad burnt. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea. Fries were decent! They were hot. I didn't think they were soft. I found them to be seasoned well. Chocolate cake 4/10: You could probably find a better chocolate cake from Costco. I found the cake portion to be really soft in an odd way. If you're craving chocolate, maybe look elsewhere. What the F*ck Drink 8/10: I actually really liked this drink. I think it was properly balanced and it got me tipsy. Overall, I was here for the entertainment. I had a great time and would recommend this place to friends and family.

Great spot to watch a comedy show. First time here and was a bit confused about how to enter. Turns…read moreout you have to wait out front and wait for the previous show to let out. Wish there were some signs that explained this better. Went around the corner to the bar and they were not very helpful in explaining that either. Other than that, the spot is fun to watch comedians and service was good too.

I came here for my birthday for a quick lunch! It was my…read morefirst time here, the bar was quiet and super clean. The hospitality was so amazing I can't even put into words, a guy in there played the happy birthday song for me! Everyone in here was so kind. I ordered a build your own hamburger and it was AMAZING. I genuinely haven't had a burger this good! I would recommend this plays to anyone! 10/10 would come here again The drinks were made perfect it was sweet couldn't even taste the alcohol. Hands down amazing.

Yes, yes! First time visiting this place recently and let me tell you, I don't even want to share…read moreor talk about it! It's such an awesome place that I want to gate keep it to myself but I won't do that. Amazing, friendly and wonderful service! Ms. Nancy took great care of my friend and I. The food was so fresh and so hot and the prices remind me of when I was younger! The prices are really amazing! It's an amazing little place where you have your regulars for sure! The place was cozy and spacious. Also had a really decent play list of music! Everyone was very friendly! I will definitely be back & soon!

My husband was craving a Blue Cheese Burger from The Rec Room, so of we went. We went early which…read morewas great for us seniors as the restaurant was really quiet, and we had the place almost to ourselves. Kelly, our server, came over right away and took our drink orders. She knows us and knew that we were here for the Monday Night Half Price Burger Night. My husband had his favorite, a blue cheese burger cooked medium rare with French fries and ranch dressing on the side for his fries. I was not super hungry, so I had a salad. The salad was just perfect - loaded with fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, and grape tomatoes with blue cheese dressing. I took half of it home it was so large. You can never go wrong with the food or service at The Rec Room.

Spent some time here before a concert/show next door at The Recher, which seems to have the same…read moreowners as this place. Bouncer at the door checking i.d.'s (saw him turn a couple girls down for having fakes). They serve a larger than standard size bar menu and we tried out several different items as well as cocktails and some craft draft beers. A Blue Hawaiin or Old Fashioned Whiskey cocktail is priced at 9 dollars each, but are served in full size pint glasses! I had a Rec Room Club Sandwich with sweet potato fries (see my pic) and my wife had a grilled Reuben and waffle fries. Both of them were insanely huge! Absolutely do not order an appetizer if you're going to get a sandwich or a burger. I literally could only eat half of my club sandwich and fries and I am generally a big eater. My club sandwich with s.p. fries was 12 bucks and it was a great value. It also tasted great and was made fresh with what seemed like Boar's Head meats, or something of that quality. I was very, very impressed and also quite surprised. It's a bar, so it's not the cleanest place in the world (see their bathrooms), but it's got surprisingly good food. I had a Troeg's IPA and 1 other craft pint (I forget which one) and they were 8 bucks each. I would definitely return here for the same reason...to eat and pre-game a bit before a show next door at The Recher. Note: there's no street parking here, but there's tons of paid parking lots behind here. It's like 5 bucks to park there for 8 hours at night.

Came here on a Saturday evening for some food and drinks. The parking lot is weird and should maybe…read morehave signs pointing to the dip next to the fence. But anyways, when I walked in I could tell there was a holiday party going on. There was still a little too room at the bar. The place is pretty small. It seemed like the kind of place where they had regulars. I love that they have specials and holiday themed drinks. I got a sugar cookie martini and it was strong and delicious! Also got some pierogis cause they are one of my favorite things ever and they did not disappoint. Service was ok, they were really busy so they did their best. Overall it was a good time and I'd give this place another try.

A down to earth local bar with a friendly, outgoing staff. The food is well cooked and prices are…read morevery good especially on their daily specials. I highly recommend the Horseshoe Pub.

The alcohol drinks were loaded with alcohol so they can't mix drinks. The pasta i ordered tasted…read morelike it was made in a microwave. After dinner went to play pool and had to wait 1 hour 1/2 for a table to open up.

This was a hard one to rate because the service was fantastic but the food was mediocre. Came here…read moreon a Friday night and sat at the bar. We were greeted and served drinks almost immediately. We ordered mozzarella moons to share, and they were perfect. The cheese was so melty, nice and crispy outside, and the marinara sauce was to die for. For my entree I ordered the fried rice and while it didn't taste bad, it just wasn't what I was expecting. I thought I'd be getting Asian style fried rice but it was more like boiled rice with huge pieces of broccoli and some mushrooms/blackened chicken. Again it tasted good but I certainly wouldn't consider it fried rice. My gf got the chicken bay sandwich. The chicken was good but the crab dip was very cream cheese heavy and you could barely taste the crab. The fries were well cooked but needed salt. Overall it was a good experience and I'd give them another shot.

I stumbled into Melba's on a Friday evening around 6:30 PM, not long after they had opened. The…read moremusic wasn't even playing yet when I walked in, but the place already felt welcoming. I sat at the bar and quickly realized it was cash only, so I stepped upfront to use the ATM. The fee was $3, so I definitely recommend bringing cash ahead of time. I ordered an $8 drink, which was strong and very much needed--and shoutout to my bartender Tiffany, because she definitely took care of me. That drink was good, okay? After the first one, the drinks kept flowing, and the night really picked up. For food, I had the lemon pepper wings with fries and ranch. Even though I was already a little tipsy by that point, the wings were really good--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and hit the spot. And somehow, I even ended up with free food, which made the night even better. Just to be clear for anyone planning to come: they charge at the door after 8 PM daily, so make sure you have cash if you're arriving after that time. They also have happy hour, though I can't remember the exact hours--it may be 5-7 or 6-7--but they offer $2 off drinks, which explains the $8 price during happy hour. Also, while the bar is cash only, the food is separate and you can pay for food with a card. As the night went on, the music was on point--a great mix of old school and new school--and the vibes were just right. I made my way to the back where the dance floor is and fully immersed myself in the club/lounge atmosphere. I came around 6:30 and stayed until about 12:30, and honestly, I didn't want to leave. I had other plans later, but if I didn't, I probably would have stayed and danced all night. Even if you come by yourself, you won't feel alone for long. As long as you have an open personality and good energy, people will talk to you, dance with you, and make you feel right at home. I haven't been on a Monday yet, which is what they advertise for my age range (I'm 28), but I'm definitely planning to check it out. I also heard Sundays are house music, so if that's your vibe, it's worth stopping by. Will I be back to Melba's? Hell yeah. Did I have a great time at Melba's? Absolutely. It was a whole vibe. If you're looking for a vibe--go to Melba's.

Visiting from out of town and one of the bartenders at th hotel recommended Melba's Place when I…read moretold him we wanted to drink and dance.....and we did just that. Music was good drinks were good and I danced so much my feet hurt. Great vibe and we will definitely go back. Props to the DJ who kept the music going!

Creative Alliance is a true Baltimore gem that keeps the city's arts scene thriving. We've made Get…read moreMortified an annual tradition and gladly drive 2.5 hours from Pennsylvania every year -- it's always worth it. The hosts are welcoming, the energy is great, and this year's surprise performance from the Baltimore Improv Group had us laughing nonstop. Huge shoutout to the bartender last night, who absolutely crushed it. Creative Alliance never disappoints. If you want a night filled with creativity and great vibes, this is the spot.

Came to see my friend in the Mortified Holiday Show and it was my first time at Creative Alliance…read more It's a great venue! Good amount of space, clean, friendly staff. Plenty of food (well, snacks at least) and drink options (definitely cheaper prices than a movie theater!). Would recommend!