TLDR: Hidden speakeasy vibes, great cocktails, and an awesome spot to unwind before a night out in…read moreFederal Hill. Located on the top level of Crossbar Biergarten, The Wurst is a true hidden gem. You would never know it was there unless someone told you. The entrance is literally a walk-in freezer door just to the left of the stairs on the second floor, which adds to the fun speakeasy feel. We stopped in for pregame drinks before a nearby Yelp Elite event, and it did not disappoint. We were the only ones in the bar, and our bartender was fantastic, quick, friendly, and clearly knew his craft. I ordered a Paper Plane, a whiskey based cocktail with Aperol, lemon, and Amaro Nonino. It was perfectly balanced and the ideal drink to have after work. My fiancée ordered the Pornstar Martini, which she became very familiar with during a recent trip to Paris. The Wurst's version was a bit unorthodox since they serve the champagne on the side instead of as a floater on top. Not a negative, just different, and more of a deconstructed approach that some might treat like a chaser. Overall, The Wurst is a really cool concept bar that feels unlike anything else in Federal Hill. Between the hidden entrance, relaxed atmosphere, and quality drinks, it is definitely worth checking out if you enjoy creative cocktails and a good story to go with them.

The Wurst Speakeasy is one of those hidden gems that instantly makes you feel like you've…read morediscovered something special. From the secret entrance to the moody lighting and curated cocktails -- the whole vibe is top-tier. I tried one of their signature smoky bubble drinks, and it was a full experience -- visually stunning and smooth to sip. The staff was friendly, the music was classy, and every detail felt intentional.

We usually come here before the Ravens' games, as it tends to be less crowded than Lin's/Mother's,…read morebut still has a great atmosphere. Midway through the season, I was hungry one game and ordered a chicken Caesar wrap. My life has not been the same since that day. The chicken Caesar wrap (grilled) is one of the best wraps/sandwiches I have ever had. The chicken is white meat tender, the croutons crunchy, the parm thick, the creamy Caesar dressing and the buffalo sauce are perfectly portioned, balancing out this beauty. I never thought I would be getting chicken Caesar salad wraps from a sports bar delivered to my house across town, but here we are.

The Caesar wrap and pizza were great but def a place for drinking more than sit down. The music is…read moreloud and only bar top tables. Still good food but ambiance is for drinking!

Our bartender was super nice and engaging, she provided great conversation. The drink was also…read morereally nice and refreshing. Being here felt like I was in a HBO series and just had so much fun being there, I truly wish it was located even closer to me because I'd be there more frequently.

What a beautiful bar! From the lights to the decor and ambiance of the bar -- really great for a…read moreGNO or a romantic date. We just had drinks there but they were all so good! The service was quick -- it's a smaller spot but I think that ensures you have a personalized experience m.

My very 1st time going to a Speakeasy in Baltimore and I am a native Baltimorean. We came here to…read morewrap up a date night for a late night cocktail and conversation. There is a secret black door to enter. You can make reservations however, I was unaware that reservations were needed. We waited for about 20 minutes before a table opened up. Of course, the lights are dimmed inside with a very chill atmosphere. It is also pretty spacious inside for Speakeasy. We enjoy as it was something different to try. I will definitely return

It's a cool spot. It was a little hidden like most Speakeasy's which I love. When we entered it had…read morea cool dark but calming vibe and they weren't too busy. We had a party of 7 and we pretty much had our pick of where to sit. The waitress was talking really fast and low and we kept having to ask her to repeat herself. She never slowed down OR spoke louder. Once she had our drink orders, they didn't take long to come out. I ordered the "AKA" it was tequila based and was pretty good. Everyone was pretty happy with their drinks. This is when the night turned. 4 of the 7 of us wanted to leave and head elsewhere, the waitress made ALL 7 of us pay even though the others wanted to stay and order more. She would not budge on this and seemed pretty nonchalant about it. .. all in all. Glad we found it but won't be back.

So fun! Had some beers and watched the Os game! Will definitely be going back again soon! Service…read morewas great also!

It's been a long time since I've been to this spot! I dropped in for brunch with my cousin on an…read moreearly Saturday afternoon. Given my experience with DC and other parts of MD, I was determined to contact them ahead of time and make sure I would have a spot for brunch. But after some contact on IG, they said it's just walk-ins and I would most likely get a table with no effort or wait. I was concerned... but they were right! So we got settled immediately and started ordering. Our gracious server asked for drinks, which have a bottomless option during brunch. We could pick from mimosas, crushes, sangria and bloody marys. I tried everything but the bloody marys, and while they were good, whew there was a lot of ice in the mimosa... I'm not used to ice there, so it threw me off but it was still good! The REAL highlight was the food... the item I got changed my life: Crab. Cake. Eggrolls. They came with this amazing sweet chili sauce and were so filling and delicious! I also got chicken & waffle sliders to go that had a nice kick and the waffle texture was great! My cousin enjoyed his food as well. Also, shout out to the bagel wall that's on the way to the bathroom. It had great options and all the fixings! If I wasn't full I would've gotten one myself. I will return here for brunch.

Perfect date night!!!!! The ambiance was sexy, romantic, small, and intimate. I loved how close I…read morewas able to sit by my boyfriend while enjoying the smooth sounds of the live jazz band featuring, Anna-Lisa Kirby. It was AMAZING! The decor was sexy and very exclusive, felt like a speakeasy vibes as the decor transported you into another era. It was magical Service was good, our waitress was really helpful with recommending good drinks. This was a post dinner bar visit so we mainly had drinks and added a few treats: colossal shrimp cocktail and warm butter cake. The colossal shrimp cocktail contained some of the largest prawns that I've ever had. They were fresh and perfectly prepared but one was enjoy to fill you up. The warm butter cake was sinfully good! Warm, soft, and sweet. The drinks were AMAZING! I ordered the Recurrence Eternal which contained gin, pear, and champagne. There were other ingredients in there but I wanted to spotlight these few. This was the perfect drink which will creep up on you LOL but it was sooooooooooo good. My boyfriend enjoyed his whiskey drink as well. Overall, the music, ambiance, drinks, and small bites made this place perfect. Can't wait to return

Vibe: cozy, intimate, fancy, comfortable. The jazz band was incredible and not too loud, you could…read morestill comfortably have a conversation while they played. Service: fast, friendly Happy hour food & drinks: everything we tried was delicious - truffled waffle fries, tater tots (which are cubed, and served with a delicious aioli), ceviche, Caesar salad. Tried 2 cocktails, both nice and strong, but maybe not the most memorable cocktails I've ever had for the price. Disappointed that happy hour only had 3 cocktails on it, so we ordered drinks off the main menu, but lots of reasonably priced food available for happy hour. Fun fact: they serve the full Ruxton menu here!!

The Chicken Sandwich & The Burger are out of this world! The service was prompt molli was our…read moreserver, it was about 12 minutes from seating to eating. The bread pudding w/ ice cream was a nice finisher! It's this low lit homey bar/restaurant kind of atmosphere. And the mac & cheese... is unforgettable!

This was ALMOST the perfect meal!! The tomato martini is delightful. Tastes very light on the…read morealcohol (and from past experience, so does their dirty martini), but very refreshing. The nachos are delicious. I adored my garden pasta. The tuna was good however I wish they put the wasabi in a more visible spot, for some reason ours was under the salad. The shrimp wasn't my favorite chimmichurri but was fine. The burger was delicious, especially the bun, however there was a very large chunk of completely inedible fat? Which I've never experienced in ground beef before, so it was a little off putting. For dessert the lemongrass ice cream was interesting! I did not like the lemon ricotta poundcake as it just tasted like corn bread. But what a fun menu and little place, I will certainly be returning!!

I love this place. I've been twice. Once as an invite Elite Yelper and another time as still in…read moreAhhh fan. The show never disappoints. The theater is cool and the decorations are all so interesting. I love the history of the family and how he continues on. It's a two person run show, husband and wife. The wife is an awesome bartender. They have a fantastic drink menu but I always order the same thing no matter how much I say I want to try something different. She makes a salted caramel espresso martini that is out of this world. I'm so addicted. They do not serve food but you can bring in outside food to enjoy up until the show starts. Everyone gets involved in the show. I think that's my favorite part. I got pulled up front and was truly amazed by what he did. I mean how does he know?? Treat yourself to this local in plan sight hidden gem. You will not be disappointed but you will be bewildered.

Fun time and a GREAT SHOW!! I love his comedy, his magic, and his crowd work. I Highly recommend…read morechecking this place out. Not a bad seat in the house either.

My first time at Octobar. I walked in with a big group and it was five minutes before Happy Hour…read moreended. They were all ordering drinks from the HH menu two at a time. The bartender was busy so I looked at the menu until she was available. I waited for my friend to arrive. I thought I was going to get the tacos since it was Taco Tuesday. I ordered the lamb shashouska and my friend ordered the chorizo sliders. The service at the bar was great and the bar area had a cool vibe. There were a few things on the menu that sounded good so I am sure I will be back.

We recently hosted an office gathering of about 15 people at Octobar, and everything was…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. The food was exceptional. Our favorites included the salad, roasted carrots, tuna steak, chicken kebabs, and tacos. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The desserts were equally impressive, plated beautifully and absolutely delicious. The staff was attentive, accommodating, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. They made sure everyone was taken care of and helped create a wonderful dining experience for our team. If you're looking for great tapas, creative dishes, excellent cocktails, and attentive service, Octobar is definitely worth a visit. We look forward to coming back!

We stopped into NOLA Seafood and Spirits in Fed Hill on a Saturday evening for some delicious…read moretakeout. In the past we've had a Gimlet here, so we asked and they made us one while we waited, even though it wasn't featured on their online menu. Basically it's a pleasant gin with bright lime juice and probably simple syrup. Very refreshing, and served chilled with a slice of lime in an intricately-etched Nick & Nora coupe. I ordered a freshly-fried $16 Catfish Po' Boy, with lettuce and tomato and a little very lightly-spicy mayo-butter sauce on fresh French Bread. It's a generous enough sandwich that I ate it in two goes, and that bread really crisped-up beautifully flakey! Because we cannot resist, we also got an order of fresh-made deep-fried beignets, little randomly-shaped crispy pastry-dough treats in a sneezeable amount of powdered sugar. It came with chocolate dipping sauce, which was a fun addition. The food and drink were delightful, as were the staff.

First time here with a close friend. Right across from Cross Street Market. Came at 5 on "Fat…read moreTuesday" which is every Tuesday. Happy hour is 4-7 pm. Was great that you didn't have to sit at the bar to order it. We sat inside by the window and it was a great breeze. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish bread was very good. I order the seafood platter. Calamari and shrimp were fried a little hard for my liking. Catfish was more like bites instead of a filet. My friend got the crab cakes but said there was a lot of filler. There was a convenience fee added to my check but have no idea what that was for. Also, they automatically add 19% gratuity to the bill. Overall I would revisit to try some other things on the menu.