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.

Got harassed by 4 different people at this bar and then the bartender kicked us out even though we…read morewere respectful and bought several drinks. Beyond horrible experience

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.

I love the bar and I'm so glad they're open now on Mondays. it's such a great atmosphere935619read more

This place is very unique to say the least. I don't hate it, but I don't love it. I will give kudos…read moreto the ambiance of a normal old school bar that caters to mainly the black gay community and everyone seems to know each other very well. I believe this is the only one in town. It looks really outdated and just dirty behind the bar. The drinks are cheap and strong which is why people probably come back. Also, there is no food, don't come hungry like I did. The owner is super sweet though. Looks like he has definitely experienced life. Everyone really loves him.

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.

I'd give this place a 10/10 every time. During my vacation, I visited several times, and I believe…read morethe owner was always there. After my first visit, he recognized me and warmly asked, "Are you having the same thing you had yesterday?" That personal touch made me feel truly welcomed. The food and service were consistently excellent, and the friendly atmosphere made every visit enjoyable. I highly recommend this place, and I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in the area.

As far as neighborhood bars go, this Starting Line is one of my favorites. Great location for any…read moreRavens or Orioles games- this spot has everything you are looking for. Huge selection of alcohol, surprisingly good food choices. Lots of TVs, games and charm as well. Would recommend!

Justine is the ABSOLUTE worst bartender I've ever met in my entire 33 years of being a legal…read moredrinker. From calling us "dicks" walking in, to insulting us while drinking, to urging us for zero tip due to her terrible attitude, what a time. The fact this bar lets her represent them is telling enough. No wonder this place was empty when everywhere else in Fells was packed says it all. Avoid this place at all costs if Justine is there. And don't dare call her Jessica on accident. She gives ZERO cares about anything at all.

I wish I had the confidence of the terrible people in politics and workplaces who either lie about…read moretheir skills or are too ignorant to even be aware of their many flaws. Maybe I take Yelp too seriously. But it's a bummer when I see a review that praises the food, service and decor then rates 3 stars. (To re-use my joke, "3 out of 5 on Yelp isn't good, it isn't a work performance review). I have struggled with my Duda's review since August since I would strongly recommend it but I'm also price-cautious. To make matters worse I don't remember the exact crab market price but it was possibly $31 or $32 for one and low $50s for two (fact-checkers welcome). The crab cake was superb. All killer, no filler. The potato salad was very good. While I didn't love the price/volume I can't claim expertise on market prices and If you look at the drink prices this is clearly not a ripoff place. Possibly it's a better deal if you're with a group and can split some apps. In line with my slow education that Baltimore has more than the Inner Harbor, Duda's had a spectacular sense of place. It was a rare experience in feeling like a true locals place that is friendly to tourists. There's no record scratch and "you ain't from around here." The waiter was excellent and was impressively emphatic about the crab cakes.

Loved the vibe of this tavern in Fells Point! It has cool spooky Halloween vibes which I love. The…read morebartender, Emily, was very friendly and attentive. I had a couple of mixed drinks and tried my first Malort shot because I obviously hate myself (don't let the curiosity get to you unless you like the taste of gasoline and sadness), but I was happy I chose here to try it haha. This is overall just a cool spot to chat with other patrons and enjoy some drinks in a cool environment. I'll definitely be back!

0 stars if possible! Wouldn't serve my friend or I because we had out of state IDs? And bartender…read morewas rude about it.

Not your normal dive bar since the jukebox and "entertainment only" video gambling machines were…read moremoved on to more profitable locations leaving you only with other patrons, a pool table tucked in back, an out of tune piano, beer, and the ever-present barmaid, Spooky, to entertain you.