Came here for my best friend's joint bachelor(ette) party with her fiance and their friends. This spot has college bar vibes. It's an amazing spot for a fun night out. She came in her bride gear and a lot of people were super friendly and congratulated her. Ropewalk Tavern is pretty big and there are a lot of fun activities inside. Whether you want to play arcade games, pool, dance, or just drink, you can do it all. The DJ played pretty good music that was fun to dance to. Like most popular going out spots, as the night went on it was harder to hear each other. There is a corner upstairs near the bar where it is quieter. The bartenders here are pretty slammed, but they're pretty fair when approaching people who have been waiting. If you want a bar with college vibes and fun dancing, this is a great spot for it. read more

Whether you're here on a Saturday night, jamming out to DJ Purple Haze's mix or on a weekday either shooting pool upstairs or playing skeeball, there is always something to do at Ropewalk. The bartenders, Jenn, Hannah, and Shannon, are pretty attentive and get you your drink fast, despite the weekend rush. They have a large selection of beers and liquors at affordable prices. I enjoy coming out here on a chill weekday or to party on a weekend. There is a parking garage nearby, otherwise, you have to rely on limited street parking. read more

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WORST service ever. Went on a Saturday to watch football. Bartenders all drunk and high, any simple drink order took 20+ minutes from any of the bartenders, one woman had to come back multiple times because she couldn't remember Tito's and club from the counter to literally turning around to make the drink. The other woman just wanted to complain endlessly about how mean the cook was because he expected her to come pick up food timely from the window instead of walking around flirting. Not sure where the owner is in all of this, but he will be out of business soon enough. There are far too many choices in the area to put up with this nonsense. read more

I can't say anything about Ropewalk as a restaurant because we went at about 10pm on a Friday, but as a nightclub, it was pretty fun! The decor is definitely ~different~ with lots of random Ronald Reagan memorabilia spread throughout, and other random statues and signs. What I really liked was how big the place was and how there were different vibes throughout, like downstairs people were dancing, and upstairs people were just playing pool or standing around and chatting. Also, I was a big fan of the playlist because it was a lot of Taylor Swift's new album mixed with hits from the early 2010s which was fun! read more

Saturday night, some dummies running security. Showed them my ID and they refused to let me in, saying my id shouldn't be able to bend. They choose random people and power trip over them. This has happened to a few of my friends in the past who are over 21. They don't know how to do their jobs - hire better security that know how to properly check IDs. read more

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Had to make an account for this, the DJ absolutely killed it tonight and this bar stepped their light show game up 1000%. It was incredible. Me and my friends will definitely be back if they continue to kill the competition like they did tonight!!!! read more

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We had my sister's 30th birthday party here and it was an amazing experience. The staff were so kind and helpful to all of us. I lived in Philly for 3 years, but the pretzels here were the best pretzels I've ever had! The games were a highlight of the night, especially the bowling. Would most definitely recommend this place for parties or just a fun night out in Baltimore! read more

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The bartender, Tyler, was so kind! He really knows how to make a drink and is super friendly. What a guy! Can't wait to go again!

Great local pub. Glad it is open! Fish & chips, shrimp tacos, & onion rings. Good stuff. Good draft list as well. Looking forward to coming back to play games as well. read more

Service at the bar was great minus one bar tender. Bearded bartender was only goofing off and talking with bar back. Played Taylor Swift after Ravens lost AFC Championship to Chiefs... Who does that in Fed Hill? read more

Was in line to get in, gave my ID to the bouncer (I am 23 with an out of state ID) he immediately shoved me and told me to "get the fuck out" thinking my ID was not real and pocketed it. I told him I am 23 and to not put his hands on me and he shoved me again and said get out. His coworker later apologised and let me in the back door and said that it was uncalled for. Very unethical line of security, guy should be fired immediately and was clearly looking to pick a fight. Was respectful the whole time despite him putting hands on me for no reason. Should be an immediate fire in my books, wouldn't recommend based on service. read more

Solid bar with a great DJ and packed dance floor on the weekends. Music is a ton of millennial jams with occasional Gen Z hits. Some arcade games too for those who don't dance. read more

Rope walk is exactly what I imagine when I think of going out anywhere in Baltimore or other cities. It's ideal for so many different types of people- the sports watching bar goers, the clubbers, the foodies, people who like live music- and even more. Recently I got dinner here before partying the night away, and I must say, I was really impressed with the food. We got mini tacos and the chicken sandwich and devoured both. Happy hour drinks are good too. Play skee ball or other games to win free beer too. Friendly staff encouraged me as I came close to winning a free beer- only a few points off. Overall, you can't go wrong here. read more

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I came in for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all. The service was attentive so that's a plus. I did put in an order for Cream of Crab and after I did that then I was told about Happy Hour...kind of annoying. Nachos, Chicken Tenders, and Mozzarella Moons were $6. The Cream of Crab was super salty I even stirred it around thinking maybe it was the Old Bay they had put on top...no, it was just salty. I didn't get crackers so I had to ask and they ended up being stale. I was super disappointed as the soup was $8. I then ordered the Happy Hour Chicken Tenders with fries($6) and that was huge. They were heavy handed with the salt(once again) on the fries, but the tenders were tasty. In the past I've come for a work function and the standard bar fare was what you'd expect. The wine pours were generous. read more

Have gone to Ropewalk and really enjoyed the seafood selection and the rest of the food in the past but their new food menu is super limited and they got rid of some of the great items they had like the crab dip! Also the new barstools are way too high and super uncomfortable read more

I always visit RopeWalk on Tuesdays for wing night. The service is fast and friendly. All of the waiters I've had are always so enthusiastic, helpful and personable. My favorite are the bada bing wings. The sauce is so good! I cant really describes the taste, its sort of creamy tangy and sweet with a slight kick but really delicious. Their drinks are really strong as well. On this night I ordered one round of the bada bing wings. Their signatures wings and a cold beer are usually my go to! read more

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*review is for the club, not restaurant* The nightlife is fun! The crowd is primarily college kids to college grads. The DJ always plays Top-40 playlists from today and even some nostalgic throwbacks. They have the patio open up so that you can step outside a bit and grab some fresh air, while still remaining inside the club. The bartender that i talked to was really nice too! I tried ordering some drinks that she didn't recognize one time, and she took the effort to ask me what it was made of. The music was loud, it was bumpin, and it was dark. It was really appreciated that she took the extra time to do that. read more

This might just be one of the worst establishments I have ever been in. I try so hard to want to want to like this place everytime I visit. Always grossly disappointed with the food, the service is horrendous full of power-trip wait staff and security. I regret ever giving this place my hard earned dollars and time of day when there are far more deserving places in Federal Hill. Do yourself a favor and visit another locally owned Fed Hill establishment that will treat you right and make your money worth it. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday party, so we had the second floor to ourselves for awhile which was nice. The second floor is a huge space with pool tables, plenty of seating, and a big bar at the back. The Ropewalk has a laid-back, very neighborhoody feel. I appreciate any spot that serves local craft brews, too. But. Be prepared to get schwilly under the watchful eye of Reagan. The Gipper is referred to as Ropewalk's "Patron Saint" on their menu. In Baltimore? Really? And. They've eluded Maryland's smoking ban, which basically makes this place a hotbox. No, really. When I opened a window facing the street to get a little circulation flowing, a staff member was all over me like ciggie smoke on fleece: "Please! We can't have the window open for safety reasons!" I shudder to think what's made them that paranoid about open windows...I even checked the sidewalk below for mysterious stains. Is that morbid? I'd had a few. A fine neighborhood joint for a pint with some friends, but if you're averse to smoke or The Great Communicator you'll wither. read more

There's a lot of young white people here. And I'm talking about the basic white Maryland people (think Vineyard Vines, hot brunchosaurus bitches, and very very white bros with old money hair, big biceps, and misogyny values). Or think the Towson/Salisbury types. With this in mind, don't expect any good dance music. This is more of a bar that plays "Freeze-Frame," or any Rihanna, as opposed to Travis Scott or Rocko. Can I recommend Lil Yachty or "Freak No More" by Migos? We're here for a birthday celebration, and this is a good spot. There are several rooms to get lost in the sea of hormones and drunkenness. Plenty of good-looking chicks abound. Many dudes with big lats here, too. Because this is Baltimore, there's no cover, which is cool. Baltimore is a less pretentious city, and it seems like the entire millennial population comes out to Fed Hill for nightlife. I dislike bars and other loud places with party people, but if you're one of them, you'll have a fun time here. I saw very few black people inside, but then I saw more outside mocking the police. "You need to stay up out them streets if you can't take the heat." Shout out Freddie Gray. read more

Oh love when I was actually shoved out of the entrance of this bar tonight by the bouncer (please see image attached of him whipping the finger). This was clealy a racial issue of why he wouldn't let us in the bar, then grabbed and shoved us out of entrance. I'm not a troublemaker, but I called the cops because I've never been physically shoved out of a bar for no reason. ... I never have called the cops in my life either. Never come here. read more

Ropewalk... way to walk the tight rope of Fed Hill bars! When you first walk into Ropewalk you think ohh crap this place is uber small, but then you see extra rooms for dining, gaming (pool tables, skee ball!! yes i know skee ball!) and a seperate bar area. So overall they have decent space. We came here on a Tuesday night and on Tuesdays they have 35 cent wings! Jackpot I know! We sat in the back and enjoyed, beer (Shock top was $2.50 specials) and as many wings as we could stuff in our face! The beer selection is decent, I only saw around 3-5 differant draft beers (standards here, bud, coors, etc etc) but they have two seperate coolers where they house craft brew bottles. Coolers had a decent selection, but its hard to look through haha (lazy i know, but I have wings to eat!) The wings, the main reason for coming here! They almost have 10 or so sauces you can pick from and they offer wet and dry wings! So if you only like dry rub wings then you golden or if you want wet saucy wings your golden as well! The sauce selection was solid. Our party ordered a range of flavours, from BBQ, Bourbon and finally the Raven. Our favorite by far was the Raven! It is honey BBQ sauce, then Hot BBQ saunce, and then they throw the wings on the grill to sear in the hot and sweet flavour! Great taste and you can actually see grill marks on the wings. The wings themselves were not bad either, ok sized nothing huge but nothing too small, I mean for 35 cents what do you expect! The meat was nice and none of the wings seemed old or just sitting there, but we did come on wing night and just about everyone in the place was eating wings! Lastly the service. It was actually good, normally at a bar during wing nights the service is spotty, but our waiter was always around and came back quick with beers or answers to questions. So overall Ropewalk was a great find, good food, decent beer and decent service you can't beat that! So remember the wet naps and wear your bib because we are throwing out the diet tonight! Cheers mates! read more

I would never come here on a Friday or Saturday unless I wanted some popped collars raping me with their eyes. There- that's a good place to start. Anyway- beer is overpriced however there is a great selection. Anyone that steps into this place and orders a Bud Light or Miller Lite should be ashamed of themselves. I'd suggest going on a weeknight to play pool and dominate Touch Tunes. Much better crowd and very laid back. As for the food, I can't say much. I've been for the 25 cent wings before but that was a long time ago and from what I can remember they weren't anything to die over. I have had the Shepherd's Pie on the McFauls side and really enjoyed that, though. read more

Huge place with multiple bars and a fantastic beer selection. But it's got a political theme, and I don't need politics in my beer (from either the Republicans or the Democrats). read more

I've only been here late at night...when my sobriety was probably in question. In the past, it hasn't made much of an impression on me. I'm not really a fan of bars packed with drunk college age people screaming. But this time we went up to the third floor where we knew some friends were. It was much quieter and we actually had some room to breath up there. I went to the bar with the intention of ordering a cider. But James the bartender suggested something else, a white gummy bear. I had to know what it was: vodka, peach schnapps and sours. I had to know how it tasted: pretty good! Definitely a fruity girl drink but I like those! And it was strong too so I didn't feel the 6.50 was a bad price at all. Way to go James! Now Ropewalk sticks out from the myriad other places in Fed for me! read more

Ropewalk is my favorite bar in Fed. If you're in the mood to dance and not wait in line forever to get in (unless there's an event going on, then all of Fed is just mayhem) then Ropewalk is the move. On Friday nights, drinks are buy one get one free until 11 pm. Inside there's two levels and five bars so it's not that hard to get a drink. The front dance floor plays top 40/hip-hop. The back room usually has live music, which sounds strange for a bar geared towards a younger crowd, but it surprisingly works. There's a pool table upstairs and downstairs there's skeeball, a basketball game and Pac-Man. Ropewalk also rents out the upstairs for events frequently. I've only had their food once. I came on a Sunday when the Ravens were home, and it wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be and we were able to get a table. There were plenty of screens so we all had a good view of the game. On home game days, there's a smaller menu with only a few options. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and subbed the chips for fries. The sandwich was alright. It could've used more sauce in my opinion. The fries were really good though. And service was really good. When we first sat down three different waiters approached our table eager to help. read more

Although I can't vouch for the food, I can definitely recommend the fun nighttime atmosphere! If you've lived in Baltimore, you know that Fed Hill can be a real sh*t show on the weekends and this place is no exception. Once 10:30/11 p.m. rolls around, expect a line to get it. Everyone wants to be a part of the circus. read more

I'm only commenting on the late-night/bar experience. Two words: frat city. I felt like I was at a high school house party both times I was here. Crowded bars and the only drinks you can get quickly and without eye rolls from the bartenders are basic rail vodka sodas, shots, or beer. Definitely a place to go if you're only interested in getting hammered, listening to top40 music, and avoiding dudes trying to grind up on you. There's an interesting enough decor with a Ronald Reagan theme (pretty hilarious) and I do like the layout/amount of space, and the owner's other restaurants (Delia Foley's, Ropewalk Oyster House in Fenwick, DE) are awesome. So I'll just chalk this up to it being not my type of party read more

I rarely venture into the bro-pocalypse that is Federal Hill, but an out of town friend's cousin is the bar manager, so we came by to visit this past Sunday. I'm so glad I stopped by-- everything we tried was insanely delicious. Tops on the food list is an order (or 5) of Ravens Wings. A close second are the Old Bay wings. I'm not sure how they do it, but the skin is super crispy and flavorful-- no sogginess whatsoever-- but the chicken is remarkably juicy. Thank God for Yelp, since I now know to go here for Wing Night. I also got the Chesapeake Grilled Cheese in its oily delicious goodness and had a few bites of the Freedom Dip, which was out of this world. Bar menu staples were just outstanding here, from the french fries to the spicy and extra fresh tomatoey Bloody Marys. The service was fantastic as well. There are two reasons it's not a 5/5-- the first is that while the food is delicious, it totally knocked me out from the unhealthiness of it all. I definitely slept for 3 hours as soon as I got home, and I didn't even bother eating dinner since in one sitting, I had consumed my calories for the rest of 2013. The other reason is that this place is not my taste as far as decor in that I'm not a huge fan of Reagan or racist statues of Native Americans. And by not a huge fan, I mean I'm not a fan. But aside from the crazy conservative owner, this place has my vote, and I'll definitely be back. read more

I woke up this morning in a bit of a fog. I'm fighting a miserable cold, sniffling and sneezing, feverin' and aching - but through that fog all I could think about was Ropewalk's shrimp. Which is odd, because I live about 3,000 miles from Ropewalk, so you'd think I'd wake up craving something more appropriate like, oh, fish tacos, or In-n-Out. Nope. See, there are places that have good food, and there are places that have good drinks - but Ropewalk was that rare anomaly that did both well. I was (and apparently still am) a sucker for their steamed shrimp, heavy on the Old Bay, with a side of fries that, if you close your eyes for a minute, you'd swear were right off the boardwalk from Thrasher's. On those rare occasions when I didn't want shrimp, their sandwiches were always fantastic on good, chewy bread, and the buffalo chicken wrap with the rush sauce? Man - I'd kill for one of those right now. On days when it wasn't food I was after, I can't complain either - the drinks were always well poured and served in good company. If you're a beer drinker, the selection is mind-numbing, and always served cold. It always seemed like there'd be plenty of room to spread out in there, what with four separate bars, but this place is hardly a secret, so later in the night it would get jam packed no matter where you were. Anywhere else that would really annoy me, but for some reason here, I never had a problem. So, while I sit here fighting my fever, you should hustle yourself over to S. Charles Street and get some shrimp and fries. RUSH sauce on the side. Oh, and, FYI - Reagan's birthday? A freakin' national celebration in here. read more

I've been here a few times, most recently during one of the last Orioles games of the [post]season: We don't have a television and thought it would be fun to watch the game instead of just listening from home. As much as I want to love this place, both for allowing cigars and for sticking to their unpopular political beliefs (they have a statue of Ronald Reagan upstairs) the service, food and atmosphere are pretty terrible. Servers tend to ignore you: the last time we went, when I expressed surprise that the Samuel Adams Oktoberfest tasted sour and off, he shrugged and said, "That's how it tastes." (I later compared notes at another bar and found that no, it doesn't taste like that -- they either had a bad batch or just didn't clean their taps well enough.) The food is greasy and mass-produced: buffalo wings were limp and swimming in sauce, while the celery was discolored and frayed at the edges as if it had been sitting out awhile. The ambiance is typical for a dive: low lighting, sticky floors, majorly sketchy restrooms. So: if you want to smoke at a bar in Baltimore, this may be your only option (they were grandfathered in under the new law, with the argument that they would lose substantial business if smoking wasn't allowed.) Otherwise, find somewhere else to drink and eat junk food. There are plenty of superior options. read more

Went for a happy hour with a group. The top floor bar was the perfect setting, but I wish they had more than one bar tender working. It was too much for one person, so it took forever for drink orders to be filled, food orders to be taken, and checks to be brought out. It wasn't her fault, because one person can only do so much. But it's only an "eh" place that I'd only return to by invite read more

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Big fan! I go here every year with my "wife to be" and we do our fantasy football draft. Is it some big time sports bar with all the bells and whistles? No, no it's not. But it does provide an atmosphere where we can hear each other talk, decent wings and relatively cheap beer. Add in all the uniquely carved statues of different things and the overall character of the place and you've got yourself a nice little spot to hang out for a couple hours. If you're in brushed metal and trendy decor then this place is not for you. read more

Walked in here a few Tuesdays ago to check it out. After walking past it a million times, and hearing mixed reviews, I figured it was time for us to see for ourselves. We sat at the tail end of Happy Hour, and the bartender gave us menus and told us all of the specials. We browsed the menu and opted to wait for the evening specials to kick in at 7 when the HH specials were done. The bartender was totally cool with this idea, and went through all the wing flavors with us so we would have time to decide which ones we wanted. (We took our time, too. I must have wasted a good hour just looking around. This place is HUGE! ) Speaking of the bartender being totally cool, she was phenomenal. Hands down the friendliest bartender I have ever had in all of Baltimore. By the end of the night, it felt like we were old friends. I really cannot say enough about how awesome she was. Yay, Stacy! Ok, ok, back to the bar. We ended up sticking with beer and wings, but were perfectly happy with our decision. Stacy recommended the Raven wings, and we chose another flavor. While the flavor we chose were tasty, I honestly cannot remember what we picked because the Raven wings were that good. They're fried, then grilled, then sauced. Absolutely amazing flavor. I'm looking forward to trying some other things on the menu, but I'm not going to lie, the other food options have a tough act to follow. The tap beer was cold and there was a decent selection; nothing crazy. I think there were more bottled options, but honestly I didnt look at a list. We had such a great time we ended up staying until almost midnight. Wayyy past our bedtime. I really cant wait to go back. The service was fantastic, the (albeit very basic food & drink) was great, and the general atmosphere was so friendly, I have a feeling it's going to quickly become one of my favorite bars. (PS....While we were there the clientele seemed to be older and more professional. By the time we left, it started filling with "bros" and super young looking females who appeared to have been pre-gaming for hours at home. I can see why some people have complained about this being too much of a "frat" scene, but truthfully, I didnt think it was as bad as some of the other places in FedHill. Certainly not bad enough to deter me from coming back!) read more

Came here for drinks on Saturday. The place is really big and good for big group. I came around 1am and the placed closed at 1:30am. There wasn't much of a crowd when we got here but I'd like to come back earlier in the night next time. The Indian statues around the place were cool. They also have ski ball and a basketball game in the middle of the bar. There's also an upstairs. read more

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Ate lunch here on Feb. 19 per a recommendation from a friend who frequents Baltimore dining often. Aside from a trio, I was the only one at the bar. The bartender Corey was amazingly helpful. Offered several options for food, allowed me to try McHenry Lager before ordering it, and gave me a few shots for free. Per a recommendation from another employee who was eating lunch there (I've forgotten his name, so I apologize), ordered the Big Bubba, a pulled pork sandwich with bacon and Boardwalk fries. Great recommendation, and the McHenry made everything taste better. If I'm back in the neighborhood, I'll definitely visit for another meal and beer. read more

My go-to Federal Hill location. They make a very good black and tan, for some reason, places can't make that drink... Their food is actually rather good the few times I have had it. Upstairs can be a pretty good escape from the crowded downstairs and that is worth noting. There is a nice mix of crowds and scenes inside the bar. In the end is typically enjoyable for all. read more

Great burgers! Also fun to come on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

I give this place a 3.5 total, 4 on apps, 4 on view and a 2 on entres. Their deck is an amazing place to watch the sunset. Lots of lounge chairs and fire pits. The first time we came got crab fried green tomatoes, wings and crab egg rolls and they were all outstanding! Had the scallop and crab risoto entre, it was just ok. There was only 4 really tiny scallops and it wasn't cheap. Our friend got the steak and it tasted pretty good, but was cold. The oyster burger was so huge all the oysters fell off and I ended up eating them seprately, which kinda defeats the point. We've been here several times since and we just get drinks and lots of apps and enjoy the sunset. read more

The Gipper hamburger was just average. The hamburger was ok though it needed more seasoning and it was a bit greasy but not unbearable. The bacon was a bit over-cooked and surprisingly did not add much to the burger. I made the mistake to add brie cheese which did not complement the other ingredients well. The home made pickles were also a disappointment---too much vinger and not enough dill. The fries were also average and tasted pre-prepared. At least the service was pretty fast on a Thursday night. read more