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    The Drinkery

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars, Dive Bars, Karaoke
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE DRINKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    MandA R.

    Oh dear. Even 2 weeks later I can feel the effects of the Long Island Iced Tea I ordered. Wow. This is your typical neighborhood fun bar but with a twist. While they don't serve food, the bar was packed and the customers around the bar were all in great spirits. We walked here from Grand Central, and felt safe doing so (FYI to other out-of-towners). The crowd was mixed; old, young, etc., but everyone was happy, though I felt somewhat like an outsider for some reason. So happy we came here, and even happier that Uber picked us up and brought us back to our hotel safely after a super strong LIT to end our bar-hopping night.

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    2 months ago

    I love the bar and I'm so glad they're open now on Mondays. it's such a great atmosphere935619

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    4 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Small am isn't dive bar in a good neighborhood. Great service at the back bar. Strong drinks!

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    5 years ago

    Had a great time at the Drinkery! Good happy hour specials and we were very welcome. Great service from the bartender.

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    11 years ago

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    7 years ago

    The drinks were stron,but full of cheap liqour good for a hours long headache.No space to walk around,older crowd.First time here and last

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    11 years ago

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    7 years ago

    It's a little hole in the wall where everyone knows your name! Long Island Ice Tea is the bomb! Looking to get LIT after work....go here.

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    11 years ago

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    9 years ago

    Love the casual ambiance. Came with my classmates after finals. Had fun karaoke Will be back.

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    14 years ago

    I love this bar always friendly and fun great times for all

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    11 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Good small local bar with good prices. Was a fun stop on our Charles St walk to Mount Vernon.

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    14 years ago

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    11 years ago

    this is as divey as a dive bar gets! no trendy hipsters, no pretentious drama queens. just fun karaoke nights and cheap drinks!

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    “An institution of the Baltimore LGBT scene, The Drinkery is a dive bar that brings together everyone to one central bar for good times and cheap drinks!”

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