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    The Starting Lineup

    4.8 (26 reviews)
    Open • 3:30 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Harley M.

    I'd give this place a 10/10 every time. During my vacation, I visited several times, and I believe the 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.

    Gabe P.

    As far as neighborhood bars go, this Starting Line is one of my favorites. Great location for any Ravens 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!

    Nita T.

    The Starting Lineup is tucked away on Penn St in Ridgley's Delight two blocks from Camden Yards and about a mile from M&T Bank. It's the quintessential neighborhood bar! It's cozy with plenty of TVs to watch your favorite game during baseball or football season. There is a full menu and the drinks selection is massive and JR, the bartender, is awesome at recommending a drink based on you're feeling that day. I've had mozzarella sticks, pizza, and the apps sampler and the food is perfect to snack on while you're drinking and watching a game. I've been here several times and I plan to visit a lot during the season.

    Catherine L.

    Great cozy neighborhood bar. I came with 6 coworkers after work and the O's game was happening at the time so the bar was pretty empty and had a big table to accommodate us all. There's lots of TVs all around and board games on the wall. They have a huge selection of drinks available - I got the coastal cocktails vodka orange crush and it tasted great despite being 7.5% (coming from someone who doesn't love the taste of alcohol).

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    Nazary N.

    Great news! They have food now - owner worked hard and the kitchen is firing with Mo in there cranking out delicious pizzas and sandwiches. Really enjoyed the Columbus turkey and the garlic fries that come with them.

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    This is the place to be! The pizza and is greet the selection of beers is very Lange.

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    Owner always makes us feel so welcomed. Food is always a 10/10 would recommend! & its all oven baked too major plus for me!

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    Great food, great drinks, great service!!! Can't recommend this place more!!! I live this neighborhood bar!

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    2 years ago

    I live in the neighborhood, will keep coming back. Great number of bottles/cans and just opened a great little kitchen.

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    2 years ago

    Great service and fair prices! Had a great time with the owner as he chatted with us while watching the game.

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    2 years ago

    great vibes fr cannot beat lineup - boh draft, ipa's stocked, open late. if ur reading this call your call alr.

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    We came here for a work conference and this was by far the best bar in the neighborhood.

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    Great restaurant. First, I came on a hot day after walking around the Inner Harbor, and my water…read moreglass was never less than half empty, which was immensely appreciated. Service was perfection. The interior has a great dark wood/chandelier, old-school bar vibe and comfortable seating without it being too noisy when packed. There is some signage about the poet himself. We started of with the "cheese dip" which is an interesting way to describe a pretzel appetizer. But boy howdy, the cheese dip was enormous, which complemented the salty, buttery pretzels perfectly. The stuffed lamb was pretty reasonably priced and came with spinach and potatoes. Both that and the strip steak were a bit heavy on the sauce though, but otherwise, great dishes. Don't forget to swing by the bathroom. I just really like the posters in the hallway. The bathrooms were nice though. Overall, this is a reasonably-priced, inviting atmosphere, and tasty good. Great spot for the area.

    Really nice Pub in the heart of Baltimore harbor. The space is huge. Been here for company event as…read morewell as private dinners. The food options are limited but they do have a good variety of options. They were able to accommodate a large party with short notice. Everything was made fresh. It's a nice pub restaurant mix. Also great for professional or casual dining. The service was fast and reliable.

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    Pratt Street Ale House

    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi•Inner Harbor
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    Wow 2 Baltimore City reviews in a row! Representing 2nd quarter of 2022 is Pratt Street Ale House…read more I had been here twice, 2016 & 2022. Both times I got crab cake. It was a solid crab cake, but there are some better options especially around Annapolis & Anne Arundel County in general, but this is conveniently located near the Hippodrome Theater & Camden Yard, where I went afterward in the respective years. It's a large restaurant and been a staple in downtown Baltimore a long time. I briefly dated a woman in Winter 2011-12, but she ended up becoming a friend. In April 2016, I won tickets to Kevin James at Hippodrome Theater. Although I tried to get a date for this, since that didn't pan out, I ended up going with a friend. My friend said I could pick whatever dinner I wanted on her since I got the tickets, drove us from her apartment in Hyattsville (I lived in Arlington, VA at the time; so a lot of driving that day), & ended up paying for the parking. I said that I wanted crab cakes and settled on Pratt Street House. With the parking costs, gas, & wear/tear, may have ended up a little behind, but I will say I enjoyed the crab cake. Like my prior review, I was still briefly dating the same woman in Spring 2022. I've lived in Anne Arundel County, and she lived in Cockeysville; so Baltimore City ended up being a good in between location. She wanted us to go to an O's game, which I wanted to too. Incidentally, this May 2022 Pratt Street Ale House & O's game was our last date. I found something to be annoying on our 2nd to last date and was reluctant to go on another date. But she was pushing for us going to O's game, which I like going to anyway. Opposite of 2016 situation, she bought our O's tickets, so I bought our Pratt Street Alehouse lunch on that Sunday. Although we had a better time than the 2nd to last date, I was still cognizant of that date, and we fizzled out. In summary, some pretty good memories & solid crab cakes. Also, servers were nice as I recall too.

    Pratt Street Ale House is located in downtown Baltimore and is a great spot to grab drinks before a…read moresporting event. We stopped by around 5 PM on a Saturday before an Orioles game, so as expected, the place was extremely busy and had a lively pregame atmosphere. The beers were good, but unfortunately, the food is what brought my rating down to three stars. The fries tasted a little stale, and I ordered the smash burger (forgot to grab a picture), which was pretty average. I've definitely had much better smash burgers elsewhere. We also tried the chicken fingers, which were very basic and reminded me of typical ballpark food, not bad, but nothing memorable or something I'd crave again. Overall, Pratt Street Ale House is a solid spot for drinks and the pregame atmosphere, especially if you're heading to an Orioles game. However, based on the food we tried, I probably wouldn't come back specifically to eat. I'd recommend it more as a pregame drinks spot than a dining destination.

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