I love a good speakeasy, and B-Side is a really great one! What makes it stand out is the true…read morespeakeasy vibe: you actually use the jukebox to unlock the "secret" entrance (so fun!). You can make a reservation or just walk in, but fair warning it's a small space and fills up fast. Without a reservation, expect to wait a bit. The drinks were solid, and while I didn't try the food, the atmosphere totally made up for it, dark, intimate, and perfectly chill. Definitely worth a visit... or three.

A really cool venue with a dope hidden entrance. We ended up coming towards the end of the night I…read moreguess, because more than half the menu was unavailable. Service was great but there was much left to be desired. My whole party agreed that we're probably one & done. Cute concept, execution was a bit haphazard.

I can not rave enough about this Korean beef bowl. It's perfectly spicy and filling. Highly…read morerecommend!

Not just your typical bar! They had some really interesting choices on their menu and I'd recommend…read morechecking it out if you want something other than typical bar food. Our service was great, was able to give us recommendations that ultimately led us to pick some amazing food! The only problem is there are no drafts. Otherwise come check this place out!

Truly if you're desperate for hotpot and love AYCE, this one is decent. The broth tastes like how…read moreit's suppose to but it's not very flavorful, the meat is ok, the seafood selection is there and you will get full. It is mostly self serve (water, too) so really you're there to eat meat. Is it the best I've ever had? Definitely not. But if you're wanting AYCE with your family, then it'll satisfy everyone here Also this place has a weird smell lol

Loved doing karaoke so much here last time and decided to stop by again! This time we made a…read morereservation for a karaoke room because it was a Saturday night. We were able to get into our room about 5 mins early. Grabbed a lemon drop, which was very strong and not super sweet. I set a timer on my phone to keep track of time, and one of the workers came in 5 minutes early and told us our time was up. I unfortunately was in the middle of a song, and still had more time left on my phone timer, but he insisted we were done. Kind of a bummer I couldn't finish my song. We got two drinks along with our karaoke time, so it was nearly $90 for (less than) an hour of singing. Steep!

The Weekday special combo (for 4 ppl) HALF & HALF CHICKEN, SPICY RICE CAKES, FISH CAKE SOUP,…read moreSTEAMED EGG, KOREAN PANCAKE (KIMCHI OR SEAFOOD) for $60 is a great deal! We ordered HH drinks and the Boiled Pork Belly. The seafood pancake was nice and crispy and the soy chicken was a hearty portion. They had gloves to make it easier to eat! The boiled pork wasn't your traditional bossam - it was mostly fat cap instead of 1:1 for lean to fat cap. We had plenty of leftovers - would recommend coming here for a Korean pub experience!

The atmosphere is cozy with good space to not feel crowded. The food was piping hot so don't rush…read moreto dive in let it cool for a few moments. The service was fast and friendly with multiple servers working as a team verses individually. Everything was amazing from the cocktail to the food. For this not being a ramen bar the quality of the ramen was good. Go on Monday evening if you do not wish to have a large crowd. They are connected thru the bathroom corridor with hot pot Nextdoor. Overall a solid 4.3 of 5

So I want to thank Ms. Ann of The Place for hosting my aunt's 60th Surprise Birthday Party…read more It's one of Baltimore's best kept secrets. The music is great- think Stevie Wonder, Luther, Earth, Wind, and Fire; old skool house and reggae. I love the atmosphere, not pretentious, but instinctively chic, while still managing to be as familiar as your coolest uncle's house party. The crowd is mature and the drinks are always great. I recommend their signature drink, "The Place." ***But be advised it's strictly for the grown, sexy, and sophisticated. Ann and Darnell won't tolerate foolishness and have a strict and enforced dress code.***

This is such a great rare find. It is one of those places that you either stumble upon or you must…read moreknow someone. The karaoke is fantastic! The drinks are really great and the surfaces perfect. If you are looking for a place to go with good music, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, I would definitely recommend..

When you're told that your ghost tour is going to meet at the square across the street from a…read moreTaphouse, you grab food inside it and savor some incredible beers. It's what you do! And this led to me discovering just how much of a certifiable beer haven Max's is! For a Philly comparison I'd put Max's on the same caliber as Glory Beer Bar and Kitchen but with a beer bible on the same scale as Monk's. It's been a beer haven for going on four decades and it shows with their 100+ rotating taps, 1000+ bottles & cans, a 4 casks that feature plenty of local Baltimore brews alongside the finest from Belgium, Germany, and then some! They even have seasonal special events like a Sour Beer Fest in June, and a Rare & Obscure Beer Weekend in October. The bar interior was classic wood, with a huge main bar that showcased the many brew and spirit options. The bartenders were also spot on with their service and spot on beer suggestions. For food being so close to the waterfront had me craving some seafood, and the rockfish sandwich delivered with its Chesapeake seasoning and remoulade dressing. Each day of the week has a beer special at Max's, and Thursday meant that I was enjoying a discount on full pint cask pours. I liked that Max's had transparent pricing available for 4 oz to large pours and growlers to go on their menu for each and every draft beer, and the 4 oz pours made it easier to enjoy the 11% abv barleywine beer from a Baltimore brewery that I was curious about without feeling some extra inebriated repercussions during my ghost tour. It was extra details like that which had me really enjoying Max's and dubbing it a must visit for any beer lover visiting Baltimore.

Avoid this place if you are visiting or just new to Baltimore. They do not like outsiders. The…read moreordering process here is ridiculously stupid. The beers are listed by number, but nobody tells you that you're supposed to order that way. I ordered a beer by its actual name, and the bartender acted like I was an idiot for not knowing their system. And nowhere in the restaurant or on the menu does it explain how to order. And numerous other people were doing the same thing. How hard is it to make a sign and/or update your website/menu? On top of that, even if you have a table, you still have to go up to the bar to order. When the place is busy, it's a complete shitshow. You're fighting through a crowd just to get a drink while your table sits empty. Whoever came up with this ordering system clearly doesn't care about being easy to do business with. Terrible setup, and the male bartender Roberts's attitude made it even worse. Our group consisted of two bank CEO's, a law enforcement officer and a senior executive in investment banking. We'll take our wallets and business somewhere else on football Sunday.

I stopped in as it has a historic significance. I am on a MLB Stadium chase with Camden Yard being…read more21 of 30 on the list. I make it part of the journey to find the oldest bar/tavern/pub. Upon arrival Joe was welcoming and Knowledgeable about the bar and the surrounding area. Made some great pregame suggestions. I ordered a T-Shirt and Poes Old Fashioned. Made well. Great conversation I definitely recommend the trip.

(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.

3.5 Decent dive bar…read more I've been upstairs for comedy shows and downstairs at the bar for drinks. I don't recall having food here, but wish the beer selection was better. Bartender was cool tho, good customer service.

great old school bar in neighborhood.updated.just drinks and locals hangin' out.special events…read moreupstairs @ the "Lou Costello"room are unique to the area.darts,live bands,karaoke and djs' make for a nice relaxed scene.no food,get some carry out or have it delivered.

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.

The best thing about this bar is Karen! She is an amazing bartender…read more She knows how to make drinks, she can work the bar with ease, and she remembers the preferred drink of the regulars while she helps new customers. I hope they know what a gem of a bartender they have in Karen.

Great dance floor. Strong drinks. Historically gay. Love to the moon and back. I always look…read moreforward to drag performances on Friday nights after RuPaul watch parties.