One of the Fells Point Olde Guard bars, it's easy to imagine what Leadbetter's looked like 100 years back (probably not much different).
Where // 1639 Thames St.
Call // 410-675-4794
Notable // Instead of a normal door, Leadbetter's has two long, saloon-like swinging doors made of wood and glass. Inside, there are random metal promo signs for various beers slapped on the walls and ceiling. The bartender blows a whistle when it's last call.
Vibe // Straight-up. It's not fancy, new or squeaky clean. It's Leadbetter's, and it knows it.
What to wear // If you're at Leadbetter's, you're not there to impress anyone. You could wear your dirtiest, rattiest pair of jeans and a T-shirt, and no one would bat an eye.
Crowd // Usually skews older and includes Fells Point locals and people dodging the Greene Turtleheads. Leadbetter's attracts a friendly and occasionally ornery bunch who come to talk, drink and see live grassroots music.
Music // There are regular open mike nights on Mondays and singer/songwriters and bands throughout the week.
Where // 1639 Thames St.
Call // 410-675-4794
Notable // Instead of a normal door, Leadbetter's has two long, saloon-like swinging doors made of wood and glass. Inside, there are random metal promo signs for various beers slapped on the walls and ceiling. The bartender blows a whistle when it's last call.
Vibe // Straight-up. It's not fancy, new or squeaky clean. It's Leadbetter's, and it knows it.
What to wear // If you're at Leadbetter's, you're not there to impress anyone. You could wear your dirtiest, rattiest pair of jeans and a T-shirt, and no one would bat an eye.
Crowd // Usually skews older and includes Fells Point locals and people dodging the Greene Turtleheads. Leadbetter's attracts a friendly and occasionally ornery bunch who come to talk, drink and see live grassroots music.
Music // There are regular open mike nights on Mondays and singer/songwriters and bands throughout the week.
[Sam Sessa]
