Baltimore's 100 best bars [Pictures]
Baltimore's nightlife scene is a reflection of its people -- extremely eccentric, but just as endearing. We put personality at a premium, and expect good value, too. So while we're happy to visit D.C. for the occasional swanky escape, given the choice, we'd take a cold Boh in a Baltimore bar nearly every time.
But which one? Ask 100 Baltimoreans their favorite bar and you'll likely receive just as many answers. That's because it's a diverse, forever-evolving community, susceptible to rising trends (craft cocktails, beer-snob hang-outs, sophisticated wine bars), but firmly committed to its long-standing haunts and dives. Last year, we broke the overall top bars list down into Top 10s (best places to go dancing, best places to meet singles, etc.). But this year, we stripped the signifiers and tackled the city's scene head-on. Raise a glass, and let the debates begin. --By Wesley Case
Also see:
• Baltimore's top bars [Sortable list] | Baltimore's best restaurants, bars [Map]
• Baltimore's 100 best restaurants [Pictures]
• Readers' favorite bars [Pictures]
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No. 45: Mother's Federal Hill Grille
Can we really have a top bars list without including this often-crowded tavern? The Purple Patio (Mother's answer to Pickles' outdoor area) is something every Ravens fan should experience at least once. Besides the Patio, Mother's dance floor -- an area where public making-out happens a bit too frequently -- feels permanently filled to capacity on weekends.
• Bar info: Mother's Federal Hill Grille, 1113 S. Charles St., 410-244-8686, mothersgrille.com |
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