Ravens bar of the week: Kisling's Tavern

Is there a better Baltimore corner bar (actually located on a corner) than Kisling's Tavern? It's the type of bar Baltimoreans will always love — unassuming, no frills, just delicious, greasy bar food and an ample beer selection.

Walk into the Canton spot on any given night and you'll likely see a mix of social sports league teams, old-time regulars and satisfied chicken-wing lovers. Kisling's takes its wings seriously, offering more than a dozen flavors, ranging from Asian Ginger to Honey Dijon. But first-timers should start with the original flavor (discounted to $7.99 on Sundays after 5 p.m.), arguably the best wings in the city. (You don't name your website baltimoresbestwings.com unless you're confident in your product.)

For Sunday's Ravens game, Kisling's will serve National Bohemian bottles for $2.50 and the 16-ounce Boh tallboys for $3. There will also be Ravens Bombs (Three Olives Grape vodka and Red Bull) for $5. As always, the bar will serve Orange Crushes and Bloody Marys for $4 all day. While those deals are pretty standard, Kisling's offers an above-average beer list. With more than 50 kinds of beer in bottles and 12 drafts (including Harpoon's UFO Pumpkin Ale and three other seasonal choices), Kisling's will likely have a beer to suit your mood.

Drinks: Classically Baltimore, Kisling's Sunday specials are discounted Natty Bohs ($2.50 bottles/$3 tall-cans) and Ravens Bombs ($5).

Food: Kisling's is known for its meaty wings, but there's really no going wrong if you're in the mood for heavy bar grub. The Kisling's cheese steak ($10.99) packs 10 ounces of beef, grilled onions, lettuce, mayonnaise and hot peppers into a sub roll. The steamed mussels ("Bertha's Who!" reads the menu) are 25 to 30 per order for $10.99.

Atmosphere: This is the type of bar where you can show up in gym shorts and a T-shirt, and no one will blink an eye. It's endearingly no-nonsense, which makes it an ideal place to sit back with a cold beer and watch the game.

Parking: Free on the street.

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If you go

Kisling's Tavern, at 2100 Fleet St. in Canton, is open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Call 41-327-5477 or go to baltimoresbestwings.com.