Bartender was not a vibe. Was busy when we got there but cleared out pretty quickly so we were the only people there. He seemed pissed we were there... he ran to the back and avoided us. I'll give a couple stars for the cheap drinks and $1 jello shots. Ambiance is a lil sad, small bar with a pool table. Would come for a quick drink but thats about it. read more

Incredible place. If you haven't been here in a while, you must come. New ownership, new staff, incredible food now too!

Great little pub right by the water. Nice people, near some great food. Clean bathrooms, decent prices and fun stuff on TV and playing on the jukebox. Highly recommend. read more

Lil' Phil's Tavern - Bar - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Def had a great time here when visiting Fells Point. Our bartender was on point and giving us the best for our buck. The happy hour prices are great.. so sit back have a beer or some good libations.. play some of your own music on the jukebox and vibe out.. if that's not enough then go take ya joy or anger to the pool table! read more

I actually come here pretty often. I like the lady bartenders way better. The bartender (James) is extremely slow. Or maybe it was just me? First off, he asked to hold my ID because I wanted to start a tab but I didn't have my physical card. That's fine. But literally he didn't do that to anyone else. At least, not the ppl beside me who came and ordered drinks. So that was pretty odd. Plus, I ask for another shot and he completely "forgot" and started talking to other patrons. Like I said, this is MY spot. The bartenders know my face. I even talked to him a few times. Asking to hold my ID but no one else's was weird. read more

The best neighborhood bar in Fells Point! ! This is my favorite place to chill out or play a game of pool. Always a fun, friendly atmosphere, excellent service and great drinks!!! read more

I wasn't expecting this bar to be as chill as it was. They offer $1 Jello Shot and $2 Specialty Jello Shot. The bartender was very inviting and personable. He held a conversation with me and my boyfriend the whole time we were there. I love low key bars and this is one I stumbled upon. Come here if you want to be away from the crowds at the other bars in fells point read more

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A great place to go whether you want to read a book, play some pool or make a dozen new friends!

Small 'hole in the wall' bar. The owner is really friendly and welcoming. I personally love the laid back atmosphere and they have pretty good happy hour specials. Pool table is also a plus! Like their motto "ain't nothing fancy here", but you'll get great service and some good drinks. $1 Jell-O shots! I would definitely come back. read more

Lil' Phil's Tavern - Bar - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Best local Pub in Fells Point. Chris and James are awesome bartenders. Very friendly and just good people. Bar and bathrooms are spotless. Happy Hour prices are the best. Come check out this unique classic PUB read more

The bartender was very rude, pushed one of my friends and his costumer service was lacking

This is a great dive bar in Fells Point. The staff and patrons are super friendly and welcoming and drinks are cheap compared to everything around you. If you get a chance then stop by on Turkey Day and watch the Detroit game. Free food etc.(nothing fancy) and every time Detroit scores you get a free Jell-O shot. I come here every time I am in Baltimore and will keep doing so as long as Little Phil owns the place. Thanos approved!! read more

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Easy to look over but hard to miss once you go in. The service makes you want to keep coming back. Plus 5 dollars for powers whiskey how can you beat that. read more

I end up here almost every time I'm in Fells. I rarely check in because well, nevermind . . . This is THE best dive, sans the mildew smell like they clean everything with an old rag and gum on every surface, in Fells, maybe even the city. There's a pool table because dive is not used lightly here. The service is great and bartenders are funny (read sarcastic) and friendly. They have the best drinks for the lowest price for miles. AND $1 jello shots!!! So if you're feeling college-y and nostalgic for crap vodka in a colorful gelatinous blob, this is the spot for you. read more

This is a bar in Fells Point. There is a pool table available. Drinks are very reasonably priced. The bartender (Ashley) was friendly and efficient. The other customers were friendly too. They have an AMI internet jukebox that could be slightly louder but was better than most. Our party will be happy to return again. read more

If nothing else, I can say this is where I met Ms. Aine for the first time. We drank. We laughed. We heckled the chicks concentrating on not stumbling as they walked by in their very impractical footwear. Our party of four made up about a third of the patrons on a Friday night and as of this review, we have 60% of all reviews. That should tell you something. Yeah, you won't find the throbbing, obnoxious masses here. Well, you might get a group of annoying chicks who want to lie on the bar... but the no nonsense female bartender will no so secretly mock them until they leave. The green Jell-O shots every time Michigan State scored was a nice touch. I'm convinced they were my undoing. Aine's right... great jukebox... but Jamie S. will not so secretly judge you for every selection. Just play something that wasn't recorded in the last 30 years and hipsters have never heard of; you'll be alright. If that doesn't work, just keep feeding him 24 oz Gennies and he'll like you anyway. Maybe. It's a good thing we were only in town for the weekend and don't live within walking distance all the time. I was down about 30 IQ points the entire next day and even in my dumbed down state, I was smart enough to know I'd eventually bankrupt my brain. Three days later, I've recovered... for the most part. read more

Worst bar in the entire world. Ordered 2 budlight and a water. Handed over a $20 and waited...waited...waited...no change. Inquired and was told "did you want the $1 back for the tip?" Water is FREE therefore apparently these bud lights were $9.00 a piece. They have got to be OUT OF THEIR MINDS. I argued and said "we are not in manhattan buddy this is absurd". F these people and their dirty sh*thole bar read more

Great hole in the wall tavern. Friendly staff and great drinks! We went out on thanksgiving and nothing was open but this place. They were so nice and had Thanksgiving food for free for us to have. And we had free Jell-O shots when Their team scored a touchdown. We are definitely coming back! read more

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Came in yesterday during a work happy hour event with about 15 of us. It's a nice little quaint place within the Fell's Point Downtown area. When we arrived there was no one in the place except the bartender and Lil Phil (the owner). Only negative that I can think of is that it's a Michigan State bar. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a Baltimore original experience. read more

Dive bar with a good bartender. Good atmosphere for a Michigan state game as it is a Michigan bar!

Smelly dive bar. It smells like an open sewer in here. I think one of the guys at the bar had TB because he was coughing something fierce into a napkin. We got dragged here to do Jello shots....we did our shots and left. Not much going on at this relatively quiet dive bar. read more

Sparty On!! Lil Phil's is a Michigan State bar! Sure there are other bars in town who will sponsor college alumni clubs but Lil Phil's is the only MSU alumni owned and operated bar in Baltimore. Do I really need to take this review any further? Well, ok, if that's not as exciting to you as it is to me then let me review the rest of the joint. This is a dirty little gem hidden on Broadway down in Fells Pt. You've probably walked past it many times and not noticed it. They kinda like it that way. The knuckleheads will go to other places nearby and that's even better. Food here is good and specials are generous. Happy Hours are generous as well. 24oz drafts for the price of a pint (at time of review) and their slingin' 24oz Genesee Cream Ales for $3. As the slogan says, there ain't nothing fancy here. Juke box is on point and tv's are great size for the bar. People are pretty serious about their pool there too. Mostly the place is laid back and local. Phil, the owner, is like if my old man were a bar tender. Cool to talk to and very approachable but will probably check your ass if you get outta line. I'll be puttin' roots down in this place for Spartan games and Lions games. Yes, there still are Lions fans out there...Somewhere. read more

Really fun dive bar in Fells Point that thrives on Michigan State fans. Super fun during college football and Sweet 16 tournament. It's small enough that you'll be sure to make friends at the bar: the banter will be flying in no time if you have anything to say about the Spartans! Super cheap drink specials on shitty beers, but you have to love that when you can buy a pint for $2. And yes, there is a time and place for Rolling Rock. Like a Saturday afternoon when Michigan State is crushing Eastern Michigan and you've already had a few beers. And the crowning achievement here is surely the $3 Genny Cream Ales. Dear God, someone give this place a gold star! Or at least four orange ones :) read more

Comfy and quiet. Bartender was the tits. Free pool on Sundays and the cider kept us warm!

My gf and I made a local bff, Kirb , at Dogwatch and he suggested we meet him at Lil Phils and we're glad we did. Cheap drinks, great Jell-O shots and Jess the bartender was a sweetheart. It's worth returning just to have her serve us. We actually did return the following night to see if she was bartending that night. Sadly, she was not. But a sharped dressed gentleman (whose name I forgot) was bartending one of his first shifts there. He helped make my girlfriend a custom made drink to her liking. I had to buy a tshirt to support one of my favorite bars in Bmore. read more

We come from MA/NH every year for the Preakness, and then spend Sunday in Fells Point. We found this place last year and spent most of the afternoon talking to the friendly bartender and her patron friend, as well as Phil. Can't wait to go back this year (hey, that's in 2 weeks!). Food was great and drinks were reasonable. Nice laid back local place. read more

Nice quiet bar in fells, cheap decent food.

Great bar! Decent drink prices, fun bartenders and typically a good crowd laughing and interacting.

Horrible. I will never go back to this place again. Its overpriced, and the food made both me and mt friend SICK. I also witnessed the owner become rude and aggressive with other patrons who has similar experiences. Save your money and time. This place is not worth your time. I hope the health department closes them down! read more

Great bar, great staff, very relaxed. Free pool, cheap drink. Owner is awesome and always friendly and pleasant.

Cool spot in Fells. Good food and good drink prices (i like the 24oz Genny Cream Ales for $2.75). Pool table. Service is great. Nice to go to a bar and not have to yell over the music or bump into people on the way to the bathroom. read more

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