I stumbled into Melba's on a Friday evening around 6:30 PM, not long after they had opened. The music wasn't even playing yet when I walked in, but the place already felt welcoming. I sat at the bar and quickly realized it was cash only, so I stepped upfront to use the ATM. The fee was $3, so I definitely recommend bringing cash ahead of time. I ordered an $8 drink, which was strong and very much needed--and shoutout to my bartender Tiffany, because she definitely took care of me. That drink was good, okay? After the first one, the drinks kept flowing, and the night really picked up. For food, I had the lemon pepper wings with fries and ranch. Even though I was already a little tipsy by that point, the wings were really good--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and hit the spot. And somehow, I even ended up with free food, which made the night even better. Just to be clear for anyone planning to come: they charge at the door after 8 PM daily, so make sure you have cash if you're arriving after that time. They also have happy hour, though I can't remember the exact hours--it may be 5-7 or 6-7--but they offer $2 off drinks, which explains the $8 price during happy hour. Also, while the bar is cash only, the food is separate and you can pay for food with a card. As the night went on, the music was on point--a great mix of old school and new school--and the vibes were just right. I made my way to the back where the dance floor is and fully immersed myself in the club/lounge atmosphere. I came around 6:30 and stayed until about 12:30, and honestly, I didn't want to leave. I had other plans later, but if I didn't, I probably would have stayed and danced all night. Even if you come by yourself, you won't feel alone for long. As long as you have an open personality and good energy, people will talk to you, dance with you, and make you feel right at home. I haven't been on a Monday yet, which is what they advertise for my age range (I'm 28), but I'm definitely planning to check it out. I also heard Sundays are house music, so if that's your vibe, it's worth stopping by. Will I be back to Melba's? Hell yeah. Did I have a great time at Melba's? Absolutely. It was a whole vibe. If you're looking for a vibe--go to Melba's. read more

Melba's Place - Lounges Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Visiting from out of town and one of the bartenders at th hotel recommended Melba's Place when I told him we wanted to drink and dance.....and we did just that. Music was good drinks were good and I danced so much my feet hurt. Great vibe and we will definitely go back. Props to the DJ who kept the music going! read more

It just isn't a crowd of people that I would go on a regular basis to party with.I went to a special party.It was okay, they were very friendly. read more

Your basic bmore hole in the wall establishment. It's actually larger than it looks from the outside. The music was good and extra loud I enjoy that and the drinks. The best part is the lightskinned bartender in the back. She knows how to make a drink. I didn't try any of the food...lol...the floor was sticky. That's it read more

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Went here to pickup a DoorDash. And it was so chill. The doorman was really nice too! I'm 38 looks like the crowd was about 45&up. I might step through in about 10 years lol read more

love the music and food is good but them bartenders in the front part are rude as shyt the older lady mainly and very disrespectful quite frankly. I had an issue with the atm and they handled it rudely and acted like I was disservice to them but heffa I'm short $40. It took my money out my account but no money was dispensed. I try to tell them. they sent security to take my receipt and still didn't get my money. I was told to come back tomorrow when I live a hour away. def NEVER TAKE YOUR CARDS. ONLY CASH! Make you wonder why they are an all cash establishment to begin with. read more

I do not recommend this business. Very ghetto and unprofessional... they lie to customers to get entry fee money and do not have any shame about it. They had us pay to enter for the dance area in the back and within 1 minute, they closed the back and made everyone move to the front and didneven have a dj. They had a cd playing smdh and would not refund the entry fee money. read more

The best DJs I have come across in Baltimore. Fridays and Mondays are lit! If you want to dance all night, this is your spot.

I am not a regular club goer, but love coming here. They owner always go out the way to make sure every patron is having a good time. You can celebrate your birthday here. The bar is fully stocked with high end brands. This place also has the best bartenders. Thursday nights is karaoke night. They also have tvs for entertainment, and kitchen that serves some good hot platters or sides. There is street parking, free after 6. Happy hour is ftom 5-7. read more

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The drinks are definitely the best around. They're very strong so one or two is totally enough! People I know state they are tore up after the drinks so tread lightly. What I have a problem with is the owner! She really has a stink attitude and says whatever out her mouth clearly without thinking twice. So I was asked to leave after I spent my money on food and drinks "Infraction to the "dress code." If you have a dress code, that should be clearly posted for the public at least on your website. The food is overpriced but I can expect that. I am very saddened and annoyed because as a woman of color, we constantly hear negative. We let our hair down look, our best and try to unwind for another woman to tear us down with such a statement as "You can't dress like that in a crowded club?" My response was "What crowd?" It was like 20 people in there and four of them were me and my friends. I really don't think this is a reputable business an while it has its good points, the owner needs to learn interpersonal skills and keep her personal opinions to herself and all your damn employees need to know your "policy" which should be posted. I won't be back. read more

Spend New Years here - $25 cover charge! Which wasn't a problem but the food window is very unpleasant and rude which makes ordering food a hassle.... Then to add the cherry on top the dips are 50 cents and we ordered wings then we had to pay 50 cent for the carry out bag needless to say I wish we wouldn't beat our own people but we do so that required this review read more

I have never been so humiliated , when my best friend and I went to celebrate New Year's eve at Melba's Place. We arrived early around 8'clock in the evening, so that we would be able to get a table and seating to enjoy a good meal because my friend was famish. We went directly to order food and then our drinks. We waited for our food order for about 45 minutes. When asked how much longer would it be for food order, the cook said "15 more minutes. My friend continued to ask about her food. All out the blue, a large female security bouncer, came over to my friend and said " Miss come on miss, you have to go." They escorted her out the club without her coat. They allowed me to get our coats, while she waited outside in the cold. They did not refund our money. I advise anyone that goes there, do not go hungry AND MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A WARM COAT. read more

Attending on a Saturday is great evening. They have the best bartenders. Food and drinks prices are great considering they are VERY heavy handed on the alcohol. Lounge is split into two rooms with restrooms in the middle. ATM is on-site if needed. read more

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Nice spot for older folks. Music and drinks on point. Visited my cousins in Baltimore and had a great time.

Where everybody knows your nameeee... And they're always glad you cameee... Lots of laughs but yes it's like a High School reunion everyday - Drinks are well made - so if you're not a drinker take it slowwwwww - a Melba's drink is not for the traditional beginner. The music is great Hip Hop/some RnB - I love the Lounge area in front but if you want to dance and Party hard - come thru the doors and head straight towards the back area Club - Go with friends or stop in solo you're bound to spark up a conversation with someone- most people who come are over 30 - it is a 25 an older establishment- I have a blast - It's very safe - Mingle Monday's is the hottest night - I prefer Friday's kinda in the middle - unless it's a Holiday weekend... Great customer service - Security is always on Deck - Parking plentiful and above ALL for ME REAL GLASS - I'm spoiled - that "Red Cup Life" doesn't work for me... read more

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After an unexpected adjustment in my traveling plans this past week I landed it Baltimore MD, literally. I flew into DC and after spending a day there trained into Bmore to see what this city had to offer for a solo girl vaca. I crashed Airbnb style with a whole house to myself and set out to eat great Vegan food, meet locals and see what activities I could get into. This spot nailed it! Super friendly locals suggested Melba's Place for a mature, safe place to go out dancing solo. I trusted their referral and couldn't be happier. I called mid day to check Saturday hours and cover charge. Spoke to a friendly long time bartender named Will who gave me the low down and said he'd look out for me there. And he did. They open at 5:00 and it slowly fills up throughout the night. After 9 is a $5 cover, after 11pm is $10. I paid $10 and it was worth it for the great music selection, strong drinks and outgoing crowd. There are two separate rooms with Djs spinning, bars and dance floors. The front is more R&B and smooth soul with some funk. You can chair dance at the bar or get up and hit a modest sized dance floor. The back bar has a larger dance floor, is darker lit and Dj is playing house music and old school jams. I'd say a more energetic, louder crowd in the back. So you can go back and forth or chill depending on your mood. I met some very sweet woman there who were regulars (plenty of those) and they were welcoming to this new young face. You can tell many people know each other but I was welcomed by all with no issues. The crowd was "grown and sexy " as they like to describe it. It'd agree. I sat in the front room and hung out barside with Will most of the time until I got up to dance. One I hit the floor I never sat back down. The Dj was on point. I promised them all I'd definitely be back when I visit Baltimore again. If you're looking for a nice chill bar with great throwback jams or house/old school with a mature vibe (no young ruffians) this is a good spot. Dress to impress. Take cash. No cards accepted. ATM on premises. Have a good time! Tell the bartender Will Alonna from Pa sent you:) read more

Wanna get your life? Come to Melba's and do just THAT. They play your favorite music... old school, little hip hop. Me and Keith have so much fun getting our favorite brew and dancing!!! read more

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I went on a Saturday with one of my girlfriends and her Mom. We had a good time dancing and drinking. My patron and pineapple was strong but yet, oh so good. $10 cover fee wasn't bad. The DJ plays lots of oldies but goodies and he randomly mixes in some new school music, as well. Don't let the area deter you from this place read more

This place looks like a tiny hole in the wall bar as you drive by and when you enter the bar area it is. But when you sit at the bar and see several people walking to the back where the music is playing you will follow them and realize that it opens up to a HUGE dance floor. Ive only been here 3 times but I really like this place. Parking is tricky but I always find one less than 2 blocks away. $5 entrance fee the 3 times I went. Music is good drinks are great. CASH ONLY. ATM inside the bar. read more

This is truly for the GROWN n SEXY! Safe fun environment with great music and awesome food and drinks. Your missing out if you haven't been! We travel from Delaware just to have some adult fun read more

My brother had been telling about Melba's for a few months. We gotta go to Melba's, I'm telling you! He'd say. Now, i'm not too much into driving 45 minutes for just anything, so even with his recommendation, it took me another two months to try it. I'm glad I did! From the outside, you might think, blah - nothing special. You go inside and it's lit up pretty well. The front bar is decent, a neighborhood bar vibe, but walk down the aisle pass the front bar, turn and whallah! You will be pleasently suprised. No! It's not H20 or Dream. It's Melba's. There are nice tables setups, two bars, enough bar stools to seat 100, a generous dance floor, a DJ playing a good mix of r&b, hip hop and house and the lighting is inviting. Let's talk clientelle. The ages, 25+. A good mix of ladies and gents. The bouncers are not like look at me, I'm a bouncer! The dress code is casual, no athletic wear. A collar shirt and no sneakers isn't too much to ask. If you get there early, there's no cover. Show up later, it's only $10! What more can you ask for? I can't judge the food, as we've only had the wings far, but the weren't bad at all. To sum it up, Meba's is a cool spot to just let loose and have a good time. This isn't the spot for being seen, or putting on airs. This is a spot for checking your DC/MD ego at the door and remembering why you used to go out back in the day: To have a good time with friends and talk about the fine lady you honey you danced with on the ride back home. Highly Recommended for all the reasons I just listed and a few more that you're going to have to find out for yourselves. read more

Theres not a bad thing I can say about melbas. Ever since I was introduced to it I loved it and still do. Its on the other side of town from where I live but ill take that trip to guarantee a good night. The music is a mix of old and new school, the drinks are the best ive had in Baltimore and the crowd is 25 and older which Is always a plus. Ive witnessed one scuffle on a Saturday night but it didn't get too out of hand and I don't even think many people noticed. They do have a dress code that some say is strict but if youre grown and sexy than the dress code isn't a problem. If you don't like melbas you have issues and need to grow up and stop going to these bars that have no class. If I could give them 10 stars I would! read more

If you want to enjoy old school and new school music with a mix of house then this is your spot. I'm a DC native but travel frequently to experience the native Baltimore culture of dance and showboating. The culture is; no wallflowers allowed. The food is good (the chicken wings are a must!) The bar tending staff is awesome and the liquor pours are in abundance. The crowd ranges from the young and free to the recently retired but the majority are the grown and sexy. Must try at least once. read more

Melba's Place - Lounges Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Looking for a good grown and sexy Baltimore spot. It has been a while since i have been to Balitmore and was craving some good old school house, club and and r&b music. This place on the outside is pretty unassuming. I actually drove past it and had to turn around. There is plenty of parking as well all along greenmount avenue. Once inside, the bar area is in front and where you order food, the back the dance floor and two more bars. Very nice place! Security very tight, music good! I danced so much I didn't even order the lake trout or the fried chicken platter! The drinks were stiff and good and I had fun! At the end of the night, Baltimore's finest was out in full force in front of the club as it let out. Great night! read more

I was at Melba's to celebrate two family members birthdays. It was located on a "questionable" stretch of Greenmount Ave. and l was reluctant to get out my car let alone enter this place, but decided to give it a try (after saying my prayers and making the sign of the cross). Upon entering Melba's, we were met by a tall, heavy man with a "security" shirt on, a heavy woman with the same shirt on and a lady sitting at a table with a metal cash box. The lady with the "security" shirt had a metal wand that she used to scan us ladies up and down and our purses (which we had to open for her to inspect and she wand those too). We had to pay $5 because we got there after 9, before that time it was free. As we made our way towards the back, where our party was, you went pass a massive bar area in the front that was well lite with numerous bar stools surrounding it. There was a small, what looked like a dance floor in one corner. The music was blasting, as you could hear it before you even got inside. The music was a mix of R&B, Club, house, rap and old school. If this is your taste in music, you will not be disappointed. As we made our way past the first bar area, we went through a narrow hallway, which housed a men and ladies restroom, and entered the rear of the establishment, which was huge. From the outside you would not think Melba's was this large. The rear area housed two nice sized bar areas, a large dance floor with a DJ booth, and additional restrooms. There were chairs and tables scattered towards one side of the area in addition to a counter that ran the entire length of the wall opposite the 1st bar area with bar stools. There were numerous security people in the rear area as well, which made me breath a sigh of relief. The bartenders were identically dressed in white shirts with black vests, pants and bowtie, which was impressive. I didn't get a chance to order any drinks, but judging from the crowd, almost everyone had something to drink from exotic mixed drinks to beers and bottles of wine/ liquor. Melba's also serves food and l hear the lake trout is good. The music had me on my feet the entire time l was there and all in all, l had a nice time. If this place wasn't so far from where l lived, l would have visited it a while ago, but l may give it another chance. read more

Melbas is a cool laid back place old school r&b in the front lounge and rap and up to date r&b in the back...their bar food is delicious we had the fish and shrimps...and i am told the bday drink glasses are way bigger than the one that is pictured here...Me and my man had a nice time. read more

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Word to the wise: Will. Remembers. Everything. And everyone. Seriously man, this guy has got to have one of the sharpest memories that I've ever witnessed. At one point, I hadn't visited Melba's in close to two years. Walked in one day and asked if I was the guy singing "A Change Is Gonna Come", on the night Obama was elected. Needless to say, it's easy to remember someone that remembers you so effortlessly. Nothing but First Class service from Will and the rest of the bartenders there. Melba's has been a favorite of mine for some time. Good music, mature and unpretentious crowd (25+) and Lake Trout made to order is what kept me coming back. As someone said below, don't let the surroundings fool you. It's on the main Greenmount Ave. strip, true. But, you'll definitely be missing a diamond in a rough [spot], if you let that keep you away. I never miss an opportunity to put my friends on to this joint. Tuesdays are my favorite night, by far. It's also the cheapest. Not that Melba's is expensive, but Tuesday's are just ridiculously cheap. Make plans to call in sick one Wednesday morning and give it a look. All in all, Melba's Place is highly recommended. read more

I went here on a Sunday. It is a local neighborhood bar. Everyone inside is so welcoming. I look forward to coming back again. As another Yelper wrote, Will the bartender made me feel comfortable as soon as I got there. The other regulars also made it a good time for all. read more

I use to really like this place. However this time when I went there I just was not impressed. No credit cards accepted. I don't really know how I want to describe the people that were there on this particular night. This is no longer a place for me. But, I believe it is because my age. read more

This place is popping drinks are cheap too. From Jersey visiting B'more for the crab feast. Find on Yelp and had a ball.

Cool spot, the music was on point too. Old school hip hop & R&B. Definitely a mature crowd with a few young ones mixed in.

I love the Long Island Iced Teas fried chicken and french fries and DJ nice hangout spot read more

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I went to Melba place in Baltimore this past Friday...and had a ball Melba's is not bougie as DC clubs where the women act superficial and materialistic.. read more

The catfish and wings here absolute best over east. You can grab a platter and a drink and enjoy a nice two step evening.

Nice place to hang out, older bring your sexy crowd.

I love this club. The food is great, and most nights they have a good party. They mostly cater to older blacks between 30-45, but some nights they have younger people. Prices are reasonable. I've been here about five times. I highly recommend it. read more

I came in on a Friday night with a friend. It was an older crowd so I wasn't really interested. If that is your cup of tea this will be the perfect spot for you. They were cash only when I came, but there is an ATM. It was clean, but the bartenders were a bit rude. They do have ample security so that is good considering the area. read more

Great spot felt like the places in my home town excellent bartender she was very attentive to our crew

I think I want to give 2 and a half stars, but this will do. It's a nice little spot for an older crowd, the Drinks are A Plus ( oh yeah this is why it gets 3 Stars). The crowd is cool, I went on Friday, everyone was dressed nicely and behaved. Its location is in a sketchy area, Ladies be careful walking alone. I'm open to giving it another shot one day. read more

What an awesome spot! Nice old school mature crowd. Will, a bartender is GREAT! Kept our drinks on point. Food was good, had the whiting, Buffalo wings, and a side of greens. I will say the wait/service @ the kitchen was lacking, but good food nonetheless! Tuesday is "sing-a-long night". Had a blast, good food, good music, good fun! Oh and yes its jive sketchy from the outside, but you should never judge a book by its cover :) read more