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Swill Apothecafe By Blacksmiths

4.5 (10 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Kevin T.

Swill was recommended by an employee at the B&O Railroad Museum just a few blocks away so we walked down to it and we are so glad we did. We are from Texas but this Baltimore family run Coffee and Apothecafe welcomed us like we were old longtime Family Friends. The coffee was excellent as well as the hot tea. But for me the homemade pita chips along with the Maryland Blue Crab Dip was to die for. Very flavorful, creamy and rich. We also had a grilled cheese and the Honey-Old Bay Chicken Strips or Tenders. Everything was excellent. Hopefully we will make it back up this way again and mosey on in for dome fantastic hospitality.

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I was excited to finally attend this black owned restaurant that I've been planning to conclude the end of my friend's birthday celebration. To my disappointment the service and food was not a taste to wait for. Every process took an overdue amount of time- ordering,drinks, food and even the bill. The food was by far one of the most distasteful things I've had this year. I had fish and grits and it was subpar, if that. My friend ordered chicken and waffles and stopped eating it after the first bite due to the horrid flavors. When he asked this to be taken off our bill due to its distastefulness, things took even longer; that should've only taken half of the time. This was completely unacceptable and unprofessional in every aspect of business and professionalism. Not to mention the owner was actively present, and participating in the uncynical nonsense. If one can't take constructive criticism they will fail. If it depends on my dollar they would have failed today. Therefore, this experience on a day to be remembered, will be recalled for the wrong reasons in result of this restaurants distasteful hospitality. I will never return, and I urge anyone to never waste TIME AND MONEY on this unproductive and unprofessional establishment.

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The ambiance, food (entire menu!) and service are 10 out of 10!!! It's perfect for any occasion.

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Great food. Warm and I inviting atmosphere. Great art. Friendly welcoming staff. I love this place.

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Wow! Wonderful Sunday brunch spot. Delicious food, outstanding service, great music and vibe. Highly recommend!

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TLDR: Hidden speakeasy vibes, great cocktails, and an awesome spot to unwind before a night out in…read moreFederal Hill. Located on the top level of Crossbar Biergarten, The Wurst is a true hidden gem. You would never know it was there unless someone told you. The entrance is literally a walk-in freezer door just to the left of the stairs on the second floor, which adds to the fun speakeasy feel. We stopped in for pregame drinks before a nearby Yelp Elite event, and it did not disappoint. We were the only ones in the bar, and our bartender was fantastic, quick, friendly, and clearly knew his craft. I ordered a Paper Plane, a whiskey based cocktail with Aperol, lemon, and Amaro Nonino. It was perfectly balanced and the ideal drink to have after work. My fiancée ordered the Pornstar Martini, which she became very familiar with during a recent trip to Paris. The Wurst's version was a bit unorthodox since they serve the champagne on the side instead of as a floater on top. Not a negative, just different, and more of a deconstructed approach that some might treat like a chaser. Overall, The Wurst is a really cool concept bar that feels unlike anything else in Federal Hill. Between the hidden entrance, relaxed atmosphere, and quality drinks, it is definitely worth checking out if you enjoy creative cocktails and a good story to go with them.

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So fun! Had some beers and watched the Os game! Will definitely be going back again soon! Service…read morewas great also!

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Perfect date night!!!!! The ambiance was sexy, romantic, small, and intimate. I loved how close I…read morewas able to sit by my boyfriend while enjoying the smooth sounds of the live jazz band featuring, Anna-Lisa Kirby. It was AMAZING! The decor was sexy and very exclusive, felt like a speakeasy vibes as the decor transported you into another era. It was magical Service was good, our waitress was really helpful with recommending good drinks. This was a post dinner bar visit so we mainly had drinks and added a few treats: colossal shrimp cocktail and warm butter cake. The colossal shrimp cocktail contained some of the largest prawns that I've ever had. They were fresh and perfectly prepared but one was enjoy to fill you up. The warm butter cake was sinfully good! Warm, soft, and sweet. The drinks were AMAZING! I ordered the Recurrence Eternal which contained gin, pear, and champagne. There were other ingredients in there but I wanted to spotlight these few. This was the perfect drink which will creep up on you LOL but it was sooooooooooo good. My boyfriend enjoyed his whiskey drink as well. Overall, the music, ambiance, drinks, and small bites made this place perfect. Can't wait to return

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