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    The Back Yard

    4.8 (38 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Great local find. Beautiful indoor bar and lovely outdoor patio. Good food (have the tater tots, seriously! Then you can enjoy one of their excellent salads - or go for the pizza with the fantastic crust!) and good drinks. Nice local beer selection on tap. Right across from the B&O round house so outdoor views are magnificent! Sports on the television but doesn't dominate. It's there if you like. Pet friendly and customers seem to enjoy each other.

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    Mitasha P.

    The Backyard is located right in front of the B&O Railroad Museum. They have Daily Specials everyday of the week (except Monday). I went on a Thursday evening after visiting the local farmers market nearby and got the Free Draught with a Hot kielbasa (Polish sausage) platter. They have a vegan Italian sausage option as well. The platter came with one kielbasa, a hot pretzel, two mini pickles, and three different dips (stone ground mustard, mustard, and queso). Dan, our wonderful and knowledgeable bartender, informed us well on their different cocktails and described their draught beers well. I had the Bag of Barbies, one of their signature cocktails for $12. It was slightly sweet from the framboise, with a mild tartness from lime and cranberry bitters. They also have some bartender-special bourbon cocktails. The Backyard also is known for their diverse tinned fish collection that is available to purchase and try. They have everything from canned small squid and octopus to sardines and mussels. The tinned fish can be served on a charcuterie board with bread. Overall, this place is definitely a nice hangout spot. They are dog-friendly and have an outdoor patio. The service is well and the bartenders really know their menu items.

    Seafood in tins
    Bryan C.

    This is not your chicken wings, hamburger type of bar. Instead they have large selection of Spanish fish. Decent selection of local beers on tap. Friendly owners and bartender . They have good happy hour until 7 with 5 dollar wines, discounts off draft beer along with can beer and well drinks. Not on menu But can get the cheese and meets they use in other dishes by themselves.

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    Good spot. Good people. Good fun. Good food. Good booze. Is there anything more to say?

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    such a good vibes, the food is delicious, people who work there are so so nice, and they have great drinks!

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    We love this place! Great neighborhood bar where you meet the best people! And Lara takes great care of everyone!

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    The Wurst

    4.3(46 reviews)
    1.2 miFederal Hill
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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.

    The Wurst Speakeasy is one of those hidden gems that instantly makes you feel like you've…read morediscovered something special. From the secret entrance to the moody lighting and curated cocktails -- the whole vibe is top-tier. I tried one of their signature smoky bubble drinks, and it was a full experience -- visually stunning and smooth to sip. The staff was friendly, the music was classy, and every detail felt intentional.

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    The Charles - Crab cake egg rolls

    The Charles

    4.0(124 reviews)
    1.2 miFederal Hill
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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!

    It's been a long time since I've been to this spot! I dropped in for brunch with my cousin on an…read moreearly Saturday afternoon. Given my experience with DC and other parts of MD, I was determined to contact them ahead of time and make sure I would have a spot for brunch. But after some contact on IG, they said it's just walk-ins and I would most likely get a table with no effort or wait. I was concerned... but they were right! So we got settled immediately and started ordering. Our gracious server asked for drinks, which have a bottomless option during brunch. We could pick from mimosas, crushes, sangria and bloody marys. I tried everything but the bloody marys, and while they were good, whew there was a lot of ice in the mimosa... I'm not used to ice there, so it threw me off but it was still good! The REAL highlight was the food... the item I got changed my life: Crab. Cake. Eggrolls. They came with this amazing sweet chili sauce and were so filling and delicious! I also got chicken & waffle sliders to go that had a nice kick and the waffle texture was great! My cousin enjoyed his food as well. Also, shout out to the bagel wall that's on the way to the bathroom. It had great options and all the fixings! If I wasn't full I would've gotten one myself. I will return here for brunch.

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    The Charles - Sangria, bang bang shrimp, crab egg rolls, Brussel sprouts

    Sangria, bang bang shrimp, crab egg rolls, Brussel sprouts

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    Order of the Ace

    4.5(26 reviews)
    1.7 miInner Harbor

    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

    This review is solely based on my experience with the bartender at the bar. I dine out solo a lot…read moreand always sit at the bar. I have never been splashed in the face during the shaking of a drink that was being made by the bartender. The bartender was of a different race and seemed annoyed by my presence from the jump. I had been splashed in the face twice until a customer of his race came and sat next to me. I did pay attention to his behavior while the woman was seated next to me and his drink mixing wasn't as aggressive. I had to go to the bathroom during my visit and told him I would pay before going to the bathroom so he wouldn't make any assumptions about me. I asked him to keep my drink behind the bar because the woman was still seated next to me. I came back and the woman eventually left. I was still finishing my drink and I was splashed 2 additional times. The last time I made him aware of what he was doing. His apology was disingenuous and passive aggressive. I left after this even though I had intentions on ordering desert and listening to the musicians that were about to get started. I did inform the manager about my experience prior to leaving. I'm leaving the review bc the experience still bothers me. If they have cameras at the bar I'm sure my reaction to the splashing can be observed.

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