This place is very unique to say the least. I don't hate it, but I don't love it. I will give kudos to the ambiance of a normal old school bar that caters to mainly the black gay community and everyone seems to know each other very well. I believe this is the only one in town. It looks really outdated and just dirty behind the bar. The drinks are cheap and strong which is why people probably come back. Also, there is no food, don't come hungry like I did. The owner is super sweet though. Looks like he has definitely experienced life. Everyone really loves him. read more

A local dive bar in the Mount Vernon - Baltimore area catered to the LGBTQ+ community and thier straight allys! Juke box available and reasonable priced drinks! Everyone welcomed type of vibe! Every hour is happy hour! Gayborhood friendly bar! Leave the pretentious at home! read more

Oh dear. Even 2 weeks later I can feel the effects of the Long Island Iced Tea I ordered. Wow. This is your typical neighborhood fun bar but with a twist. While they don't serve food, the bar was packed and the customers around the bar were all in great spirits. We walked here from Grand Central, and felt safe doing so (FYI to other out-of-towners). The crowd was mixed; old, young, etc., but everyone was happy, though I felt somewhat like an outsider for some reason. So happy we came here, and even happier that Uber picked us up and brought us back to our hotel safely after a super strong LIT to end our bar-hopping night. read more

The Drinkery - Name says it all - Gay Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Small am isn't dive bar in a good neighborhood. Great service at the back bar. Strong drinks!

The guy at bar charged me for extra. I had 2 drinks for 8.50=4.25, i got 3 drinks an he charged me 25 dollars, don't put tab at this bar they will charge you whatever if they think you drunk enough read more

Had a great time at the Drinkery! Good happy hour specials and we were very welcome. Great service from the bartender.

Love this place. Most welcoming, kind, engaging bartenders ever. It's a big safe space for me. Love the crowd. Karaoke on Friday and Saturday's is a hit every time!!! They actually have the songs you wanna do. Good drink specials and the bartenders know how to make any drink you'd like. Highly recommend this place. Check it out read more

I'd say this is the worst experience I have ever had. Initially the guy at the door told me I couldn't go in because my I.D. is horizontal and not vertical. I told him the I.D. was valid and clearly displayed I was over 21...he said it was the "law" (I had been to 8 other bars in the area that weekend before this incident and had zero problems) and told me I could get in if I gave him $20...I obliged only because I was meeting a friend, also from out of town. Once inside the place was very dirty and stunk of marijuana. I ordered a Lager and the glass tasted like dish soap. The bathroom had broken glass on the floor and the sinks didn't work. Needless to say my friend and I left shortly after meeting up. read more

Went there last night after Artscape and really wanted to stay and hang out but I could not get past the face that it smelt like shit in there. LITERALLY.... Weird thing was no one seemed bothered by it lol smh.... read more

I used to frequent The Drinkery regularly with my little brother when I lived in the area. It's usually a little cramped but always a good time. I stopped in again last weekend with my bro for a few drinks. We found a spot at the far end the bar and chatted with the owner, bartender and a couple of other patrons. My bro is a regular so he knows a lot of people. OZ, the bartender, was super cool. He chatted with us for quite awhile and made some pretty good drinks too. The drinks are STRONG and well worth the money because they're pretty cheap. It was pretty late so there wasn't any karaoke but that's usually a pretty good time too. I've had some of the best laughs drinking and watching people sing karaoke there. The bar is normally crowded and last weekend was no exception. But the crowd is low key and friendly. There's never any drama or off the wall behavior. The bar clearly caters to the LGBT community but everyone is welcome. Being a straight female, i have always felt welcome and included. read more

The drinks were stron,but full of cheap liqour good for a hours long headache.No space to walk around,older crowd.First time here and last

Came into B'more for a conference and looking for a spot to grab a drank, with some ethnic color. We kept asking "where the Black folks @?" But no one seemed to know, but they were clear about staying away from the hustler bar, the Drinkery. So of course, that's where we went! And guess where we found ALL da Brothas?? Yep, @ the Drinkery! This spot should be on a travel guide to B'More...it's like a neighborhood Cheers, with Timbalands, beanies and dine Black men! Slide thru, it's worth it...and none of the dranks are over $5, told that by bartender. read more

The Drinkery - Crossing the street to get to the Drinkery - Gay Bars Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

An institution of the Baltimore LGBT scene, The Drinkery is a dive bar that brings together everyone to one central bar for good times and cheap drinks! How can you complain when Happy Hour goes until 9PM. While I would never classify The Drinkery is one of the trendiest bars in Baltimore, there is something incredibly cool about the diversity of clientele that comes around the table and the off the cuff, this is what is is atmosphere of the bar. I know I'll be stopping back in the next time I'm in Baltimore. read more

If you want great drink prices and strong drinks... come here. sometimes you sit and gossip with friends, and other days you are laughing with strangers on the other side of the bar. it is all in what you make of it, but you will always leave the way you intended to, if that makes sense. It is a hole in the wall that kind of keeps to itself. Everyone is polite and is there to drink... Sometimes, if it is an extra silly night - I may grab a pizza and share it at the bar. nice place read more

It's a little hole in the wall where everyone knows your name! Long Island Ice Tea is the bomb! Looking to get LIT after work....go here.

The attitudes are horrible especially during COVID like-I was just waiting to be buzzed in and the bartender Shawn got really iterate with me definitely won't spend too much money here especially in a dive that smells like arm pits and balls -service went down badNo wonder restaurants and bars in the city suffered bad‍ read more

I haven't been to The Drinkery in two years. Why have I stayed away so long?! Truly the best bar in Baltimore (not that I've been to all of them). This visit, we walked in, and within seconds (literally) we had new friends! It's that kind of place. Augie is a beast of a bartender. No weak drinks from him! Top shelf at a great price. Sang karaoke all night long and had a blast! LOVE LOVE LOVE this hole-in-the-wall-dive-come-as-you-are bar! read more

Good dive bar. Low key and quiet. Drinks are strong and cheap. Bartenders are friendly read more

Dive bar definitely describes The Drinkery. The oversized bar was a bit excessive, as I don't think they had the wells or staff for that. It was tight to walk around the stools at the large bar, and we felt in the way. They also had a small bar in another room, that was a bit more comfortable. The music was all newer hip hop. We stayed for one drink and moved on. The drinks were cheap and strong, as one would expect at a gay bar, though! read more

Every time I come to BMore I stop at that place and their new addition "Ashley" is awesome. They have amazing bartenders. Cheap drinks and a good time! read more

Great place for karaoke! It's an awesome dive bar. Drink selection may not be super fancy but what the hey, it's cheap and great for a casual time. Glad my friends brought up coming to this place while I was in town this week. Can't wait to make it back next time. read more

Love the casual ambiance. Came with my classmates after finals. Had fun karaoke Will be back.

I stopped by with a friend after randomly coming across and seeing happy hour offered during the day. The funk...I don't know what the hell the smell is but if it weren't for the bartender I would give only 1 star. But as another Yelper mentioned, no one seems to care! The bartender that day (Sven) is gorgeous, kind, professional, and happy to whip up a custom cocktail that's delicious! If they get the smell dealt with, an easy 5 stars. read more

This place is a hole in the wall, and when I say hole in the wall, I mean it. I imagine it has not been remodeled since the early 1970s. The walls are purple and the wall art is handmade rainbow flags. But honestly, I do not think anybody cares. I neither do I. Everyone is friendly and everyone knows each other. I would call it the gay Cheers of Mount Vernon, where you can get two beers for five bucks. Yes you read me right and a good brand beer at it too. Come on in relax, put a couple dollars on the juke box and throw a couple good ones, you will find this token chick kicking it back with her gays, stop by and say hi. Oh and in here you can actually have a conversation. read more

Love this spot... the energy and vibe is always great! And the prices I swear can't be beat! The bartenders are always on point and looking out! The music is always on 1,000 lol! Overall great place only thing they missing is some great wings read more

The Drinkery is a great little dive bar with great local flavor and cheap, strong drinks. The bartenders are great to talk with, as well as the many other fun characters that frequent this amazing spot. I will make sure to come back to the Drinkery every time I visit Baltimore! read more

Good small local bar with good prices. Was a fun stop on our Charles St walk to Mount Vernon.

I love this bar always friendly and fun great times for all

Cute bar love these hole in the wall dive bars and the LGB community is fun, and really crowded on a Friday afternoon, so service was a bit slow and was hard to get a drink. Staff was friendly and the drinks where tasty. Pricing was typical and I had some good conversions over my whiskey sour. Differential plan on going back again when i'm in the neighborhood again. Spent the day shopping and it was a nice place to relax before heading home. read more

the drinkery is an institution!! the owner fred has maintained a great place to have a drink and good conversation for decades. jeremy and steve are fantastic bartenders who specialize in making everyone comfortable. you will never lack good conversation from the cast of characters who frequent this friendly little bar. and the purple walls are now cool green:) thanks all!! read more

I reside in Washington dc and whenever I visit my friends in Baltimore we tend to bar hop. I have visited this bar on numerous occasions and it seems to be a pretty rather nice place to visit. I have never out of all the times I have been to the drinkery experienced any odd or bad behavior from any of the patrons the atmosphere is really very comfortable and the bartender is such a nice guy I don't recall his name but whenever I'm in the area it 's a real treat to stop in and say hello to him he is a great guy with a superb attitude and a smile you would die for. there has been a couple of times he has frequented the bar where I work in dc it's such a treat to see him I 'm saddened about the closing of the bar when I first heard the new I was in disbelief I really hope they will regain the license and reopen I trust they will read more

this is as divey as a dive bar gets! no trendy hipsters, no pretentious drama queens. just fun karaoke nights and cheap drinks!