When you're told that your ghost tour is going to meet at the square across the street from a…read moreTaphouse, you grab food inside it and savor some incredible beers. It's what you do1 and this led to me discovering just how much of a certifiable beer haven Max's is! For a Philly comparison I'd put Max's on the same caliber as Glory Beer Bar and Kitchen but with a beer bible on the same scale as Monk's. It's been a beer haven for going on four decades and it shows with their 100+ rotating taps, 1000+ bottles & cans, a 4 casks that feature plenty of local Baltimore brews alongside the finest from Belgium, Germany, and then some! They even have seasonal special events like a Sour Beer Fest in June, and a Rare & Obscure Beer Weekend in October. The bar interior was classic food, with a huge main bar that showcased the many brew and spirit options. The bartenders were also spot on with their service and spot on beer suggestions. For food being so close to the waterfront had me craving some seafood, and the rockfish sandwich delivered with its Chesapeake seasoning and remoulade dressing. Each day of the week has a beer special at Max's, and Thursday meant that I was enjoying a discount on full pint cask pours. I liked that Max's had transparent pricing available for 4 oz to large pours and growlers to go on their menu for each and every draft beer, and the 4 oz pours made it easier to enjoy the 11% abv barleywine beer from a Baltimore brewery that I was curious about without feeling some extra inebriated repercussions during my ghost tour. It was extra details like that which had me really enjoying Max's and dubbing it a must visit for any beer lover visiting Baltimore.

Amazing Baltimore vibes. Attentive bartenders who are open to recommending things per your tastes,…read morewhether they are timid or bold! Also have a really good variety of NA beers amidst the hundreds of other amazing beers across the globe. Food wise, the chili is really delish as are the wings. Just a good spot to hang your hat for a bit and enjoy the vibes with a nice brew.

Several different friends have wanted to check this place out so I've been here a few times lately…read more It's super dim inside but there's a lovely patio out back. The food, drinks, and staff here are solid. This last visit, my friend and I just ordered cocktails at the bar which were good. It was pretty lively inside and the mood setting was great for our night cap. During previous visits, I've gotten their Duck Confit Sliders and Bond Street Burger. The happy hour specials are quite good and staff are courteous. A fun little neighborhood bar!

Love one eyed mikes! I liked the dark ambiance and their Old Fashioned is perfection! The bartender…read morewe had was the nicest lady ever.

Great old-school bar, Great music every day!…read more We are always happy when we can catch a band at Cats Eye Pub in Fells Point Baltimore. Lots of rock and some americana. We were even happier to catch a blues band the other day! (Jun 2026). Charlie Owen & Pocket Change gave a great performance, with some well-known songs and a number of good more-obscure ones. It's fun when they feature one or another band member for a riff. We also love the divey character of the bar, while the crowd is more hip than divey. It's dark and gets crowded. The stools at the bar and by the windows always fill up. The ones along the wall come and go. The dance floor is usually packed. There's a room in back with a few tables, too, and you can hear the band from there, too. The bar has a full selection. They have around two dozen beers on tap, mostly crafts, some standards. Morgan pulled us a Snowball Sour draft from Dundalk's Key Brewing. It was smooth and creamy, only lightly sour, a fairly mild flavor, but well-balanced and pleasant. Steven served us a Banhez Mezcal, nicely flavored, rather mild in that trend to over-refine the bite out of agave spirits. He brought out a tequila that he likes, though i dont recall the name, also smooth and not bitey. We ended with a pure shot of Absolut Peppar, normally an ingredient to add some spice to bloody marys. On its own, there really is no spice, just the dark and slightly bitter bite of jalapeño and black pepper. We love Cat's Eye Pub! It's one of very few spots for blues in Baltimore.

Fun spot for live music or to take in a game or some people watching in Fells Point!!…read more Check out the Filthy Mittens next time they're playing!

Justine is the ABSOLUTE worst bartender I've ever met in my entire 33 years of being a legal…read moredrinker. From calling us "dicks" walking in, to insulting us while drinking, to urging us for zero tip due to her terrible attitude, what a time. The fact this bar lets her represent them is telling enough. No wonder this place was empty when everywhere else in Fells was packed says it all. Avoid this place at all costs if Justine is there. And don't dare call her Jessica on accident. She gives ZERO cares about anything at all.

I wish I had the confidence of the terrible people in politics and workplaces who either lie about…read moretheir skills or are too ignorant to even be aware of their many flaws. Maybe I take Yelp too seriously. But it's a bummer when I see a review that praises the food, service and decor then rates 3 stars. (To re-use my joke, "3 out of 5 on Yelp isn't good, it isn't a work performance review). I have struggled with my Duda's review since August since I would strongly recommend it but I'm also price-cautious. To make matters worse I don't remember the exact crab market price but it was possibly $31 or $32 for one and low $50s for two (fact-checkers welcome). The crab cake was superb. All killer, no filler. The potato salad was very good. While I didn't love the price/volume I can't claim expertise on market prices and If you look at the drink prices this is clearly not a ripoff place. Possibly it's a better deal if you're with a group and can split some apps. In line with my slow education that Baltimore has more than the Inner Harbor, Duda's had a spectacular sense of place. It was a rare experience in feeling like a true locals place that is friendly to tourists. There's no record scratch and "you ain't from around here." The waiter was excellent and was impressively emphatic about the crab cakes.

I finally got a chance to check out this brewery and I am glad I did. Housed in the former St…read more Michael's Church, Ministry Brewing is really nice collective of beer, food and ambience. And I love that they give back to the community in areas such as education, community and philanthropy. Stopped in this past Saturday with a bunch of my gym friends. I love that their tap list offers a little bit of everything for everyone, from classic lagers and IPA to house ciders. I am a Pilsner girl, so their Pilsner was my fave. I love that they do weekly events such as Trivia and open mic nights to name a few as well as host a few several food trucks out back. Oh and this is the spot where they have that really nice flea market as well. You have to check their Instagram page to see which food trucks will be serving food. Saturday they had empanadas from Aru Aru, which were very yummy and made fresh to order. Best spot if you are a beer connoisseur, great place for happy hours and is accommodating for large parties. Plus you bring your own cards and board games to play as well. I will so definitely return.

On a warm Friday evening, I happened upon the Ministry of Brewing. I was registered for a…read morecalligraphy workshop & this was the location listed on the ticket. I was expecting the class to be held in the corner of a pub or restaurant. My brain took awhile to process the fact that this business is actually located in the massive St. Michael's Church despite Waze & my iPhone announcing that I had arrived. Because I walked around the block 2x, searching for the business, now I had to rush to my seat & learn. I found my party near the back of the church. I had to focus on the task at hand which wasn't easy using metal nibs and an inkwell. :) Maybe I could've channeled the country's founding fathers if I had a quill pen made of goose and turkey feathers. Back to the business... Ministry of Brewing has an impressive craft brewery operation onsite, offers countless varieties of beer including seasonal offerings, cider, lagers and IPAs. While forming pretty letters my brain pressed me on the question of if it's slightly sacrilegious to drink & carry on in a church. The answer is no. This place was restored and now functions as a huge community gathering spot with people talking, playing games, and enjoying bites from the food trucks. I have friends really into good beer. Plus I may have to take a few more classes to improve, nevertheless I'll definitely return.

My very 1st time going to a Speakeasy in Baltimore and I am a native Baltimorean. We came here to…read morewrap up a date night for a late night cocktail and conversation. There is a secret black door to enter. You can make reservations however, I was unaware that reservations were needed. We waited for about 20 minutes before a table opened up. Of course, the lights are dimmed inside with a very chill atmosphere. It is also pretty spacious inside for Speakeasy. We enjoy as it was something different to try. I will definitely return

It's a cool spot. It was a little hidden like most Speakeasy's which I love. When we entered it had…read morea cool dark but calming vibe and they weren't too busy. We had a party of 7 and we pretty much had our pick of where to sit. The waitress was talking really fast and low and we kept having to ask her to repeat herself. She never slowed down OR spoke louder. Once she had our drink orders, they didn't take long to come out. I ordered the "AKA" it was tequila based and was pretty good. Everyone was pretty happy with their drinks. This is when the night turned. 4 of the 7 of us wanted to leave and head elsewhere, the waitress made ALL 7 of us pay even though the others wanted to stay and order more. She would not budge on this and seemed pretty nonchalant about it. .. all in all. Glad we found it but won't be back.

We went to this tap house because their happy hour was over at 8pm. We really didn't need happy…read morehour prices because this place was affordable. They had so many beers on tap I couldn't make up my mind. The bartender was super friendly, they knew we were from out of town because the majority of the customers are regulars. The regular customers were friendly and giving us suggestions. I actually felt like I was at home. There is no food but they have snacks, peanuts, cheese balls and pretzels. So eat before you get there.

This was our first time here and I loved it. As a long time bartender the most overwhelming thing…read morewas how clean it was. No funky smells no flies, bathrooms were prestine for both women's and men's and the bartender and people were great! Def going back next time were at the dog park.

I had only been here once before and just learned that one of my neighbors sometimes bartend here…read moreso I went recently for karaoke night. It's a quintessential Baltimore dive bar, but really vibrant and colorful. They usually have some sort of band or live music. This is definitely a local watering hole, but people come here from all over. Karaoke was really chill and fun and unlike other places I didn't have to wait long to sing. They don't have food here, but they sell chips at the bar and the menu is cheap. They only have white claw for seltzers -- a tip for my girlies who don't drink beer. On a nice day you will smell cigarette smoke as they leave the doors open. Definitely a favorite of mine and I will be back.

Got harassed by 4 different people at this bar and then the bartender kicked us out even though we…read morewere respectful and bought several drinks. Beyond horrible experience

Hats off to the folks at the Wren one of the oldest pubs in the city of Baltimore (and maybe even…read morethe country). This spot has a rotating menu outlined on a chalkboard. While menu items are constantly changing, the quality and flavors remain top tier. Fresh and locally sourced food prepared in house. Tried a few menu items while sitting at the bar. Chorizo and Egg and the smoked trout. The chorizo was excellent but I'm still raving about that trout. This is a classic scotch bar with original motifs of solid wood throughout the Wren. The people were lovely. Very talkative, game historical context about the city. Go for food and also go thirsty.

I was so lucky to snag a spot here for dinner! I actually tried to dine here back in January, but…read moreunfortunately they didn't have the capacity to seat a table of five. I've been following them on Instagram for a while, so I was especially excited to finally make it in. The rotating chalkboard menu was one of the things that really intrigued me about this place. We asked the bartender for recommendations, and he suggested the bread and butter, country plate, blanquette de veau, and madeleines, which we completely devoured. I tried quite a few dishes and ingredients I had never had before, and everything was absolutely impeccable Such a fun and unique dining experience. I'm so glad I finally got the chance to try it!

Incredible burgers and vibes. The Fancy Burger (caramelized onions, tomato, bacon, gruyere, garlic…read moreaioli) was one of the best burgers I've had in Baltimore. Flavorful, high quality ingredients with a side of thick-cut fries. Everyone is very friendly to each other, and the service is great. Clean restrooms and interiors, mostly indoor seating including bar seating, some outdoor seating.

Stopped into Penny Black with a friend during a work trip and instantly loved the vibe. It was…read morefreezing, windy, and right on the water so we both ordered the hot rum cider, which was exactly what we needed. Cozy, warming, and delicious. Two ciders ran us about $20, which felt reasonable for the setting and quality. We stopped in twice because we really wanted to try the bacon-wrapped goat cheese jalapeño poppers. The first time we weren't hungry enough, so we made a point to come back later and I'm glad we did. They were excellent. Not a huge portion, but it's an appetizer and felt appropriate. They were rich and well balanced, definitely a fork-and-knife situation, and worth the ~$14. The atmosphere is a big part of the appeal here. Tons of dark wood, historic character, and that old-Baltimore charm that makes you feel like the place has stories. It's warm and inviting. Perfect stop for drinks and a snack, especially on a cold day by the water. I'd absolutely go back if only for another hot rum cider and those poppers again.