“Party” listings
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The Horse You Came In On Saloon
“The Horse” has been welcoming Baltimore imbibers to Fells Point since 1775, making it the country’s oldest continually operated saloon (yes, it was around even during Prohibition). With live music seven nights a week, it’s unlike the days when Edgar Allan Poe tied one on here, but the crowd is friendly and the happy hour prices inviting. (09/2011)
1626 Thames St
410-327-8111
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Elliott’s Pour House
Catch an O’s game at this unassuming sports bar with a friendly crowd, laidback attitude and impressive beer list boasting a wide selection of organics and microbrews you’ll want to brag about to fellow beer lovers. (08/2011)
3728 Hudson St
410-276-2200
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Explorers Lounge
This chic lounge elevates the ordinary hotel bar with an exotic safari theme, hand-painted murals and lavish furniture. A wide selection of single malt Scotch, cognacs and fancy cocktails doesn't hurt, either. (06/2011)
At InterContinental Harbor Court Hotel 550 Light St
410-234-0550
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Riptide By the Bay
Get a table along the outdoor breezeway and take in the view of the harbor from Fell’s Point with a cold beer, classic margarita or fruity cocktail in hand, paired with a plate of wings, some oyster shooters or a pile of Old Bay steamed crabs. (06/2011)
1718 Thames St
410-732-3474
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Blob’s Park
Lederhosen are optional at this authentic biergarten with more than 80 beers and all kinds of schnitzel. The atmosphere is family friendly and casual, and there's a cover for live music—including big band and polka—on weekends. (05/2011)
8024 Max Blob’s Park Rd, Jessup;
410-799-7130
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13.5% Wine Bar
Sample wines alongside chichi snacks like confit chicken wings and seared foie gras at this Hampden joint. More than 40 affordable wines by the glass and nearly 200 bottles of the good stuff are on hand, ready for swirling and sipping. (04/2011)
1117 W 36th St
410-889-1064
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The Get Down
DJs spin at this Fell's Point club that boasts eco-friendly décor and super-cool lights that set the mood for dance parties that mix house, electro, disco, hip-hop and funk. Most nights, drinks are half price and there’s no cover before 10pm. (03/2011)
701 S Bond St
443-708-3564
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LOONEY’S PUB
If there’s a football game on, you can be sure the crowds are watching at this Canton Square pub. Daily specials range from $2 drafts to $5 burgers. (01/2011)
2900 O’Donnell St
410-675-9235
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JOHNNY RAD’S
Toast the skate punk culture of the 1980s and 90s with a thin-crust Neapolitan pizza and a can of cold Dale’s Pale Ale or seasonal draft beer. A hip jukebox, weekly karaoke and old-school skater movies on TV add to the fun vibe. (01/2011)
2108 Eastern Ave
443-759-6464
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8X10 CLUB
The 8x10 brings jam, funk and local indie bands to Federal Hill. Aspiring musicians head to open-mic nights every Tuesday, where they get the works—professional lighting, sound and amps. (09/2010)
10 E Cross St
410-625-2000
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MIGUEL’S COCINA Y CANTINA
The Day of the Dead murals inside this restaurant and bar are cool to look at, but the best seats in the house are on the patio. Margaritas are made with fresh ingredients that include prickly pear juice and tamarind. (07/2010)
1200 Steuart St
443-438-3139
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CLADDAGH PUB
You can always count on a crowd at this Canton hangout. There’s a DJ on the decks throughout the weekend for lively dance parties. (07/2010)
2918 O’Donnell St
410-522-4220
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