If the Ravens’ first away game—the most-watched NFL season opener ever—is any indication of how this year is going to go, we’re in for some exciting football. (By a toe, really?!) If you need a place to flock with fellow fans, look no further than the local bar scene—which is once again gearing up for the season with discounted food and drinks, live DJs, games and raffles, and more fun.
There are even some new places to party this year, including The Perch—an aptly named bird-watching concept that has taken over the former home of The Charles in Federal Hill. With additional downstairs seating, natural rays from a skylight, and fresh cocktails on the menu, the team behind the rebrand hopes to attract a larger audience.
“We wanted to go a different direction,” explains general manager Ray Gayhardt. “The Charles had more of a nightclub reputation. We want to go back to being a place where the whole neighborhood can hang out at any time of day.”
One thing hasn’t changed: the space still boasts “the biggest screen in Federal Hill.” Grab a prime viewing spot to enjoy elevated snacks and sammies, as well as drinks like $3 Natural Light cans, $14 32-oz. Crushes, and specialty Bird Bombs in bird-shaped vessels.
Below, find our list of even more Ravens specials at game-day destinations throughout the area:
Abbey Burger Bistro: It doesn’t get more American than football and a quarter-pound of beef. Head to your local Abbey Burger—locations are in Federal Hill, Fells Point, and Mt. Washington—to order off of the special NFL menu, which features a weekly patty matchup. (Think: a crab dip-topped Baltimore burger vs. a loaded Kansas City barbecue burger.) Other deals include $6 Deep Eddy cocktails; two loaded hot dogs for $10; a $14 trio of wings, mozz sticks, and shrimp; and $20 seltzer buckets. Multiple locations including 1604 Kelly Ave.
Benny’s: Sunday Fundays are on at this new Little Italy fave—a bigger and bolder successor to the late, great Joe Benny’s. Snag a seat to sample specials inspired all of your favorite players, including $8 Lamargaritas, $9 Tucker sliders, and a $22 Derrick Henry special of sloppy meatballs and any beer. 300 S High St.
Bmore Around Town Tailgates: Arguably, the best pregames are tailgates. And the experts with Bmore Around Town make theirs a packed affair, with special performers and DJ sets, all-you-can-eat barbecue, a fully stocked open bar, and activities like axe throwing and corn hole. Ticket packages range from $30-385.
Cross Street Public House: You know and love this Fed Hill bar for its Detroit-style pizzas, boozy slushies, and impressive themed trivia nights. On Ravens watch days, expect drink specials like $3 domestics, $4 White Claws, and $6 bombs. 26 E Cross St.
Delia Foley’s: This South Baltimore bar has all of the makings of a perfect watch party: seven big screen TVs, a 120-inch projector screen, and boozy game day deals. Sip $3 Natty Lights, mystery beers, and shots; $18 domestic buckets; $20 White Claw buckets; and $22 Nutrl buckets as you cheer on the birds. 1439 S Charles St.
Don’t Know Tavern: Fill up on Sunday brunch plates (and the requisite bottomless mimosas) and stick around until kickoff to enjoy $12 pitchers and $15 buckets at this Federal Hill corner bar. For Monday-night games, Don’t Know offers $5 Jameson bombs and half-off all non-seafood tavern fare. 1453 Light St.
El Bufalo: Craving street tacos and fajitas to enjoy while you watch your favorite flock fly? This Canton tequila bar serves its regular Mexican-inspired menu, plus $6 Ravens Bombs, $20 Bud Light and Corona buckets, and $30 seltzer buckets, on game days. 2921 O’Donnell St.
Flock: Stationed just a stone’s throw away from the stadium, this new Pigtown sports bar—which features a black and purple color scheme—is the ideal spot to show off your purple pride. The Ravens theme is even reflected in the drink menu, which features a Purple Rain cocktail (rum, blackberry, and pineapple) and Purple Passion shots, which fuse red wine with rum and passionfruit. 1415 Washington Blvd.
Frazier’s: Game days are an all-out celebration at this hallowed Hampden haunt. Grab a booth to enjoy specials including half-priced burgers, half-priced domestic buckets, and a pound of shrimp for $14. 919 W 36th St.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood TailGOAT: Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s Ravens pre-game experience, going 27 years strong, features hyped entertainment (past headliners include Chase Rice and Shaquille O’Neal) and other fun and games like corn hole and a photo booth. Of course, the tailgates outside of the stadium also highlight bottomless drinks and a massive spread catered by Jimmy’s. 1300 Russell St.
Max’s Taphouse: With more than 100 draft lines—and more than 1,000 bottles and cans on offer—this Fells Point fixture is a go-to for any sporting event. Ravens games are made special with discounted snacks like $10 orders of wings and nachos. New this season, the team is opening the bar on Mondays at 6 p.m. for Monday Night Football—when you can grab discounted 32-oz. drafts. 737 S Broadway.
Michael’s Cafe: Sometimes game day is about downing beers, and sometimes it’s about digging into luscious coconut mussels paired with a fizzy grape-vodka Purple Reign Crush. (We don’t judge!) At Michael’s White Marsh location, you can choose whatever you’re feeling. Look out for special appetizers, plus $3 domestic beers and $4 local brews. 720 Concourse Cir. Middle River.
Mother’s Federal Hill Grille: If you want to root for the birds while standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other die-hards—head to the famed Purple Patio at this Federal Hill institution. Every game day, throw on your jersey to enjoy an all-you-can-drink deal for $35 from 10 a.m. to noon. The patio also features grilled fare, outdoor bars, and live DJs during commercial breaks. 1113 S Charles St.
Mt. Washington Tavern: The tavern starts the party a little early with Purple Friday lunch specials, including $3 Natty Bohs, $6 Titos drinks, $6 Transfusions, a special food menu, and a “gloriously purple” Lamargarita. Guess the final score of the game to win a $25 gift certificate. 5700 Newbury St.
The Perch: Whether the Ravens are home or away, squeeze your way through the crowd to cheer on our guys with specials like $6 rail drinks, $7 Purple Bombs, and $17 domestic buckets. 1110 South Charles St.
Twain’s Tavern: If you’re in the Pasadena area, enjoy the game-watching experience at this neighborhood spot with 24 TVs and two big screens. Sunday specials include $1 wings, $10 burgers with fries, $15 domestic beers, and $22 Surfside buckets. If you have tickets to the game, pay $35 for the bar’s shuttle to and from M&T Bank Stadium. 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Pasadena.
G.O.A.T. Party at Union Craft Brewing: Union Craft Brewing is known for hosting everything from fundraisers to concerts at its Hampden taproom, but it also throws down for Ravens games. Head to the brewery to watch the big screen while digging into food specials from Carroll & Son Fine Foods and tipping back beers like the on-brand G.O.A.T. IPA. 1700 W 41st St. Ste. 420.