Nothing says nostalgia like a snow day. Sure, being a grownup means shoveling and salting, but with many businesses and offices closed (school districts called it last night) it’s an opportunity to cozy up, forget your regular responsibilities, and relax your mind while watching the flakes fall.
Of course, an important part of any snow day schedule is sustenance, and a handful of local bars and restaurants have braved the cold to offer specials to help you warm up today. Mayor Brandon Scott and other local officials have advised residents against all non-essential travel, but if you happen to be within walking distance, here are a few neighborhood spots to indulge:
Barcocina: Pull out your snow boots and make your way across Broadway Square to enjoy $6 house margs while watching the flakes fall on the harbor in Fells Point.
Delia Foley’s Pub: If you live in Federal Hill or Riverside, bundle up tight and head to this South Charles Street staple—which is opening up early for lunch service at 1 p.m. Aside from wintry Gingerbread Espresso Martinis ($2-off today) and $12 Bud Light pitchers, look out for happy hour pricing in full effect from 1-7 p.m.
El Bufalo and The Worthington: From 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., the Canton Square sister spots are both cracking open $3 Surfsides and pouring $5 bombs.
Frazier’s on the Avenue: Beginning at 11 a.m., the Hampden dive is encouraging neighbors to come hang out and shoot free pool all day. After your game, cozy up at a booth with a Boh and a basket of half-price wings.
The Food Market: Comfort food is the name of the game at this Hampden hotspot—and snow days are certainly no exception. If you can trudge your way onto the Avenue, expect $12 “Fast Food Market” menu items during lunch, including a cheesesteak, hot honey crispy chicken sandwich, and double cheeseburger with crinkle fries. Draft beers will be priced at $5 all day, and if you want to really treat yourself after all of the shoveling, crab cake dinners will be $20 tonight. (All specials also available at the Columbia location.)
La Food Marketa: The Food Market sister-spot in Pikesville is also getting in on the fun with a special Snow Day Taco Party to-go package. If you need something easy to feed the fam, enjoy the $50 meal deal that includes four beef barbacoa, turkey chorizo, and pork tacos (on your choice of tortilla) with all of the necessary fixins’.
Lee’s Pint & Shell: In Canton, this reliable corner bar is making the day off a party by pouring Rumple Minze shots for a buck and serving stacked smashburgers for $10.99.
Max’s Taphouse: The dedicated team at Max’s has shoveled the sidewalk and opened the doors to the corner watering hole on Broadway Square in Fells Point. Stop in all day (they’ll be behind the bar “until the last pint is poured”) for a draft, bottle, or stiff bourbon to warm up. (Not for nothing—the WiFi is strong if you’re on the clock from home today.)
Peter’s Pour House: In the heart of downtown, Peter’s is open and ready to serve hot meals and stiff drinks all day long. Snow day specials include steamy bowls of Maryland crab soup; homemade beef stew with herb toast; and a smokehouse burger topped with bacon, onion rings, barbecue sauce, and melty provolone.
THB Bagelry & Deli: Get toasty with a bagel sandwich from your local THB. Throughout the storm, all locations are offering $3-off any $15 order with the promo code SNOW2025 when you order online.
Wayward Bar + Kitchen: Once lunchtime hits at 1 p.m., Fed Hill locals can enjoy $2.50 domestics and $4 Surfsides at this neigborhood hotspot. While you’re there, grab an order of nachos or a toasty sammy to warm up before your walk home.
Wet City: Take a snowy walk past the Washington Monument to cozy up in a corner at Wet City. The Mt. Vernon brewpub is open and ready to serve plenty of hot cider, whiskey, dark beers, and burgers.
If you need to stock your fridge today, Off the Rox in Highlandtown and Whitey’s Liquors in Linthicum are open.
*This list will be updated.