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Movie Review: A Complete Unknown
Timothée Chalamet digs deep as Bob Dylan in this crowd-pleasing biopic.
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Baltimore’s Best Places to Party on New Year’s Eve
Don't drop the ball on making plans this year. From casual cocktails to glitzy galas, here's your guide to ringing in 2025.
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Review: The Worthington Puts a New Spin on a Favorite Space in Canton
The spot has seamlessly fit into the bar scene because it’s not trying to replicate its predecessor—it’s just trying to be itself.
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Review: Hampden Yards Hits a Home Run
Despite being so close to bustling 36th Street, the courtyard that’s home to the outdoor establishment feels far removed from the rushed rhythms of the city.
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Review: Baja Tap Brings a Summer Party Vibe to Fells Point
The taco and tequila bar opened in November, but seemingly everyone has been waiting for warm weather to pack the outdoor patio.
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Review: Wiley Gunter’s Does the Neighborhood Bar Right in Riverside
The motto at the South Baltimore staple is simply, “Beer. Jams. Grub.” It delivers on all three.
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Review: OctoBar Offers an Elevated Experience in Federal Hill
The worldly tapas spot exudes a more sophisticated, upscale vibe than many of its bar brethren.
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Review: The Anonymous in Mt. Vernon is Worth Knowing About
With its top-notch cocktails and stimulating atmosphere, we have a feeling the bar won’t be a secret for long.
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Review: Parkville’s Das Bierhalle is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Oktoberfest
At the German-American fusion restaurant and bar on Harford Road, October is more than a month—it’s a feeling.
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Review: The Royal Blue is a Popular New Bar With an Old Soul
Named for a midcentury train (a nod to its location near Penn Station), the bar manages to simultaneously appear retro and completely of the moment.
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Review: Kenwood Tavern Dazzles with Creative Cocktails in Canton
In a neighborhood in dire need of a craft cocktail bar, the stylish-yet-laid-back spot has delivered every time we’ve been.
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Review: Bar Veteran Doug Atwell Hits His Stride with Southpaw
Atwell—who cut his teeth at high-quality cocktail bars—has created a relaxed environment in which neighbors can talk to each other while enjoying an elevated drink that doesn’t break the bank.
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Review: Despite New Ownership, James Joyce is Still a Classic
The Irish pub in Harbor East has always had—and thankfully maintains—an old-world authenticity.
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Review: HEX Superette Dazzles with Fermented Cocktails in Govans
The hybrid bar and small supermarket has one of the most unique drink menus in the city.
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Review: At Mayuree Thai Tavern, Come for the Thai Food—Stay for the Cocktails
People who order takeout are in for delicious deliveries, but they're missing out on one of the best aspects of the Canton staple: its cocktail program.
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Review: At Mick O’ Shea’s in Mt. Vernon, The Emerald Isle Meets Baltimore
A mainstay for decades, O’Shea’s is a wonderful blend of traditional Irish pub and Charm City neighborhood bar.
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Review: A Drink at The Last Penny is Money Well Spent
The smallish Locust Point space feels brand new, but the spirit of the place is timeless.
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Review: Bayside Cantina is an All-Weather Destination
Owner Carlos Cruz’s goal is to attract people for reasons more than the view.
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Review: Grand Cru Market Bar is a Welcome Newcomer to Belvedere Square
The expansion of the beloved wine shop has added a much-needed jolt to the square.
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Bar Exam: Sports & Social Maryland at Live! Casino & Hotel
Take a gamble at Hanover's sports bar on steroids.
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Review: NOLA Seafood and Spirits Brings The Big Easy to Baltimore
Housed in the Cross Street building once home to Ryleigh’s Oyster, NOLA offers a host of New Orleans-inspired cocktails and cooking.
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Review: Guilford Hall Brewery in Station North
The sprawling space in the old Crown Cork & Seal building is a great addition to the local beer scene.
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Review: Venice Tavern’s Second Location Retains Character of the First
The original Highlandtown landmark, opened in 1933 upon the repeal of Prohibition, inspired a Little Italy sequel.
