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Little Havana is one of Bar Favorites.

1. Little Havana

7.8
1325 Key Hwy (at Webster St), Baltimore, MD
Cuban Restaurant · Riverside · 94 tips and reviews
Mother's Federal Hill Grille is one of Bar Favorites.

2. Mother's Federal Hill Grille

7.3
1113 S Charles St (at E Cross St), Baltimore, MD
Sports Bar · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 78 tips and reviews

3. Nacho Mama's

8.1
2907 Odonnell St (btwn Linwood and Curley), Baltimore, MD
Mexican Restaurant · Canton · 127 tips and reviews

Baltimore MarylandBaltimore Maryland: Say hi to Elvis. Order a Hubcap Margarita. It's exactly what the name says... a hubcap full of margarita. Best if shared with friends.

4. The Owl Bar

8.5
1 E Chase St (at the Belvedere), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mid-Town Belvedere · 69 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben Ring: Monday through Thursday- reverse happy hour is the best! Drafts, house wines for $3

Midtown BBQ & Brew is one of Bar Favorites.

5. Midtown BBQ & Brew

15 E Centre St (North Charles Street), Baltimore, MD
BBQ Joint · Downtown Baltimore · 35 tips and reviews

6. The Brewer's Art

9.1
1106 N Charles St (at W Chase St), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mid-Town Belvedere · 177 tips and reviews

Maryann J.Maryann James-Daley: Go the The Brewer's Art, order some rosemary garlic fries and a couple of beers. Stumble home.

7. Heavy Seas Alehouse

1300 Bank St (at Central Ave.), Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 83 tips and reviews

LorcánLorcán: The peg leg liqueur Manhattan and malt vinegar/smoked paprika fries are PHENOMENAL. And when I die, I hope I am cremated into a barrel of Blackbeard's Nightcap.

Golden West Cafe is one of Bar Favorites.

8. Golden West Cafe

8.5
1105 W 36th St (at Hickory Ave), Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Hampden · 161 tips and reviews

9. Thames Street Oyster House

9.3
1728 Thames St (at Ann), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Fells Point · 144 tips and reviews

BmorefrenchBmorefrench: The best oyster bar in town - great oyster and draft selection - moonstones rock

Power Plant Live! is one of Bar Favorites.

10. Power Plant Live!

7.8
34 Market Pl (Water St), Baltimore, MD
Plaza · Downtown Baltimore · 51 tips and reviews

11. Max's Taphouse

8.8
737 S Broadway (at Lancaster St), Baltimore, MD
Sports Bar · Fells Point · 167 tips and reviews

Ann Marie B.Ann Marie B: Tons of beer on tap (including Resurrection). Try to go on Tuesday or Saturday when Courtney is bartending...she is awesome!

12. Little Havana

7.8
1325 Key Hwy (at Webster St), Baltimore, MD
Cuban Restaurant · Riverside · 94 tips and reviews

Andy R.Andy Rimando: Order the pork tips. You won't regret it!

13. Mama's on the Half Shell

9.0
2901 Odonnell St (at Linwood Ave), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Canton · 139 tips and reviews

kate r.kate rowe: Sunday brunch is key - beer mussels, ceasar salad, grilled oysters, GM french toast, needful breakfast...all good bets. Top it all off with Blue on Blues :)

14. Sean Bolan's

8.9
12 S Main St (at Pennsylvania Ave), Bel Air, MD
Irish Pub · 37 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, everything behind the bar is $1 off, and on Mondays, three 8-ounce mugs of anything on tap are $5. Read more.

15. Grand Cru

7.4
527 E Belvedere Ave (In Belvedere Sq. Marketplace), Baltimore, MD
Wine Bar · Mid-Govans · 16 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: The focus here is on wines at this Govans mainstay, but they also have a good beer and cocktail selection and great upscale bar food. Read more.

16. James Joyce Irish Pub

616 President St (at Fleet St.), Baltimore, MD
Irish Pub · Southeastern Baltimore · 60 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: House wines are $5, beers are $1 off and rails are $3.50 during happy hour (4 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays). Read more.

17. Mt. Washington Tavern

7.5
5700 Newbury St (at Sulgrave Ave), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mt. Washington · 69 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: During happy hour (5 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays), sip $3 drafts and nosh on the rotating free happy hour buffet. Read more.

18. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

1390 Lancaster St (at S Spring St), Baltimore, MD
Japanese Restaurant · Fells Point · 161 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: During happy hour (3 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday), 22-oz. Kirins and Kirin Lights are $5, and hot sake is only $2. Read more.

19. Mick O'Shea's Irish Pub

8.2
328 N Charles St (btw W. Pleasant St. & W. Saratoga St.), Baltimore, MD
Pub · Downtown Baltimore · 80 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: On Monday nights, you can get a burger, fries and a 16-ounce draft for $8. Read more.

20. Pratt Street Ale House

7.9
206 W Pratt St (btwn S Howard St & Hopkins Plaza), Baltimore, MD
Gastropub · Inner Harbor · 134 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: The Pratt Street Ale House is a pre-gaming spot within walking distance of the stadiums, and a smart-looking bar and brew pub. Read more.

21. Baltimore Taphouse

8.9
600 S Potomac St (Fleet st), Baltimore, MD
Beer Garden · Canton · 13 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: This small Canton corner bar has a carefully curated list of about 15 draft beers and warm, friendly service. Read more.

22. The Judge's Bench

7.9
8385 Main St (at Hill St.), Ellicott City, MD
Bar · 31 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: The Judge's Bench rotates suds among its 17 taps, and also pours more than 75 varieties of whiskey. Read more.

23. Holy Frijoles

6.2
908 W 36th St (at Elm Ave), Baltimore, MD
Mexican Restaurant · Hampden · 73 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: The drinks are strong, the bar staff are pros. Read more.

24. Mother's Federal Hill Grille

7.3
1113 S Charles St (at E Cross St), Baltimore, MD
Sports Bar · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 78 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: Ravens fans feel at home on the Purple Patio, and weekend warriors fill the huge Mother's on the Alley. Read more.

25. Tiki Barge

500 Harborview Dr, Baltimore, MD
Bar · 21 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2011: One of Baltimore's few pool bars, Tiki Barge has a sweeping harbor view. Read more: http://bsun.md/1kwwVDC   Read more.

26. Bay Cafe

2809 Boston St, Baltimore, MD
Bar · Canton · 43 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's self-proclaimed "beach within reach" delivers live music, frozen drinks and a party atmosphere on its sandy outdoor patio. Read more.

27. Charles Village Pub

7.3
3107 St Paul St (btw 31st & 32nd), Baltimore, MD
Pub · Charles Village · 30 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: For years, Charles Village Pub has been both a neighborhood bar and a college bar. Read more.

Cross Street Market is one of Bar Favorites.

28. Cross Street Market

8.6
1065 S Charles St (at E Cross St.), Baltimore, MD
Market · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 37 tips and reviews
Tiki Barge is one of Bar Favorites.

29. Tiki Barge

500 Harborview Dr, Baltimore, MD
Bar · 21 tips and reviews

30. Red Eyes Dock Bar

7.6
428 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville, MD
Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Great Local Bands, Four bars, Sunshine, and the Infamous Red Eyes Bikini Contests all combined, create the Biggest Party ANYWHERE on Sunday afternoons in the Summer !

31. The Jetty Restaurant & Dock Bar

8.6
201 Wells Cove Rd, Grasonville, MD
Bar · 41 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Great live bands, Great Food, and Cold Beer. Anytime the band "No Pets for Noah" is playing, this place gets crazy!

32. Pusser's Caribbean Grille

7.3
80 Compromise St (at St. Mary's St), Annapolis, MD
Caribbean Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: It has a deck, it's on the water, they have live music, and if the tourists get too much for you, just order another Pain Killer #3 !

33. Nick's Fish House

8.9
2600 Insulator Dr, Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Riverside · 101 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Billed as a restaraunt/crab house. Nick's is still the best spot in Baltimore to sit out on the deck, sip on a Natty Boh, and listen to live music on the water!

34. Tiki Barge

500 Harborview Dr, Baltimore, MD
Bar · 21 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Technically a floating barge rather than a dock bar... But the Tiki Bar makes my Best of the Bay Dock Bars because it's just One Big Unstoppable All Summer Long Party on the Water!

Jellyfish Joel's is one of Bar Favorites.

35. Jellyfish Joel's

7.9
22170 Great Oak Landing Rd, Chestertown, MD
Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: A little taste of the B.V.I. right on the bay... Palm Trees, Tiki Bars, Live Bands, Dancing in the Sand, Swimming, and Friday Sunset Beach Parties all summer long. Don't miss the Painkillers !

Fish Tales is one of Bar Favorites.

36. Fish Tales

8.4
2207 Herring Way (22nd St), Ocean City, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews