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Fort Charles Pub sold?

The Fort Charles Pub, at (you guessed it) Fort Avenue and South Charles Street in Federal Hill, has been sold, I'm told.

The new owner, Dave Holter, is a bartender in the Don't Know/No Idea family.

I've called Holter several times but have yet to hear back from him.

I hear he's toying with the idea of having live music upstairs, though.

I'll post more as soon as I hear back from him.

(Photo by Elizabeth Malby/Sun Photographer)

Posted by Sam Sessa on January 31, 2008 9:35 AM | Permalink

Comments

there's so few bars left for the south baltimore lifers... it's all about catering to youth now.

Posted by: sdr | January 31, 2008 10:46 AM

please TELL me that awesome exterior is staying. It's the only real place left in Federal Hill.

Posted by: J.M. Giordano | January 31, 2008 10:49 AM

I hoping that no significant changes will be made, like the others I agree it's maybe one of three bars left in that area that have 'genuine authenticity' left - Rafters and South Side being two of the others that spring to mind.

Posted by: Evan | January 31, 2008 11:35 AM

ummm...Sam...I spelled it FADeral Hill on purpose.

Posted by: J.M. Giordano | January 31, 2008 2:18 PM

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I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.