The new Stalking Horse
Checked out the newly refinished and reopened Stalking Horse (26 E. Cross St.) last Friday night.
It really surprised me.
Not only is the second story open and a third story with a roof deck scheduled to open in a few months, the bar looks totally different.
It looks like the McFauls, who run Stalking Horse and nearby Ropewalk Tavern, put a ton of money into the place. ...
There are plush leather seats near the back of the second story and bathrooms with fancy granite floors and sinks (and those hand dryers I love).
I was shocked.
Before the fire took Stalking Horse out of commission, it was developing a reputation as a party spot with the post-college crowd.
Once people discover the new Stalking Horse, that place is going to be slammed on Friday and Saturday nights.
Tonight is the grand opening party. Drinks are $2.
Weird night for a grand opening, don't you think?
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.
Comments
awesome! and it has the best service in Baltimore too!
Sam, you don't live in Federal Hill do you?
Posted by: J.M. Giordano | January 22, 2008 5:06 PM
I strolled past there the other night and did look much nicer than before. I was a sucker for their frozen drinks before the fire.
Posted by: Evan | January 22, 2008 5:10 PM
Went back on Saturday night (I previously commented on your posting about SH last week), and it was really kicking!
Even on saturday night, the average age was a bit higher- like 28-30. Bar was a little overwhelmed, but thats something that will be worked out as the staff becomes comfortable in their new diggs. They were attentable and the place itself is about as nice as you get in Fed hill- and with upstairs sewt to open- it should be a welcome hangout!
See ya there tonight!
Posted by: mather | January 22, 2008 6:35 PM