Fab Five Friday
Thanks again for all your winter bar suggestions.
Since things got out of hand last week, let me make it clear: Brewer's Art, Max's Taphouse and the Dog Pub are retired from these lists because they've been mentioned so many times before.
Here it is: my list of the five best winter bars.
1. The Wharf Rat, 801 S. Ann St.
The massive fireplace, the fresh-brewed ales on tap made it an easy No. 1.
2. Bertha's (pictured), 734 S. Broadway
Three words: hot buttered rum.
3. Dizzy Issie's, 300 W. 30th St.
A fireplace isn't the only cozy aspect of this comfortable neighborhood bar.
4. Mum's, 1132 S. Hanover St.
Ask them for a shot of Evil. Trust me. It will warm you right up.
5. One World Cafe, 100 W. University Parkway
Hot drinks are key, and One World has plenty of them.
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
Good list.
Since it is raining today, I may stop off at Alexanders after work.
Posted by: Drew | February 1, 2008 8:39 AM
What? how can you say that Max's isn't a good winter bar?!?!!?
Posted by: jmgiordano | February 1, 2008 9:01 AM
Totally agreeing with Dizzy Issie's
Posted by: Evan | February 1, 2008 10:36 AM
Sam, I think Brewer's Art is a pretty good winter bar. Maybe that should make the list next time.
Posted by: JTK | February 1, 2008 10:44 AM
i can't believe the BEATLES aren't on this list. they ARE this list.
Posted by: bearzears | February 1, 2008 11:20 AM
Sigh.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | February 1, 2008 11:22 AM
Wow. As shown by some of the oblivious comments above, this truly isn't the city that reads.
Anyway, the Annabel Lee in Canton/Highlandtown/Patterson Park is quite lovely and cozy. Even if the fireplace doesn't seem operational.
Posted by: janna | February 1, 2008 1:02 PM
Refresh my memory, what are the names of the five Beatles?
Posted by: Owl Meat Jerky | February 1, 2008 4:34 PM
Janna - it's called sarcasm or giving Sam a little "[excrement]". Maybe Baltimore is turning into the city with no sense of humor.....
Posted by: John | February 1, 2008 4:39 PM
Baltimore is the city that reads. Now that is a city with a sense of humor.
Posted by: Owl Meat Jerky | February 2, 2008 1:16 PM