Two bar closings
In case you missed Evan's comment, Baja Beach Club (Lombard Street and Market Place) is closing March 1. It has been open for more than 16 years.
According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Baja could no longer afford to stay in their current location considering the rising cost of rent.
I also got an email tip that McCracken's on Key (1400 Key Highway), my favorite spot to watch football, has closed. I'll let you know when I hear more.
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
Where will all the ghetto gents and chubby ladies go now?
Posted by: Drew | February 14, 2008 3:19 PM
That's horrible to hear about McCraken's, is that the old Felix's which used to be the old Wroten's. Wroten's was the best underage bar ever in Baltimore. I remember the good ole day drinking with all the blue collar people in Baltimore and having a Wrotenburger. It's a tough business.
Posted by: jason | February 14, 2008 5:19 PM
RIP Felix's...It'll always be Felix's if you're from South Baltimore.
Posted by: Ted "Theodore" Logan | February 15, 2008 8:10 AM
I am proud to report that FüL is not going anywhere.
Posted by: bryanintimonium | February 15, 2008 10:40 AM
I disagree Ted. It will always be Wroten's. Wroten's was one of the first places in Baltimore where a 54 year old Locust Point Marine Terminal worker could sit next to a 19 year old waitress from the Inner Harbor and enjoy a drink.
Posted by: bill s. preston, esq. | February 15, 2008 11:18 AM
RE: Baja
anywhere but FedHill please!
Posted by: WheelSee | February 15, 2008 2:39 PM
Wheelsee, you don't want Baja to bring its sleazy beach party to East Cross Street? Come on!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | February 15, 2008 2:47 PM
It is untrue about being unable afford the rent. They where just told there lease wasnt being renewed and they had no choice in the matter. They where told a rite aid/cvs/walgreens was moving in, along with one maybe two other store fronts. Interestingly they have known about the closing for a while but have keep it quiet hoping to find a new location b4 announcing.
Posted by: Budisbetter | February 16, 2008 11:44 AM