Kicking it old school
I've mentioned Schaefer's (121 W. Randall St.) before, but I also wanted to point out the awesomely decorated front door.
It's kind of hard to see in this photo, but it's purple, with a raven and upright painted in the middle.
That's what I call Ravens spirit.
Apparently back in the day, Schaefer's used to have two old wooden swinging doors like saloons in the wild, wild West.
I could be wrong, but I don't think any Baltimore bars still have saloon doors like that anymore.
Know of any that I'm missing?
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Comments
Doesn't Horse You Came in On have one except they lock one of the doors?
Posted by: Marc | April 19, 2008 3:12 PM
Here's an unique New Jersey landmark that is one of a kind.
Beats the hell out of a parade of imaginary pink pachyderms.
Phineas T. Barnum must of been jealous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIsNtA_eNio&feature=related
Posted by: GDA | April 19, 2008 5:34 PM
Schaeffer's is a great, old school, bar.. Great drink prices and great cook outs. True Ravens fans!
Posted by: jason | April 19, 2008 9:25 PM
Marc, I think you're right. I'm trying to picture it in my head. Anybody else know for sure?
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 20, 2008 11:51 AM
Jerry's Belvedere Tavern has saloon-style doors separating the bar from the restaurant.
Posted by: Patty | April 21, 2008 11:44 AM
Spirits in Fells has them between the bar and the bathrooms...so you can look all westernly returning from the loo...
Posted by: Don | April 21, 2008 7:21 PM