The next Fab Five Friday
A couple of people asked to do a list of the best bars with outdoor seating.
Now, Epicurious L.I.Z. did a Top Ten Tuesday topic on this last year, but she focused on restaurants.
Here at Midnight Sun, we don't worry about food.
Except the epic Jumbo Slice.
And bacon vodka. Is that technically food though?
Anyhow, I'm not going to repeat any of the restaurants on L.I.Z.'s list.
Come Friday, I'm gonna give ya the five best spots to sit and sip outside.
But first, I need to hear your favorite suggestions for sunny day swilling.
Hit me!
(Photo of Little Havana from Sun archives)
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
Little Havana -- Nothing better than a Spring Brunch sitting out on their patio...
Posted by: TS | April 22, 2008 12:16 PM
my stoop
Posted by: jm giordano | April 22, 2008 12:53 PM
Bay Cafe, hands down.
Posted by: Drew from Greektown | April 22, 2008 1:06 PM
Nick's Fish House's deck.
Posted by: Trouble | April 22, 2008 1:16 PM
Sam,
What do you mean you don't worry about food?
Remember "Free Makes Everthing Better"
Posted by: GDA | April 22, 2008 1:29 PM
Nick's Fish House...enjoying a few cold ones and playing a little ring toss
Posted by: cs | April 22, 2008 1:33 PM
Ok, ok, free happy hour buffets count too.
FMEB ho!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | April 22, 2008 1:36 PM
While it is common knowledge that there are not enough places to eat and drink outside in Baltimore - we have an even worse time of it in Towson. Case and point: Vin's 'the Grove'. It's really nice - comfortable seats, outstanding food but throw in its bafflingly slow and not knowledgable bar tenders and way-too-loud house music. I find myself always sitting as far away from the speakers as I can when I got. Why do I go? Beacuse the only other option is Charles VIllage Pub, but witnessing fights is only fun so many times...
Posted by: bryanintimonium | April 22, 2008 3:09 PM
I am so happy you chose this topic, because while there is a shortage of good places to eat outside, there are even less places to simply DRINK outside.
Mex has a full bar on their front deck and a pretty amazing (read: cheap) margarita special for happy hour (one of the only tolerable times to frequent PPL).
I've had some fun times drinking on the deck of ESPN Zone/Hard Rock.
Woody's in Fells.
Looking forward to the list and hopefully some more suggestions!
Posted by: AC | April 22, 2008 3:42 PM
I second the vote for Nick's. Bay Cafe has a great view, but that's about all it has going for it.
Posted by: Greg S | April 22, 2008 3:57 PM
bryanintimonium - Those are fighting words! I think we should fight out behind CVP! You choose the weapons. I will be the 19 year old with the pink polo with the popped collar and Bud Select. I should stand out admirably.
Posted by: JTK | April 22, 2008 4:50 PM
Shuckers and DuClaws in Fells Point are bar/restaurants that have outside seating. Bay Cafe, Austin Grill, Looney's (albeit only 3-4 tables), Mama's on a Half Shell, and Three...in the Canton Area are restaurant/bars with outside seating. Nick's Fish House, ESPNZone/Hard Rock at the harbor and Little Havana's on Key Highway also have outside seating. About 2 summers ago I went to an outside bar opening at Bo Brooks in Canton. I'm not sure if it's still open or if that is considered Bo Brooks. And there's Mex at the Power Plant that does have a very good margarita happy hour special. It just depends which bartender is making the margarita!!
Posted by: Cardwell | April 23, 2008 11:16 AM
While technically not legal, the bocce courts in Little Italy are a nice place to have a drink.
Posted by: Ted | April 23, 2008 11:21 AM
Todd Conners in Fells Point has outside seating as well. Good amount of tables as well, about 8 or so
Posted by: James | April 23, 2008 1:00 PM
Busting out of the city limits ... Hightopps in Timonium has a really nice deck for summer dining/drinking
Posted by: JD | April 23, 2008 1:36 PM
p.s. bacon vodka returns friday.
Posted by: abigail | April 24, 2008 3:37 PM
If I had three votes I'd say Havana's, Shucker's, and Woody's.
Rub and the Mother's purple patio are pretty cool too but obviously you're looking at the street instead of a water view.
Posted by: locust point man | April 24, 2008 4:16 PM