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Fab Five Friday

Good morning kids.

It's time for the five best gay- or gay-friendly bars in Baltimore.

This was a tough list for me, because my list of MS reader suggestions was rather ... limited.

But, being the brave leader that I am, I have decided to go ahead with the list. Here it is ...

grand central 1. The Hippo, 1 W. Eager St.

Hippo knows how to party.

2. Grand Central (pictured), 1001 N. Charles St.

Central is huge, and the service can be slow at times, but I like the atmosphere and decor.

3. The Rowan Tree, 1633 S. Charles St.

j wrote: Long Live JOHNNY MAURO!!!! Queen is right in the respect that Rowan Tree deserves top honors with an asterik for Mr. Mauro.

4. Coconuts, 309 W. Madison St.

Lots of nearby parking, and a wild and crazy crowd. I'm down with Coconuts.

5. Crossroads, 3328 Foster Ave.

Read this story. Kupkake lives!

(Photo from Sun archives)

Posted by Sam Sessa on June 13, 2008 9:55 AM | Permalink

Comments

Oh Sessa, you have made my day....Kupkake!

Posted by: Trouble | June 13, 2008 10:27 AM

I am shocked, SHOCKED, that Crossroads doesn't have a Website.

Posted by: Drew from Greektown | June 13, 2008 12:06 PM

Johnny Mauro called me today to find out about all this "internet stuff". I'm turning him into a MS reader. Thanks for including the Rowan Tree,

Your Humble Queen,
Colleen

Posted by: colleen_baltimore | June 13, 2008 5:36 PM

long live Johnny Mauro!!!

Posted by: jason | June 15, 2008 2:27 AM

I must comment about your recent post about gay/ gay friendly bars.

I am a reporter for The Sun, who wrote an article last year about the growing trend of bartenders who use text messages to inform their patrons about drink specials....

Anywho, the photo that accompanied my story was the same one re-used on the Midnight Sun post.

The bartender in the photo -- David Nail Jr. -- saw me yesterday and told me that he's been getting a lot of crap from people who think that he provided you with slow bar service.

I can say without hesitation that David Nail Jr. -- the bartender in the picture -- is a great bartender. He's fast, he knows his drinks, and he's personable.

(Oh yeah, keep up the good work Sam!)

Happy Pride!
John-John Williams IV

Posted by: John-John Williams IV | June 20, 2008 2:49 PM

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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.