The Nest replaces DSX
Item: Starting tonight, The Nest will replace the Downtown Sports Exchange at 200 W. Pratt St.
I haven't been, but the three-story Nest reportedly boasts 22 flat screen TVs, hardwood floors, a deck and an outdoor grill and beer shack.
If someone goes this weekend, please lemme know whatcha think of it.
I reviewed it when Art Masoero renovated and reopened it in late 2006.
For the review, I talked to Jim Stankovic, who ran DSX for 10 years with his son Phillip and daughter Sharon.
"I give them credit," the elder Stankovic said at the time. "It looks like it's coming back pretty strong."
Guess that didn't last.
(AP photo)
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
While the DSX was fine...I really missed Balls. Now, that was a great name of a bar.
Posted by: Jamie | August 15, 2008 3:31 PM
I was never really impressed TVs in bars. If I really wanted to watch TV I'd stay home and unless the visual can hold it's without the sound or more accurately competing and losing with the music and crowd noise, it's a wasted time trying to watch.
Posted by: GDA | August 15, 2008 5:57 PM
I was never really impressed TVs in bars. If I really wanted to watch TV I'd stay home and unless the visual can hold it's own without the sound or more accurately competing and losing with the music and crowd noise, it's a wasted time trying to watch.
Posted by: GDA | August 15, 2008 5:58 PM
I was wondering why they were painting the windows and doors neon blue and yellow. It looks horrible!!!
Posted by: Rick | August 18, 2008 2:28 PM
Went there to watch Ravens-Browns, I was in the neighborhood. (Was heading to the Wharf Rat, but it had McCain signs all over the front, so, ugh... I used to like their beers.) Anyway, Nest isn't a bad place to watch football, 2 buck beers and bar munchies looked good although I didn't have any, you could see 4 different games at the bar. Mostly non-local crowd though, with the hotels and Convention Center there.
Posted by: fizzy | September 28, 2008 9:44 AM