An update on BAR in Fells Point
When one of my spies passed by BAR in Fells Point yesterday, he couldn't help but stop and chuckle.
Contractors were tearing up the floor of the long-standing Lancaster Street dive bar.
The whole place was in disarray -- except for Carol, the owner, who calmly sat on a bar stool and sipped a can of beer. Hee hee.
The dudette abides.
Carol told my spy that BAR should be back open on or about July 4th ...
The workers are replacing the rotted floor beams and making other small cosmetic updates to the place.
I just love that Carol was chilling there in the middle of all the construction. And I hope that BAR gets up and rolling soon. The last thing I want is for Carol to sell the place.
(Sun archive 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
"Rotted floor beams"?
Sounds like a great place.
Posted by: hmmm | May 28, 2009 8:18 AM
sssswweeeeeeeeeeeeet
Posted by: Evan | May 28, 2009 9:06 AM
I mean, those floors were probably 100 years old, hmmm, and I don't think BAR has a basement.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | May 28, 2009 9:34 AM
she's like the friggin' Alamo. NEVER GIVE IN CAROL!!!
Posted by: redman | May 28, 2009 10:40 AM
Good news. Look forward to getting back in there.
Posted by: The Blob | May 28, 2009 4:47 PM
Oh and no offense but the photo accompanying this post seems inappropriate. Bar serves National Bohemian in cans.
Posted by: The Blob | May 28, 2009 4:54 PM