As per your votes, Hampden's best neighborhood bar is ...
None other than Frazier's on the Avenue (919 W. 36th St.)!
I tallied all the votes, and Holy Frijoles (908 W. 36th St. pictured) came in a close second, with Griffith's Tavern placing third.
It was a close one, gang.
I've never been to Griffith's, but I've been to Holy Frijoles and Frazier's more than a few times.
I was a little shocked to see Holy Frijoles get so many votes for being a neighborhood bar ...
Every time I've been there, the service has been terrible and the place has been packed with hipsters -- not exactly the most inviting of crowds, if you ask me.
But hey, I can't argue with the votes -- most came with good reasons why commenters liked the bar they picked.
I'll have to get to Griffith's here soon.
And, of course, another neighborhood. Look for that next week.
Categories: Bars & Clubs, Commenters' Choice Awards
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
Fraziers is the absolute worst bar in Baltimore and I will be happy when they go out of business.
Posted by: Baltimore | September 6, 2009 7:59 AM