Midnight Sun's special of the week: J.A. Murphy's Tavern
Maybe that's what I'll call it. I'm still not sure.
Either way, this week, J.A. Murphy's Tavern (1703 Aliceanna St.) gets the Sam Sessa stamp of approval.
Their original Happiness hour was quite delicious indeed: $1 shots, $3 mixed drinks and half-priced drafts. That still runs 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
But now, J.A. Murphy's has extended the special to weekends. They're in effect 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Not bad, guys. Not bad at all.
(Photo by me)
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
Isn't that location cursed? There's been like 20 bars there since Friends moved.
Posted by: Cheese | June 12, 2009 7:50 AM
Went there with friends last week, and our six delicious drafts cost $11 and change. That is awesome. Once when I was in there, the female bartender was telling another customer, "In retrospect, we probably could have made the shots $2." I am impressed they have kept the prices that low.
Posted by: Heather | June 12, 2009 9:16 AM
Come and get it.....They will be out of business soon. The reason you have a business is to make money. Last time I checked this was not a non-profit business.
Posted by: WT | June 19, 2009 5:55 AM
This place has an awesome casual atmosphere. The owners are fun and just want everybody to have fun with them. I think they just added outdoor seating as well.
Posted by: TS | June 19, 2009 9:53 AM
This place has an awesome casual atmosphere. The owners are fun and just want everybody to have fun with them. I think they just added outdoor seating as well.
Wow..... Didn't even want to attempt to hide the fact that your favorite baseball player is Curt Shilling, did ya?
Posted by: Abject Disaster | June 19, 2009 10:22 AM