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The Name That Bars keep getting harder and harder.
But so far, that hasn't stopped you from guessing them right off the bat.
Now, with the help of photographer Alexander D. Mitchell IV, I'm going to hit you with what is possibly the toughest, most obscure photo we've posted here yet.
The first person to name this bar wins quite the prize.
(Photo by Alexander D. Mitchell IV)
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
That looks like it may be a firkin, so I'm going to say upstairs at Max's. Tough one though.
Posted by: NR | June 23, 2009 10:52 AM
The Warf Rat in fells
Posted by: kitty | June 23, 2009 11:05 AM
The old Sean Bolan's in Federal Hill?
Posted by: BA | June 23, 2009 11:07 AM
pratt st. ale house
Posted by: chris g | June 23, 2009 11:13 AM
Chili's in Timonium?
Posted by: JTK | June 23, 2009 11:28 AM
Spirits Tavern?
Posted by: Josh | June 23, 2009 11:31 AM
HAHAH! I've stumped you all. There won't be another Name That Bar until somebody guesses this one.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | June 23, 2009 11:42 AM
Metropolitan?
Posted by: NR | June 23, 2009 11:45 AM
Metropolitan.
Posted by: Eutaw Street Historian | June 23, 2009 11:46 AM
Tavern on the Key?
Posted by: Tyler | June 23, 2009 12:01 PM
Blarney Stone in Fells?
Posted by: Chris | June 23, 2009 12:14 PM
Red Brick Station?
Posted by: P Mac. | June 23, 2009 12:24 PM
Midtown yacht club?
Posted by: mark | June 23, 2009 12:25 PM
J.A. Murphy's?
Posted by: LS | June 23, 2009 12:40 PM
Shuckers
Posted by: Tmc | June 23, 2009 1:03 PM
Koopers?
Posted by: BaltBabs | June 23, 2009 1:38 PM
hand cask on bar?
mahaffey's?
Posted by: bill | June 23, 2009 1:48 PM
No and no.
Bill is actually onto something here. Consider the cask a clue.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | June 23, 2009 1:50 PM
Cask of Amontillado??
= Annabelle Lee???
Posted by: bill | June 23, 2009 2:00 PM
John Steven
Posted by: Zig | June 23, 2009 2:12 PM
Bertha's?
Posted by: Paul | June 23, 2009 2:22 PM
Bertha's
Posted by: Zig | June 23, 2009 2:22 PM
One Eyed Mike's
Posted by: NR | June 23, 2009 2:35 PM
Duda's?
Posted by: Paul | June 23, 2009 2:48 PM
Racer's Cafe in Parkville?
Posted by: Doug | June 23, 2009 2:49 PM
brewers art?
Posted by: chris g | June 23, 2009 2:59 PM
Max's?
Posted by: AP | June 23, 2009 3:01 PM
red brick station
Posted by: Chw | June 23, 2009 3:04 PM
wait, no, already mentioned RBS. teach me to read closer.
DuClaw Bel Air, maybe?
Posted by: Chw | June 23, 2009 3:10 PM
maybe a bit off the wall....
grand cru?
Posted by: Rob | June 23, 2009 3:32 PM
Ugh.... Franklins?
That's it im out
Posted by: NR | June 23, 2009 3:38 PM
I have never been to these places but I believe they have casks:
Brewer's Alley or Friscos?
Posted by: Me | June 23, 2009 3:39 PM
Hamilton Tavern?
Posted by: Doug | June 23, 2009 4:19 PM
The downstairs bar at the Mount Vernon Stable?! Ha...I have no idea this is impossible!
Posted by: Jenn | June 23, 2009 4:34 PM
quigleys?
Posted by: chris g | June 23, 2009 4:36 PM
Baltimore Tap House?
Posted by: dave | June 23, 2009 4:39 PM
Is it the bar inside the Clipper City brewery?
Posted by: Doug | June 23, 2009 4:48 PM
Dionysus? The answer better not be the bar in Alexander D. Mitchell IV's basement.
Posted by: Doug | June 23, 2009 5:21 PM
The Fells Point Wharf Rat.
Posted by: joe | June 23, 2009 5:27 PM
MWHOOOOOO-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!!!! {rubs hands maniacally..]......... and just you wait until I start finding some REALLY hard places, too!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alexander D. Mitchell IV | June 23, 2009 11:10 PM
Life of Reily?
Posted by: Chris | June 23, 2009 11:55 PM
Yellow Dog Tavern?
Posted by: Doug | June 24, 2009 8:18 AM
Is that Ellicott Mills Brewing Co.?
Posted by: Bob UU | June 24, 2009 8:24 AM
The Laughing Pint?
Posted by: Doug | June 24, 2009 8:33 AM
Can we start asking questions?
Is it in Baltimore City?
Is it still in business?
Hmmm, how about Cat's Eye Pub?
Posted by: Paul | June 24, 2009 9:04 AM
I don't know if anyone has heard of this place...but is it Bad Decisions??
Posted by: MC | June 24, 2009 10:22 AM
As the photographer, I'll answer:
Yes, still in business last time I checked a few days ago (but you know how fickle this business can be--see the obits Sam keeps posting).
The rule I set up for myself was that you had to be able to get a Baltimore Sun locally at regular price the same day in order for it to be eligible for this contest in MY book. In other words, Buffalo, NY or Phoenix: no; Frederick, Gibson Island, or Elkton, eligible.
Posted by: Alexander D. Mitchell IV | June 24, 2009 10:32 AM
Hmmm. Is that Rock Bottom??
Posted by: Bob UU | June 24, 2009 10:55 AM
O'Sheas?
Posted by: Mark | June 24, 2009 11:01 AM
Ellicott Mills Brewery? ?
Posted by: bill | June 24, 2009 11:06 AM
Barely and Hops??? I'm digging deep.
Posted by: Bob UU | June 24, 2009 11:07 AM
Muggsy's in Federal Hill?
Posted by: Heather in BH | June 24, 2009 11:09 AM
Err, I mean Barley and Hops. Damn.
Posted by: Bob UU | June 24, 2009 11:10 AM
I think I hear that Johansson's also tosses a cask around every now and then. With that, my good ideas have dried up.
Posted by: Bob UU | June 24, 2009 11:12 AM
Johansson's Dining House?
Posted by: Paul | June 24, 2009 11:15 AM
Peter's ?
Posted by: bill | June 24, 2009 11:29 AM
or... is it Ale Mary's ??
Posted by: bill | June 24, 2009 11:31 AM
Thirsty Dog?
Posted by: mark | June 24, 2009 11:36 AM
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE HAVE A WINNER!
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2009/06/and_the_winner_of_the_name_tha.html
Posted by: Sam Sessa | June 24, 2009 11:36 AM
Mike McGovern's
Posted by: mark | June 24, 2009 11:43 AM