Hideaways replaces Tavern on Key
It's been a hectic three weeks for Dave Benton.
Benton is one of the new owners of Hideaways, which replaced the Tavern on Key (1400 Key Highway) less than a month ago. As soon as Benton and his business partner took over the space, they set about fixing it up, he said.
"We've made a ton of changes," he said. "Just cleaning the place up and painting was a challenge. When you come in here, it looks completely diff than it did before."
Hideaways has its grand opening tonight ...
They're going to serve hors d'oeurves from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., the Budweiser girls will be around from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and drink specials will be available all night. According to a bartender named Jen, the beer prices are as follows: $1.75 domestics, $3 imports and $3.50 microbrews.
Benton said they're working on getting the kitchen up and running and have hired two chefs. Neither Benton or his partner have worked in the bar business before, but there's a first for everything.
"We've been looking to do it for a long time," he said. "This was the right opportunity at the right time."
Thanks to Evan for the tip.
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.
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Posted by: SushiGirl aka Lisa | November 8, 2009 11:29 AM