The Most Delectable Cocktail Bars in Baltimore

Avenue Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (475) • $$$

"If you haven't been to this place but want to, I strongly suggest you go during happy hour or on a Monday (all day happy hour!). I went with a friend during happy hour and loved the selection of food and drinks. We each ordered a sangria (available red or white) and split 4 apps. Even with the auto-gratuity of 20%, the meal was still very affordable!We ordered the bang bang shrimp (not part of happy hour), crab dip, smoked wings, and roasted brussel sprouts. The wings and crab dip were okay (I could've sworn it used to come with pretzels) but I loved the brussel sprouts and bang bang shrimp. The food also came out really quick, which was a nice plus."

Prima Dopo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (137)

"Came here with a friend for a last minute brunch after the other spot we tried had a 45+ minute wait. I was immediately taken by the decor. Talk about a beautiful restaurant! I didn't love that they had the front door propped open at first, letting cold air rush into the place. The eventually closed it after I had my jacket on for 2/3 of our meal. Our server was attentive and the food came in a timely fashion. My friend got an omelette and red velvet cheesecake, I got the lobster hash, my husband got the chicken and hash, and we shared the cookies and cream stuffed French toast. Everything was delicious, especially the French toast. I enjoyed my lobster hash but some bites of the hash brown were a bit salty. It would've been nice if there were other seasonings. Our friend got a cocktail that was very well balanced. Im attempting not to drink at the moment (saving myself for the holidays!) otherwise I would've gotten one too. The music was on point so they get major points for that."

Toki Underground

★★★★★ 4.5 (126) • $$

"Good food: the ramen is super flavorful. Soup (I had original/classic one) was thick and creamy. You can tell they must have boiled it for hours for the soup to look like that and very umami.The egg is noodle is perfectly processed-- melted egg yolk, so tender.Service is wonderful. They check on us frequently, asking if we need anything or add more order. Very nice and kind. When we order they didn't bring a booklet but simply remembered our order. Apparently they know their business very well.Ambience is good too. There are not many tables, but each with enough space in between to keep conversation private. Cocktail (gin with yuzu, and peppercorn) was awesome. I like how slightly bitter it was. But very strong aroma of the yuzu. I enjoyed a lot."

Cured Table & Tap

★★★★☆ 4.1 (311) • $$

"We were heading to Laurel and then found out the place we were going was crossed. We stumbled into this place which is like 17 min from Laurel thanks to someQuick Yelp searches and all agreed this place is pretty good. We came for brunch which is like reasonably priced tapas. The whiskey, bourbon, and beer selections are pretty fantastic. They even have a pre mixed old fashion on tap that is even better. Desserts such as the donut of the day and bread of the day are a nice thing to take home to anyone you have waiting. We sat at the bar and were served by Able who was attentive and informative. Great experience and I can't wait to come back for dinner."

CK & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (11)

"I am thoroughly impressed with this place. My sister found this place on TikTok so we decided to try it out. Moe and Curtis were the perfect host. The wings, fish soup and drinks were amazing. Great find!!!"

Casper’s

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

"Located in Le Fantome Food Hall in Riverdale Park is Casper's. All these years I've seen the bar and for the first time realized it has its own name. This Yelp Elite was sure to add the business and check in. For dinner my significant other and I chose to dine at Le Fantome and why not enjoy Happy Hour at Casper's. Bartender was super friendly and the margaritas were amazing! Although the food venues change, Casper's is long standing! Ambiance is typical bar/food hall scene and definitely worth a visit!"

Top Shelf

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"What a cool speakeasy concept! Played some arcade games at Game On first and then snuck thru the phone booth to get into this gorgeous space! The comfy lounge couches and decor set the mood for a perfect date night. The drinks were yummy and the bartender was very attentive. We will definitely be back!"

Everest Spice Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (21)

"The butter chicken is delicious: spicy and creamy and flavorful with good quality chicken. The corn saag was also very good. Will definitely be back."

Mucho Gusto

★★★★☆ 4 (61) • $$

"Dined here for my 50th birthday, my best friend and I. We were greeted by a friendly greeter and seated right away. They had a cute little area with props where you could take photos. The waitress assisted us right away. I had a charred pineapple margarita and a peach margarita. The peach was my favorite. I also had nachos, bacon wrapped jalapenos and boom boom shrimp over coleslaw. The portions were very tasty and filling. This place was pretty busy for a Wednesday night but, there were no long waits for anything. They suggested dessert but, we declined because we were already full. This isn't a very large place so plan ahead if you have a large group. Check them out if you're in the area. They won't disappoint."

Garten

★★★★☆ 3.9 (128)

"Something about this place seems special the moment you drive into the parking lot. I knew the connection with Preserve in Annapolis which is my second favorite restaurant in Maryland (Little Donna's is no 1). We had the scallops, the pickles, the mushroom cheesesteak and i couldn't pass on a Rueben, now forever known as The Rueben! I didn't know this could be elevated this high. It was perfect. It now sets the bar.I cant wait to come back - the menu is awesome. And i hear the gardens in back are amazing in the summer."

Palance Trinidadian Restaurant and Bar

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"So I heard there was a new Trini spot in Baltimore and I was super excited so I went to try it out. It's a really chill vibe with a nice set up and music playing in the background. Now I'm Trinidadian so when it comes to the food, my taste expectations are at a minimum what my food tastes like .... I don't expect anybody to taste like my mommy's kitchen because I know that's setting the bar to high ha! Now the sorrel was absolutely delicious but the food was just OK to me. The pholourie was fried too long, the tamarind sauce and pepper sauce were tasty, the doubles, fried rice, fish and cabbage just was lacking in flavor for me. I'll definitely be sending my American friends here because their pallet is different from mine and I know they'll enjoy the place but for my tastebuds, the flavor missed the mark."

Heritage 485

★★★★★ 4.5 (155) • $$

"My husband and I are THRILLED to have discovered the beautiful gem so close to home. Set in a huge mansion, this beautiful old house is getting the love it deserves. The ambiance was great, comfortable seating and excellent decor. The menu for both drinks and food was robust and we were impressed at the salad portion. Definitely enough to share. The service was excellent, and they were accommodating to my severe food allergy without any issues. I would give Heritage 485 6 stars is I could from my one experience there."

Motte Restaurant And Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (11)

"A lovely experience all around! This restaurant was open for 3 weeks when we came and I had no idea since the service was fantastic. It has a cool, cozy but elevated ambiance with thoughtful touches. The staff were welcoming and all so friendly. We loved all of the food we ordered and were really impressed with their craft cocktails. My personal fav was the "Carried Away." I knocked one star just because I felt like the food menu items were a bit pricey for the portion, but all of our food was SO delicious. I especially liked the Fried squid appetizer. Definitely recommend checking them out~"

Buon Appetito

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24)

"Visited Buon Appetito as part of a private event. We were seated in their event area which is nice and large. This place is a hidden gem. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is nice and my goodness the outdoor area is insane. Staff were all great, food was yummy, desserts were good (I think I tried a bite of everything they offered). For more info on kid friendly elements check out my IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CywSAhAOeDS/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="

Kitchen + Kocktails

★★★★☆ 3.6 (593) • $$$$

"Paige was my server and she was absolutely amazing I would rate her service 10/10. I ordered the salmon bites as an appetizer and they were seasoned to perfection, although it tasted like the pink salmon in the can it was a 7/10. The Vegan bowl was the only disappointing part of the experience. I ordered it with Salmon and luckily I added the salmon because the vegetables were a 0/10. As a vegetable lover I was extremely sad, I had been craving some vegetables since I'm visiting from California and hadn't really sat down to eat real food. The establishment was really nice and aesthetically pleasing. The music was at the right volume that I could hear my guest but not overpower the conversation. Overall I would definitely come back but I would stay away from the vegetables. Also, the drinks were amazing. No comments there."

Mint Indian Cuisine & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (231) • $$

"We had a great carry out meal. The veggie samosas were excellent, perfect crust and delicious. The salmon tikka and veggie tikka masala were mildly spicy as requested and were both excellent. Naan - perfect texture and yummy. This was the fifth time we have had carry out from them and there will be sixth, seventh eighth..."

Soluna Cocina + Tequila Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67)

"OMGOSH, I don't even know where to start with this review! We were greeted at the door and seated promptly at a table for two. My day positively sucked today, so I was looking for good drinks....and Soluna obliged. I ordered the La Suegra and my hubby got the La Flaca. He must have liked the looks of mine, because he had one of those and then had the La Suegra! I can't speak for his, but mine was spicy with a hint of Tajin and best of all, ALCOHOL! Can't beat that one a bad day, can you?! We were served some wonderful chips with some spicy salsa along with them. The drinks washed them down very nicely!We ordered the Street Corn Appetizer. I don't even know how to describe this except AMAZING! The fire roasted corn really stood out, the crema and other components just melded so well together. It was like a party in your mouth! I would eat this one on its own, that's how good it was!For dinner, I had the shrimp tacos and hubby had the duck mole. Simple ingredients that all came together to make an amazing meal! Loved every last bite of mine and hubby enjoyed his!We had the dessert.....and a Mexican coffee. We NEVER order cake, but the description had me intrigued. It was a REALLY GOOD DESCRIPTION, because you could taste all the elements that were printed on the menu. The cake was frosted in a lovely buttercream and you could taste the richness of the cake and light cayenne pepper. Definitely a winner and for you chocoholics out there, you will love it! This cake will feed a few for sure.We ended it with Mexcan coffee. Amazeballs! Rarely, if ever, do we get a coffee even close to hot, especially anything that is spiked. This came piping hot! Such a surprise! I'd almost start out with this drink, it's that good!Our server Joannie was amazing....so upbeat and helpful! Loved her! The atmosphere is very happening....this is a restaurant that goes beyond the regular Mexican far and takes it a step further! Definitely worth a visit!"

LB Skybar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (36) • $$$

"LB skybar had awesome views of the city! The vibe was much more casual than I would have imagined. There were scattered high and low top tables with globe lights strung above. There were a variety of summery cocktails and a wine list, but ultimately we chose one of the beer specials. For $20 dollars, we got a bucket of 5 craft beers that we could select. We chose all Peabody Heights brews, which did not disappoint. I thought this deal was definitely reasonable!"

Blackwall Hitch

★★★★☆ 3.7 (886) • $$$

"Came here for dinner on a Saturday, and enjoyed the food and ambiance so much we came back for happy hour later in the week. Everything we ate was great. I especially enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and filet. Service was excellent both times, and we even got to enjoy some live music the second time. Definitely a new favorite happy hour spot"

The Back Yard

★★★★★ 4.8 (28)

"Stopped in for an early dinner at the Back Yard after visiting the farmers market across the street. What a nice local spot to drop in and get a bite and enjoy a brew. Our bartender knew her stuff and was able to make great drink suggestions. Food was excellent. I had the Thursday special spicy kielbasa that came with pretzel, spicy mustard, stone ground mustard, queso & cornishon....it was excellent and filling. My friend had the not so philly cheesesteak and its a hefty portion that came with a bag of chips. Will definitely be back as they have a game night and other themed days and events. They're also dog friendly. I highly recommend."

Corkscrew

★★★★☆ 3.9 (44) • $$

"** 2 visits/ 1 review **5 Star Black Owned Business Greatness coming in 5..4..3..2.. ONE !!Prior to visiting this establishment, I heard a lot of great things about them, especially on Yelp. 10'17'2024Visited w my friend for happy hour. Easy and cheap street parking. We entered and sat at the bar. We were greeted and assisted by Kiashia.She was pretty awesome. Friendly, kind, and smart. She happened to have the same educational background as my friend and I so she was instant fam.Collectively, we ordered the following. Bourbon Peach Tea - Perfectly concocted.Old Fashion w Tequilla - EnjoyableProsecco - Nice!!Peruvian Spice Wings - Amazing flavor and taste. Corkscrew Cauliflower - Well plated. Super festive looking. Great tasting!!Caesar Salad w Salmon - Amazing !! Great portion size. Happy Hour is from 5pm-7pm on Thursdays. 1'10'2025I returned to celebrate a former colleague's departure, and I brought company. My hubby and oldest joined.We were assisted by William H the entire visit who was soft spoken, attentive, professional and consistent.This evening had beverage happy hour specials only. We ordered from dinner menu. Collectively, we ordered the following. Corkscrew Wings (Buttermilk Fried) - Amazing !! Southern inspired and perfectly executed!!Corkscrew Fries - Very fresh and tasty. Ziggy Marley Rasta Pasta - Whoa!! Extremely flavorful, and great size plating.36 Street Salmon (Candied Yams & Mixed Kale & Collard Greens) - This entire Platter was delish. Everything was well seasoned, plated, and tasty. Bourbon Peach Tea - Great beverage. Smooth, I highly recommend. Corkscrew Old Fashioned - Ahhhmazing!! Very smooth, well prepared, a whole vibe !! Another recommendation for sure !!Both visits had fantastic music playing that had me living out my shower singing dreams in real life !! LolThey def know how to read the room w the aux !! I appreciated the vibe. I will definitely back for hh again, brunch, and I want to beg l catch a live performance too !!This establishment is definitely a neighborhood gem and I look forward to making more great memories there. If you haven't tried them, GO !!You will not be disappointed !!"

Tapia's On Main

★★★★☆ 3.9 (70)

"Tapia's on Main is a gem for food and drink enthusiasts. My recent visit left me impressed with their culinary offerings, creative cocktails, outstanding service, and wonderful atmosphere. We came to celebrate my sister's birthday. Food: The dishes at Tapia's are delicious, offering a satisfying dining experience. We tried the calamari, which was very good, although we didn't take a picture. Food portions are good. We had some leftovers that we took home.Drinks: The drink menu is a highlight, featuring amazing cocktails that complement the food perfectly. Their regular margaritas are delicious, and the pomegranate martini is a must-try. A standout is their spicy margarita, which brings serious heat. While it's excellent for spice lovers, it might be too intense for those with milder palates. Consider yourself warned! We also enjoyed a Moscow Mule, which was good.Service: The service was amazing. Our server, Cecilia, provided excellent attention and made our dining experience even more enjoyable.Atmosphere: The ambiance was truly amazing. We dined during a beautiful sunset, with the temperature just right - not too hot, not too cold. It was slightly cloudy, and we were initially concerned about potential rain. However, the attentive staff, including our waiter, reassured us that if it did start to rain, they would have a table ready for us inside. This thoughtful preparation added to our comfort and enjoyment of the evening.Overall, Tapia's on Main is a great choice for those looking for flavorful food, innovative drinks, top-notch service, and a lovely atmosphere. With a variety of excellent cocktail options and a staff that goes above and beyond, it's a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience."

Snake Hill

★★★★★ 4.6 (183) • $$

"Snake Hill is a homey neighborhood bar in Highlandtown. I love the eclectic feel of the bar area and the creative drinks. They seriously have some awesome cocktail concoctions that always seem to be changing and elevating. They usually have weekly specials for food and drinks so you can try something new every time. Stand outs on the menu include their wings, their mac n cheese, and of course, the sausage. Now, I'm not really a sausage kinda gal. I don't really eat red meat so it's never been my thing. However, Snake Hill grill has a variety of chicken, veggie, and "exotic" sausages so that even the most sausage averse person can probably find something they like. The sausage comes on a brioche bun and you get two free toppings. Plus, they have plenty of fun mustard to dress up your dog with. I chose the mango and habanero chicken sausage with hots and sauerkraut and dressed it up with old bay mustard and the bourbon mustard. Delish! Note: I got it without the bun since I stay away from gluten however, the mango habanero sausage is not GF because of the breadcrumbs. There are clearly marked GF sausage options on the menu though! My friend got the mac and cheese and we shared an order of small fries which came with a spicy mayo. My friend added crab to his mac and cheese but it honestly just looked like Old Bay was sprinkled on top - no crab meat to be seen... probably not worth the $4 upcharge. The fries were hot and thick cut and the small serving size was still enough to share. The cocktails were the Hi-C special and tasted just like an adult version of Hi-C!Overall, I'd definitely come back for more food and drinks. My only suggestion would be to add a GF bun to the menu so GF folks can enjoy the GF sausages as they are intended to be served. Cheers!"

Illusions Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (67)

"I-LEW-sions!I'm in town visiting my boyfriend who lives in Glen Burnie and made brunch reservations here after finding it in TikTok. Our slot was 11-1 which they will cancel if you aren't there on time but even though we got there around 11:30, we were still seated and had plenty of time to eat. I did the brunch buffet option with the bottomless mimosas. Everything, and I do mean everything I got on my plate was bomb. Usually there's always at least one thing that isn't that great when it comes to buffets but I can honestly say everything I ate was a 10/10. For a split second I thought I was back in Texas the way the catfish was fried to perfection. If you're from Houston, this place is basically Phil & Derek's ala 2016. The DJ was great and our server was also very nice. They came around and passed out shots to all the birthday people and pm those celebrating with them. The buffet brunch was $55/person and $20 bottomless mimosas which is kinda pricy but if you consider food, drinks, and atmosphere it's worth it. I'd definitely come back especially for dinner next time."

Who Know’z Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"This is a nice laid back grown & sexy spot. Great for brunch, happy hour or a night out. Delicious down home food with friendly service. Karaoke & live music on some nights."

Tark's Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (327) • $$

"The food is delicious!! Everything that I've had so far was divine, from the lobster bites, cheese steak egg rolls, Salmon sandwich and the Blackened Turkey burger was Amazing. Let's not forget the best bread pudding I have ever had!!! The staff, ambience and atmosphere is wonderful! I will definitely be returning."

Rye

★★★★☆ 4.3 (273) • $$

"I stopped by here after getting some ice cream in the area. The drinks are good and the bartender, Chandler, was nice and attentive. Our cocktails came out so beautiful."

Bammy's Modern Caribbean

★★★★☆ 4 (254) • $$

"The view of the river is so beautiful but the food was even better!We got the jerk wings, Plantains and spicy beef patties. Everything was really delicious, with fantastic flavors and just the right amount of spice. I got a strawberry Long Island ice tea which was great and not too sweet. During happy hour it's on sale for $8. Even though I paid full price it was worth it. The server was very helpful and attentive especially Dre who kept coming back to make sure everything was good. I can't say enough good about this place. Great food! Good drinks! Beautiful location! Great service!"

Parley Room

★★★★☆ 4.3 (35)

"Great cocktails and small plates with an updated vibe in a historic building. The cocktail making is entertaining with fire!"

Marley's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (67)

"My "Special Friend" is the Bestest Foodie partner a girl could dream of. He loves all the foods that I do so eating out is always a treat! He always picks because a girl loves a man who can lead and he does that well. For dinner on our weekend rendezvous he chose Marley's Bar and Grill. It's new so anything new, we are there. It's a bar so ambiance is giving casual. Date night vibes, definitely. Not fine dining by any means but cute and trendy. Service was good. Waitress was new and the place is new so it's understandable to have a few issues,we scored a free drink because of it. Let's get into it!Crab Egg rolls - Yes Please! Perfection! Salmon - Perfection!Wings - Great! Drinks - Great! Overall Yes, Yes, Yes! Great to have another placeto venture to in the college park area."

Charly's Sue Creek

★★★★☆ 4 (57)

"Extremely beautiful and hidden restaurant. There is an extremely beautiful outside area and outside bar. Plus, right on the water, Bring a camera because someone is going to want to post some pics. And the food is goooooood. And the price is right."

Kenwood Tavern

★★★★★ 4.7 (15)

"This is such a quality cocktail bar that keeps me coming back! I've been here a few times and every time I have the same great experience. The bartenders are kind and attentive and the drinks are strong and delicious. The bar is small but they spin records all night so the vibes are immaculate. This time I got the Cactus Cooler, the most refreshing tequila drink I've ever had, and the Guava Margarita, which was a perfect mix of guava and a Margarita and not too sweet at all. You'll pay $16 per cocktail but I have yet to have a bad cocktail here. My other go-to drink there is their lychee cocktail and if you want to try something very different, go for the umami."

AJ’s on Hanover

★★★★☆ 3.6 (123)

"Restaurant Week, we Love You !!I chose this establishment for RW week for a group of 8.Well, 4 made it. Parking was daggone near impossible but worth the fight. Upon walking in the establishment, great views and very welcoming.Great service by several staff members. Our most helpful staff member was Lincoln. He was very kind and humble. Soft spoken and helpful. Collectively, we ordered the following. Prixe Fix $40ppCrab Ragoon : Delish!! Great size, perfectly stuffed. Shrimp Carbonara : Great dish !! Greatly portioned, well plated, and great flavor. Chocolate Molten Lava Cake : Great size, warm and yummy rich. Prixe Fix $40ppBuffalo Brussels : Very good, great flavor, a little too Buffalo saucy.Peruvian Salmon : Well plated, a little overcooked, and could have used more flavor. Broccoli was a little overcooked. Rice... DELISH !! Soooo tasty. Chocolate Molten Lava Cake : Great size, warm and yummy rich. Smash Burger : Delicious, fulfilling, Long Island : Strong!! A great concoction. Buffalo Chicken Mac : So so. Dry. Blueberry Mojito Mocktail : Refreshingly perfect. Perfect amount of all ingredients. We really enjoyed our time spent at AJ's on Hanover and are already making plans to return."

Po Boy Jim Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (228) • $$

"I come for lunch. Usually not very busy. Sandwiches are WHAM and BAM. Hearty, just what you'd want in a PO Boy. Quite good. Satisfying. Fries are fresh and crisp. Service? It's not Chick-fil-A speed, but it is a southern restaurant, yah? Seems like they do have some consistency issues, but I'm only rating my experience of dining here 2x. The other time I ordered the oyster po boy, and it was also spot on. It's a small business. Give them time to grow and refine. Their Sandwiches are worth the trip here."

Cellar Door

★★★★☆ 3.5 (154) • $$

"Date night with my honey! We decided to try this new restaurant. And it didn't disappoint! Brisket nachos and shrimp and grits. Absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back!"