The Pubs of Fells Point
On the Pub Network
Posted December '97 (7 Entries on this page)
As for the hours let me just say that each place listed here opens for lunch and closes long after I have passed out on a spinning bed. I do not have a handle on Sunday hours but I will keep coming back until I do.
Bertha’s
Bar & Restaurant
734 S. Broadway at Lancaster St.
(410) 327-5795
A small and narrow bar with a good selection of taps. Oxford Brewing makes a cask ale for them, sometimes in the wood. The bar itself is narrow and cozy. A number of artifacts adorn the walls, ceiling and men’s room. A good bar should have a feel to it and Bertha’s should leave its mark on you. Around the other side is the restaurant. This is Bertha’s quite side. Good seafood in a low key setting makes for a relaxing break in your pub crawl. This is my favorite Baltimore Pub with The Wharf Rat Bar in the number two slot. It is smaller and more cozy than the Rat, although both have a very friendly staff. Bertha’s is cigar friendly at the bar. They have no TV and Friday evenings can be tame and relaxing.
On one of my visits one of the many barmaids was English. Her accent was comforting to one who likes London pubs and her manner of dress fit many a man’s opinion of what a good barmaid should look like. She called everyone "darling" which added to the appeal of the place.
The Cat’s Eye
Bar
1730 Thames St.
(Between Broadway & S. Ann)
(410) 276-9085
www.catseyepub.com
Synopsis
Donna sent me this greeting which I have included below. She calls Fells Point hysterical which is a good way to describe Fells Point. Don't get the wrong impression , Fells Point is the best place in Baltimore and the Cat's Eye is one of the reasons. Not only does the Cat's Eye have a range of good beer and the best music, it is one of the best looking pubs in the area.
Greetings from the owner, Donna Silverthron
Welcome to the Cat's Eye Pub in Fells
Point, Baltimore, Maryland.
We're located in historical (hysterical) Fells Point, a waterfront community dating back
to the 1700s. The Cat's Eye Pub has always been a gathering place for Irishmen of all
nationalities! We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary in the millenium year 2000! We
are open 7 days a week at 12 Noon, 365 days a year and offer the best live music in
Baltimore!
Duda’s
Bar
1600 Thames St. at Bond St.
(410) 276-9719
They have always had a great selection of imports, but they have more bottles than taps. If going on a crawl it’s best to start here. At last count is was 16 taps. The range of beers on tap as well as in bottles will make for an interesting tasting. A few local micro-brews are available which should be expected for the region. The menu has a lot to offer and the food is as good as anywhere in Fell’s Point. At times the staff may take longer than should be expected to tend to your needs, but it can get quite busy at times. In general the staff and patrons can be very open and friendly.
The Horse You Came In On
Bar
1626 Thames St.
Between Bond & Broadway
(410) 327-8111
This had the best Blues music of all the bars in Fells Point. To categorizes this place I would put it in the same class as the Cat’s Eye. It may look like a ruff and tumble kind of place but they have a doorman so everyone can have a good time.
John Steven, Ltd.
Bar
1800 Thames St. at S. Ann St.
(410) 276-9497
A real bar without too many frills. It is in the same class as Duda’s which means there is not reason not to go in. It is also the closest bar to the water taxi so if you’re going to have one for the "water" so to speak then this is the place to have it.
Max’s On Broadway
Bar
737 S. Broadway at Lancaster
(410) 675-MAXS (6297)
1-888-675-MAXS (6297)
They have 300 brands and 62 on draft. Not all of them are beer either. You may like another place but Max’s has it all. Cigar friendly.
Wharf Rat Bar
Bar (This is not the brewpub)
801 S. Ann St. at Lancaster St.
(410) 276-9034
This is my second favorite stop in Baltimore. They sell the Wharf Rat’s own Oliver’s Ales & Stouts along with a good selection of microbrews. The place looks likes it has many stories to tell. It is very old looking and has the feel you would expect in a port town. The beer selection is so good they need two bars to serve them. If you like Chiodo’s in Pittsburgh you will like it here too. They have a huge fireplace, but you have to look for it. Bertha’s may be a lot more like Chiodo’s than here, but they do have a feast for the eyes. They are not cigar friendly since they have food tables close to the bar.
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