Nightlife · Baltimore · United States
Baltimore nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Baltimore, from early drinks to late nights.
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Quick answer
Baltimore nightlife is neighbourhood-based and unpretentious: pubs and live music in Fells Point, bars in Federal Hill and Canton, cocktail bars in Harbor East and Mount Vernon, and arts venues in Station North. Bars generally close at 2am. The main areas are Fells Point, Federal Hill, Canton and Station North and Mount Vernon.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 4
- Stay near the action
- Fells Point
- Local drink
- Natty Boh and local beer
Where to go out
Fells Point
Historic waterfront pubs, live music and late bars along Thames Street and Broadway.
Federal Hill
Sports bars and a young crowd along Light and Cross Streets, busiest on game days.
Canton
Pubs and patios around O'Donnell Square with a local, relaxed feel.
Station North and Mount Vernon
Arts venues, small clubs and cocktail bars near Penn Station.
Nightlife tips
- Use water taxis or rideshares between nightlife areas rather than walking long distances late at night.
- Game days at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium fill Federal Hill bars early.
- Many bars offer crab or oyster happy hours in season.
Evening sights
Neighbourhood · Fells Point
Fells Point waterfront
Arrive by water taxi from the Inner Harbor, and walk the harbour-side promenade east towards Canton.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
Landmark · Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Walk along Eutaw Street inside the ballpark to find the home-run plaques, and try pit beef or crab fries from the stands.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Architecture
What to drink
- Natty Boh and local beer — National Bohemian, with its one-eyed, moustachioed mascot Mr. Boh, is Baltimore's nostalgic cheap lager, while local craft breweries such as those in Locust Point and Hampden serve modern beers.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 21°C (70°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:07 | -3°C (27°F) | 10 |
| April | About 19:43 | 7°C (45°F) | 11 |
| July | About 20:32 | 21°C (70°F) | 10 |
| October | About 18:28 | 9°C (48°F) | 8 |
Getting home late
- Tram — The Light RailLink runs north–south from BWI airport through Camden Yards and downtown to Penn Station and the northern suburbs.
- Metro — The Metro SubwayLink runs from the northwest suburbs through Lexington Market and downtown to Johns Hopkins Hospital; it is less useful for most visitors.
- Bus — MTA buses cover the whole city, including frequent routes up Charles Street to Mount Vernon, Charles Village and the BMA.
- Walking — The promenade around the harbour connects Federal Hill, the Inner Harbor, Harbor East, Fells Point and Canton on foot.
- Ride-hailing — Uber and Lyft are widely used and the easiest option for Hampden, the BMA and late nights.
Late-night bites
- Pit beef — Roadside stands along Pulaski Highway east of the city, and at Camden Yards on game days.
- Lake trout — Carry-out shops in West and East Baltimore; ask for it with hot sauce and onions.
- Coddies — Old-school delis and taverns, and occasional specials at Lexington Market.
Staying safe at night
Visitor areas such as the Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Mount Vernon are generally fine with normal precautions, but conditions can change from block to block, so stick to busy streets after dark and use rideshares for longer trips at night. Car break-ins happen; leave nothing visible in parked cars.
- Emergency number
- 911 (police, fire, ambulance)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$$ · Best for nightlife, couples, first-timers and food lovers
Fells Point
Founded as a shipbuilding village in the 1760s, Fells Point keeps cobbled streets, brick row houses and a working-waterfront feel along Thames Street. It has dense nightlife, the Broadway Market and a couple of historic boutique hotels, and water taxis connect it with the Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry.
- Good
- Historic character; Lots of bars and restaurants; Water taxi to the Inner Harbor
- Watch out
- Noisy on weekend nights; Parking is very tight
- Nearby
- Thames Street, Broadway Market, Harbor East, Canton
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Baltimore?
Fells Point, Federal Hill and Canton. Historic waterfront pubs, live music and late bars along Thames Street and Broadway.
+Which area of Baltimore is best for nightlife?
Fells Point: Belgian-block streets, 18th-century row houses and waterfront pubs.