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Idle Hour

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Riverside, Baltimore
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Idle Hour
7.7/10
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    Seth F.
    "Chartreuse shots"(2 Tips)
    Fred S.
    "A pickleback is a shot of Jack Daniels followed by a..."(2 Tips)
    The Baltimore Sun
    "strong-but-affordable cocktails"(3 Tips)
    Josh W.
    "old music from a record player."(2 Tips)
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  • The Baltimore Sun
    The Baltimore SunDecember 7, 2012
    Baltimore's Best Bars 2012: "Idle Hour’s combination of mood lighting, strong-but-affordable cocktails and eccentric regulars makes it a bar that must be experienced first-hand" http://bsun.md/11ViHVF
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    Naptown 💪 LarryJanuary 4, 2012
    The door to get in is covered with stickers, the lights are dim, and the leather bar stools are cracked. It's a glorious place to have a drink, listen to music and chat with the bartender.
  • Josh W.
    Josh W-BApril 2, 2011
    Love the dark with twinkle lights vibe and old music from a record player. Not your typical fed hill bar, and I love that.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MooreFebruary 7, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best dive bar around, great lighting
  • Seth F.heart icon on user image
    Seth FloydJuly 11, 2018
    Chartreuse shots
  • Fred S.
    Fred ScharmenDecember 23, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    A pickleback is a shot of Jack Daniels followed by a shot of pickle juice, preferably with hot sauce. Get over your squeamishness and order one.
  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LAugust 20, 2018
    Great place to end the night
  • C K.
    C KNovember 28, 2011
    I'be been coming here for several years when I get to Balt; love this place!
  • Jacqueline
    JacquelineDecember 30, 2011
    The basil bourbon is fantastic and well priced.
  • The Baltimore Sun
    The Baltimore SunMarch 2, 2012
    With its moody lighting and classy cocktails, it's an ideal destination after dinner. Read more
  • ivars b.
    ivars balodisMarch 6, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    2nd best bar in baltimore. but I am jaded.
  • Rhonda
    RhondaJuly 28, 2013
    Pickle backs!
  • Katie V.
    Katie VNovember 20, 2011
    The bartender is a condescending dick... Don't hangout here or at least don't tip him. Stephen Tyler wannabe!
  • John H.
    John HarrisonDecember 18, 2011
    Dogfish tap. I like this.
  • Lauren E.
    Lauren EppleFebruary 9, 2010
    Have an espresso martini here...best I've had
  • Alessandroheart icon on user image
    AlessandroFebruary 21, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Have a shot of Chartreuse.
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Idle Hour
201 E Fort Ave (at William St.)
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
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    • 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
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    • 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
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    • 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
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    • 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
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    • 7:00 PM–Midnight
  • Tue
    • 8:00 PM–1:00 AM
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    • 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
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