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Sun nightlife critic Wesley Case was tasked with selecting the 50 best bars within city limits. Here are his picks. (More here: http://bsun.md/1kaL5dI)
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore' Best Bars 2013: "This modest Canton corner bar is not only one of the best places to grab a craft beer, but it has steadily built a community." http://bsun.md/1cb8Aie
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Brewer’s Art serves delicious, brewed-in-house Belgian ales both upstairs (a classy, well-lit area) and downstairs (a dark dungeon by comparison)." http://bsun.md/1clMXzv
1730 Thames St (btwn S Broadway & S Ann St.), Baltimore, MD
Rock Club · Fells Point · 56 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: Cat’s Eye Pub stands alone. The majority of patrons are there to enjoy the bands, which are some of the best in the area. http://bsun.md/1bIkYve
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: There’s no better place in Baltimore for a beer lover. The staff is knowledgeable, and the vast beer selection rotates with hard-to-find crafts. http://bsun.md/18i0qab
1724 N Charles St (Btw Lafayette & Lanvale), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Charles North · 41 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: Club Charles sets a mood not found in many Baltimore bars.Thanks to a friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. http://bsun.md/18i0OoU
American Restaurant · Hampden · 161 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: This Hampden bar bursts with character and personality unique to itself. Those in the mood for a beer and a massive burrito should visit immediately.http://bsun.md/1bhnIcU
36 E Cross St (btwn Patapsco & Light St), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 72 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: This bar stands out because its spacious layout allows groups to enjoy their time comfortably. A trip is not truly complete without an oyster shooter.http://bsun.md/189PcXe
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The city’s best karaoke bar has a supportive clientele and the strongest Jell-O shots in the known universe." http://bsun.md/INzoym
2907 Odonnell St (btwn Linwood and Curley), Baltimore, MD
Mexican Restaurant · Canton · 127 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "It’s a testament to Scunny that his bar remains a wonderful (and popular) O’Donnell Square meeting place. A hubcap margarita is a must." http://bsun.md/INzoym
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Rye cares a ton about the product you’re consuming. Pair that attention to detail with its low-key-but-beautiful setting." http://bsun.md/1bgGgys
2549 N Howard St (btwn 25th & 26th), Baltimore, MD
Rock Club · Charles Village · 52 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "We appreciate when great acts grace the Ottobar stage, but we cherish the upstairs bar and its frequent 2-4-1 drink deals as well." http://bsun.md/1cWQnqS
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The secretive Remington bar might bristle at its inclusion, it simply does too much right not to acknowledge WC Harlan as a new Baltimore treasure." http://bsun.md/1eWdsvN
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "With private karaoke rooms, alcoholic snowballs and a stage for the city’s rising musicians,this bar is already a significant space in the city." http://bsun.md/1910mw0
901 S Clinton St (Clinton and Hudson), Baltimore, MD
Whisky Bar · Canton · 16 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: Neighborhoods should have a laidback bar as Cardinal Tavern. The friendly staff and surprisingly deep liquor selection make it worth visiting." http://bsun.md/1cbgnfX
Italian Restaurant · Hampden · 63 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "It can be tough finding a table at this Hampden pizza spot. The food is strong, and the bar backs it up with its emphasis on local draft beer." http://bsun.md/Iso22d
Cuban Restaurant · Riverside · 94 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The real draw is the patio, which boasts a serene view of the water and the Domino Sugars sign. It’s a great Sunday-brunch spot, too." http://bsun.md/1cWTJdd
1028 S Conkling St (at O'Donnell St.), Baltimore, MD
Gastropub · Canton · 58 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Of Love and Regret is a lot of things. It’s famed brewer Brian Strumke’s first brick-and-mortar and fantastic place to try esoteric beers." http://bsun.md/1gEBax9
American Restaurant · Canton · 30 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Thanks to its attention-grabbing stock-market beer pricing and abundance of flatscreen TVs, this bar has quickly become Canton’s hottest new spot." http://bsun.md/18m3Wx2
American Restaurant · Fells Point · 65 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: " Above-average bar food and a crowd that always seems to be having fun are all hallmarks that separate this bar from others in Fells Point." http://bsun.md/18m44MX
12 W North Ave (btwn N Charles St. & Maryland Ave.), Baltimore, MD
Music Venue · Charles North · 23 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "You’re there to sketch burlesque dancers or play intense matches of ping-pong, this bar offers experiences other Baltimore bars simply can’t." http://bsun.md/1g6PPDP
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "This unpretentious spot is known for its impressive beer list, a rotating collection of craft beers,rare and recognizable, from all over the world." http://bsun.md/1kbB5kd
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Order a square pie and a Rum Swizzle cocktail as you observe works by local artists on the walls." http://bsun.md/1kbC0Bh
Bar · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 14 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013:"The fun, down-to-earth atmosphere extends to the bar, where Natural Light cans are only $1 each on Tuesday." http://bsun.md/1hyxAr8
1928 Fleet St (at S Washington St.), Baltimore, MD
Cocktail Bar · Fells Point · 77 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: Famous for its Bacon Night, this Fells Point dive bar has a secret weapon not made of pork: out-of-the-box cocktails. http://bsun.md/1bhHi8V
American Restaurant · Canton Park · 60 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: This quaint Canton spot garners praise and headlines for its food. With two happy hours every day at the bar." http://bsun.md/1cmaWyu
Gastropub · Northeastern Baltimore · 77 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The best burger in Baltimore can be found at this comfortable pub. The bar serves a smart selection of beers, including $2 Abita bottles." http://bsun.md/18a64NA
Bar · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 42 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Its multiple floors allow for a more comfortable experience and the first floor area in the back has one of the better dance floors in Federal Hill."http://bsun.md/1ksEwmR
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The outdoor patio and its projection screen set this Canton bar apart in O’Donnell Square. The potent Pirate Juice is a nice way to switch it up." http://bsun.md/1gjFJj3
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: The $1 beers attract a crowd looking to dance to Top 40 and, possibly, make out on the dance floor." http://bsun.md/1e0Vaw8
Mexican Restaurant · Fells Point · 23 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "From the team behind Rye, this stylish Tex-Mex lounge and bar has smartly crafted cocktails you won’t find anywhere else." http://bsun.md/1d4XTzu
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Like that shop, Beatnik feels alive with an off-the-cuff charm that naturally fits in the neighborhood." http://bsun.md/1e0W0cg
26 E Cross St (btw Light St & Charles St), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 64 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The crowd and beers are familiar, in Federal Hill, but the wide range of alcoholic slushies as potentially dangerous as they sound sets it apart." http://bsun.md/1gSFJEa
Bar · SBIC - West Federal Hill · 44 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "No Idea Tavern has attracted sports fans with its extensive beer selection, including 50 types of bottles and 12 drafts." http://bsun.md/IXzran
20 E Cross St (btw Charles & Light), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 63 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The pizza is solid, but we come for the house beer, which only costs $4.50 for two 8-oz." glasses.http://bsun.md/18iqhRt
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "O’Donnell Square’s best sports bar boasts enough TVs that, no matter your team, you’ll have a good view of the game." http://bsun.md/1jE36n4
206 W Pratt St (btwn S Howard St & Hopkins Plaza), Baltimore, MD
Gastropub · Inner Harbor · 134 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "This brewpub is a smart stop before any downtown event. We prefer a pint of the wonderfully named Draft Punk." http://bsun.md/IXBtHs
Seafood Restaurant · Fells Point · 65 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "This tiny Fells Point seafood bar is a nice change of pace from its Thames Street peers." http://bsun.md/1gSJnh6
1700 Thames St (btwn Broadway & S Ann St), Baltimore, MD
Pub · Fells Point · 94 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Whether you need a beer with breakfast or a beer for breakfast, this Irish pub does the trick by opening at 7 a.m. everyday. Soccer fans welcomed." http://bsun.md/1d50468
Gastropub · Downtown Baltimore · 135 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Alewife will satisfy any beer lover with its rotating list of 40 draft selections." http://bsun.md/1hIiS0N
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Jay’s on Read provides the setting with a piano player and well-made cocktails." http://bsun.md/1ksLubm
American Restaurant · Canton · 48 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Fine for date night, this Canton bar and restaurant is designed without ever feeling ostentatious, and the cocktails are sophisticated as well." http://bsun.md/1bwErxw
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Gain a lifetime membership to the first Grand Marnier Club, where they’ll keep a bottle of the cognac liqueur on the shelf with your name on it." http://bsun.md/J7ep9K
34 Market Pl (btwn Baltimore St & Water St), Baltimore, MD
Beer Garden · Downtown Baltimore · 43 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Spend some time in this glass-encased beer garden and you could forget you’re in Power Plant Live." http://bsun.md/IB6Fwn
American Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 39 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "With its 11 p.m. closing time, Ten Ten works best as a place for after-dinner drinks in a sleek setting. Cocktails are the stars here." http://bsun.md/J7gwdV
Pub · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 44 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "This Philadelphia sports bar typically draws patrons in with its cheesesteaks, the daily drink specials should attract any fan." http://bsun.md/18wJWrz
New American Restaurant · Canton · 43 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "It has a strong bar program with craft beers of which the poet certainly would have approved." http://bsun.md/18wKvBI
American Restaurant · Fells Point · 62 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "The quality of martinis around Baltimore varies as much as the neighborhoods, but this Fells Point bar gets it right with high-quality ingredients." http://bsun.md/18wsCWW
New American Restaurant · Downtown Baltimore · 72 tips and reviews
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Drinking downtown typically isn’t cheap, but B&O American Brasserie does its part with a happy hour filled with good deals." http://bsun.md/18wL5PZ
The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: " The bar located on the Belvedere Hotel’s first floor retains a sense of history that’s easy to feel but difficult to accurately describe." http://bsun.md/1jEnkNx