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Idle Hour

Bar

Unfussy haunt serving Chartreuse, rye & pickle juice chasers in art-filled digs with a turntable. People often mention Great, great, drinks,


Address

201 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, United States

Website

idlehourwinetasting.com

Contact

+1 410-989-3405

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (167 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 3 to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 5 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 jason m. 6 years ago on Google • 515 reviews
    Easily the best neighborhood bar in south baltimore. Great vibe. Tons of DJs help create a really great feel. Without a doubt, you should stop in for a drink!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JC M. 5 months ago on Google • 368 reviews
    A jewel of a bar! Great drinks, good vibes and excellent service at this wonderful Chartreuse haven.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nastaran A. 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    The drink was just okay! ( not what I expected) But the bartender wasn't really nice. She acted kinda of mean, and none of us was happy with her behavior. The atmosphere was okay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seth G. 2 years ago on Google
    Exquisite spot where you can get a top notch drink. While chartreuse is their specialty, they offer a wide range of options. A go to for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 zeke f. 1 year ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Very much a speak easy vibe with out really being a speak easy. It can get crowded, but the lighting and music make it a vibe. If you like chartreuse then it is a place for you .

  • 5/5 Royal B. 2 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This place is authentic, wonderful and a great time. We were visiting from outside the state and stumbled upon Idle Hour and it did not disappoint. The bar tender was friendly, the drinks are very good, and the music was on fire. A really great place!

  • 5/5 Robin R. 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    truly a special place—-the vibe is comfortable as hell and drinks are extremely good. If you are even curious about Chartreuse you’ve gotta check this place out!

  • 5/5 Ketti G. 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Awesome little dive that turned me on to chartreuse. Looking forward to another night of streamers and red lights soon.

  • 5/5 Tiesha P. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    A true Cocktail Speak Easy, Cocktail focused. LOVED IT. 2 Patrons, 5 Cocktails, $71 tip not included. TIP THE BARTENDHERRR ✔️✔️✔️✔️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 I didn't need food, I ate my Cocktail

  • 5/5 J V. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly neighborhood bar serving chartreuse-laden cocktails and other classy drinks.

  • 5/5 Meg M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a lovely local bar, where I had the world’s best aviation that I’m still thinking about a year later.

  • 5/5 Myelz O. 1 year ago on Google
    the owner Brendan is awesome! super friendly and great cocktails 🔥 pull up

  • 5/5 Mike M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious cocktails! This was a boulevardier

  • 5/5 Brian L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails. Fun bartenders. Great for locals.

  • 5/5 Ryan N. 1 year ago on Google
    Favorite bar in the area that I don't go to as often as I should! Can't go wrong with a Last Word!

  • 5/5 Kate W. 1 year ago on Google
    such an intimate and funky space. bartender made me a special surprise drink, and gf recommends the chartreuse mule

  • 5/5 Jessi B. 1 year ago on Google
    We love this bar Good date night spot before getting sushi Get lit then get food or go to the club

  • 5/5 Trish K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails! Chill vibe and filled with art and character. Fantastic dive and perfect for a night cap too!

  • 5/5 Zane C. 1 year ago on Google
    Laid-back local bar that feels private and intimate. Great bartenders, great mood, great drinks. Drink the Chartreuse.

  • 5/5 Boh B. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Doesn’t get much cooler than Idle Hour. The setting feels like a movie set from Tarantino or Wes Anderson. High-quality drinks, reasonably priced, hand-shucked free oysters, and simply cool without trying to be. Great Baltimore dive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul W. 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    J was the most exquisite mixologist we have ever had the honor to meet!!! It is now our favorite neighborhood place!!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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