Where to go to meet people on a Friday or Saturday night in federal hill?

Submitted by EPIC_FAIL_73 t3_z1w1zo in baltimore

I'm a guy in my mid 20s and looking to meet new people and possibly get back on the dating scene. Federal Hill. Went to Mother's on Sunday during the ravens game for the first time, absolutely loved it. It was packed but I'm okay with that because it just means more people to talk to. Everyone was nice.

I'm looking for a similar vibe and place to go to on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm not into clubs and dancing, I moreso want to hang out and talk to people so a large bar is what I'm looking for. Don't really care about happy hours and discount drinks, just interested in busy bars with lots of people my age to talk to.

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dopkick t1_ixd6ae7 wrote

Just walk around Fed Hill and check out the scene. There's probably a dozen'ish places that fit the bill that are basically next to each other. There's always something going on every Friday and Saturday night, except around holidays.

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EPIC_FAIL_73 OP t1_ixd6gz8 wrote

Sounds good! What time should I go? I'm just now getting started with going out on Friday nights so idk if you mean 7PM, 10PM, or 1AM.

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dopkick t1_ixd81qi wrote

Things to start to pick up around 7 PM'ish. I'd aim for starting NLT than 8 PM. You can definitely check out a few places in a single night.

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NorthboundGoose t1_ixd8gcm wrote

Things get crowded and drunk starting at 10-11PM. I normally start at 7-8ish and get food somewhere and try to get home before things get too gross but to each their own!

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idenTITTY t1_ixdtsug wrote

Any bar on Cross Street. One Star gives off the vibe of post-college frat party

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NorthboundGoose t1_ixd88xy wrote

Yeah I’m in Fed too. I think for crowded bars, definitely Mothers during games, Nobles too. If you are into trivia - CrossBar and Delia Foleys have decent crowds, might have to ask to get on a team but doubt it would be hard. For chiller bars, Pub Dog and Magerks normally have friendly people mulling about.

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[deleted] t1_ixemnma wrote

You think like me. When i was single and looking to meet people i'd just post up at whatever bar was comfortable and my type of crowd and chat with whoever would listen.

I dont live in Fed anymore but i always enjoy stopping by the market to get drinks at anywhere that will serve em. I'd usually chill there and play on my phone and strike convo when it arose.

I like Magerks too. It got pretty active on Friday and Saturday last year around this time.

Banditos and 101 are more "clubish" but i enjoy their music more than the other bars.

Little Havana is a lowkey spot if you just wanna drink and talk to regulars/older crowd (might find yourself a couger)

Brewers Cask and Rowhouse are cool too, i think they're also more of a late 20s early 30s crowd. Rowhouse has good wings...I had an upset stomach from when i ate their seafood though...

Theres some other bars edging on the riverside area too.

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EPIC_FAIL_73 OP t1_ixh8j4x wrote

Thanks for the info! Yeah I plan on going around 7-8 and staying for a few hours before it gets super drunk and rowdy.

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[deleted] t1_ixhmga3 wrote

Yeah 7-10 is the best time to get some drinks and talk.

For that time slot, my vote deff goes to Magerks on a Sunday or Rowhouse on Friday or Saturday.

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ct1m t1_ixevz7k wrote

I'd suggest joining a cup in hand Volo league, that's how I met a lot of friends when I moved to the city. For bars, like the others mentioned, anyone around cross street. I'd avoid the Charles, feel like it's douche-y but that's just me

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Bmore_legend86 t1_ixfh6os wrote

Maxs, rip tide by the bay, nacho mama’s in canton, mommas on the half shell in canton

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