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Vibe: A post-work party spot or a weekend watering hole, the atmosphere inside Friends often changes to suit the mood of its patrons. High hat tables, cozy booths and plenty of standing room fill out the checkerboard floor that leads back to a small private room and a full-size billiards table.

Crowd: From button-down shirt sleeves to full arm tattoos, you'll find representatives from all of Charm City's factions inside Friends.

Libations: The extensive draft beer selection etched in colored chalk on the side wall is complemented by various seasonal beers whose tall handles poke over the heads of patrons at the front of the bar. Everyday notables include Blue Moon, Anchor Steam and the local Brewer's Art Resurrection. The bar is also fully stocked with premium booze.

Sounds: With arguably the best jukebox in Fells Point, Friends plays a variety of music from alternative to blues to hip-hop that may induce swaying and head-bobbing.

Service: Proving that there is some significance to a name, the service at Friends definitely makes you feel like one. Bartenders quickly learn your name and are sure to find you fast when you're looking for a quick drink at a crowded bar. Overall, the patrons feel as if the small plaque at the front of the bar was written especially for them, 'To All My Friends.'

Bottom line: For a great night out, you can always count on Friends.

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