Idle Hour
Don't expect to find televisions at this local hot spot because Idle Hour prides itself on good ol' fashioned conversation. Choose from four delicious beers on tap: Dogfish Head Shelter Pale Ale, Anchor Steam Pale Ale, Resurrection Ale and Clipper City Imperial Stout. This bar is perfect for winos, as well as anyone willing to try the well-aged Chartreuse.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- Daily: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Reservations:
- Not Required
- Dress Code:
- Jeans and T-shirt
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- College and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Punk, Reggae, Rock, Classic Rock, '80s Music, Funk, Hip Hop, Indie, Oldies, and Lounge
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic, Cozy, and Dive
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- Scenic View, Happy Hour, Disc Jockey, and Dancing. Resident DJ Tyler Quinn spins hip-hop and electronica every Sunday night at 10 p.m. B.Y.O.V. (Bring Your Own Vinyl) Monday's starts at 5 p.m. Guest appearances by DJ Matt Pierce (of Baltimore's Lake Trout and Big In Japan) and Kris Vandevander.$1 Off draft beer and glasses of wine Daily: 5-8 p.m.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
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"This is a Bar"
By Gandalf from Federal Hill, June 12, 2009
If you don't like the Idle Hour you should probably not wonder so far from Cross Street. Hands down the best neighborhood bar in 'Federal Hill' ...
Report This Review"best bar."
By beaker from federal hill, June 3, 2009
well-vetted beer selection (including PBR), great wine, amazing music. all in a local bar. what more do you want? a robot party?
Report This Review"My Local"
By piper24 from Federal Hill, February 4, 2009
Idle Hour is my local, has been for some time. The music is original, as are the people. It is refreshing to have a bar that prides itself on the...
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