USA Guide
The Capital Region
Drinking
1 The 8x10 10 E Cross St, Federal Hill 
410/625-2000 Solid bar and live-music venue that features an eclectic mix of bands, from jazz to indie rock and electronica, often for a cover charge.
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Brewer's Art 1106 N Charles St, Mount Vernon 410/547-9310 The place anyone with a yen for microbrews must visit – a local landmark for beer-making that's tops for its "Ozzy" Belgian-style, dark "Proletary Ale" and good old "Charm City Sour Cherry."
3 Cat's Eye Pub 1730 Thames St, Fell's Point 410/276-9085 Cozy, crowded bar, offering a good range of beers and live music nightly, from blues and jazz to bluegrass and folk.
4 Looney's Pub 2900 O'Donnell St 410/675-9235 This animated hangout, serving up a variety of snacks and beers to the tune of guest DJs, is one of Canton's most popular watering holes.
5 Lulu's Off Broadway 1703 Aliceanna St, Fell's Point 410/537-LULU Jumping joint where you can dine on BBQ ribs, meatloaf, and lobster sandwiches – as well as vegetarian fare – or knock back a glass of wine or a microbrew while listening to guest DJs on weekends.
6 Maggie Moore's 21 N Eutaw St, north of Inner Harbor 410/837-2100 Smart and appealing Irish pub with handsome decor and nice, dark brews, as well as fare such as leg-of-lamb sandwich and beef-and-Guinness stew.
7 Max's on Broadway 735 S Broadway 410/675-6297 Huge corner venue with a very long bar – doling out some three hundred kinds of beer in bottles, and rotating more than seventy on tap – pool tables, and, upstairs, a leather-upholstered cigar lounge.
8 Wharf Rat Bar 801 S Ann St, Fell's Point 410/276-9034 This friendly bar, well stocked with English ales, other European imports, and regional microbrews, packs in a trendy and discerning crowd.