Best & Cool Bars in Bel Air

"Located on W 36th Street in the heart of Hampden, The Food Market is a smartly designed industrial-modern space that focuses on simple, serious comfort food, providing an unparalleled dining experience. Headed up by award-winning Chef Chad Gauss, the restaurant presents value-driven menus for dinner during the week and for brunch over the weekends, focusing on serving sustainable cuisine produced from locally sourced and farm-fresh ingredients. Brunch menus feature delights such as Amish soft pretzels, French toast dippers, red quinoa oatmeal, fried oysters carbonara, avocado and smoked salmon toast, and blueberry pancakes."

"My routine during quarantine has been for every 2-3 dinners that I cook, I grab carryout from one of my favorite spots, and that includes, of course, The Food Market. Their menu has been changing almost daily, but I can always expect to see some of my favorite dishes including the Amish Soft Pretzels, Roasted Beef Short Ribs, and Buffalo Pickles. Chef Chad and the team have also been throwing in some surprises with the occasional dinner special (last week there was a $20 crab cake)."

"I was visiting from out of town recently, and found this fresh and delicious place!. A seafood restaurant with a southern twist!. I had the best whiskey drink..."

"Whether for a boozy lunch or starting a night out, Clavel’s combination of tacos, ceviches, and agave-based cocktails provides the perfect backdrop to catching up with friends. Founded by the person behind treasured Baltimore speakeasy, W.C. Harlan, this family-owned taqueria and mezcaleria takes pride in its Sinaloan heritage, handmade tortillas, and bartenders trained in mezcal distilling."

"The Bygone is a bar and lounge located on the top floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in the Harbor East neighborhood. It’s Instagrammable not only for its 1920’s-style, glitzy decor, but for its beautiful view of the city from its patio and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Bygone also has some strong cocktails with nice presentation, made to be photographed before they’re enjoyed."

"Bygone, located on International Drive in the Harbor East neighborhood, offers an eclectic mix of old Baltimore with a modern edge. It is an American gastro bistro that blends hip,..."

"House food hall in Remington, Baltimore|© Little Baby's Ice Cream. Little Baby’s Ice Cream is a Philadelphia company at Remington’s popular R. House food hall and specializes in locally sourced Philadelphia-style and non-dairy ice creams."

"Brewer's Art bar is a perfect example of the contradiction that characterizes Baltimore’s nightlife. The upstairs consists of an upmarket and elegant bar that resembles the living room of a 19th century lawyer .On the other hand, the downstairs section has an underground bar scene that attracts artists, college students and revelers seeking privacy in the shadows. The Brewer’s Art is famous for brewing a brown ale called Resurrection,which is arguably the best beer in Baltimore."

"Resurrection is one of the brews local beer lovers introduce to out-of-towners first. It’s flavorful and full-bodied, but the abbey brown ale works regardless of the weather or setting. Best sipped in the handsome upstairs bar of the Midtown-Belvedere establishment that shares its name."

"And, not just any breakfast pizza, but one with béchamel, crumbled bacon, sausage, gruyère, and a deliciously runny sunny egg. Harbor views flood into the windows at Bond Street Social, but we’ll bet you’ll be so wrapped up in your Bloody Mary and brunch food to even look up from the table."

"The sizeable patio at Bond Street Social at the edge of Fell’s Point has large tables that make it good for groups to enjoy their signature “social drinks,” which are brought to the table in glass infusion jars."

"Day and night, the outdoor patio at Bond Street Social in Fells Point is a gathering space for singles and groups. Bond Street Social, 901 S. Bond St., 443-449-6234, bondstreetsocial.com."

"Germano’s Piattini is one of the best places in the city when you’re looking to treat someone special to a romantic dinner in Baltimore. Not only can you dine on delicious food, like Porchetta (Pork loin marinated with ground fennel, rosemary, crushed chili and garlic, then stuffed with Italian sausage, served over braised mustard seed cabbage and roasted potatoes, finished with agro dolce sauce and lemon-parsley gremolata) or Spaghetti Carrettiera (EVOO, spicy tomato sauce, garlic), but you can even take field trips and group tours arranged by Germano’s!. Now how’s that for a romantic evening?!"

"The top floor of this beloved Little Italy eatery transforms into an elegant cabaret club, welcoming performers of jazz, blues, folk and opera. Take advantage of the restaurant’s full menu while you enjoy the show."

"What started as a pop-up in the summer of 2014 has finally led to proprietor Dylan Salmon’s brick and mortar ode to bivalves in hip Hampden. Think white-tiled floors, classic cocktails, clams, whole fish, and oysters of all varieties prepared raw, fried, and more. The paint on the walls has barely dried, having just opened in December, but Instagram is already abuzz with the pan-roasted oysters."

"After you’ve tracked down Baltimore’s best crab cake and gotten tired of picking through bushels of steamed crabs, it’s time to duck into Dylan’s Oyster Cellar in Hampden to explore Baltimore’s other bounties of the sea. SEE ALSO:Gordon Ramsay Steak: Fine Dining at its Best. Of course Dylan’s has oysters."

"Besides being a go-to spot for catching the latest soccer game, Claddagh Pub has an interior courtyard with its own bar and is covered by nothing but twinkling lights. Be sure to check out the surf and turf options, or an authentic Irish reuben."

"Cylburn Arboretum is 200 acres of trees, gardens, and manicured lawns that are especially nice to visit in spring when the flowers are blooming. The park is centered around Cylburn Mansion which was built in 1863 and is open for tours, including a holiday open house in the winter. The park also includes 3.5 miles of hiking trails through the surrounding woods, a greenhouse used for educational programs, and events like the annual Market Day."

"Full of gardens, greenhouses, wooded paths, and angelic statues, the arboretum is the perfect place for a quiet proposal where the two of you will have each other’s undivided attention. The Cylburn Arboretum also regularly hosts wedding ceremonies, so you know the location is ripe for romance."

"The Cylburn Arboretum off of Greenspring Avenue is just really fantastic. The grounds are sprawling and there is so much open space to run and play and enjoy seeing the trees and other plant life. There are over 20 individual gardens and some of the coolest old trees I have ever seen."

"Joe Squared serves square pizzas (do not worry: they're not over-hyped like the squagel). Iggies, my personal favorite, makes a pizza topped with pistachios, mozzarella, Parmesan, roasted red onion, and rosemary oil, and they also sell frozen pizzas (stock up on these if you're staying somewhere with a sparsely-equipped kitchen)."

"Claim to fame: Fried meat ravioli, bacon and clam pizza, flag pizza. Don’t be a square, go try this bomb four-cornered pie. The dough, made with imported Italian yeast, is likely to satisfy the most persnickety pizza eaters, and the array of toppings seems endless."

"This entry is definitely for food lovers who are in the mood for something unusual. Come in to get a meal. Stay for the art shows and live musical performances."

"Very bad customer service… don’t know how to treat a customer very bad attitude.. chef speaks abusing about customers with his server it was really disap..."