Sidebar Baltimore in Baltimore - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Nothing but good times, even with the enibriated folk who didn’t know how to talk.

Great little basement bar to watch local bands play.

Love this spot. One of my favorites in town. Must have been slow. Was there around 12 Thursday night and they were closed. Catch em next time.

Divey, super cool rock bar. Cheap beers and great service.

The floor can be sticky, the music can be loud, the beer can make the room spin, and the smell of sweat and cigarettes can be intoxicating. This is my kinda of place.

Give it up for hometown hero Pierre St. Pierre

Great place to see a live band, in an old school dive kind of way. Saw a couple hardcore bands here, there was a decent mosh pit and the bands were good.

A Baltimore staple. If you like metal or punk music, its a must visit.

I love going here for shows but the place needs alot of TLC. It was flies and bugs in the drinks and the floor by the steps and bathroom are like they are about to cave in. The bar stools are old and need to be replaced and made me very itchy like it was bedbugs in the stools even with long pants on. Also make sure you bring earplugs the sound in here is extremely loud to the point you could go deaf.I still recommend the place if you're into punk,metal and indie music.

The sidebar is my favorite bar to see music.

My kind of place, not pretentious and not the inner harbor. If you like the punk/metal/hardcore music scene and grungy, bombed-out dives, you'll like this spot. I try to go there every time I'm in town.

The most LIVE, DIVE, off I-95!!!

I have to admit that I love the spirit of the Sidebar and what it offers for the music community in Baltimore. If you are into the local music scene and dive bars, then this is a great place for you. That said, the bathrooms are usually disgusting and have a pungent smell of urine and vomit. And the alcohol options are really cheap quality. There is no food offered here, but they have no problem with you bringing in food from outside.

Music was deafeningly loud, didn't even stay long enough for a drink. The girl taking cover was nice though and gave us ours back since we had been there for roughly 2 minutes before the band finished setting up & started playing. I can still feel my ears ringing just thinking about it again.

Good beer and a very chill neighborhood bar vibe. Staff are all great, and the beer is solid. Most of all, it's consistent, both the service and beer. Check out an event, they tend to do a pretty good job of them

Cool intimate venue for live music. Bartender was great and drinks were awesome and reasonably priced.

Small but sound guy was awesome for the show!

The live music was always a show. This place had an interesting mix when I went there. Around 5 to 7 you had lawyers and such, then later the freaks come out. I do not mean that in a bad way being I WAS one of those freaks. It goes from custom suits to custom piercings. Quite the eclectic mix I always had a good time.

The best place to hear rock in baltimore. Period.

Great service and staff. Was served very quickly

We were in town looking for a place with live music and found the Sidebar. Decent little venue. Beers & drinks all seemed to be $6 no matter what we ordered. The night we were there, they had 4 different bands playing, and each one had 20-40 minute set. Then they would tear down, and the next band would be setting up. So our group was able to talk in between bands, but once a band started, there was no way anyone would hear anything. Bartender gave us ear plugs after she noticed one of our group trying to cover one ear. Then I noticed that almost everyone in attendance seemed to be using ear protection of some kind. Given the high level of distortion and feedback with the amps all cranked to the max, I think they could back off the amperage just a bit and end up with a better sound. But it worked, and was a nice way to spend an evening.

Good Laughs On Mondays Comedy Open Mic 8:00 Great LIVE Music Excellent Bartenders! Cheapest Drinks I Hear! Best Lil Dive In

Per Mike, drinks a bit weak, atmosphere was grunge basement.

small,but lots of fun to make a trip to baltimore to catch a show

Awesome place to grab a drink and see a show. I make the 2 hour drive every now and again. Nothing can give you the same taste of a DIY punkshow

Drinks are a little overpriced, but not too bad.

A Excellent Place To Drink And Meet People Or Friends.

Cozy place! Great hospitality and local live bands.

This is the best place in the world, literally.

A good little venue. The staff is always nice.

Get there early. Order the beans. Infinite refills from 4-7 (on the beans). You are allowed to leave before the loud music begins and you can still come back the next day for more beans without a sense of shame.

The Sidebar a little place to get some food and drinks and of course listen to local bands. We heard the sounds of Baltimore’s own Steady Ratchets Reggae Band They were Great!

Baltimore's premier punk bar! This spot is awesome and has lots of cool events. I have seen lots of cool acts including some great bands and comedians. The open mic night is a lot of fun too. This is the place to check out for some authentic Baltimore fun!

Great place. Comedy on Monday 🌃

One of the last proper dive bars in the city. Always has great punk rock bands playing. Bartender is super cool. Highly recommended.

Home of the world famous sidebar comedy open mic on Mondays starting at 9 p.m. Come out. Also have some cool bands, I've seen some sick shows there and stuff.

Awesome shows, great bartenders, fun crowd

For punks and fringe culture humans, this spot is top notch when it comes to live entertainment.

Good shows, good bartenders, great music. Choice for happy hour.

Baltimore's best dive punk venue. Local, national and international bands play on a regular basis. Drink specials most nights as well. Check it out.

Chill lil spot. Mad lowkey. Theres always the best shows here tbh.

You want to see live music by local and national bands? This place will put you right in the action.

Best danged honky tonk this side of the Mississippi!

Great dive for a quick drink. Very friendly bartender.

Great supporter of local music in a hole in the wall. Cheap beer too.

I LOVE Side Bar. Great staff and drinks. Sunday nights are a blast. Eve is a great bartender, knowledgeable, welcoming, professional and genuine. The vibe is real chill. The area is somewhat smallish. But it adds to the atmosphere and environment. Everything compliments eachother. I have and will continue to bring friends here.

$5 beer and a shot for happy hour, can't go wrong

Fun place for a punk or metal show

It has great venues, my friends play here all the time

Walked in as they were closing down and as the last band was packing up. I was on 3 weeks of straight work that were hell and just needed a beer. The bartender (Amy) , had her drawer already cleaned out and counted and was minutes from closing yet she still let us order some draws of Fat Tire and drink leisurely for about 15 minutes. I wish more places had people like this as bartenders. Good customer service is also hard to find and Amy hit it outta the ballpark!! Will definitely catch some live music here the next time I'm in town.

Pretty good bar with some good food! Would recommend