Sugarvale

Parking was NO CHARGE after 6p Drinks were flavorful and the bar tender, Nate was great! Food took a while to come out, was good (not bad, not great) Atmosphere was clean, crowd was diverse.. seems like an after work spot for people who work in the area so it may get busy Indoor & outdoor seating options Check it out, I enjoyed myself

Had gone here with friends, it's a small, kind of hole in the wall place, but it's cozy with warm, dark, and slightly moody ambience. It's a tight space with how popular it is. There's table, bar, and outdoor seating. Sat at the bar and that was nice, it was easier to get your order in. Seats are comfortable for bar stools. People who can't get a seat at the bar can just stand by it. There's a bathroom inside, but I didn't personally use it. In terms of drinks: alien love call, ginger beer (non-alcoholic), and sansho the bailiff. I recommend all three, but if I had to choose just one to drink again, it would definitely be the alien love call. Maybe it's because I'm biased towards floral flavors. It was quite light and couldn't quite taste the alcohol. I could probably drink 50 of those. Sansho the bailiff - heavy on the rum, but fun flavor combo. If you've never had ginger beer, it's like spicy ginger ale. In terms of food, we got these wings and they were hella good - super crispy and I think they had honey drizzled on them. The blue cheese dip was super creamy and not as bitter as I thought it would be. It paired well with the wings. I forgot to take a picture of the beet burger I had, but I was pleasantly surprised by it's quality. I'd order it again + didn't really taste the beet in it, but that's my preference anyways.

Possibly the coolest bar in Baltimore. Found by chance because Topside had a private party. Great cocktails, especially the Old Fashioned. This late October evening was just perfect for sitting outdoors, beyond midnight, with the sounds of Chet Baker in the background. Inside it was half full of its laid back clientele, against the white-tiled walls and fairy-lit ceiling. The bar staff are brilliant and we will be back on the next trip.

If you're looking for a cool, vampire-y basement bar with great drinks, check out Sugarvale. The interior is dim and a little loud, but feels very intimate and moody for a date or meeting up with a small group of friends. Since 2020 they expanded their outdoor seating! During the day, it makes a nice spot for a drink and to read or write before the dinner crowd streams through. The drink menu is always fun, and their food is a nice bite to munch along with your drink. The menu always has something for the more adventurous AND the more traditional, but their bartenders can accommodate you preferences if you ask nicely!