Discover Baltimore: Fells Point Culinary Food Tour
Fells Point is the wonderful historic Port of Baltimore. Enjoy small plates from local culinary gems! Learn some fun history, and enjoy spending the afternoon with new...
CuisineWine bar
Price$$
Neighborhoodstation-north
Last verified
Why locals love it: A converted Old Goucher carriage house pouring natural wine, sake and beer in a string-lit back garden most visitors never find.
Tip: The back patio is the place to be; it runs as part wine bar, part sake bar, part beer garden.
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Location
Address: 3 West 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
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