The Elk Room ★ 4.2
The Elk Room in Harbor East is a hidden cocktail bar behind Italian Disco, pouring spirit-forward classics in a dim, vintage Atlas Restaurant Group room.
Tip: Enter through Italian Disco; the list runs spirit-forward and classic.
CuisineSteakhouse
Price$$$$
Neighbourhoodharbor-east
Tip: It is the highest bar in the city; come for a cocktail and the window view at sunset.
Location
Address: 400 International Drive, Baltimore, MD 21202
Also in harbor-east
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