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Ottobar

2549 N Howard St
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 662-0069
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Best of Citysearch:
Dive Bar 2007, Dive Bar 2006
Hours:
Daily 5pm-2am

Editorial Review for Ottobar – by John Dugan

In Short
Open since 1997, downtown Baltimore's Otto Bar has become one of the city's essential live-music venues, bringing in nationally touring acts and underground stars of the indie, punk, electronica and metal scenes. The interior may be beat up, but the hip, young clientele comes for music rather than atmosphere. Upstairs, the 21-and-older portion of the venue often features live jazz in the evenings and DJs later.

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Know Before You Go

Most downstairs shows are 18 and up, require identification and begin at 10pm, though some all-ages events take place in the early evening.

User Reviews for Ottobar

Citysearch (3), Judy's Book (1 ), InsiderPages (3 ), All (7)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/06/2006 Posted by kevtyla

The Ottobar is my favorite place in Baltimore to see live music. Not to big, not to small, short or tall you can see from anywhere in the venue. A great place to see all the happening acts before they get "too big". Ottobar also brings some great bands into town that may otherwise just pass us by. Centrally located on Howard St, I am always happy to see a band is listed to play Ottobar and not one the "bigger" venues downtown, where parking is harder and admission is usually much higher. I hope Ottobar stays around for a long time.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/2002 Posted by ratherbeinphilly

The old Ottobar kicked ass, but the newer one is, miraculously, even cooler. They have great shows and I always have a lot of fun when I go. I especially recommend the monthly "underground" dance party night.

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Editor's Review

Downtown venue books the cream of underground rock and local jazz.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Most downstairs shows are 18 and up, require identification and begin at 10pm, though some all-ages events take place in the early evening.

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Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • Varies

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • Happy Hour
  • Neighborhood
  • Clubs
  • Live Music
  • DJ
  • Smoking Permitted
  • All Ages
  • 21 & Over
  • 18 & Over

Parking

  • Street

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Daily 5pm-2am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Music Types

  • Punk
  • Electronica
  • Techno & Industrial
  • Alternative Rock
  • Jazz

Recognition for Ottobar

2007 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2006 Audience Winner - Dive Bar

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