For a dose of old-school cool, join the crowd at this haunt across the street from Baltimore's premiere art cinema.

by Contributor

In Short
The ultra-hip Club Charles has a history as long as its drink list. Over the past century, as the neighborhood has gone from sophisticated to run-down to rehabilitated, this trendy hangout has consistently drawn a young, eclectic mix to its long bar and the booths lining one of its red walls. With a large mural of an old New York moviehouse overhead, the joint's dark interior often reverberates with music from the jukebox.

07/18/02

Seriously cool "dive bar"

by acoleman

One of the most unique bars I have ever been in- art deco walls with bartenders in black leather and excellent drinks. Where the artists hang out with moviegoers and locals- John Waters appears regularly. One problem- the clock is ALWAYS fast and you will have to leave closer to 1:30 than 2- and they ARE NOT nice about it!

• Pros: Cool, Affordable, Fun
• Cons: Crowded, Closes Early