Ottobar

06/08/05

Great local hangout... by John B. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

The Ottobar runs the gamut of club material, ranging in scope from rap/hiphop artists to local grunge. The main level holds around 600 patrons and offers good views of the stage from nearly everywhere. There is a bar in the back, which is by and large standard, but has exceptional service.

Upstairs is it's own thing, as the leather couchs, pinball machines, and pool tables would tell you, if able to speak. This is a veritable who's who of local folk, and some of the artist-est of the artsy drag by the Ottobar for a brew. Atmosphere is comfortable, no matter who you are. Prices are good, and cover charges for the downstairs are usually reasonable.

04/21/09

great

by tomaskarpas at Citysearch

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• Pros: best
• Cons: beer

11/06/06

My favorite place to see live music

by kevtyla at Citysearch

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.

Downtown venue books the cream of underground rock and local jazz.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.

09/29/02

great events, great atmosphere

by ratherbeinphilly at Citysearch

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.

08/09/02

The NEW Ottobar is on N. Howard!

by sweetjoy at Citysearch

Well, the title says it...the Ottobar moved a few months back and it's no longer a 'dark-alley bar'. It's much bigger and nicer than the old Ottobar, but still cheap and great for live music! Also, the monthly Brit-pop dance night is a can't miss!

• Pros: Inexpensive, Lots of free parking, Lots of dancing
• Cons: N'borhood not so good, Usually 18+