Thanks for replying. It'll be a saturday. I'm coming down for a baseball game with a few friends as part of a weekend-long outing.
I understand there isn't an overlap of urban and non urban there, but we're pretty versatile when it comes to that. So I guess you can let me know what you suggest on both ends of the spectrum.
Well I haven't done any urban spots in a couple years, these youngins out here are getting a tad too reckless for me tolerate.
But if you guys want to hit a decent lounge I would suggest Red Maple. When the DJ is on they are usually really on, when they are off its still tolerable. Last time my homeboy had a white chick choose him and he smashed afterwards so I guess that's a plus.
If clubbing is not what your looking for, Scores is a decent gentleman's club. Nice mix of chicks, while it won't get as loose as some of the down south spots, its def not as uptight as Va/DC spots. But if lower class strip spots are your thing hit Goddess, which is up the street from the stadium, or the Block, mainly Norma Jeans.
There is a shitload of restaurants downtown, don't just get caught up with what's in the inner harbor pavillions. Go to
www.citypaper.com and check the eat guide, its a good place to get some ideas. If you guys are meat eaters hit Fogo de Chao. If you like sushi hit Edo's and if you like japanese fusion type dishes hit Roy's or RA. RA gets jumping towards the end of their happy hour (3 to 7, and the prices are well worth it) and it a really social atmosphere. Roy's food is better but its far more intimate than RA.
There also bar hopping. If you guys like dive bars..Fells Point is the way to go, if your into bars with "dress codes" hit Power Plant. Brewers Art is also a good spot for micro brews and good food, it gets packed in there as well so be prepared.
I know a lot of out of town people shit on Baltimore's night life but to me its all about what you make of it. There is always a good time to be had. The best part of going out is nothing is too far apart, so if you get bored at one spot its nothing to just walk or take a short cab ride somewhere else.
Also check the event guide on citypaper.com for the weekend your coming down, there may be something popping that weekend that's off the beaten path. I have been pleasently surprised a few times and almost missed out on some good shit had it not been for checking it.
Right now the police presence is Overboard so safety shouldn't be an issue as long as you use some common sense with it. I hate these people that complain about something happening to them but they were doing some dumb shit like walking down an alley with no lights.