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Best Late-Night Happy Hours In Baltimore

If you happen to get off work at a typical time in the afternoon, most bars and restaurants will be offering a deal on drinks for a three- to four-hour period of time in the sacred tradition of happy hour. But sometimes you work late. And sometimes you go out on the town at night. Thankfully, there are a few shining spots in Baltimore that drop their drink prices late at night, just for you. Check these out.
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Illusions Bar and Theater
1025 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md. 21230
(410) 727-5811
www.illusionsmagicbar.com

Illusions Bar and Theater is that magical mix of style and substance. The bar – which has a magic theme and an old-timey feel that would make Houdini proud – offers the usual variety of favorite beverages and spices things up with seasonal offerings as well. There's no dinner but plenty of show as Illusions seats you in the theater and entertains you with the perfect blend of comedy and stage magic, performed in an entertaining and professional way. After the show, enjoy the late-night happy hour prices on rails and drafts from 11 p.m. to midnight. Illusions has received rave reviews from customers, and with good reason. In terms of both entertainment and libations, Illusions is magic.

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Mother's Federal Hill Grille
1113 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md. 21230
(410) 244-8686
www.mothersgrille.com

If it's late in the evening and you're looking for a comfortable atmosphere, friendly service and a variety of deals on drinks, you could do no better than Mother's Federal Hill Grille. Monday through Friday, you can take advantage of different specials at happy hour prices until 11 p.m. The bar food is delicious too, including such treats as buffalo shrimp. So if you're in the mood for a late-night snack along with your adult beverage, Mother's has you covered.

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Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, Md. 21045
(410) 750-1880
www.victoriagastropub.com

Want some late-night fries with an inexpensive beer on the side? Run, don't walk, to Victoria Gastro Pub. Serving half-price 20-ounce drafts until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, you can also get $1 off rails. But that's not all. Victoria Gastro Pub's legendary duck-fat fries round out the bar experience with a flavorful complement to your alcoholic preference.

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Ale Mary's
1939 Fleet St.
Baltimore, Md. 21231
(410) 276-2044
www.alemarys.com

Ale Mary's serves a delicious range of drinks, including draft and bottled beer, wine and cocktails. The best part? Between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., you may have your choice from the selection at $1 off full price. Ale Mary's, as the name might suggest, has a huge variety of beers, so whatever your preference, it is sure to please. With huge portions of delicious and inexpensive bar food, you can both wine and dine all night without straining your wallet.

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JD's Smokehouse Bar and Grill
3000 O'Donnell St.
Baltimore, Md. 21224
(410) 675-4029
www.jdssmokehouse.com

Head in to JD's Smokehouse after midnight Sunday through Thursday and you're certain to enjoy yourself with half-off all drinks. Enjoy your half-priced drinks until 2 a.m. and you just might want to try one of the celebrated burgers. Enjoy saving half your cash? Come in on Wednesday and enjoy half-off a burger as well. On a diet? JD's serves light beers and turkey burgers, and these burgers are just as much the subject of praise as their beef counterparts. If you're just in it for the drinks, don't worry. Beer fans will be delighted at the variety of draft beers available on tap.

Related: Best Happy Hour Spots

Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.

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