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Best Theme Bars In Baltimore

Fans of theme bars should check out the variety of expositions at these local hangouts in Baltimore. Rich Baltimore traditions can be found throughout for a fun nightlife around the city.
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Mama's On The Half Shell serves great seafood and a casual dining experience. (Credit: baltimorecollegetown.com)

Mama's On The Half Shell
2901 Odonnell Street
Baltimore, Md. 21224
(410) 276-3160
www.mamasmd.com/MamasSite/

In Baltimore, there is no theme more popular than seafood. Mama's On The Half Shell serves great seafood and a casual dining experience. Out-of-town visitors will find Mama's as a great Baltimore attraction and it deserves to be mentioned outside the city. The two story bar provides customers with room to dine as well as socialize. For soup fans, try their oysters and seafood chowder.

Arcos
Take a trip to Mexico without leaving the city at Arcos. (Credit: arcosrestaurant.com)

Arcos
129 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 522-4777
www.arcosrestaurante.com

Take a trip to Mexico without leaving the city at Arcos, Authentic Restaurant and Bar. Owner Nicolás Ramos is a native of Nueva Rosita in Coahuila, Mexico and he has brought "a little piece of Mexico" with him to his restaurant. Traditional Mexican comfort foods highlight the menu. Guests feel like they are sitting along a corner café in Mexico as the wooden hand-carvings and Mexican Ranchera music set the mood. Walk along the courtyard of historic marble, adorned walls and painted tile mosaics of Mexican figures.

Explorer's Lounge
550 Light Street
Baltimore, Md. 21202
(410) 234-0550
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Explorer's Lounge is a safari-themed bar that is inspired by adventure lore. Decorated with large murals, big game hunting memorabilia and fine antiques, Explorer's could easily be a hangout for safari legends. Enjoy the unbeatable view of Baltimore as you choose from one of Baltimore's finest selections of single malt Scotch and cocktails. Relax to live jazz music and feast on a warm smoked trout sandwich or five onion soup. The era of the British Empire may be over, but you can feel like an explorer of old at Explorer's Lounge.

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Birds Of A Feather is home to 120 single malt scotches. (Credit: www.abs.net/~scotchjh)

Birds Of A Feather
1712 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, Md. 21231
(410) 675-8466
www.abs.net/~scotchjh

Looking for scotch? Birds Of A Feather is home to 120 single malt scotches. Select from malt scotch whiskey of 30 and 20 years including Balvenie, Connisseur's, Glenmorangie and Laphroaig. Grilled Chicken Cesar and Blackened Chicken Cesar highlight Birds Of A Feather's light fare. Sailing memorabilia make for a cozy Harbor port atmosphere. Birds Of A Feather is open Tuesday through Saturday.

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Lighting and production designer Scott Chimelewksi designed the aesthetic and innovative displays of The Get Down. (Credit:

The Get Down
701 S. Bond Street
Baltimore, Md. 21231
(443) 708-3564
www.getdownbaltimore.com

Lighting and production designer Scott Chimelewksi designed the aesthetic and innovative displays of The Get Down. Lighting elements and ever-changing colors make for a dynamic and dramatic atmosphere. Immersive color and media fill the 40 foot tall open space that serves as both tavern and party club. 4,000 LED lights fill the two-levels for a fun and exciting way to end the night. Check out The Get Down for a weekly events and DJ fun.

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