Worst service ever: can't get a drink if you wanted to. They don't give a shit about anyone other than their friends
Smitha M.
This is NOT a speakeasy, so please don't be fooled! This is simply a bar upstairs of Crossbar. We visited on a Saturday and it was overwhelmingly crowded. Once you go upstairs, you go left to the fridge door, it was really hard to get through and get a spot at the bar. It was hot and the bartenders kept yelling it was too hot, it was not the appropriate vibes for a speakeasy. Service was rather really slow and given the back order of drinks, we decided to leave. I had great hope for this place because it was recommended well by friends years ago but this wasn't matching those recommendations!
Mona Bee
So...I've read all these awesome reviews and I must say I beg to differ. This was hands down the WURST speakeasy I've ever visited. I may be a speakeasy SNOB since I enjoy finding these hidden gems and indulging in their often unique and intriguing fare. This place has NO VIBE WHATSOEVER. So that in itself is enough of a turnoff to send me running in the other direction. Part of the experience of finding a speakeasy is finding a hidden, yet welcoming place to sip on something you most likely will never find someplace else. If I am to look silly going on a treasure hunt to find your place, I should be in awe when I enter the room. This place does NOTHING of the sort.A few tips for the owners:-try shortening your bar for a bit more lounge space...it is not necessary to have such a long bar space in such a tiny space.-put up some interesting wallpaper...maybe find something with some funky beer mugs, or suggestive of bratwurst...be/get creative with it...pick a theme for crying out loud..wallpaper is a cheap yet effectiveway ro add some pizzazzto any space.-hang a couple chandeliers..this would definitely add some depth to the space...ikea has petty interesting stuff...or makenone out of a candelabra if you want to gwt creative.-hire a bouncer to control your crowd... make ppl wait...make a password...they would clamor more to come in, but they're not allowed to just hang around your freezer door either...they'll get a text whenever you're ready to entertain them.-make the door close on its own! Why does your door just hang wide open? More reasons to hire a bouncer!-try making your drink names more inviting...giving them their usual names is just plain ole BORING!-AND for heaven's sake...PLEASE be careful/mindful of the music you play, it should not sound like stuff I would hear in the neighborhood dive bar.-create a vibe, create intrigue, do SOMETHING to make this a place a speakeasy enthusiast would want to be in...the pretty drink show is not gonna do it, anyone can find a bar to serve them "fancy" drinks, those places are a dime a dozen.Hope this helps. I would love to visit again, but my initial visit definitely didn't do it for me.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Kiana B.
This is such a classy yet cute place to visit. The music is perfectly curated for intimate conversations and delicious cocktails. The bartender was friendly and quick with the drink order. It is a tight space though, so be prepared to stand and sip--but there's railings along the back just for that!! The drinks themselves were phenomenal. Excellent hole-in-the-wall experience.
Sydney S.
the place is really cute and sleek the drinks are a little expensive but totally worth it. I got an espresso martini and it's really good, my friend got a spicy margarita and it's actually spicy. would recommend
Ryan B.
Local attraction. Hidden haven for few. The staff are like family. Will always come looking for fun and laughs. Dark like a dungeon at night, but at the start around 8 ish will be lighter as fewer folks are in there. Will be cramped late at night FYI. Go to cocktails: death in the afternoon, p*rnstar martini, and espresso martini of course. Martin, Daniel, and Will are the best.
Kristin A.
I love a good speakeasy and since this one is close, I grabbed a friend and headed over for a drink. It's located on the second floor of Crossbar behind a freezer door. That took a couple minutes to figure out but once inside, it made sense. It's tight, like a lot of speakeasies, with limited bar and side seating. Looks like it may hold about 25 people comfortably. When we walked in, it was pretty full but we found seats easily. The seats we found were in the direct path of the cold air conditioner but I could see how helpful that would be if it was really packed. The bartenders were all cool and had good energy. The drinks we got (a mezcal margarita, the horchata colada and a champagne drink) were cool but I was kinda expecting more from the drink menu. I was seeking different ingredients and more chemistry but it was fine. When using the restroom, I was reminded that there was a loud beer bar downstairs after seeing all the vomit on the floor. Not the "wurst" experience, just was hoping for something a bit more upscale.
Cammi P.
Really fun speakeasy in Federal Hill Baltimore, MD. Small place but worth it. Fun and nice service and exceptional drinks at fair prices. They didn't have any food when I went but the drinks are enough!!
Tiff H.
My 1st Speakeasy & it was Awesome. It is small and quaint but, very dark and intimate. The location is hidden inside the Crossbar up the stairs on the 2nd floor behind a large refrigerator door. The bartenders were absolutely fantastic 10/10. They were attentive and they can make any drink. The drinks were all very crafted and on point. Food can be ordered at the restaurant downstairs. Street Parking is a challenge based on the area being full with multiple bars and restaurants to choose between. Absolutely, I will return
Cecilia T.
The Wurst is a tiny hidden gem on Cross Street, without the blackout frat vibe of some of the nearby spots. It's hidden on the second floor of the Cross Bar, behind a fake freezer door, but once you walk in it has sincere speakeasy vibes. It's dark, tiny, intimate, and covered in wooden paneling, and the bartenders were both great at the art of the cocktail and at conversation. They even did impromptu karaoke at one point. The atmosphere encourages making friends with your neighbors, and was incredibly fun. Also, the cocktails were divine. A gimlet and champagne martini were excellent and they have an espresso soda for non-drinkers. Please visit this place so it stays in business and I can go back.
Love The Wurst bar!! They make amazing cocktails- truly some of the best in the city! They have a variety of classics, and their champagne cocktail is always fun because it comes with a cloud bubble. This bar is upstairs inside Crossbar in fed hill and you enter through what appears to be a freezer door. Once inside there's a long bar and some lounge seating for bigger groups. This is a great casual speakeasy bar that would be fun for a date or to spend time with friends. The bartenders here are also very friendly and helpful!
Amanda Z.
The Wurst is the best! out of all the speakeasy spaces in Baltimore this is one of my favs. The drinks are so well madeThe bar is super cuteThe bartenders are on pointnow if they only had a little food I would give them 6 stars
Don Rockett
Drinks, drinks, drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sthevanie Lopez
I had The Wurst time ?Just kidding! @thewurstbar is the perfect little escape from the Fed Hill sports crowd!-This little speakeasy with dim lighting and tasty strong drinks is exactly what I needed. The bartenders were friendly and the music kept going!-I will definitely be back for your Sunday special! Thank you for letting me take pictures ??Espresso Martini ☕️ ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Miller
Literally “The WURST” bar I’ve been too. If you’re going to have a speakeasy vibe you should have way better customer service than what is currently on display. Door man cool, bartender sucks!
Worst service ever: can't get a drink if you wanted to. They don't give a shit about anyone other than their friends
This is NOT a speakeasy, so please don't be fooled! This is simply a bar upstairs of Crossbar. We visited on a Saturday and it was overwhelmingly crowded. Once you go upstairs, you go left to the fridge door, it was really hard to get through and get a spot at the bar. It was hot and the bartenders kept yelling it was too hot, it was not the appropriate vibes for a speakeasy. Service was rather really slow and given the back order of drinks, we decided to leave. I had great hope for this place because it was recommended well by friends years ago but this wasn't matching those recommendations!
So...I've read all these awesome reviews and I must say I beg to differ. This was hands down the WURST speakeasy I've ever visited. I may be a speakeasy SNOB since I enjoy finding these hidden gems and indulging in their often unique and intriguing fare. This place has NO VIBE WHATSOEVER. So that in itself is enough of a turnoff to send me running in the other direction. Part of the experience of finding a speakeasy is finding a hidden, yet welcoming place to sip on something you most likely will never find someplace else. If I am to look silly going on a treasure hunt to find your place, I should be in awe when I enter the room. This place does NOTHING of the sort.A few tips for the owners:-try shortening your bar for a bit more lounge space...it is not necessary to have such a long bar space in such a tiny space.-put up some interesting wallpaper...maybe find something with some funky beer mugs, or suggestive of bratwurst...be/get creative with it...pick a theme for crying out loud..wallpaper is a cheap yet effectiveway ro add some pizzazzto any space.-hang a couple chandeliers..this would definitely add some depth to the space...ikea has petty interesting stuff...or makenone out of a candelabra if you want to gwt creative.-hire a bouncer to control your crowd... make ppl wait...make a password...they would clamor more to come in, but they're not allowed to just hang around your freezer door either...they'll get a text whenever you're ready to entertain them.-make the door close on its own! Why does your door just hang wide open? More reasons to hire a bouncer!-try making your drink names more inviting...giving them their usual names is just plain ole BORING!-AND for heaven's sake...PLEASE be careful/mindful of the music you play, it should not sound like stuff I would hear in the neighborhood dive bar.-create a vibe, create intrigue, do SOMETHING to make this a place a speakeasy enthusiast would want to be in...the pretty drink show is not gonna do it, anyone can find a bar to serve them "fancy" drinks, those places are a dime a dozen.Hope this helps. I would love to visit again, but my initial visit definitely didn't do it for me.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
This is such a classy yet cute place to visit. The music is perfectly curated for intimate conversations and delicious cocktails. The bartender was friendly and quick with the drink order. It is a tight space though, so be prepared to stand and sip--but there's railings along the back just for that!! The drinks themselves were phenomenal. Excellent hole-in-the-wall experience.
the place is really cute and sleek the drinks are a little expensive but totally worth it. I got an espresso martini and it's really good, my friend got a spicy margarita and it's actually spicy. would recommend
Local attraction. Hidden haven for few. The staff are like family. Will always come looking for fun and laughs. Dark like a dungeon at night, but at the start around 8 ish will be lighter as fewer folks are in there. Will be cramped late at night FYI. Go to cocktails: death in the afternoon, p*rnstar martini, and espresso martini of course. Martin, Daniel, and Will are the best.
I love a good speakeasy and since this one is close, I grabbed a friend and headed over for a drink. It's located on the second floor of Crossbar behind a freezer door. That took a couple minutes to figure out but once inside, it made sense. It's tight, like a lot of speakeasies, with limited bar and side seating. Looks like it may hold about 25 people comfortably. When we walked in, it was pretty full but we found seats easily. The seats we found were in the direct path of the cold air conditioner but I could see how helpful that would be if it was really packed. The bartenders were all cool and had good energy. The drinks we got (a mezcal margarita, the horchata colada and a champagne drink) were cool but I was kinda expecting more from the drink menu. I was seeking different ingredients and more chemistry but it was fine. When using the restroom, I was reminded that there was a loud beer bar downstairs after seeing all the vomit on the floor. Not the "wurst" experience, just was hoping for something a bit more upscale.
Really fun speakeasy in Federal Hill Baltimore, MD. Small place but worth it. Fun and nice service and exceptional drinks at fair prices. They didn't have any food when I went but the drinks are enough!!
My 1st Speakeasy & it was Awesome. It is small and quaint but, very dark and intimate. The location is hidden inside the Crossbar up the stairs on the 2nd floor behind a large refrigerator door. The bartenders were absolutely fantastic 10/10. They were attentive and they can make any drink. The drinks were all very crafted and on point. Food can be ordered at the restaurant downstairs. Street Parking is a challenge based on the area being full with multiple bars and restaurants to choose between. Absolutely, I will return
The Wurst is a tiny hidden gem on Cross Street, without the blackout frat vibe of some of the nearby spots. It's hidden on the second floor of the Cross Bar, behind a fake freezer door, but once you walk in it has sincere speakeasy vibes. It's dark, tiny, intimate, and covered in wooden paneling, and the bartenders were both great at the art of the cocktail and at conversation. They even did impromptu karaoke at one point. The atmosphere encourages making friends with your neighbors, and was incredibly fun. Also, the cocktails were divine. A gimlet and champagne martini were excellent and they have an espresso soda for non-drinkers. Please visit this place so it stays in business and I can go back.
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Love The Wurst bar!! They make amazing cocktails- truly some of the best in the city! They have a variety of classics, and their champagne cocktail is always fun because it comes with a cloud bubble. This bar is upstairs inside Crossbar in fed hill and you enter through what appears to be a freezer door. Once inside there's a long bar and some lounge seating for bigger groups. This is a great casual speakeasy bar that would be fun for a date or to spend time with friends. The bartenders here are also very friendly and helpful!
The Wurst is the best! out of all the speakeasy spaces in Baltimore this is one of my favs. The drinks are so well madeThe bar is super cuteThe bartenders are on pointnow if they only had a little food I would give them 6 stars
Drinks, drinks, drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had The Wurst time ?Just kidding! @thewurstbar is the perfect little escape from the Fed Hill sports crowd!-This little speakeasy with dim lighting and tasty strong drinks is exactly what I needed. The bartenders were friendly and the music kept going!-I will definitely be back for your Sunday special! Thank you for letting me take pictures ??Espresso Martini ☕️ ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Literally “The WURST” bar I’ve been too. If you’re going to have a speakeasy vibe you should have way better customer service than what is currently on display. Door man cool, bartender sucks!
Service: 1