Lounges near Essex, MD

“Excellent staff and very polite! Food is a great value & the portions are more than fair. Overall I would recommend The Tempo Lounge!“

“This hidden gem is so a cozy, cool, sexy place with amazing staff & owner. We feel like family here . We luv to karaoke and enjoy the atmosphere . Check it out you may fall in with the place too“

“My friend and I visited this lounge for the first time last month. It is a BEAUTIFUL lounge. A great atmosphere and gorgeous ambiance. The bartender was very nice. However, our experience could have been better for a couple reasons: First, a lot of the items on the food menu were unavailable! Maybe the lounge was waiting for a food inventory delivery? Who knows? My friend tried to order three food items off the menu, and for each item the bartender said “I have to check with the kitchen to see if we have it!” They didn’t have the three items. My friend settled for the steamed shrimp. 🤷🏾‍♀️ My second and last issue/complaint: We both ordered a delicious pink martini-style drink (I forgot the exact name). The drink was good but it was mainly juice/sugar/grenadine— it hardly had any alcohol. It tasted like we were drinking a really good pink lemonade beverage lol. I will give this lounge another chance and most likely several more chances because it’s near my house. They should just stop skimping on the alcohol and have most menu items in stock!“

“Dinner with a large group. Our server, Lisa was great in handling all of our orders.“

“Me and my husband absolutely love this place. They have awesome service and great food. The atmosphere is such that you feel like you are part of the family. Everyone is so hospitable and friendly. I highly recommend Jimmy T's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They never disappoint.“

“Si es un lugar muy bueno para salir de la rutina , la comida rica muy bien todo yo soy mexicana y me encanta ese lugar 💃🏻💃🏻🍹🥂🍹“

“I have always loved Kitty's. After not visiting there for years I decided to stop by last Friday after my dentist appointment. Bartender Tammy was very friendly and very attentive. The Patrons were also warm and welcoming. I had the time of my life and plan on going back to see Tammy again.“

“im a DJ And I really LOVE THE LAYOUT AND THE SOUND SYSTEM IS 2ND TO NONE!!And I look forward to starting a Dance Night there someday!! FLEET DJs MD/DC 'S OWN DJ SHAWN BLAYZE“

“The food and service is excellent every time I go there. I always get the turkey wings and they are the best wings I've ever had. The person who took my order, her name is Kasey, is very professional, made me feel welcomed, and is a sweetheart. Great sense of humor as well. I would recommend anyone to come try this place out. You would not be disappointed.“

“❤ love everything about this place and the owners“

“Last night was an amazing girls night out! 🎉 The DJ was on fire, and Kia the bartender was absolutely killing it! Whoever made my Honey Old Bay wings and fries had me licking my fingers in public like I had no home training. 10/10 night! Thanks for the night out🙌🏾🔥“

“go see all of your favorites now while you can“

“This place don’t callled vibes for nothing! The only place in Baltimore I’ll spend my money at! I love karaoke Mondays, ladies night Tuesday, wine down wines, & too turnt Thursdays.. Friday and Saturdays anything goes lol I love this place“

“My husband and I were in town visiting from the
ES VA visiting our daughter in Baltimore. As small business owners ourselves we re all for supporting another small business. We had a party of 6 and the manager was in there shifting tables around to accommodate us. Loved the music and the vibe. The bartender Shantel was running the bar and running back and forth to our table to make sure we were satisfied. She was very sweet.

We ordered wings, quesadillas, and burgers. Drinks were good too. The manager and the bartender make a great team. They went above and beyond for my family. Excellent customer service. Customer service is a 10 out of 10. Definitely check this laid back and chill spot.“

“We were staying at the Sheraton, so this was very convenient for us. The first night we were there we went to the bar for a couple drinks, the bartender was very friendly and she made a nice strong drink. On night number two, we went back to the bar, the drinks were great again, so we decided to have a little late night food. The wings were great, nice and crispy and well seasoned, the crab stuffed mushrooms were small and lacked flavor. We had the same bartender, who again was extremely fun to talk to. All in all this is a good spot if you are traveling and staying in the area.“

“I stumbled into Melba’s on a Friday evening around 6:30 PM, not long after they had opened. The music wasn’t even playing yet when I walked in, but the place already felt welcoming. I sat at the bar and quickly realized it was cash only, so I stepped out to use the ATM. The fee was a bit steep, so I definitely recommend bringing cash ahead of time.

I ordered an $8 drink, which was strong and very much needed—and shoutout to my bartender Tiffany, because she definitely took care of me. That drink was good, okay? After the first one, the drinks kept flowing, and the night really picked up.

For food, I had the lemon pepper wings with fries and ranch. Even though I was already a little tipsy by that point, the wings were really good—flavorful, perfectly cooked, and hit the spot. And somehow, I even ended up with free food, which made the night even better.

Just to be clear for anyone planning to come: they charge at the door after 8 PM daily, so make sure you have cash if you’re arriving after that time. They also have happy hour, though I can’t remember the exact hours—it may be 5–7 or 6–7—but they offer $2 off drinks, which explains the $8 price during happy hour. Also, while the bar is cash only, the food is separate and you can pay for food with a card.

As the night went on, the music was on point—a great mix of old school and new school—and the vibes were just right. I made my way to the back where the dance floor is and fully immersed myself in the club/lounge atmosphere. I came around 6:30 and stayed until about 12:30, and honestly, I didn’t want to leave. I had other plans later, but if I didn’t, I probably would have stayed and danced all night.

Even if you come by yourself, you won’t feel alone for long. As long as you have an open personality and good energy, people will talk to you, dance with you, and make you feel right at home.

I haven’t been on a Monday yet, which is what they advertise for my age range (I’m 28), but I’m definitely planning to check it out. I also heard Sundays are house music, so if that’s your vibe, it’s worth stopping by.

Will I be back to Melba’s? Hell yeah.
Did I have a great time at Melba’s? Absolutely.

It was a whole vibe. If you’re looking for a vibe—go to Melba’s.“

“I’ve been twice and each time I’ve enjoyed the service. Each staff member greeted me was polite, was prompt and courteous. The food is delicious and a great ambiance overall. I can’t wait to go again!“