Baltimore's Best Bars 2012: "Idle Hour’s combination of mood lighting , strong-but-affordable cocktails and eccentric regulars makes it a bar that must be experienced first-hand" http://bsun.md/11ViHVF

The door to get in is covered with stickers, the lights are dim, and the leather bar stools are cracked. It's a glorious place to have a drink, listen to music and chat with the bartender .

Love the dark with twinkle lights vibe and old music from a record player. Not your typical fed hill bar , and I love that.

Best dive bar around, great lighting

Chartreuse shots

A pickleback is a shot of Jack Daniels followed by a shot of pickle juice , preferably with hot sauce . Get over your squeamishness and order one.

Great place to end the night

With its moody lighting and classy cocktails , it's an ideal destination after dinner . Read more

The basil bourbon is fantastic and well priced.

I'be been coming here for several years when I get to Balt; love this place!

The bartender is a condescending dick... Don't hangout here or at least don't tip him. Stephen Tyler wannabe!

Pickle backs !

Dogfish tap. I like this.

2nd best bar in baltimore. but I am jaded.

Have an espresso martini here...best I've had

Have a shot of Chartreuse .