The Fells Point Bar and Bites Tour, offered by Charm City Food Tours, is an evening walking experience through one of Baltimore's oldest and most atmospheric waterfront neighborhoods. Operating since 2014, Charm City Food Tours leads guests from the Broadway Market at 1640 Aliceanna St through four bars and taverns over 3.5 hours, weaving through lantern-lit cobblestone streets that have lined the Patapsco River since the colonial period.
At each of the four stops, participants receive a signature drink — typically a local craft beer, Maryland spirits cocktail, or house specialty — paired with food bites that reflect Baltimore's bar-food heritage. Menu highlights include fresh Chesapeake oysters and seafood bites at the opening venue, a pit beef slider (a distinctly Baltimore street-food tradition) at a mid-route stop, and a dessert pairing to close the evening. The balance of savory to sweet leans heavily toward savory, with the sweet element appearing only at the final bar.
The $95 ticket covers the drink and food pairing at each of the four stops. Additional drinks ordered independently are at participants' own expense. The tour is conducted on foot over roughly 1.2 miles of cobblestone streets; no transit or hotel pick-up is provided. All departures run Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:00 PM. This tour is restricted to participants aged 21 and older, as every stop centers on an alcoholic drink pairing, and valid government-issued photo ID is required.
Groups are capped at a maximum of 12 guests, and the tour is narrated in English by a guide knowledgeable in Fells Point's 300-year maritime and tavern history. Dietary restrictions can sometimes be accommodated with 72 hours' advance notice, but the bar-and-bites format limits substitution options compared to restaurant-focused tours.
Summer evenings bring the most animated experience, with open-air seating and warm harbor breezes; autumn and winter tours shift toward intimate, candlelit taverns. Booking at least 72 hours in advance is required, and the operator recommends reserving well ahead for Friday and Saturday nights during peak season from May through October.
What is included
- 4 bar stops with signature drink
- Oyster and seafood bites
- Pit beef slider sample
- Dessert at final stop
- Fells Point history narrative
Good to know
- Operator
- Charm City Food Tours (charmcityfoodtours.com, 410-244-1616) — Friday and Saturday evenings 6:00 PM; age 21+ for evening bar tour; book online at least 72 hours ahead
Location
Tour meets at: Broadway Market, 1640 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231
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Highlights
- Visit four historic Fells Point bars with guided narration of Baltimore's maritime pub history
- Sample fresh Chesapeake oysters and a Baltimore-style pit beef slider at dedicated stops
- Walk cobblestone streets dating to the 1700s in one of the East Coast's best-preserved port neighborhoods
- Pair local craft beers and Maryland spirits cocktails with food at each of the four stops
Tips for visiting
- This tour is strictly 21+ — valid government-issued photo ID is required and checked at the first venue
- Wear flat, rubber-soled shoes — Fells Point's 300-year-old cobblestones are uneven and slippery when wet
- Book at least 72 hours ahead; Friday and Saturday nights sell out weeks in advance during summer
- Eat a light snack beforehand — the bites at each stop are generous but do not constitute a full dinner
- Pace independent drinks between stops; the itinerary already includes one pairing drink per bar over 3.5 hours
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fells Point Bar and Bites Tour open to all ages?
No. The tour is strictly 21 and older, as every stop includes an alcoholic beverage pairing. Valid government-issued photo ID is required and will be checked at the first venue.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour meets at Broadway Market (1640 Aliceanna St, Baltimore) and concludes in the Fells Point neighborhood approximately 3.5 hours later. Participants arrange their own return transport from the final stop.
Are non-alcoholic drink alternatives available at each stop?
The bar-and-bites format is built around alcohol pairings; non-alcoholic substitutions may be available at individual venues but are not guaranteed across all four stops. Contact the operator before booking to confirm options.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated on this tour?
Some adjustments — such as oyster alternatives — can be arranged with 72 hours' notice, but the bar-bites format limits full substitution. Severe allergies or strict dietary needs should be discussed with the operator before booking.
What is the dress code for the Fells Point tour?
There is no formal dress code, though smart casual fits the atmosphere of the bars on the route. Flat shoes are strongly recommended given the uneven cobblestone terrain throughout Fells Point.