Been going to this version of the Eagle throughout the change of hands and I have to say the space is very large and extremely versatile. The music loudness though in all spaces is overkill, very hard to talk to people both outside and inside. The music outside is nice on the patio during the summer months but when it gets darker it gets turned up to deafening levels. The dance floor in the back I totally see why, its a dance floor and the vibe is throw it back. The front bar can get crowded and often times I have waited upwards of 30+ mins to acquire a beverage at the front bar. If you are arriving when the code bar opens I recommend going to the back bar and ordering for faster service( tip them well !). Food fair is typical bar snacks and reliable for when you need something in a pinch. Drag race hosting parties can be hit or miss with some technical difficulties but I think we can chock that up to Comcast Xfinity issues with streaming MTV. Play space in the very back part of the bar is extremely dark, walk very slowly and let your eyes adjust. It can be very slick and you could fall.
Loving the stability that new management has brought and the overall inclusivity that has increased, but I think we need some more tweaks to get us...
Read moreThe Queens Who Brunch is phenomenal! My two friends and I went to see the Drag Brunch at The Eagle, the Baltimore leather bar. We had an absolute blast. We didn't know that reservations are suggested, but thankfully one of the owners, Chuck, was able to get us a table. (Second time, reserved online ... no charge through their own site vs. EventBrite)
The food was fantastic! First, the waitstaff hooked us up with bottomless mimosas ... yaaas!I had the eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, waffles (w whipped cream!), and fruit. I was totally full, went back at least three times. Took some baked goods with me for the car ride home--their idea, not mine. Bottomless brunches can be dangerous for men of a certain age, but thankfully this one gay bar that is body inclusive!
All hail the Queens! My lord, they were phenomenal. I've seen both the regular show and the Gospel Brunch. Diamond, girl, the heavens know you all too well. Brie Devine, just take my ones right now! Gay/straight, male/female, black/white ... a mix of all of the above ... this show is for everyone. We had the absolute best time. I cannot wait to take my parents! (Did I seriously just write that?) Thanks Chuck and everyone who made us feel welcome!!! Run,...
Read moreThis was my first time back to The Baltimore Eagle following the COVID lockdown and The King’s disastrous reign. The piles of trash and cop cars on the way to the bar are a bit scary even to a seasoned patron who frequented the bar back in the ‘90s. Speaking of the ‘90s, it’s nice to see the original management is trying to bring back the original seedy bar I remember. The King’s version was like a Leather World at Disney. Upon entering the Code bar section I was nearly accosted for wearing a black t-shirt when the guy ahead of me breezed through in a DRESS! MANAGEMENT: INSTRUCT YOUR EMPLOYEES NOT TO LAY THEIR HANDS ON PATRONS. The Code dance floor was a nice touch. (People under 30 do not know how to dance to disco.) 90% of the bar is dedicated to drag queens and their admirers so it’s nice to see at least a small portion carved out for old school...
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