B-Side Cocktail Lounge

Such a cool experience! We did the token entry and there were curtains once we walked in. We walked through the curtains to get to the main bar. There was limited bar seating and lots of tables. We found a spot at the bar and had a great time. We didn’t do karaoke, but it seemed like a fun time based on people going in and out.

B-Side Cocktails has a cool vibe and definitely puts effort into creating a trendy, laid-back atmosphere. The cocktails were solid—creative and well-crafted—but nothing that really blew us away for the price point. The service was decent, though it felt a bit slow at times, especially considering it wasn’t overly busy when we visited. The music and décor were fun, and it’s a nice spot to grab a drink with friends, but overall the experience didn’t quite stand out. Worth checking out if you're nearby, but not necessarily a go-to destination. Would give it another try, hoping for a more memorable round next time.

This place is awesome. Delonte is a skilled mixologist. You have to get his Lady Ravin custom drink. The super secret entry is a great introduction to this place. They really went all-in on a speak easy. Or, you know, don’t come here so it quiet and chill for my own private enjoyment ;)

This was my first time visiting, and while the atmosphere was really cool and the cocktails were great, the service from one of the staff members—specifically a tall, dark-skinned woman with short hair who seemed to be either a server or hostess—was unfortunately very off-putting. My friends and I were seated at a booth for drinks before our dinner reservation upstairs at topside. I arrived a bit after my group and wasn't greeted or acknowledged when entering through the secret door, despite seeing me enter. Eventually, the bartender took my order instead, as the server/hostess never returned to our table to take my order after taking my friends’ orders earlier. At one point, I stepped out to use the restroom outside the front entrance. When I came back and opened the door, the same woman greeted me with an exaggerated "Hiii"—but once she realized it was me, her tone immediately shifted to disappointment and she turned away without saying anything else. It felt very strange and unwelcoming, especially since I hadn’t received any greeting from her earlier. Confused at the behavior, I still tried to brush it off and enjoy the night. The space was relatively quiet at the time—just us and a couple nearby. As our group shared a few laughs, I gently pulled a small portion of the curtain near our table to help muffle the noise out of courtesy to the other guests right next to us, who appeared to be on a date. Seconds later, the same woman quickly came over and abruptly pushed the curtain aside, stating coldly that “curtains stay open during service,” then walked away without any other word or checking on us at all. Her tone and demeanor made us all feel extremely uncomfortable, like she just didn’t want us to be there or order any more drinks, just wanted us to leave. We left shortly after to head to our reservation upstairs and as we were leaving I turned around before closing the door and saw her roll her eyes at us and quickly closed the entrance curtains behind us. The bartenders were great and the drinks were well made, but that one staff member's attitude really affected our visit in which could’ve been a great experience to share with others. Everyone has off days, but it shouldn't be taken out on others, especially guests. When I first saw the place, I felt it would be a nice spot to return to with others or for a date night but sadly, this experience was enough to make us not want to return.

I have to first and foremost mention that I ordered 2 Plymouth martinis - a drink that should cost upwards of only $13/$14. It’s not a top shelf gin… This one, however, was $17! Plus an automatic 20% gratuity (which they even apply to pouring a glass of wine) that’s over $20/drink. But it gets worse. Both were roughly 1/2 to 3/4 of what a martini should be. The attached photo is from BEFORE a sip was taken. So that’s my main grouse. The place is swanky. But service was also ROUGH. The bartender (who was also serving) was the only person with 17 people in the space at one point. And their temperament was quite different for each party. We - a party of 6 - were treated quite coldly. Meanwhile, others around were treated as if it was the friendliest bar in town.

Sanchez took great care of me. The vibe and atmosphere are great. Cozy and comfortable with a touch of class without being too uptight. Had a great experience here and have made sure to return on more than one occasion.

I don’t normally do this but I feel compelled. This used to be a great spot and it still could be. The problem is that the current service is shockingly bad. The bartenders are great but the woman at the front of house needs to be retrained or removed. To make a long story short I walked in through the secret door and was immediately met with the hostess who I could immediately tell for whatever reason did not want anything to do with me. Which was shocking because all I said was hi… I then asked for a table of 4 and she immediately claimed that they did not have room. I then ask if we can split up and she becomes defensive and claims there are only single person spots at the bar. I knew something was off. So as an experiment I had my fiancé go in 15 minutes later alone and ask for a table. She now asked for a table of 7. There was some resistance but eventually she was given a large table in the corner. Now i know that my fiancé is much more charming than I am but come on…. Also when we got in there there were only 4 other people in there! Obviously once she saw that the remaining party included me she then would not look at me. Ultimately the drinks we got were superb and the bartenders were great but I will definitely have second thoughts about going back. I fear that a single person like this one is enough to tank a great place like this. Please do something to fix this so that Baltimore can continue to have some of the best bars around!

This place is literally a hidden gem! My wife and I visited for Valentine’s Day. The music and decor was cool. The hostess, the bartender, and our server were very friendly. The cocktails are creative and fun. The menu was limited in options, but what we got was tasty. Come for the cocktails, stay for the vibe!

So, it in the basement of a hotel and you have to press a button on a juke box to come in. it was t a lot of seating, but it wasn't very crowded and we were able to get a table very easily. This is a sure cute spot for an after dinner date drinks, it was romantic, dark, and had a a ing music. The drinks we ordered were around $18 a drink and were good. they weren't overly sweet and had a nice balance of flavors. The food was just ok. We got the waygu burgers and there were very bland and dry. the fries were good and we received a huge portion.The pita bread side was toasted well. The seating was tight for a table of 6.

What a cool place! I always heard about B-Side from others since it's one of the more novelty speakeasies in the city however, I often heard mixed reviews about the cocktails. I recently gave it a try because I heard they had redone the menu and had some new bartending staff. I was really pleased with the experience and thought the drinks tasted delicious. Whatever qualms people had about the cocktails before seemed to have been solved by whoever took over the bar and menu more recently. The whole idea is awesome too. If you want to impress someone who is visiting, you should definitely take them here. You enter through a secret door that only opens when you insert a special coin into the jukebox. It's extremely cool, I must say. Seating is limited so do your best to make a reservation or come during off hours. I will definitely be back soon!

One of the best bars I have ever been to in a while. I feel so spoiled in Baltimore to have some of the best bars in town. I ordered an espresso martini and it was DELICIOUS! Shout Out to the bartender because he ate that UP really good! I will so be back this is the perfect date night spot.

I've been here several times. It's always so fun! perfect place for a first date or a night cap! The snacks are pretty good and if it's not too busy the service is good too! Enjoy!

I did not have a very pleasant experience unfortunately at B-Side Cocktail Lounge. While I did enjoy the Pink Trees cocktail ($18) that I ordered, I felt as though the Wagyu Sliders (3 for $28) were completely dry and under seasoned. That was a huge disappointment for me. The other issue I had was that it took forever for the server to come back to us and there were multiple times where I asked for a refill on my water and was not attended to. With 20% gratuity already added, I had hoped to get better service at the very least.

I love a good speakeasy or speakeasy vibe. Was in the neighborhood with a friend and decided to drop in and check it out. We found parking on the next block and enter Hotel Revival's door and headed towards the jukebox. It took a second but we realized we needed to drop a coin in the jukebox to access the bar. Like magic the door opened and we were inside. Thankfully, we arrived at the perfect time between sets of reservations and got the last table available. It's cute and a smidge swanky. Think old school R&B with boozy cocktails with a sexy vibe. Enjoyed it and the drinks so much, I went back a few weeks later. That time I made a reservation because the place is also tiny. Likely accommodates a total of 25 people at once. It's the perfect date spot!

B side has now moved up to the number 3 spot for speakeasies in Baltimore for me. Once I dropped the coin and the door opens you just know it's a good time. Please make an RSVP! The staff is nice and attentive. The drinks are crafted to perfection. I did not have food but they do have a small bites menu. The vibe is really cozy, dim lit and also good music. A must visit.

I checked into this speakeasy on a weeknight and was impressed by the great atmosphere. Who knew this was hiding out in Hotel Revival. Once you pop the coin into the jukebox, you're treated to great music, ambiance, and an eclectic drink selection. The bartenders are attentive and know their way around a cocktail. If you don't see a drink you like on the ample menu, they'll whip up something to suit your tastes. My quibbles: the seats look more comfortable than they actually are and the drinks are certainly on the more expensive side of the spectrum. I recommend if you're looking for a place to chat over drinks in midtown.

Cool concept that executed well: not just the speakeasy entry, interior feels comfortable and cozy, menu design was very nice. We had Red Clay & Time, both felt whatever, not really composed well. Time tasted like old bay juice somehow. $19 for a cocktail seems pretty high for Baltimore?

The service was terrible and they lied on the price of things for me and my party. We called to make reservations a month prior and still got misunderstood and being told we didn't need reservations.

After dinner drinks! Mixologist very knowledgeable. Not much moving room, expect to grab a front facing seat. Very intimate

ORIGIN: B-Side opened alongside the freshly remodeled Revival Hotel in 2018. A refinement of the original conception occurred more recently with the adoption of New Waterloo hotel management. LOCATION: B-Side is located at the ground floor of the Revival Hotel, closest to the Cathedral Street entrance. CONCEPT: As suggested by the name, B-Side does not command focus of attention with a glaring neon sign. Entrance to B-Side only becomes apparent when someone knows to deposit a coin in the hallway jukebox, through which a wall panel will slide open. B-Side is designed to be evocative of a speakeasy. EXPERIENCE: After a night of little sleep, six hours of travel, and a two hour professional workshop, I arrived at Hotel Revival on an early Sunday summer evening. Fortuitously, as special offer, a hotel service member arranged a drink for me on the house. I headed to B-Side, and found it to be a perfect space to recalibrate before the next day of intense conference sessions. B-Side is entered only through both knowledge of its location and mode of access. I deposited a coin in a jukebox in the hallway that leads to ground floor bathrooms; a wall panel opened to allow my entrance. Passing through velvet curtains into the darkness, I entered the bar to find a very small room filled with candle-lit cafe tables and upholstered loveseats and chairs. Although unfortunately I am not equipped to properly capture the setting with an iPhone X, I can report a chill vibe! I sat at the six seat bar counter with a professional traveling musician, and was soon thereafter joined by a few local women, faces lit primarily by the glow of the bar backlight. Eventually I noticed that a few couples had entered and were quietly sipping on cocktails in the privacy allowed by both the the seating arrangements and limited illumination. B-Side is the epitome of an intimate setting. I experienced Red Clay cocktail, as the components brought to mind a cocktail I recently enjoyed in Denver (Madre Facka at La Diabla). Vegetal and color dimensions are added through the infusion of serrano and red bell pepper purée, complementing components conventionally found in a Margarita -- Reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, with a spicy salt rim. The color was not as saturated as the Denver iteration, but was delightfully savory, as promised on the clever digital menu graphic (attached). As I hadn't had dinner nor lunch, and the hotel restaurant was not open that day, I ventured to try one of the few bites offered. -- I didn't want to move from this peaceful space! The wagyu sliders satisfied hunger and had a nice crunchy, seasoned slaw topping. However, given the kitchen is on another floor and the sole bartender was attending to the entire room, the sliders likely arrived after sitting around for a while -- they were not hot and the interior was medium, and not (or no longer) juicy. Although this may have been impacted by the start of Sunday bar hours that day, it might be best to choose one of the items that are typically served at room temperature. TIPS: Karaoke rooms are available in the vicinity of the bar for a fee. All house special cocktails are $19, but less pricey options are also available on the menu. Zero alcohol cocktails are available.

B-Side speakeasy is a beautiful quaint establishment that draws you in with the jukebox entrance but keeps you interested with their selection of cocktails. The decor, neo soul music and dim lighting set the mood for a night of great conversation. The service was slow and unfortunately the kitchen closed real early leaving us without the option to order small bites. I hear the service is a bit better during happy hour, but we found ourselves waiting a long time for our drinks. I had the love speakeasy & pink trees. Both had a nice balance of sweetness. I preferred the Love speakeasy, especially since it had chunks of dragon fruit in it. I would return early in the day to try some of their small bites and hopefully experience the improved service.

I've visited this great location a few times. It's def a fav. I love the mystery of locating this speakeasy AND getting inside. It's so so grown and sexy. Well decorated, great vibes. The staff here are always kind. The drink menu is pretty awesome and attractive. Quality spirits only!! This establishment is a must visit and worth the time. I look forward to visiting sooner than later to build another great memory over a delish libation. Keep up the great work B-Side.

Pros: The very dim, mood lighting. -The comfy seating -The funky entryway -The intimate, small setting Cons: The lack of more craft beer options. I get this is a cocktail place, but I'm not into cocktails, and given the prices I saw on the menu, I'm glad! Heck, the regular non-craft beers were pretty expensive for my taste. Service was ok, if not fairly slow.

So adorable! The secret entrance magically appears at seven with coins to put in the jukebox and then the door appears! A luxe interior with cosy seating. Interesting food items-delicious French fries and other tasty treats. At this time there is no dessert on menu, so they will let you bring in outside dessert- which is extra nice especially if you're celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday! Pro tip: if you have four people and want the wonderful booth you need to reserve in advance---yes, even for a week night!

For what is a minimum $300 experience, this was not the luxury or level of service that I would have expected. I went to B-Side with friends for my birthday. I've been a patron at B-Side before and have had a good experience, but this time left disappointed. First, we were not told at booking about the required bottle service and room minimum of $300. Even worse, when we arrived and we're told about the minimum, the karaoke room wasn't ready for us: the music volume was low and the mics didn't work, repeatedly. This was especially frustrating because we were on a countdown clock so every minute that something didn't work cut into our time having fun. We often had to hunt for wait staff to help us. While our server did come to us immediately at the beginning, they didn't check on us frequently and sometimes we had to go hunting to find them for things like additional mixers for our bottle service, help with the technical issues in the room, and even to pay our bill! At a standard club when you order bottle service, there's a bit more fanfare like sparklers and at minimum, VIP level attention from staff. On top of that, we found the Songa interface difficult to use and with a limited song selection. Or maybe it had a great song selection but was too difficult to interact with that we missed the songs we wanted. The service also wasn't stellar - not bad, just not great. Last week was especially disappointing given that my friends had traveled for hours from out of town to attend. I'm sharing this feedback in hopes that it gives B-side ideas for how to improve the karaoke experience. I love that Baltimore has a place with private karaoke rooms, and this place has so much potential to make it stellar for future patrons.

Ambiance: Great Food: Great Service: Slow Better to go between 5pm-7pm. After that, the place is too packed to accommodate all the patrons. Kitchen may also close earlier than expected.

Funky "secret" entrance with cool vibe. Love the Red Clay cocktail. Private karaoke room if that's your thing.

Had an unfortunate experience for my birthday at B-Side for Karaoke. I can't comment on the food or drinks since we left before we could order, but I can confirm that my group and I were severely disappointed with the customer service at B-Side. It was an odd situation overall. Major miscommunication and poor hospitality from the staff. We had reserved room 110 (the biggest room with a max occupancy of 8) for our group. We were about 10 minutes late, but had let the bar know that we were on our way via their automated text system. Upon arrival we found that they had given away our room and put us in a much smaller room. We didn't really understand what had happened, and the host told us that since we booked room 110 for 5 people (instead of the max 8), the "system" automatically put us in room 109. This didn't really add up since it seemed like the group in 110, the room we reserved, had been in there for quite some time before we got there. We asked the host about this, and he told us that this group had shown up early for their 11:45pm reservation, so they put them in 110 (2 hours early and you give away our reserved room!?). The host told us that we were marked in the system as "not confirmed" because we "did not answer the confirmation text", but we 100% did. My friend had the text to prove it and showed him. At that point the host told us he "didn't really know what to tell us..." Honestly, I don't know what really happened with the room mixup, but the problem more lies in how we were treated after the mixup. The host was not willing to move the group that was in our room and offered to let us utilize two smaller rooms at the same time, but the point of our visit was to be together in one big room. It felt like we were being blamed for this mixup. We had no way of knowing that our room would be downgraded just because we initially put 5 people. (Not for nothing, but I don't really buy that excuse - I think someone just gave away our room carelessly and they were trying to put the blame on us and their system). However, once the host said he would be back to show us how to use the karaoke system and get our drink orders, we did not see him for about 20 minutes. It felt as if they were actively avoiding us (I got the sense there was a lot of confusion on their end about the situation). Finally, after members of our group went out to flag down some employees to even look in our direction, a staff member came in to show us how to use the machine and take our drink orders. It was an extremely awkward vibe, because we were pretty upset that we had 1) been put in the smaller room despite our reservation and 2) been kept waiting in that small room for over 20 minutes with no service at all. One friend finally asked if there was anything that could be done about the $300 food/bev minimum at the very least because of all that had happened. The staff member and the host did not seem willing to do this at all (not even a round of shots or something, anything?!). Finally, the host said he would get the manager to speak with us. 5 more minutes past and we had no sign of the manager. In that time, we decided to cut our losses and leave, since no one was in the mood for karaoke anymore because of all this. The staff really killed our vibe and made us feel unwelcome. The bottom line is that this could have easily been rectified if the staff had been even a little apologetic and offered to do really anything to make us feel comfortable. They gave a pretty clear "we do not care" energy, and that is what ultimately made us leave. This was Lesson 101 on what NOT to do when working in hospitality. We were so excited to do karaoke for my birthday, but this was a huge bummer.

Cocktails, ambiance, and service were all on point! Speakeasy vibes on point! Definitely going back as soon as possible.

Jazzy ambiance - Well suited for our small intimate, classy birthday party. Our group had lots of fun. There are lots of fancy drink options available in the cocktail room. We enjoyed the sliders, fries, kefta, and grey goose w/ mixers in the karaoke room. Excellent location for a private party. Thanks, Sanchez!

This is my second time here, and honestly, some of the best cocktails I've ever had. We for the "I gotcha", the Pink Martini, and the Dreamweaver and they were all basically perfect. We came around 11 pm on a Saturday and were greeted & seated right way. The one thing I had to adjust to was the darkness. Know speakeasies tend to he dark in general, but here I couldn't even read the menu with out the faux candles provided on every table. It's small but somehow fits everyone comfortably (at least at the time I was here). I will definitely be back

This place is oh so sexy! It's "hidden" in plain sight at the street entrance of Hotel Revival. There's a record player with a bowl of coins on a side table - grab one of those, enter it in the slot, and enter the secret club that they call B-Side. The drinks are expensive - but layered, delicious, and there are countless options to choose from. There are also non-alcoholic options and even a CBD cocktail! This is the perfect place to impress your date. I haven't tried the food here, so I can't attest to how it tastes. I guess I'll have to come back soon to learn more about it! ;)

What an excellent adventure to B Side Cocktails and Karaoke Speakeasy. Our bartender, Tim, was extremely attentive to our experience, personable to talk to, and a true master at his craft. The environment was fun and intimate. It's a perfect ambiance for an intimate date night or setting for a small group of friends. Make sure to make your reservations early and give the small plates menu a try. All of the cocktails were flawless, fun, refreshing, and original. It's truly an experience you can't afford to miss while in Baltimore. Once again, a big shout out to Tim and the rest of the team at B Side Cocktails and Karaoke Speakeasy.

Cocktails are pricey & service was slow, but you get what you pay for - absolutely incredible drinks that look as good as they taste! Such a sexy, romantic vibe. Perfect date night spot!!

Super amazing! You must come to this place!!!! Why aren't you here now?! The vibe, the food, the ambience, the energy of the bartenders, the unique location/decor....it's a vibe! It's a hidden gift we all need. I came here not expecting to be blown away only for a quick drink before my friends and I headed to get some good ole' B More seafood. Honey we almost missed the seafood, who does that in B More lol? OMG the village here is filled with love. Big love to Linda, Arlyss, Johnny even security poured into my group and I. It's the place to be!

Incredibly cool spot for cocktails that we went to before a reservation upstairs at Topside! The bartenders were knowledgeable and helpful in making us drinks we'd enjoy. It wasn't super crowded at 7pm on a Friday and we were able to enjoy the lowkey ambiance and music. Will be back soon!

So disclaimer, this is only about the cocktails. The staff was great, very friendly. Unfortunately the cocktails were small for the price, one in a mini coupe was $18 and tasted like crayons. They were just...super underwhelming. The view is gorgeous though; I might try again with something basic like wine.

Hard to get seated without a reservation on weekends, or maybe it was just a busy night when I went. It's very small inside and intimate. The drinks are fabulous.