If you like good beer, you'll probably like Racers. This place has been my favorite bar for the last 10 years, hands down. It's still as awesome as it was when I reviewed it back in 2006. The most important update I want to add is that the happy hour has gone from (3) 12oz mugs for $6, to $7. I still don't know anywhere you can get that kind of beer deal for that price anywhere in the city. I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't here at least two or five times a week.
The best thing about their draft selection is that it's constantly changing throughout the week. The beers on tap trend more towards the hop heavy American style beers, usually with a couple seasonally appropriate beers on the board. However, you'll usually have one or two dark beers and some maltier lighter beers to choose from as well, depending on what was ordered that week. The only two beers always on tap are Guinness and Miller Lite (Yes, I've asked Skip why they have it, it still out sells everything else). Â
I think their constantly changing tap selection beats certain other "beer bars" that have huge numbers of taps. They may have the quantity, but how long do you think that same keg of North Coast Blue Star has been on tap at that other place, "bro"? And if you don't like their tap selection, you should be able to find something great on the bottle board. There's always some good Belgian bottles, including a steady supply of sours. If THAT STILL doesn't do it for you, Skip will grab you something from the connected liquor store, just tell him what you like. And if even that level of stellar service isn't good enough, it's time for you to go.
How is this place not more popular????
Oh right. It's in Parkville.
If this place were in the city, it would be hands down the best bar in the city...but it's in freaking Parkville.
The happy hour deal of three 12-ounce drafts for $6 is pretty excellent. You get two of these and you are plastered off delicious craft beers.
I like the BYOF policy which means that you can bring in whatever food you want to go with the beers. They also have a pool table and makeshift beer garden in the back.
Most importantly though, Racers doesn't attract BS people. These are primarily neighborhood folks and a dominant 30 to 40 year old group of mainly White men. It would be nicer if it got more demographics (younger, older) but alas I will not complain.
Racers is the spot!
This is my favorite bar in Baltimore, and it's not even because of the constantly rotating (mostly craft) beer selection which is EXTREMELY well-priced (no drafts over $5, most of them under $4 and there's the 3-for-$6 happy hour).
Two great things regarding it's location:
1) It's far enough from the city to where "cool people" aren't infiltrating it; nor is it full of boring suburbanites
2) It's right next to a pizza/sub shop where you can pick up food and bring it into the bar.
The bartender Skip is awesome. He's instantaneously attentive to orders, doesn't put on a fake-ass "I'm your buddy" persona (however he does know/is friends with a ton of the regulars), is a soccer fan, clears tables of glasses religiously and runs the entire bar BY HIMSELF every day.
There's also a pool table and back yard for you to use at your discretion and in warmer months they'll have bands or parties sometimes.
I'm sure a lot of people write this place off as not being cool enough, but it is and I'm grateful that they don't come here to begin with.
Probably one of our favorite bars in Baltimore. Skip is the usual bartender and an avid soccer fan, but it's a great spot for Sunday football too.
They have a chalkboard of 15 taps, all rotating microbrews. There's usually a good selection of local brews among those. Ask the bartender for a recommendation or a taste if you're not sure what to get.
Happy Hour is everyday. EVERYDAY! From 10am to 7pm. You get to choose three different beers from the list for a cheap deal. What you pay for those three beers is comparable to what you would pay for one beer at an equivalent "beer bar".
It's a good mix of people, young and old. Very welcoming, but dive-y atmosphere.
All-in-all, a great place to hangout with a big or small group, very conducive to conversation and watching sports. Best part is that you can bring your own food. There is a pizza/Greek place next door that's perfect for ordering out from.
As stated by many others, this place is a great little spot to find some fantastic beers. The Happy hour indeed goes all day until 7, even on the weekends, and the beer selection is always interesting. The main bartender, Skip, is a great guy with a foul mouth that has my girlfriend and I in stitches usually, and is a FANTASTIC bartender. The place can get pretty hectic, and not ONCE have I seen Skip flustered or neglect a customer. He is one of the best in B'More. Also, there is a nice backyard with a bunch of picnic tables for nice days. Last night, they had a bonfire in the back and some guys performing feats of strength. Pretty cool! One star off because they do not serve food, despite being called a Cafe. (You can get chips at the bar, or bring in your outside food... if you do, I suggest Pita Pan, which is right next door, or Dominicks, which is just down the road and will even deliver.)
Review Source:I've been coming here for years and it's hands down my favorite bar. Â In fact, I hesitate to sing it's praises because I don't want anyone moving in on my turf.
I go there for the great beer selection - especially Belgians (my fave) - and an equally cool vibe/crowd at the bar. Â The music selection could be better but I don't really come here to listen to tunes - it's ideal for brews and convos. Â It should be noted that the bar can get kind of loud - I guess it's the acoustics of the place but I dunno. Â The bartender on the weekends - Skip - can be chatty (albeit moody) but definitely is a career bartender and great at what he does.
One of my girlfriends and I used to come here on Friday nights to start out our barhopping for the evening. Â Sometimes she would buy a bottle of wine from the adjoining liquor store and the bartender would uncork it and let her drink from it all night, which I thought was pretty sweet. Â Another little insider's tip: Â sometimes they sell someone's (I don't know who) beef jerky behind the bar and it's really good. Â Try the hot, if you're in the mood for some serious heat.
There is movement on the expansion of the bar into the space next door, which will include a kitchen (I think I even heard a brick oven???) but I've been hearing about it for years and it's taking FOREVER. Â You can sorta look through the window from outside and see the space and it looks pretty close to being ready.
Overall, Racers is a great bar with a selection of beers that is hard to find around here and an unpretentious atmosphere.
Between 10-7 is their happy hour, where you can get three different beers (from the selection on the chalk board) for a little over $6 after tax. They have a fantastic beer selection, and the bathrooms are really clean. The other charmer? This place is awesome. Everyone from all walks of life seem to hang out here. It's inviting, it's awesome, and again, cheap beers.
Review Source:Skip runs one tight joint - excellent beers, personal service. Â Perfect for a Saturday night.
And they have Resurrection on tap, so I can skip the oft-insufferable hipster crowd at Brewer's Art. Â Win.
Rumors have it a kitchen is soon coming, which makes this happy-hour/late night drink spot more tempting.
Sadly, the beer quality at Racers is very inconsistent so I gotta knock it down a notch. Â It has the potential to be an exceptional beer drinkers bar, but the chances of them having an excess amount of crappy selection is pretty high. Â After repeated attempts I have yet to encounter an experience as good as my first time here.
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