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Where to watch the Ravens or Orioles in Baltimore: three bars with big screens

Between Camden Yards, Federal Hill and South Baltimore, these three venues pair sports broadcasts with bar food and distinct game-night settings.

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In Baltimore, the sports calendar changes the rhythm of several downtown blocks: before and after Orioles or Ravens games, bar tables become an informal extension of the conversation spilling out of the stadium. Three venues let visitors compare different ways to follow a game on screen. Pickles Pub sits by the Camden Yards corridor and serves bar food with a local touch; MaGerk’s Federal Hill pairs a pub atmosphere with cheesesteaks; and Hair of the Dog, in South Baltimore, stands out for its large projection screen.

Pickles Pub, at 520 Washington Boulevard, has been part of fans’ routines since 1988. Its website describes a place to meet before or after Orioles and Ravens games and highlights its Crab Pretzel: a baked pretzel topped with crab dip, cheddar and Old Bay. The menu also includes burgers, specialty sandwiches, appetisers and salads; the site posts menu images and separate kitchen hours, with an earlier opening on Sunday game days. Its proximity to Camden Yards helps explain why those days feel different and why arriving early can be useful.

South of downtown, Federal Hill has a neighbourhood scale, with restaurants and bars along routes connecting the urban core to the stadiums. MaGerk’s is at 1061 S. Charles Street. Its branch page promotes sports viewing, kitchen hours that begin in the late afternoon on Mondays and around midday on other days, and a bar that stays open late. The pub is known for Philly cheesesteaks and also offers private events and weekly specials. It suits guests who want the meal to be central to the outing rather than a quick bite during the game.

Hair of the Dog, at 1649 S. Hanover Street, describes itself as a neighbourhood sports bar and lists more than twenty large TVs, including a 110-inch HD projection screen. Its website says it opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays when the Ravens play at 1 p.m., useful for planning lunch and arriving before kickoff. The site links to online ordering; reviews for this location often mention its local atmosphere, bar staff and game nights.

These three addresses do not guarantee the same channel or sound. Pickles is most closely tied to the Camden Yards game-day atmosphere; MaGerk’s pairs a game with a pub meal in Federal Hill; Hair of the Dog stands out for its projection screen and special Ravens schedule. MTA publishes bus and Light RailLink routes, timetables and alerts; check both the outbound and return trip, especially when there is an event downtown. Before leaving, confirm which game will have sound, whether reservations are accepted and how late the kitchen will remain open.

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Sports bar and restaurant

Pickles Pub

520 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230

4.3 /5 2,271 reviews

Pickles Pub has been on Washington Boulevard since 1988, and Orioles and Ravens game days are part of its identity. The venue presents itself as a meeting place for groups and fans looking for a full meal before or after a game, with a broad menu and local and craft beverages.

Why it made the selection

Orioles and Ravens game-day tradition; Crab Pretzel with crab dip, cheddar and Old Bay; burgers, sandwiches, salads and private events.

Hours: Daily from 11 a.m. until close; kitchen Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; kitchen opens at 9 a.m. on Sunday game days. Check special dates. Verified: October 22, 2026
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Sports pub and restaurant

MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill

1061 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230

4.4 /5 793 reviews

MaGerk’s Federal Hill is at 1061 S. Charles Street, in a bar-and-restaurant area south of downtown Baltimore. Its branch page presents it as a neighbourhood pub and highlights Philly cheesesteaks, a beer list and weekly specials. An official photograph shows tables facing televisions, placing sports

Why it made the selection

Federal Hill pub known for Philly cheesesteaks, game viewing, private events and weekly specials.

Hours: Kitchen: Mon 5–10 p.m.; Tue–Sat 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Bar until 2 a.m.; check holidays. Verified: October 22, 2026
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Neighbourhood sports bar

Hair of the Dog

1649 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21230

4.7 /5 148 reviews

Hair of the Dog describes itself as South Baltimore’s neighbourhood sports bar for food, drinks and game viewing. The venue at 1649 S. Hanover Street has more than twenty large TVs and a 110-inch HD projection screen, giving the match a visible place in the room.

Why it made the selection

More than 20 large TVs, including a 110-inch HD projection screen; pub food and a special Ravens schedule.

Hours: Mon–Fri 4:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays with a 1 p.m. Ravens game. Verified: October 22, 2026
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Sources & references

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  1. Official website of Pickles Pub ↗ Primary source Pickles Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  2. Official website of Pickles Pub ↗ Primary source Pickles Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  3. Official website of MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill ↗ Primary source MaGerk’s Pub & Grill · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  4. Official website of MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill ↗ Primary source MaGerk’s Pub & Grill · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  5. Official website of Hair of the Dog ↗ Primary source Hair of the Dog Baltimore · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  6. Official website of Hair of the Dog ↗ Primary source Hair of the Dog Baltimore · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  7. Official website ↗ Primary source Pickles Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  8. Official website ↗ Primary source Pickles Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  9. Official website ↗ Primary source MaGerk’s Pub & Grill · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  10. Official website ↗ Primary source Hair of the Dog Baltimore · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  11. Official website ↗ Primary source Maryland Transit Administration · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  12. Official website of MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill ↗ Primary source MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  13. Official website of MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill ↗ Primary source MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Federal Hill · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  14. Official website of Hair of the Dog ↗ Primary source Hair of the Dog · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  15. Official website of Hair of the Dog ↗ Primary source Hair of the Dog · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  16. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Google 4.3/5, 2,271 reviews for 520 Washington Blvd; checked 2026-10-22.

  17. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Yably · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Google 4.4/5, 793 reviews for 1061 S Charles St; checked 2026-10-22.

  18. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Wanderlog · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Google 4.7/5, 148 reviews for 1649 S Hanover St; checked 2026-10-22.

  19. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Google 4.3/5, 2,271 reviews for 520 Washington Blvd; checked 2026-10-22.

  20. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Yably · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Google 4.4/5, 793 reviews for 1061 S Charles St; checked 2026-10-22.

  21. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Wanderlog · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Google 4.7/5, 148 reviews for 1649 S Hanover St; checked 2026-10-22.

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