Leon’s of Balto

I was staying at a hotel across the street with my wife and kid. I ran in to see what was happening in the colts-​patriots playoff game.
I asked three guys, who won the packers Seahawks game? Nobody knew. Wow. And it was a killer game. Overtime and everything.
Bar packed. No women in the bar. Cool. A gay bar. I used to hang out in them when I lived in SF, CA for 8 years. This was a most congenial gay bar. Everyone was friendly.
But when I lived in SF, the gay men loved the 49ers, but would say stuff like ««Dear lord, another huddle?!» This bar had no football lovers. But the game was on the tv.
Had some typical gay bar characteristics. You can’t see inside from the outside. Each time I ordered a drink I was brought two. When I explained I ordered only one, I was advised that it was two for one. Nothing wrong with that! Canned beer, another gay bar trait. No draft beer. Flavored vodka on the top shelf, good whiskey on the bottom. You know what, it tasted just as good from the bottom shelf! Well, fancy that.
I had a great time. But I was a little disappointed, because despite my black leather jacket, de rigeuer in the gay world, nobody hit on me…

You say you only have 20 bucks in your pocket?!? Good!!! You’ll have a great time at Leon’s. The drinks are the cheapest you’ll find in the neighborhood. If Joe or Marc are working, you’ll definitely have a fun time. Joe has a special skill for finding the two people that came in alone, and introducing them so nobody has to feel lonely. Marc tells great jokes, and his American Horror Story nights are unbelievably fun. Sunday is, by far the busiest day (usually between 6 and 10). Oh, and bring your jukebox money.

What a dump smells like piss no heat no ac. Just dirty. The bar is not what it once was. A sad tragedy.

Great dive bar! Baltimore has some fantastic dive bars and this place is one of them! Never a dull moment and the drinks are prices great and made well! It’s a bar the caters to everyone no matter what your preference you will feel comfortable here!

In Baltimore for a conference, a semi-​colleague and I headed out to dinner. On the way back to our hotel (Brexton) we elected to stop here for one more drink. It was empty save for a couple of bartenders and an equal amount of patrons.
I left said colleague at the bar while I went to go to the restroom. Which was right near the best vending game machine on the planet. Let’s just say I am disappointed that I did not win a ring.
Returned to my colleague at the bar, and FINALLY came to the realization that I was in a gay bar. SO AWESOME. I don’t know how the colleague felt but since he is rather pretty, it could go either way.
Had a drink (his choice) then retired to the hotel (separate rooms, you perverts).
If you’re staying at the Brexton, regardless of which way you swing, this is a great place for a drink. Wonderful staff and decent prices. Oh and win me something, will ya?

This is the gay Cheers of Baltimore. Go on Friday for happy hour, maybe Wednesday, and Sundays around 7 or 8. The place will be packed with Baltimore men, socializing and drinking.
All other times, there will be maybe three patrons in the whole place. It’s either feast or famine here.
Drinking, did you say? Why yes, indeedy. Leon’s runs a two-​for-​one happy hour for something around $ 5. That’s two. Cocktails. For $ 5. Don’t expect quality for that price, but after the first round you won’t mind a bit.
And best to stop after two rounds. Any more than that, and you’re risking a VERY exciting evening.