Historic bar · Fells Point

The Horse You Came In On Saloon

A Thames Street saloon that claims to be one of the oldest continuously operating bars in the country, and is tied by local legend to Edgar Allan Poe’s last days. Come for a drink and the story more than for the food.

Checked as operating: October 2026. Hours change, so check before you go.

Known for
History, live music, Edgar Allan Poe legends
Where
1626 Thames St, Fells Point
Price
$$ · Moderate
Good for
Drinks, History, Live music

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A pint of stout (illustrative photo, not taken at this restaurant)Illustrative: A pint of stout, not taken at The Horse You Came In On Saloon

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About Fells Point

Fells Point grew up as a shipbuilding port in the 1700s, and its brick rowhouses and Belgian-block streets still lead down to the water. Today it is one of the city’s busiest places to eat and drink, with old taverns next to newer restaurants.

  • Weekend nights are lively and loud; weekday dinners are calmer.
  • Parking is tight; a garage or a rideshare saves circling.

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The Horse You Came In On Saloon is at 1626 Thames St, in Fells Point, Baltimore.

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It is moderate ($$) by Baltimore standards.

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