Annapolis, Maryland is a city rich in maritime history, with its location on the Chesapeake Bay, and with the United States Naval Academy calling the city home. With so many sailors, Annapolis certainly is also a thriving nightlife destination. If you want to sing a few tunes, you're not limited to sea shanties; the Annapolis karaoke bars let you sing your heart out in almost any genre.
Patrons flock to the Ebb Tide, nestled in the Eastport Shopping Complex, for Thursday and Friday night karaoke. The fun begins at 9:30 p.m. and continues until the last person has sung his final note (or last call, whichever comes first). The bar, which opened in the 1950s, features antique touches like aged wood-paneled walls and well-worn hardwood floors, punctuated with modern neon beer signs and televisions broadcasting sports events. The pub menu is lengthy and allows guests to create their own sandwiches and burgers using a variety of ingredients. Beer and well drinks are inexpensive, and weekend brunch draws regular crowds.
The Ebb Tide
985 Bay Ridge Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-263-5000
On Wednesday nights, Stan and Joe's Saloon has Annapolis karaoke legend John Donovan playing background music to your most inspired warbling starting at 9:30 p.m. The lively saloon gets packed pretty quickly, so get there early to grab a seat and a bite to eat. The bar menu includes dishes like Maryland crab soup and 20 flavors of chicken wings. The "Annapolis Capital" newspaper in August 2010 named owner Joe McGovern one of the best bartenders in Annapolis, citing his 25 years of bartending experience and his precision in mixology.
Stan and Joe's Saloon
37 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-1993
stanandjoessaloon.com
On Annapolis's historic waterfront, there's a traditional Irish pub that lets loose on Sunday nights. Karaoke at Castlebay Irish Pub begins every Sunday at 9 p.m. You can only belt out tunes until midnight here, but those three hours promise to provided solid entertainment. Its prime Main Street location makes it easy to swing by a for a song or two, then move on to other waterfront watering holes. The bar brews its own beer, Three Nuns Ale, and offers a well-edited selection of drafts such as Boddingtons, Guiness and Yuengling, as well as bottled imported and domestic beers. Irish dishes like bangers and mash, pork tir na nog, and dublin roast round sit beside traditional pub fare on the menu.
Castlebay Irish Pub
193A Main St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-626-0165
castlebayirishpub.com
