Red Star

Tucked away in a corner of Fells Point, Red Star impresses the eye first, with its high ceilings, exposed bricks and dark woods. But it's Red Star's inviting atmosphere -- usually abuzz with chatter from a wide-ranging clientele -- that makes it special. It's an underrated establishment that might just like it better that way. --Wesley Case

See the full list as selected by Baltimore Sun music/nightlife critic Wesley Case.