Gay Baltimore
Bars & Clubs
Restaurants
Hotels
Arts
Gyms
Articles
Events

Hippo (Closed Permanently)

(110 Ratings)
One of the oldest nightclubs in Baltimore
This friendly gay bar is open to everyone. People keep coming for the friendly vivacious atmosphere. With great monthly cabaret, drag shows, and exciting events, this nightclub always has something going on!




GayCities Members report that Hippo has closed

Your support makes our travel guides possible

We believe that LGBTQ+ people deserve safe vacations that allow them to be their authentic selves. That's why our City Guides aren't locked behind a paywall. Can you contribute today?

Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated

Reviews

Philj
Philj
Over a year ago

Hippo not hip

Been there and if your not a regular the men or boys I should say, treat you like a straight man looking for a sports complex. I know several of the bar tenders and its all about the hustle of drinks not about can I help you what do you want or I'll be back. For out of towners GO ELSEWHERE DON"T WASTE YOUR MOPNEY!


BearCubRoger
BearCubRoger
Over a year ago

Hippo is Lame

The Hippo always plays bad music, has the nastiest looking guys and doesn't look like it's been updated since the 1940's.


TravelinMan
TravelinMan
Over a year ago

Not What it's Cracked Up To Be

I went to The Hippo during a trip to Baltimore and had heard a great deal about it. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations compared to other clubs in cities I've visited. Service was poor, sound system bad, and the attitude hostile. Upon a return to the "Charm City", I would probably pass this place up.


DCdunk
DCdunk
Over a year ago

Fun bar

Have had a good time at the Hippo, nice dancing and love the set up but have to mark it down through no fault of their own. The last few times we've been there, we've had some problems walking there through the neighborhood, seems like there are more drug dealers on the corners and they can be a bit hostile if they know you're heading to the gay bar.


ProceedWithCaution
ProceedWithCaution
Over a year ago

Hip Hop night

GREAT!! Place on hiphop night every thursday, very very mixed crowd, friendliest crowed ever, I'm in every thursday!!!


Other Gay Bars in Baltimore

Leon's of Baltimore

Serving queers for over 50 years
Mount Vernon

The Drinkery

Gay dive bar with karaoke
Mount Vernon

Club Charles

A step back in time
Charles Village

Baltimore Eagle

Dancing, drag and dangerously sexy folx
Charles Village

Rowan Tree

Diverse neighborhood bar
Federal Hill

Melanie’s at Griffith's Tavern

Specializing in a "good ass time"
Baltimore

Walt's Inn

Mixed-crowd karaoke bar
Canton

Mixers

Queer "Cheers"
Cedmont

Restaurants in Baltimore

The CIVIL

Old school class
Mount Vernon

Station North Arts Cafe Gallery

A hidden gem
Mount Vernon

B&O American Brasserie

Haute cuisine with an old-timey feel
Downtown

Sam's Bagels

Cure the morning blues
Federal Hill

No Way Rosé

Transport yourself to the chic and vibrant life of Paris
Baltimore

The Black Olive

Off the shores of Greece
Fells Point

Fells Point Tavern

Live music hub
Fells Point

Ice Queens Snowball Shop

There is nothing more Baltimore than this tasty treat
Baltimore

Gay Baltimore
Bars & Clubs
Restaurants
Hotels
Arts
Gyms
Articles
Events