9-08-2021 2:29pm

ICONIC 300 YEAR-OLD BAR CHANGING HANDS

Jeff Barto Editor

THE OLIVER FAMILY IS RETIRING AFTER 30 PLUS YEARS AND DUE TO COVID CHALLENGES.

THE OPENING BID IS 500K ON OCTOBER 2 TO OWN SOME HISTORY--THERE'S HISTORY IN THESE WALLS.

The Story Behind Every Pour

Wharf Rat

–an affectionate 18th century term for seafarers, pirates, and privateers–

is the inspiration for our establishment in Fell's Point, owned and operated by the Oliver family. One of only a few authentic period pubs remaining in Baltimore’s original seaport and a favorite port of call for sailors and adventurers from around the world, our Wharf Rat restaurant and pub captures the spirit of the glorious days of wooden ships and iron men.

The Olivers’ origins of waterfront hospitality dates back to Merry Ole England where Oliver’s Wharf, still standing on the banks of the Thames in east London, played host to pirates and vagabonds awaiting their appointment next door at Execution Dock. In the romantic days of billowing white sails and colorful characters, inns and pubs prepared their own food and made their own beer as well. We celebrate those days at The Wharf Rat. We are dedicated to preserving their spirit by serving “Only the Best Beers” from the seven seas and lovingly prepared home cooked foods, brought to you in an authentic waterfront atmosphere filled with antiques and collections, reminiscent of the glory days of old Fell's Point.

If you chart a course for the shores of old Baltimore, put in, enjoy a pint or two and foods such as authentic English beer-battered fish and chips. You’ll find a warm welcome and a safe harbor.

Lady Day

–the 20th Century siren of Fell's Point–

Billie Holiday lived in and frequented the taverns and bars of Fell's Point during the early half of the 20th Century. In fact she resided only a couple blocks to the north on the alley that intersects The Wharf Rat. To this day there is a spot at the bar reserved for and dedicated to the Lady Day.