
Swallow at the Hollow
Chinquapin Park - Belvedere, Baltimore
Bar in Baltimore, United States
The Read
Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Swallow at the Hollow is the right call for a casual North Baltimore pub night when the priority is scratch-made bar food, beer, and an easygoing crowd. Go for wings, the crab cake sandwich, and local beer; skip it if the night needs a quiet cocktail bar or polished dining room.
About Swallow at the Hollow
Swallow at the Hollow is a Baltimore venue best framed around a few details: a casual dress code, a price of $25 per person, and recognition as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar in 2026. Those facts point to a low-pressure choice rather than a formal dining plan.
Keep expectations casual
The dress code is casual, so this is not a venue that calls for formal planning or dressed-up attire. The $25-per-person price point also helps set expectations: plan for an approachable outing rather than a highly formal one.
Recognition adds context
Swallow at the Hollow has a 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition. That is the clearest hook for the venue and makes it notable for visitors who track featured casual bar stops.
That recognition should be treated as context, not as a substitute for current operating details.
Use it as the casual anchor in a Baltimore plan
For wider planning, start with the Baltimore bars guide and the Baltimore restaurants guide. Category browsing can also include the Baltimore hotels guide, the Baltimore wineries guide, and the Baltimore experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5921 York Rd
- Website
- thehollowbaltimore.com
- Phone
- 410-532-7542
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic Baltimore dive-bar pub with a friendly, laid‑back atmosphere, scratch-made bar food, and personable staff that draws local college students and neighborhood regulars.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Opened
- 1940
Signature Pours
Honey Ghost Wings (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; food but treated as a signature draw)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5921 York Rd
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
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What is Swallow at the Hollow known for?
Swallow at the Hollow is a Baltimore venue with a casual dress code, a $25-per-person price point, and a 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition.






















