Harold Black - Annapolis

4.2

66 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

Harold Black is a warm, intimate bar that is quiet enough to hear your conversation yet lively enough to keep you talking. A list of house cocktails gives you a range of options, additionally, the bartenders are ready to work their magic if you have something else in mind. Harold Black serves a light-fare menu with a selection of cured meats, cheeses and desserts. Please be aware of a few house rules: 1. We look forward to having you join us and are happy to hold your table for up to fifteen minutes. 2. Your booking reserves your seats for 2 hours. 3. Due to our small size we cannot guarantee booth seating. 4. Our maximum party size is six people, no exceptions, and unfortunately we cannot book multiple tables for one group. 5. Given that Harlod Black is a cocktail bar, the age requirement for entering is 21. To buy out Harold Black for a private event or book our private dining room, please email events@haroldblack.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(410) 304-3353
Website
http://www.haroldblack.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
featuring a private room for seating up to 100 as well as full bar buyouts, harold black is the perfect place to host your event. our experienced event team will help create the perfect experience. To learn more inquire here or call us at 410.304.3353

Location
236 Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Neighborhood
Annapolis
Cross street
located directly below acqua al 2 ( entrance on school st )
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

66 Reviews

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Cory
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience. The server gave me the wrong drink. When I pointed it out, she corrected the error quickly.
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Felix
Jacksonville
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience, four drinks took an empty bar half an hour and we didn’t even finish our drink from how bad they were.
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Mike
Western NC
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I like the concept of this place and I think the drinks are good but the idea that Harold Black is a speakeasy is comical. Not sure they played rap music at 9/10 volume in the 1930’s during prohibition. Might be worth rethinking calling it a speakeasy or changing the tune.
Harold Black - AnnapolisResponded on October 6, 2024
Thank you so much for reaching out with your feedback. We have sent you a private note. Cheers,
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Byron
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The initial reservation was dinner for 2 at Acuqua Al 2 but we were escorted to Harold Black restaurant directly below the Al 2 restaurant. We were good with the atmosphere, but our server had no clue what he was doing. We had to request a dinner menu and ask about any daily specials or dinner highlights. The server had no clue. When he finally came back around we ordered drinks. He had about 6 tables or so that my wife and watched as he stumbled through. He painfully took our order with simple questions about the menu. Our order included entrees and an appetizer (that we never received). When the meals came, the center was completely cold. My wife’s Branzino was cooked well but the remaining food was some what cold as well. I immediately asked for management and explained the whole situation and we left. As we left I still tipped the bartender as the drinks were great!
Harold Black - AnnapolisResponded on October 6, 2024
Thank you so much for reaching out with your feedback. We have sent you a private note. Cheers,
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markt
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Our group was impressed with the setting, the drinks and food; however, the ambience was ruined by the loud hip hop that was cranked up around 7:30. It drowned out our conversation and ruined what was supposed to be a mellow "speakeasy" style bar.
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RuthZ
San Diego
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere. Wish the cocktails were better. Nice wines by glass.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience! My son, his gf & I came for drinks & dessert for Mothers Day. My fave dessert is the panna cotta with passion fruit purée. It’s fabulous! Stellar service, food, vibe!
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Louis
Washington DC
34 reviews
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We are not unfamiliar with Harold Black. The space has potential. Our server was great. Our cocktails were unfortunately so-so. Of all the classics we ordered , the Aviation was the only one that was close to being true to what it should be. The Japanese Cocktail, and NY Sour were both too citrus-heavy. We were also seated next to a trio of young patrons who took photography with flash on nonstop. We were bombarded with loud screams and flash going off every few seconds. So that particular experience wasn’t great. Given that 1 out of 6 cocktails was decent, we are unlikely to return.
Harold Black - AnnapolisResponded on May 6, 2024
Thank you so much for reaching out with your feedback. We always strive to provide a stellar dining experience for each of our guests and I apologize that this was not the case for you. We’d love to make it up to you and have sent you a private note. Cheers,
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and good cocktails. A little bit noisy, but not unreasonable for a bar. Nice atmosphere
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TrinaH
Baltimore
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was my second visit and I must say my first visit was much better. The noise level was extremely high, the service was slow, and the food wasn't great. I am hoping this was a one-off because I thought I found a gem.
Harold Black - AnnapolisResponded on May 6, 2024
Thank you so much for reaching out with your feedback. We always strive to provide a stellar dining experience for each of our guests and I apologize that this was not the case for you. We’d love to make it up to you and have sent you a private note. Cheers,
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Harold Black - Annapolis is rated 4.2 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

236 Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
located directly below acqua al 2 ( entrance on school st )
Neighborhood
Annapolis
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.haroldblack.com/
Phone number
(410) 304-3353
Private party facilities
featuring a private room for seating up to 100 as well as full bar buyouts, harold black is the perfect place to host your event. our experienced event team will help create the perfect experience. To learn more inquire here or call us at 410.304.3353

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