Rocket To Venus
Vegan restaurant · Baltimore
3360 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
About
Located on Chestnut Avenue in the heart of Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood, Rocket To Venus serves as a distinctively eclectic destination for locals and visitors alike. This neighborhood staple functions primarily as a bar with a robust food menu, offering a casual, dark, and atmospheric setting that has become a familiar fixture for those exploring the area. With a solid reputation backed by over a thousand reviews, the establishment is known for providing a relaxed environment suitable for friends, dates, or a quick bite before heading out to see the nearby local light displays. The menu leans into classic bar fare with a diverse selection that includes everything from burgers and wings to pierogies and shrimp and grits. The kitchen is notably vegan-friendly, ensuring there are options for a variety of dietary preferences. While the service model relies on digital ordering, which allows guests to manage their own experience from their tables, the staff remains a key part of the venue’s identity, frequently noted for being friendly and helpful. Whether stopping in for a drink from their extensive selection or settling in for a meal, patrons often find the combination of a unique setting and reliable, eclectic comfort food to be a quintessential Hampden experience.
Reviews Rocket To Venus
Rocket to Venus is a popular neighborhood bar in Hampden known for its casual atmosphere, diverse drink selection, and bar-style comfort food. While many patrons enjoy the unique menu items and happy hour deals, experiences are polarized by the digital-only ordering system and inconsistent food quality.
Strengths
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Popular pierogies
- Good drink selection and happy hour
- Flavorful burgers
Weaknesses
- Digital-only ordering system
- Inconsistent shrimp and grits
- Loud music and atmosphere
- Dry or flavorless food items
Best for
Casual diners and groups looking for a dive-bar atmosphere with affordable drinks and bar-adjacent snacks.
Opening hours
- Friday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Monday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
Contact
- 3360 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
- (410) 235-7887
- www.rockettovenus.com