From The Banner · John-John Williams IV · · 1m
Leon’s reopens after 70 years
Baltimore’s oldest gay bar returns to the gayborhood after 70 years of closure.
In brief
Baltimore’s oldest gay bar returns to the gayborhood after 70 years of closure. Leon’s, Baltimore’s oldest gay bar, reopens Wednesday after closing in July following its owner’s death. Originally reported by The Banner.
Leon’s reopens Wednesday
Leon’s, Baltimore’s oldest gay bar, will reopen Wednesday after closing in July following its owner’s death.
Samm Singer inherits bar
Samm Singer, the late owner’s youngest child, inherited the bar with her three siblings and will run it with her husband, longtime bartender Sam Smith.
Permit process delays
The permit process proved time-consuming because each had to be renewed, delaying reopening weeks ago.
Prices remain stable
Customers can expect the same prices for drinks during happy hour with increases of 50 cents to $1 during regular hours.
Community void filled
Leon’s temporary closing left a void in what was once an active epicenter of LGBTQIA+ nightlife in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Charles Bowers dies
Charles “Chuck” Bowers, former owner of The Hippo, died at age 81 last week.
The short version
Leon’s, Baltimore’s oldest gay bar, reopens Wednesday after closing in July following its owner’s death.
