Contrary to what yuletide caroling asserts, the night before Christmas is anything but silent. We present this list of bars and restaurants open and ready to serve you a pre-holiday sip on Christmas Eve as evidence. Even if you have to wake up early on Christmas day for exchanging gifts, which you can do in your pajamas, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of these opportunities to make the most of the night.

Mother’s Federal Hill (1113 South Charles St.; 410-244-8686)
Open 11:30 AM - 3 PM.

James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant (616 S. President St.; 410-727-5107)
Open 11 AM - 4 PM.

Wit & Wisdom (200 International Dri.; 410-576-5800)
Serving an a la carte breakfast menu from 7:00 - 10:30 AM; Lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; dinner and chef specials from 5:30 to 9:30 PM; and a full holiday tavern menu from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM in the lounge.

Golden West Cafe (1105 West 36th St.; 410-889-8891)
Open 9 AM - 5 PM.

The Ottobar (2549 N. Howard St.; 410-662-0069)
Open at 9 PM with entertainment provided by 27th Street Soundsystem and DJ Mikey Mayhem.

Club 347 (347 N Calvert St.; 443-506-7200)
Open 6 PM - 12 AM.

RA Sushi (1390 Lancaster St.; 410-522-3200)
Extended happy hour 4 - 11 PM with specially priced drinks, tapas and sushi.

One Eyed Mike’s (708 S. Bond St.; 410-327-0445)
11 AM - 2 AM with happy hour 2 PM - 7 PM; Industry Happy Hour 2 PM - 4 PM (hospitality industry employees)

13.5% Wine Bar (1117 W. 36th St.; 410-889-1064)
Open from 4 PM until closing time with the kitchen running until 10 PM.

Victoria Gastro Pub (8201 Snowden River Pkwy.; 410-750-1880)
Open 11 AM - 10 PM with Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with prizes for the ugliest sweater.

The Owl Bar (1 East Chase St.; 410-347-0888)
11:30 AM - midnight; happy hour from 4 PM to 7 PM with $3 select drafts, house wines, and rail drinks.

Ryleigh’s Oyster (Federal Hill and Hunt Valley locations)
Open 11 AM - 4 PM

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