The Club Car Will Relocate to North Avenue Market
The popular Baltimore LGBTQ+ bar will move 50 to 100 feet to a new space in January 2027.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Club Car, a 3-year-old LGBTQ+ bar in Baltimore, will close its current location at 12 West North Ave in January 2027. The venue will reopen as part of the historic North Avenue Market, located just 50 to 100 feet away.
Why it matters
The relocation allows the business to expand its physical footprint through a collaboration with the North Avenue Market and the Central Baltimore Partnership. The move aims to enhance the venue's offerings while remaining in the Station North area.
The Club Car has secured a 10-year lease for its new location within the North Avenue Market building, which was originally constructed in 1928.
The players
The Club Car
This LGBTQ+ bar has served the Baltimore community from its current venue for the past three years.
North Avenue Market
This historic building serves as the future site for the expanded bar operations.
Central Baltimore Partnership
This organization collaborated with the business owners to facilitate the venue expansion project.
The Parkway Theatre
This venue will host a pop-up cocktail bar for the business during its transition period.
The details
The new facility will feature a cocktail bar named THE CABOOSE, chandeliers, and a dedicated dance floor. To ensure continuity during the transition, the owners plan to operate a temporary pop-up bar inside The Parkway Theatre.
Timeline
The North Avenue Market building was originally constructed in 1928.
The move was publicly announced by the owners on September 17, 2026.
The Club Car will officially close its current location in January 2027.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend of local businesses in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District consolidating their presence within historic buildings to ensure long-term viability. By anchoring the business in the North Avenue Market, the owners are positioning themselves against regional competitors by utilizing a larger, more permanent space.
Patrons can expect the venue to remain in the same immediate neighborhood during the transition, with services continuing via a pop-up at The Parkway Theatre. While the current location closes in early 2027, the move to a nearby space minimizes disruption for regular visitors.
The takeaway
Moving a business just a few feet away allows for growth while preserving the established customer base and neighborhood connection. Residents should watch for the opening of THE CABOOSE cocktail bar once the transition to the North Avenue Market is complete.
What happens next
The Club Car is scheduled to vacate its current location at 12 West North Ave in January 2027.
Further reading
For more on changes to the local hospitality scene, visit the Baltimore Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Baltimore Banner.
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