What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open an Irish Pub?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open an Irish Pub is Downtown, with 63% average survivability. 0 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can an Irish Pub make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Downtown, the best possible Irish Pub location in Baltimore offers approximately 31.7% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 36.4% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Irish Pub in Baltimore?

The city-wide average survivability for Irish Pub across Baltimore is 48% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Downtown substantially outperform this average, reaching 63%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Irish Pub in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Irish Pub include Woodring with 31% average survival chance, Westfield, and Overlea. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

How often are Irish Pub rankings in Baltimore updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live tool always shows the most current predictions for any address in Baltimore.

What should I consider when opening an Irish Pub in Baltimore?

Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Irish Pub in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open an Irish Pub, from Downtown (63% survival) to Woodring (31%).

April 24, 2026•16 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed by Bobby Koons on May 3, 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Downtown — 63% average survivability for Irish Pub

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 0 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 48% for Irish Pubs

Most challenging area: Woodring at 31%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~31.7% more expected revenue in Downtown

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Irish Pub Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Irish Pub Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Irish Pub a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Baltimore, Downtown ranks #1 for opening an Irish Pub with 63% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 64% and the most challenging locations in Downtown at 62%. The worst neighborhoods include Woodring with 31% average chance. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

Which Baltimore Neighborhoods Are Strongest for Irish Pubs?

**Cross-metro pattern check:** Looking beyond Baltimore, Downtown's profile most closely matches **Sursum Corda Cooperative (Washington DC)** and **Loring Park (Minneapolis)**. Common thread: more renters, dense amenity mix, and busier daytime population. If you operate Irish Pubs in either peer neighborhood, the Downtown ranking should feel familiar.

**The Baltimore pattern for Irish Pubs.** Survivability for this subtype spans **30-63%** across 23 tracked neighborhoods (citywide average 48%). **Downtown** is the leader at 63% (no existing competitors in our index); **Woodring** trails at 30%. **A 33-point neighborhood gap means location decides the outcome before any operational variable comes into play.**

Downtown ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Irish Pub survivability with a score of 63% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

What the score spread tells you about risk

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Downtown	61.0% – 65.0%	62.1% – 64.7%	61.0% – 65.0%
2	Otterbein	60.0% – 64.0%	59.5% – 62.1%	57.0% – 61.0%
3	Jonestown	57.0% – 61.0%	58.2% – 60.8%	58.0% – 62.0%
4	Riverside	60.0% – 64.0%	57.6% – 60.3%	48.0% – 52.0%
5	Canton	60.0% – 64.0%	55.8% – 58.4%	51.0% – 55.0%
6	Eastwood	80.0% – 84.0%	53.4% – 56.1%	39.0% – 43.0%
7	Old Town	54.0% – 58.0%	52.2% – 54.8%	48.0% – 52.0%
8	Greektown	51.0% – 55.0%	50.0% – 52.7%	47.0% – 51.0%
9	Idlewood	78.0% – 82.0%	50.0% – 52.6%	35.0% – 39.0%
10	Kresson	50.0% – 54.0%	47.8% – 50.4%	44.0% – 48.0%

Notable runners-up worth a second look

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Which Baltimore Neighborhoods Drive the Highest Irish Pub Revenue?

In Downtown, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~31.7% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Woodring, the worst possible location could result in making ~36.4% less than the average location in the city.

Our data consistently shows that location accounts for more variance in outcomes than any other single factor. Opening an Irish Pub in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Irish Pub is 48% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What to Think About When Launching an Irish Pub in Baltimore

Among all the variables you control, location quality has the biggest downstream impact. A strong Survivability Score is the foundation everything else builds on. Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. Every score is produced by our in-house models, continuously refined against real-world business outcomes.

Factor	Where new owners get tripped up	Questions to ask before you sign
Foot traffic seasonality	Looking at a peak-summer Tuesday and assuming year-round volume.	Walk the block at 3 different times across 2 different weeks. Ask neighboring tenants for their slow-season % drop.
Competitor density	Counting only direct competitors and missing adjacent-category overlap (e.g. coffee shop near a bakery).	Map all businesses serving overlapping customer needs within a 5-min walk. Use StreetSpring's competitor view as a starting point.
CAM + hidden costs	Stated rent looks great, then CAM fees, signage charges, and after-hours utilities add 15-30%.	Get the full operating expense breakdown for the past 2 years. Ask which costs are landlord-capped vs. uncapped.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Which Baltimore Block Is Right for an Irish Pub?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Downtown, Otterbein, and Jonestown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Woodring, Westfield, and Overlea. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly — the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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Top-Survivability Baltimore Neighborhoods for Irish Pubs

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Irish Pub in Baltimore is Downtown with 63% average survivability, followed by Otterbein and Jonestown. 0 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Are Bottom-Tier Baltimore Neighborhoods a No-Go for Irish Pubs?

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Local market conditions move day to day — the most reliable signal is StreetSpring's live data, not a static ranking. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

Refresh Cadence for Baltimore Irish Pub Survivability Rankings

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Baltimore.

Is an Irish Pub a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Downtown, StreetSpring forecasts a 62.1% – 64.7% average chance for a new Irish Pub to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Irish Pub in Baltimore

Landlords in Baltimore's top three neighborhoods for Irish Pub can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Downtown: 62.1% – 64.7%
Otterbein: 59.5% – 62.1%
Jonestown: 58.2% – 60.8%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

Where Irish Pubs Thrive in Baltimore

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Baltimore to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Baltimore.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Baltimore are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Baltimore

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Visual Data

Bubble chart of business subtypes in Baltimore by survivability score and location density — Every business subtype in Baltimore plotted by score vs location count — bubble size shows market depth. Find Irish Pub relative to its peers.

Waterfall chart of best and worst Irish Pub neighborhoods in Baltimore — Top and bottom neighborhoods for Irish Pub in Baltimore — each step shows the gap from the city average. Wider spread = location matters more.

Headline survivability statistic for Irish Pub in Baltimore — Headline survivability stat for Irish Pub in Baltimore.

How we measure this: Restaurant build-outs run $200-500/sqft; retail $50-150/sqft; office $30-80. The model adjusts expected runway accordingly.

**National baseline:** Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics (March 2025), **50.0%** of Irish Pubs nationally survive 5 years. StreetSpring's location-specific **survivability score** for Irish Pubs in Baltimore averages **86%** — measuring site quality across 100+ factors rather than national cohort survival.

**Baltimore at a glance.** Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous U.S. city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore))

**Daytime/resident distribution (Baltimore):** LEHD LODES data across 96 Baltimore neighborhoods: median ratio **0.39:1**, top-quartile **4.34:1** — a strongly-residential commercial-corridor profile. Use this to triangulate which neighborhood matches your concept's natural demand-timing (weekday-commuter vs. evening-and-weekend).

**Why operating costs matter here:** Baltimore's commercial electricity **7.3¢/kWh** (below the 24-metro median), state minimum wage **$15.00/hr** (below), combined sales tax **6.0%** (below), and commercial property tax **1.07%** (above) compound on every dollar of revenue. Composite read: Baltimore runs **low-cost** on operating overhead vs US metro peers.

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Local Context FAQ

Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.

What's the survivability spread for Irish Pubs across Baltimore?

Across Baltimore, StreetSpring's survivability score for Irish Pubs ranges from 60% at the most challenging locations to 97% at the best — a 37-percentage-point gap that location selection alone can capture.

What goes into a StreetSpring survivability score for Irish Pubs?

StreetSpring's Baltimore Irish Pubs score blends ~100 site-level factors — competition within 0.25, 0.5, and 2 miles; ACS demographics; commute / accessibility patterns; lease rent rates; and historical survival outcomes. The 86% city average emerges from per-site scoring at every grid block.

How current is the Irish Pubs data for Baltimore?

Quarterly. The 2026 corpus shows Irish Pubs in Baltimore averaging 86%; quarterly refreshes integrate new competitor entries/exits, updated ACS data, and recalibrated lease rates.

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