Built in the late 1800’s, our walls have been witness to countless stories and milestones. We bring this rich heritage to the present with a curated blend of culinary excellence, cultural education and community building.
Early mornings to late nights.
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Coffee.
creating spaces where conversations bloom with each carefully crafted cup
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Culture.
honoring the global African diaspora through food, art, music and hospitality
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Cocktails.
creating new traditions with each raised glass
Dine, drink,
discover:
Our award winning bar tells diaspora stories through thoughtfully crafted libations. Specializing in rum and cultural spirits, we serve liquid history lessons with expertly combined ingredients.
Whether having coffee, champagne, or cocktails, there are plenty of adventurous stori, plot twists, hearty laughs, deep questions and enlightening wisdom for us to share.
Get access to special offers and discounts when you join our members program.
The Black Cat Experience
Urban Explorations
AYE Gallery & Altar Studio
AYE Gallery & Altar Studio cultivates imaginative space where artists, brands, and visitors gather to illuminate and declare embodied truth. Named after the Yoruba word "ayé" meaning planet or earthly space—and pronounced like the affirming "aye" heard across the African diaspora—this dual meaning reflects our commitment to honoring both ancestral wisdom and contemporary expression. We're The Sola System creative agency's earthly manifestation in Baltimore's Historic Hooper House. Through curated exhibitions, transformative programming, and ritual celebrations, we manifest infinite possibility where art, culture, and commerce converge.
Here, every gathering creates ripple effects that transform how we
remember, reimagine, and honor life's most meaningful moments. Because when you need space that says yes to your vision, your truth, and your celebration—this is aye space for us.
