After two years of watching and wondering what would fill The Rotunda’s quirky brick “power plant” building on the west side of the complex, Hampden neighbors finally have their answer. Barn & Lodge, an event-focused restaurant from Titan Hospitality Group, is gearing up to open with a full dining room, a covered patio, and private event space folded into the center’s mix of shops, offices, and apartments.
Construction crews have been finishing out the freestanding structure, and once doors open, the operators and landlords are banking on the new spot to draw more people into The Rotunda after dark.
As reported by the Baltimore Business Journal, the opening comes after roughly a two-year delay, with the outlet sharing photos of the renovated interior. The report notes that Titan Hospitality will run the Barn & Lodge at The Rotunda, a move landlords say is meant to boost evening energy and bolster the center’s private-event options.
Neighbors Won Concessions In A Community Agreement
The Hampden rollout did not come without some paperwork and pushback. Titan Hospitality signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hampden Community Council that bars outdoor live entertainment on the patio, prohibits outdoor bars, and requires soundproofing measures, along with a community-led sound test after construction wraps, according to Baltimore Fishbowl…