Several months after it shut down following a bar fight that ended tragically, Kolper's is back up and running again thanks to new owners Lucky Singh and his wife.
Located at 1520 Clipper Mill Road, the Singh, owner of Hopkins Deli at University Parkway and 39th Street, says it was the neighborhood and the building itself that sold them.
"We liked the location and the building is beautiful with a lot of potential," Singh says.
Also working to its advantage, from Singhs perspective, was the fact that there wasn't another bar similar to Kolper's in Hampden.
"There aren't any sports bars with good food nearby. You have to go downtown or to Towson," he explains.
Sold on the location, the experienced restauranteur has created a restaurant and bar that offers upscale food including steaks and seafood, in a casual atmosphere.
"You don't need a suit and tie. People can come in with their families and have a good meal made from fresh ingredients. Nothing is frozen," he says.
Monday through Friday, Kolper's hosts several events such as the Monday night wing contest, kar"aoke on Tuesday, trivia on Wednesdays and Thursday, of course, is ladies' night. When the weekend comes, Kolper's undergoes a transformation after 10 p.m. into Club Kolper's with a DJ spinning out beats live.
"We push the tables back and make a dance floor. We have a bit of something for everyone," say Singh, adding that "people should give us a fair chance to prove ourselves."