50 Best Bars near Independence

“Very underrated. We eat here during the day, late morning/early afternoon about once a month. Service is always very good and food is good as well.
The downfall would be that even at 11 in the morning it's dark. And while I don't remember seeing people smoke in the establishment, there are ashtrays available.“

“Brunch was delicious and many interesting options!“

“What an amazing place to hold birthday party and a night out! Over the weekend we hosted my husband’s birthday party at Ripples event space. They were amazing from the service to the food and they were very accommodating to all of our requests! Trish and Matt did an amazing job with service and then everyone kept going on about the food! Way to go!!! Thank you so much for an amazing night out!“

“over 200 different gins. good tapas. live music.“

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!“

“Awesome place to check out some very rare, vintage spirits.“

“I really like this up the stairs bar. They have a good selection of bourbon. Their cocktails are creative and have lots of fresh ingredients. Comfy couches to converse on. Always have great music playing. You can have a pizza brought up from downstairs. Cozy place.“

“Whenever in a town for the first time, we look for an Irish pub. We’re very happy to have found Paddy’s. We had the bar/bartender to our selves for a short while. Discussed Irish whiskeys, history of the bar and more. Had a great time but had to move on. The Casey’s from Michigan.“

“We hosted my son's 40th birthday at The Post on December 27. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. We did an afternoon event with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Our guests were encouraged to bring their small children because there's an amazing play area . The Post prepared the appetizers and presented them in an attractive manner. Everything was delicious.
Marshall is an amazing chef. Jason, the event planner, was on top of everything and extremely helpful. It was perfect. I highly recommend visiting The Post for a drink and a bite, or hosting an event there.“

“Awesome Place! The owner is awesome very knowledgeable. Great selection of pours from all over. Great atmosphere the owner Larry makes you feel right at home. I highly recommend this place.“

“Nice food, low key, laid back ambiance. Good service. Cov-gem!“

“Awesome hole in the wall away from the Mainstrasse. You need to check it out!!“

“The great prices and the great food you can order from the restaurant next door Tom's Papa Dino's Pizza. Always a fun night on Wednesday Karaoke and Live Bands on Saturday nights.“

“This is kind of a dive bourbon bar but definitely worth stopping in. Taylor the bartender was absolutely fantastic. They climbed a ladder to get a bottle that we wanted a pour of. We got a flight and the store pick of Russell’s was out of this world but unfortunately not for sale. The restroom was clean. Our only complaint was the bar and the menus were really sticky. Like so sticky that we washed our hands in the fountain outside when we left. However, definitely worth a visit if you’re a bourbon drinker because they have over 500 bottles.“

“Great environment, great drinks- both unique and classic, bartenders are amazing at what they do. They are both knowledgeable and personable. 100% recommend and we will 100% be back when visiting town again.“

“The vibes were electric the second we walked in, definitely the spot on a Saturday night. We sat at the bar and ordered food through the QR code and later grabbed a seat by the fire 😍. Not my preferred way of ordering but it made perfect sense for the bar setting. The quesadilla was amazing and my husband got the wings, we shared the cornbread, the butter!! 🔥 We had the sweetest little bartender help us, I didn’t catch her name but she was cracking us up! Good vibes all around and worth checking out!“

“Second Story & staff support rescue dogs, hosting adoption events where people are able to get to know adoptable dogs in a fun, social atmosphere. We love Second Story!“

“Awesome neighborhood bar! Great prices and very chill atmosphere!“

“Great staff, great drinks, great atmosphere. Come on a weekday for a chill lounge feel, or come on a weekend for a packed bar. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here. Also, best Espresso Martini in the metro area, by a long shot.“

“I have known "Big John" from when I worked with him at Fed EX. He is a great guy, Great owner, and will take care of you. If you're looking for a Nice hole in the wall joint with great prices, this is Definitely the place to go!- Shane K.“

“we set our food truck up here for a bday party,everyone was great and supper nice,great little pub,“

“Have been there twice and love it Kay the manager is awesome Alex one of the bartenders is a good guy. Nice pool tables I rate it a 10 and will go back“

“I love love love this hometown bar! The Arnzen family & staff treat everyone like family. It’s literally like Cheers. They know your face and remember what’s going on in your life each time ya come in. I’m a Loveland native myself so I love the small town vibes.“

“Cozy, quirky, and charming! Visited for the first time, but will return!“

“Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! The background story is really cool.“

“was recommended by another DJ fir karaoke 🎤 singing“

“By far my absolute favorite little bar. Whether you're regular or its your first time you're treated like family.“

“this place just tried to destroy my life with the drinms I got there last night. I dont usually get mixed drinks anymore but woo! Dang those were powerful drinks. Great bar! Loved it.“

“La mejor comida y ambiente en Florence y la mejor liga de Billard 💯🇵🇷“

“I can only speak for the weekends. That is the only time I have gone. With that said the ladies that work the bar are Incredibly nice and make you feel at home. And Donna sets the tone with the karaoke and I have always had a great time! This story tells it all. I am 61 years old and have been able to drink legally since I was 18, So needless.to say I have been in a frw bars in my life. Not just here but around the country and parts of the world. And in all that time I never had a bartender come back after I paid them and say the accidentally charge me too much and gave me change back. This is a testament to how awesome this place is. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. So come on down and spend an evening with friends.“

“first time going to Covington Yard - great atmosphere - good service, football, wide variety of people, very dog and kid friendly. we will definitely be back.“

“Two diamond pool tables, with plenty of room to play. The bartender was nice and prompt. They also have many dart boards and several arcade games. Overall, it was a great experience.

Wheelchair accessibility: Appears to be highly accessible.“

“An LGBTQ+ mainstay in the heart of Mainstrasse! A friend invited me for a visit, and I am so glad he did! Haven’t been in 15 years. Rosie’s is fun, clean, beautifully appointed with wood features and clever signage, and mostly just full of really great folks and bartenders.“

“Good people, good drinks. what else do you need in a bar?@?@?“

“We were wondering about music booking at the Spinning Wheel. We are the Beagle Creek bluegrass band a modern, driving bluegrass band from NKY. We have played from Columbus OH to Augusta KY. Thanks!🪕🪕🪕“

“great place great bar maid“

“We had a surprise party here and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff was very friendly, fun and attentive. It may be a smaller, local bar but if you’re looking for a place for a party… Dixie Club is it! Excellent prices and perfect space for a private party.“

“What a wonderful discovery. Not packed full of over eager drinkers. Great atmosphere,karaoke, attentive bartender. They make food for the and keep it on the bar to help yourself. Such a great time. Definitely go check it out!And the women's restroom.is a must see. It's Betty Boop!“

“Cold beer and a friendly bartender.“

“What a great place to have a beer and good time.“

“Fun place to play! Great friendly service! Always a great time! We all frequent this place regularly when we're not gigging. If you haven't been here,, Make it happen!“

“TOMORROW MAY 31ST 2024 ITS Karaoke 🎤 night.!!! 😜 🤪 COME SEE US“

“Lou was super friendly and down to earth and gave me a couple options of some bar favorite shots to choose from and was very knowledgeable about the liquor and what tastes good together! I’ll definitely be back! Very laid back dive bar and the music was a good variety too!“

“had fun here but would have more fun with karaoke. would strongly recommend a karaoke night to go with the food n drinks“

“The ice water was excellent!“

“That ladys drinks are free.. It makes the panties drop...“

“Best bar in Covington and northern KY.“

“One of the staff thought it'd be 'funny' to try and steal my purse. I was watching the band play and he tried to take my purse from me. He only stopped pulling on my purse when my friend and I yelled at him. He tried to play it off as a joke. I didnt get his name. We left after the incident. This place is not safe for women when staff are behaving like this.“

“Crystal didn’t just serve us food — she ran a full-on Top Gun mission. Absolute legend. She moved through that restaurant like Tom cruse in the cockpit of a fighter jet, locking in drink refills, dropping off food with precision, and making jokes the whole time. She didn’t think… she just did. She was moving at mock 10.2, on point, and somehow everywhere at once. If there was a call sign for servers, hers would be Maverick 2.0.“