We enjoyed "drinks & a show" in this little speakeasy-style upstairs bar as we watched bartender/manager Chris prepare a variety of drinks – many of which involved fire! They have a huge bourbon library, interesting cocktails, and Goodfellas pizza right downstairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Jeffries
Excellent drinks. Creative and tasteful.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Christina O.
Bartenders Kevin, Emily and Anna are fantastic! They are very friendly and skilled mixologists. Each drink we tried was amazing and they have a very inventive cocktail menu. Highly recommend!
H T.
Ambiance is awesome but seating is limited and service took foreverrr the Saturday we went. Will definitely go up for a drink on a less busy night though
BJ Ellis
In town for a wedding and came here. Love the vibe and the drinks. Bartender is amazing. Try as many of the cocktails as you can. Get the “hatchet” if you can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Wendy K.
It's a unique situation with an amazing pizza joint below and a bar on top. We met friends, got drinks and enjoyed a slice of pie. Drinks were ok. The pizza is probably some of the best in this area. We will definitely return for the pizza,
Scott Garber
Nice atmosphere and knowledgeable bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Brandon Ward
Amazing atmosphere, with a Speakeasy vibe, and situated above some of the best pizza available in the Cincinnati area! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Karl
Absolutely loved my experience at this fantastic bar! The service was top-notch, and the drinks were simply divine. We stopped in after a company holiday party. We had a larger group and still received excellent service despite our size. Dan, Frank, and Chris were the real stars of the show, making our visit an absolute delight.Their expertise in mixology was evident in every sip. Whether it was a classic cocktail or a creative, off-menu concoction, they nailed it every time. The attention to detail and the passion they put into crafting each drink was truly impressive. Plus, their friendly demeanor and willingness to engage with patrons made the whole experience even better.I highly recommend this bar to anyone looking for a stellar drink experience coupled with exceptional service. Kudos to Dan, Frank, and Chris for making every visit memorable! If our travels take us back through the area we’ll definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sally B
I have been going to Wiseguy's in Covington & OTR for years and love the vibe, bartenders and cocktails. For the second weekend in a row, the bartenders (one way more than the other) have been extremely rude when you don't choose to order one of their seasonal cocktails. I appreciate that they point out the seasonal cocktails that they have spent time crafting, but don't make me feel bad when I decide to have something else or in the case of last weekend when I chose one from a bartender that wasn't working. My out of town guests couldn't believe their childish behavior. Also when I ask for a water with my drink, don't act like you are doing me a favor.
We came here for drinks after a concert and as a mixologist myself, it is difficult to impress me. OUTSTANDING! These are artists! The flavor combinations, the smoke, the presentations I would definitely recommend a visit. Their signature cocktails were a huge hot, so I have no doubt that the classics are done right! Try these if they are still on the menu when you visit.Wooden Nickel and the Broken HatchetTop Notch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris T
What an incredible bar to visit! This is a great place to visit and order something familiar yet wholly unique at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Sickmiller
Large selection of drinks and a nice atmosphere to sit back, relax, and have a drink. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
max ingram
Some bartenders here don’t enjoy making the drinks on the menu and they are sure to let you know. I ordered a smoked old fashioned and the bartender told me “I hate you for making me make this”…why tf are you working at a craft cocktail bar?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Melva Lewis
Cozy setting, lots of history, knowledgeable bartenders! Really comfortable on a Sunday afternoon!
We enjoyed "drinks & a show" in this little speakeasy-style upstairs bar as we watched bartender/manager Chris prepare a variety of drinks – many of which involved fire! They have a huge bourbon library, interesting cocktails, and Goodfellas pizza right downstairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent drinks. Creative and tasteful.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bartenders Kevin, Emily and Anna are fantastic! They are very friendly and skilled mixologists. Each drink we tried was amazing and they have a very inventive cocktail menu. Highly recommend!
Ambiance is awesome but seating is limited and service took foreverrr the Saturday we went. Will definitely go up for a drink on a less busy night though
In town for a wedding and came here. Love the vibe and the drinks. Bartender is amazing. Try as many of the cocktails as you can. Get the “hatchet” if you can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
It's a unique situation with an amazing pizza joint below and a bar on top. We met friends, got drinks and enjoyed a slice of pie. Drinks were ok. The pizza is probably some of the best in this area. We will definitely return for the pizza,
Nice atmosphere and knowledgeable bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere, with a Speakeasy vibe, and situated above some of the best pizza available in the Cincinnati area! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved my experience at this fantastic bar! The service was top-notch, and the drinks were simply divine. We stopped in after a company holiday party. We had a larger group and still received excellent service despite our size. Dan, Frank, and Chris were the real stars of the show, making our visit an absolute delight.Their expertise in mixology was evident in every sip. Whether it was a classic cocktail or a creative, off-menu concoction, they nailed it every time. The attention to detail and the passion they put into crafting each drink was truly impressive. Plus, their friendly demeanor and willingness to engage with patrons made the whole experience even better.I highly recommend this bar to anyone looking for a stellar drink experience coupled with exceptional service. Kudos to Dan, Frank, and Chris for making every visit memorable! If our travels take us back through the area we’ll definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been going to Wiseguy's in Covington & OTR for years and love the vibe, bartenders and cocktails. For the second weekend in a row, the bartenders (one way more than the other) have been extremely rude when you don't choose to order one of their seasonal cocktails. I appreciate that they point out the seasonal cocktails that they have spent time crafting, but don't make me feel bad when I decide to have something else or in the case of last weekend when I chose one from a bartender that wasn't working. My out of town guests couldn't believe their childish behavior. Also when I ask for a water with my drink, don't act like you are doing me a favor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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We came here for drinks after a concert and as a mixologist myself, it is difficult to impress me. OUTSTANDING! These are artists! The flavor combinations, the smoke, the presentations I would definitely recommend a visit. Their signature cocktails were a huge hot, so I have no doubt that the classics are done right! Try these if they are still on the menu when you visit.Wooden Nickel and the Broken HatchetTop Notch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
What an incredible bar to visit! This is a great place to visit and order something familiar yet wholly unique at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Large selection of drinks and a nice atmosphere to sit back, relax, and have a drink. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some bartenders here don’t enjoy making the drinks on the menu and they are sure to let you know. I ordered a smoked old fashioned and the bartender told me “I hate you for making me make this”…why tf are you working at a craft cocktail bar?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Cozy setting, lots of history, knowledgeable bartenders! Really comfortable on a Sunday afternoon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5