50 Best Bars near Fort Thomas

“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.“

“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.“

“Good service and great food!!“

“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!“

“Shareable menu items that are tasty and unique…smelt fries and duck fat fried potatoes. Delicious. Great service and oh yeah - Longfellow charm all the way.“

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

“it's the bourbon slushies for me!“

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!“

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

“I love this place. The atmosphere is beautiful!! Their patio area just amazing!“

“100% satisfaction 100% of the time. I have eaten and drank here many times over many years and I have never had a bad experience with the food, the drink, or the customer service. This place is the epitome of a beloved local bar & grill.“

“Been on my OTR to go list for too long. Finally made it and high expectations were exceeded. My type of bar. No BS. Authentic. Great spot.“

“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.“

“super nice people with a great atmosphere“

“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.“

“Nice place to smoke, pass the time and just socialize“

“We went midday with no one in here and it was great. The prices for the drinks are much better than what I pay at home. The bartender could have been more sociable but she was preparing for the rush hour I assume. There is plenty of seating and the heat on the outdoor patio works very well.
Being able to order food from below is great also. See you next time“

“Went out for drinks last night not expecting much, just a typical sports bar, but was surprised at the upscale quality of the drinks. Our bartender Darren was great and super talented- he made us a variety of stuff from on and off menu and even gave us drink recommendations based on what he thought we’d like after asking us about our preferences. There is a legitimate cocktail bar program hiding in here!“

“They have what you need and give you what you want.“

“All of the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. What an awesome and unique venue to see my favorite music played live! I drove from Indianapolis just to see a show, and not a single complaint or regret. How it should always be done. These folks get it. If your band plays out, this is where you want to see them.“

“I can’t think of a single negative thing to say about my first experience here. The staff was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxing and the cigar selection was great. Will definitely be visiting again especially once the weather turns.“

“Great local low key bar with friendly attentive staff“

“I’ve always wanted to visit this place as in general l love driving through Ludlow as the neighborhood has a very rustic charm! So we decided to stop by for a couple of drinks on a Monday evening, we were amazed to find the bar was packed with regulars hanging out at the bar and the place had a very welcoming vibe! Mikey the bartender was friendly and fun to talk to and made great recommendations! Everyday of the week they have some specials, Monday night it was Modelo & Margaritas at $4, the sliders were great and so were the fries! There were a couple of owners with their dogs and apparently the dogs love visiting the bar for bacon(pet owners make a note). Absolutely fell in love with this tavern, it’s the perfect blend of fun, casual, cozy and has a great vibe!“

“Amazing place !! Highly recommend“

“What a great find! We were looking for a place to take a bunch of kids after a birthday Zipline adventure. Decided to try this and it was perfect! The upstairs is amazing! So big and spacious with a bar and balcony and party room with games.
I don't think they want to be known as a place for kids parties, but they were accommodating nonetheless and it was a hit with the kids.
They even had pizzas ready for us when we got there (I called about 20 minutes before we arrived).“

“Great neighborhood bar. Great bartenders, fantastic beer selection, but if you’re looking for food, you’re in the wrong place go across the street or next-door to Mo Chico or Tequila.. This is my favorite neighborhood. Hang out. Parking on the street or across the street in the Paige lot, or behind building on free parking deck.“

“Great vibes and food we will be back.“

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

“Went here to actually get photos for a college project, a jazz themed session, the staff were so welcoming and understanding! This tavern is so cozy and unique. I love this hidden little gem! Would return here as a customer due to how polite the staff were.“

“Ok, just got home. Truth review. I had a twistin and shakin time!! The band was Memphis Rhythm Review and they brought it! It. Was. Broughten y'all!! Props to Brian for bringing them in! Find the band, follow them, and the bar, for good music and dancing. Thanks again for a fun night!“

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

“This establishment is top notch in every way! I recommend the “Kyle” and the “Yolanda Mai Tai” 😊“

“Stopped in for beers while visiting Second Sunday on Main after seeing 4 hot guys in a row go inside lol. Very fun and friendly neighborhood bar. Kyle the bartender is awesome! Although I live in Hyde Park I’ll definitely be upping my OTR game and visiting again“

“Super friendly neighborhood sports bar that plays WNBA games on their delightful patio. Couldn’t ask for more.“

“Place just went under new management and I attended a soft opening. The vibe is right. The new owner and service are phenomenal. There's a food truck, outdoor patio, and good tunes. This will be my new favorite spot from now on.“

“Very unique bar in downtown. I really liked the atmosphere and decor of the bar. The cocktails were unique but tasty which can sometimes be difficult to do.

I also liked their shot they had in a chocolate shot glass. You should head here at least once to experience it!“

“Have hosted 2 of my daughter Birthday Parties here It’s so fun and we always have a great time! Love the variety of activities it’s great for all ages! Check it out and have fun! S/O to Frank kind, professional. personable, and patient. Keep up the great work 🫡🙏🏾🫶🏾🎉🎮💪🏾😁“

“Bartender/owner showed my friends and I a great time to start off our night! Streetside parking on the edge of campus. Environment felt very safe and welcoming. I absolutely will come back here and drag more friends. Drinks came out to a great price for any broke college students (about 5-8$/drink.)“

“They were so accomidating...owner was soo cool...awesome meade 4 my husband on tap and in bottles...will be back!“

“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.“

“I came in for warmth today after my car broke down a block over and I had to wait for a jump. I told the barista, Tate, why I was upset and he showed me immense kindness. He let me put on a tv show I like and offered to help me jump my car. Coffee was delicious too. I’m so grateful for his kindness. Thank you Tate!“

“Good tap selection. Hundreds of canned and bottled beers to choose from.“

“Our drinks were amazing the bar manager was so helpful and great atmosphere can’t wait to go again“

“Benefit fun and pub crawl “Be like Katy” afternoon“

“😍Just love the Edge Inn Tavern! Been going there since I could sit on my daddy's lap in 1959!“

“The best place to watch footy in Cincinnati.“

“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.“

“Had a Blast at Trivia on Tuesday and saw some great live music over the weekend!“

“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!“

“I just loved the hotel and its ambiance!“