50 Best Bar & Grill in Cincinnati

“Ali and Dan are doing a great job of bringing this place back to life. We stopped in for a carryout order of wings yesterday. The wings were great as we watched our Bengals at home. The interior is really looking good. More TV's and new furniture. Keep up the good work in Madeira.“

“Classic Americana and textbook friendly neighborhood bar-restaurant! Newtown Village Tavern pizza is everything LaRosa’s wishes it was and it is the superior “Cincinnati Pie” in every way. Cold beer on tap, sports on the tube. What more could you want?“

“First visit. Got the special… best French Dip sandwich I’ve had. Baguette was perfection for this dish. Will be back.“

“My husband and I had dinner here before attending the Nate Bargatze comedy show on Sunday, October 26th. We were running late due to the Bengals game letting out, and the traffic and crowds in the streets were beyond chaotic. We called Bourbon's and informed them of the situation and they were so kind to hold our table for us. We finally arrived and we were greeted and seated immediately. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all excellent. We would highly recommend this place. It's a great location if you're attending an event at Paycor Stadium, the Reds Stadium, or the Heritage Bank Center. It was an easy choice being so close to the venue we were attending and we're glad we chose it!“

“We enjoyed a delicious brisket/baked potato combo Friday evening on the way to a Christmas concert. As we were leaving the owner (Chris Rose) noticed that I was a University of Kentucky fan. He presented us with a piece of the Rupp Arena floor! We will return for the excellent grub and hospitality!!“

“We've been going for years & never disappointed. Once we had cold something & the Owner/Mgr had it made fresh & on the table quickly. Always a joy when we leave. Staff if all great!“

“Very friendly bar staff, delicious food, awesome live music, spacious indoor and outdoor seating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Outstanding crew here does all they can to assure you enjoy your visit. Great drinks, excellent beer selection, and a marvelous menu“

“Great bar, nice Bartenders an good Environment. Always a fun time!!!“

“Amazing food and the best hospitality! If you haven't been here you're definitely missing out on some wonderful mouth watering food!“

“Wings are so good from here. I also really enjoy the fried pickles and Mozzarella sticks are delicious. Drinks are good and not over priced. The back patio is a nice touch. Being able to take your drinks out and smoke is great to. Fun local bar. Definitely will be back.“

“We stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday and loved everything about this place. Great friendly service, really cool atmosphere, and the food was delicious. The post fries are awesome, and our salads were super fresh and tasty. Strongly recommend!“

“A great time with great ppl and music not to mention the drinks are on point !“

“Lee the bartender was transcendent!!! 5*****“

“It's really heartwarming to see a mini curbside food pantry there also that you can contribute to and share your extra blessings with people. I like that these are popping up in the city. I've seen one in Northside also, by the old IGA and rec center.“

“Dana g can’t be me !! 💯🙌🏻❤️“

“Very friendly & great service!“

“This place is just the best. But don’t tell anybody though because we can’t have the whole city bearing down on this place all at once now, you understand? Don’t tell nobody but dammit if this place ain’t a treat. Tammy behind the bar is an absolute saint and she makes a kickass bacon cheeseburger. Not to mention, she serves as the bartender, chef, dishwasher, and sheriff of the place all at once. RESPECT! Don’t tell anybody but this place is the absolute best.“

“EVERYTHING. This MoFo deserves ALL the stars! Great wings, BEST FRIES EVER! - yeah, I said E V E R. The wedge salad tasted like they picked it from the Garden of Eden, made with the world’s best house made ranch dressing- they should bottle that Sh!T. & My drink was top-notch, served by great bartenders in a cozy brick pub, like if Cheers had a “study”. My entree was the Beef on Weck sandwich. All I can say is WHAT THE WECK WAS THAT?! So juicy! So delicious! The cooks in the back were raised RIGHT. Best kept secret in Cincinnati for sure. Stop searching for a restaurant and go here! I’d right this Pony ANYTIME (chef’s kiss)“

“Great staff and leadership“

“Always good food. Always good and friendly waitress. No complaints been coming there for years. 😊“

“fantastic place great food“

“The variety of sports teams' decor throughout the establishment was nice, too.“

“Great establishment, perfect if u dont do huge crowds, love service & menu, the new cheers😁, where they know your nane.“

“They pissef me off tonight. Told me I had to leave and take my mom home.“

“great food and very generous portions“

“Fun exciting entertaining“

“Zac is a great bartender. He remembers you and your drink of choice as you walk in the door and generally has it waiting at your barstool by the time you take your seat. Friendly patrons, TouchTunes, multiple TV screens and Grippos BBQ chips! Check it out.“

“As an IT professional of 30 plus years, I have traveled the United States extensively. Sometimes, believe it or not, it is really hard just to find a really good sports bar with good food. Look no further, this is the place. If you are on the west side, this should be your go-to. I haven't eaten anything in here that wasn't good. The service is excellent and the food is always hot and ready. The bartenders and waitresses are awesome. The ownership is involved. There are TVs everywhere for whatever game you want to watch. Highly recommend!“

“The restaurant was packed. We had reservations and we were quickly seated upon our arrival. Service was attentive without being bothersome. Our food arrived in a timely manner without any issues. Just a note on how conscientious the owner is – while we didn't have any issues apparently other diners did and as a result, I received an email from the owner apologizing for any informationissues with getting our food on time and offering us 50% off on our next visit. Kudos to the owner for getting out ahead of it. Probably why the restaurant has been around for such a long time.“

“Fun neighborhood pub. Indoor/ outdoor dining. They have their own parking lot. Fast, friendly service. Menu had salads, tacos, soups, sandwiches. My fish tacos had a generous slice of fish and you got three of them. They were yummy. My friend got a lamb gyro. She enjoyed it with a cabbage salad“

“Woah. The signature chicken tenders are unreal. The fries were great and the view outside is classic. Bartender was awesome as well. Thanks guys for a great experience!“

“Great Food, Great Service, Good time every time! Welcoming environment!“

“Very nice environment and good chicken“

“It brings the hood out 💯💯💯💯“

“No food but they do have days they do bring food for the customers nice spot with good drinks everyone is friendly/family I'm a regular! I been going for years now and even had a few of my birthday parties in there as well music is jukebox but if you come on certain days the bartender Mr Tyrone will play the music from a device I love everyone there especially the bartenders Nicole! Trish! Vicky! Tyrone! Ms Tony! Brenda! Everyone has good vibes and always smile will forever be my favorite chill spot“

“great place and great drinks“

“shout out to bar maid for making my sister feel good!“

“this soul food has Serious Soul. delicious and well fed portions 🔥🙌“

“We just love love love this little unassuming hole in the wall place. Service is good but friendliness is 100% dependant on the server. Food is always great - been there many times. Breakfast great. Dinner great. Appetizers great. You won't be disappointed.

Buckets of beer or even mixed drinks, they got what you want!“

“Been going here for a long time, now; mostly carry-out. Real good food; gyros have generous amounts of meat in them. Service is good, and atmosphere is really great especially if you are into sports. However, food prices seem to have spike recently which is why I only gave it 4 stars. Overall, still a great place with a widely varied menu.“

“We loved our food at APG! The wait staff was awesome and there was no wait!! Can't wait to go again!“

“5 out of 5!!!me and my friends doing the bourbon trail came all the way from North Carolina up to visit. Awesome wings, awesome staff, and most importantly awesome sports on the tv’s. Definitely will be going back. Thanks for doing Carolina proud with yalls Carolina gold bbq sauce.“

“Honestly wasn't a terrible place to grab a few drinks, the guy girl ratio was a little off for me, like think 9:1 but honestly cant complain with the service, space, and available pool tables, I do wish there was patio room, it felt a little shoulder to shoulder at times.“

“The bartender are not friendly to new customers. They only serve people who are regularly in there. The bartenders give off old bitter hater vibes. If you’re nice looking woman I don’t recommend you go there cuz you will not be served a drink. Also, if you are not from that area the people are rude and weird towards you. Do not recommend this place because the energy is off.“

“Great Place. Waitress was busy but still attentive. Place was clean and the food was great. Will stop by again.“

“good atmosphere cold drinks great people“

“Love this bar and the bartenders!! Every experience is A+++ guaranteed a good time in a good atmosphere❤️🤙“

“Great place! I was here with a large group before the Iowa State Cincinnati football game. Arlin’s did a fantastic job hosting us before the game. Their bar food is great, drinks are strong, service is very friendly. I love their outdoor patio area, too!
I would recommend to anyone in the Cincy area.“

“the food is very good. service is good too. the food took a longer than would have wanted but worth the wait“