50 Best Bars in Cincinnati

“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.“

“I stumbled into this place with some work colleagues when we were working in the area. When we walked in the door, I had no idea what kind of food they served. The menu wasn’t particularly large, but it had some really interesting choices. I’m not a big hot dog person, but there was a broad selection of very unique hot dogs. I ended up choosing the Elote grilled cheese, and we also got some duck fries for the table to share. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the grilled cheese sandwich, but it was outstanding! The fries and dipping sauce were also really good!“

“2024 menu is good and so was the service!“

“it's the bourbon slushies for me!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Great bar to grab a drink. Friendly staff, clean and great vibe“

“I stop by a lounge in every city I visit. When I walked in I was greated, a lil chat and I was shown the humidor. I ordered my drink and paid. I thought this is a good place to be empty. I struck my match and they guy calmly said OH rules don't allow smoking. He showed me to the patio, I find the crowd watching the game. Now I get it. Great place had a food truck which was good. I even chatted with the guy on my way out. I'm not one for convo but he was inviting. If it's near pull up and relax!“

“Great local low key bar with friendly attentive staff“

“Favorite bar in the city. Food specials are amazing every time and their cocktails are delicious. Bartenders feel like old friends“

“Was in town for the week on business. We all had a blast!!“

“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.“

“Brandon, Nate, and Nathan at Athletico Delhi are awesome physical therapists who exhibited excellent team work to help patients of all ages. After a knee injury, they helped me with a fantastic physical therapy exercise program for knee strengthening. This helped me to achieve my goal of walk six miles a day again after my injury.“

“Great vibes and food we will be back.“

“Celebrating our 15th anniversary at The Blind Lemon. Few of our date nights there! My partner Joel
Mellon has been there in 1984! When we met in 2003 we came here often! Our favorite drink is the Grand Mariner warm! The solo guitarist voice was amazing! The magical part of the night was as we were about to leave she sang our song! Norah Jones ‘ come Away With Me’
It was perfect! The night ended well!’
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“Can’t be. Better place to Eat and Drink Food is Outstanding and so are the Drinks The other great thing is the outside Seating and the Groups they Schedule to Play Outside Go McCoys!!!!“

“I am only going to rate this 4 out of 5 stars because it entirely depends on the type of bar that you're looking for. If you are looking for a bar that is made up of people at the ages of 40 plus then this is your bar, pairing with the fact that it is kind of a dive makes it a great choice to get a cheap drink. There is some good atmosphere in banter among the people that visit this establishment.I will say The only reason I am rating it 4 out of 5 stars is because I have been given grief for being 30 years old and visiting this bar, like come on people.“

“Loved this place! Great atmosphere, music and cocktails ♥️“

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

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

“The History is amazing this place is the oldest in Colerain Twp over 100years 1879 the lake was dug out by hand and horses Jessie Bevis first owners then he built a cabin to sell bait and refreshments! in the 1900s it was remolded into a Bar and grill,1950 upgrades“

“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.)“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Inviting atmosphere with great coffee and even better service.

I Stumbled upon this cafe on google and learned that it is one of the few coffee shops that are open late into the evening. As soon as i walked in, i noticed that the pillows in top of the seating rows and the great cozy atmosphere that allows people to work while minding their business which is the perfect mix for a coffee spot!

They have a downstairs too and both floors have a patio area which I will try once the weather gets warmer. The downstairs is a more quiet environment but the main floor is filled with vibes and background conversations so it offers both ambiances that a cafe often calls for.

The selection of wine has depth which makes it a good spot to hangout even after the coffee hours are gone.

As a latino, i loved seeing the empanadas on their menu which is a great snack or meal and goes well with coffee.

I ordered the usual, dark toast drip coffee, yet again and the flavor was a bit on the robust side with a hint of bitterness but delicious nonetheless. I had more than three refills of it and was more awake than a meth head at 3 pm in the afternoon!

The barista was so sweet and was more than happy to take care of my refills every time i stepped up to the bar!

Will come back to try their empanadas.“

“Forgot to say that the food is really good at Club Trio too!“

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

“This place was so much fun and Tiffany was a fantastic host!!! Thank you for making us feel welcome and super comfortable!!!“

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

“Crows Nest is a west side staple. I last minute showed up with 25 people for a birthday - they had wonderful food and great staff that accommodated a crowd in a professional manner and were extremely kind. Highly recommend this place for their food and atmosphere!“

“This is a great place to hangout on the weekend tons of young people, good music, sometimes they’ll have bands or karaoke. Very well run and always something fun happening at Highway House!“

“Great atmosphere with excellent music and wonderful people“

“amazing people feelings like home great bartenders the owners are loving people ❤️💜“

“Stopped in on an overcast Sunday afternoon and was greeted with enthusiasm and excitement. After a quick T&C's for handling projectile axes, we were escorted to our throwing bay and instructed on proper form, safety, and game scoring. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help a couple of noobs learn the finer points of axe throwing. I was asked not one, not twice, but THREE times if there was an NFL game I was interested in, and they put my game of choice up on the mega screen. We had a ton of fun hurling iron, and the staff was amazing. Looking forward to returning with more people to experience the duel.“

“Super cool outta the way spot. I’ve driven by it a 100 times and finally got to go in and absolutely felt comfortable immediately. Prices were more than reasonable and hands down the best Bloody Mary I’ve had in a hot minute. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful and the people who went there were absolutely friendly, and I had the best time I’ve had in a long time.“

“the rooftop restaurant! Probably had the best seat in the city to view Great American Ballpark and the riverfront, not to mention an awesome view of downtown. Atmosphere is more like 10-star. Then when it came to our waitress, Abby. 1000% off the charts incredible service. Again, a 10-Star rating. We will be back!“

“My husband and I were celebrating our wedding reception with our close friends and family. The staff was so sweet and catering to us all. The drinks were amazing. Jackie was amazing at communicating everything and making all the planning easy for us. I'd definitely recommend that if you have a party or event, you need a space to come here! They will make everything worth your time. If you're looking to take nice pictures, the top balcony has a lovely backdrop of old buildings!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great place! Great central location in the heart of Cheviot. Perfect venue for weddings, showers, get togethers, company parties, class reunions, reveal parties, birthday parties, family reunions, the list goes on. Would highly recommend. Very accommodating and great service. Mary the owner is awesome!! Cannot say enough good things about this place and the owner. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We finally made it to David’s Kitchen & Bar (home of what has to be the city’s largest pretzel!) and it certainly lived up to its reputation! We had the fish and chips, chicken tenders and steak tips. Loved it all. And David was incredibly kind and gracious. 💗🪄In an amazing coincidence, the woman we saw earlier today as Glinda (in the Children’s Theatre production of Wizard of Oz) is a David’s employee. She wasn’t there tonight, but when the manager (her aunt!) heard we saw the show she came over to our table and had Hayley Facetime my girls! It made their night. 🥰 Thank you for a wonderful experience and delicious food. We can’t wait to return!“

“In town for our anniversary. Randomly looked up options for cocktails and lunch. Reserved a spot via Open Table and they did not disappoint. The deviled eggs are amazing. The Dirty French burger and Neck Bone Gravy were out of this world. Service was top notch. We will be back!“

“Best dive bar in Cincinnati. 10/10 no notes.“

“Best dive bar around the madville mariemont area.“

“GREAT PLACE for a night out“

“This is the best place for chicken wings on the Westside...Served scalding hot (and meaty)and bucket of beer served sub zero cold...Bartenders were super attentive and accommodating(bartender was Ally)...Large roomy atmosphere and plenty of tables to fit any size group. Outside and inside seating.........“

“The best place to watch footy in Cincinnati.“

“Dana g can’t be me !! 💯🙌🏻❤️“