A superb speakeasy, beautiful decor, wide choice of cocktails and warm atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
AC W
I really wanted to give 5 stars, but when you have a pretty much full bar and only one bartender it causes some issues. We stopped in before a show at Caffe Vivace and would have loved to have a couple cocktails, but after the first, it took so long to get served, I just closed the tab out.The bartender was awesome and I don’t blame her at all! One was working when we got in and then another came to relieve her. This is where I have an issue. Rather than taking care of the line of customers, she scooted out as soon as the other clocked in, leaving a lot to be taken care of. I don’t know her story (maybe she had an emergency) but I found it a bit uncomfortable that there was no sense of urgency to get the line through. There were also two other gentleman working there who were basically only wiping tables and clearing glasses. One sat on his phone, noodling around for a few mins, while the line persisted at the bar. I feel they could have at least addressed the guests - even if not able to serve them, just see if it was maybe closing out a tab - all I wanted to do was pay mine and I had to wait 15 minutes to do that.Gripes aside, this bar is very cool. The ambience is great and the patio out back looks really nice.I’ll likely go back and give it another try, but I hope someone addresses the issue of employees just standing around when there is a long line of 6-7 people.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Cat Eaton
Very chill interesting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liza F.
A friend and I stopped in after a yoga class for a drink, it was super cute & trendy inside. The ambiance, the decorations, the seating options, all wonderful! The bartenders were very friendly, the draft cocktails were really neat. I am excited to come back when it gets warmer and check out the cute patio :)
Pete Wiseman
Go see Mad! She is the best and she is very personable. Drinks are awesome, staff is awesome. Great place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
D.Y. H.W.
Nice atmosphere and drinks. Bartenders are always nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brian Stiebel
Terrible draft cocktails with even worse service and ambiance. Music is awful and way too loud. Outdoor patio chairs inside that sit almost a foot below the opposing bench seating? This place was supposedly nice at some point, but is a complete joke now.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Robert Glassman
From craft cocktail to draft cocktails. Used to have a good vibe and awesome cocktails, now just a expensive normal bar. No thanks.
Andrea T.
Super chill vibe and tasty drinks. Sit inside or outside. If the sun is out, inside will seems bright and airy (skylights and live plants). Once it gets dark outside, it seems cool and a little moody.
best cocktail bar in Cincinnati. An amazing place to go with a date or with friends. It is very cool, and the cocktails and beers are delicious. They really know what they are doing, inside and out.Pro tip! If you've never been before, ENTER the BLUE DOOR! It's not well labeled - a true hidden gem. It does not look like much from the outside, but you will be pleasantly surprised.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Palocko
Small menu of draft cocktails but cool atmosphere and vibe. Cool story about the space! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Melanie P.
Very cool spot with really good drinks and atmosphere. The patio setup is creative, too. Bartenders were super professional and friendly. The history of the building is a bonus. Recommend this place.
Angela Cao
Pretty underwhelming drinks for what appeared to be a trendy spot in the photos. Surprised and disappointed cocktails were on draft (vs handmade). My cocktail reminded me of jungle juice.
G G
Great ambiance, great liquor, even greater bartenders
One of my best neighborhood
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Drop
A superb speakeasy, beautiful decor, wide choice of cocktails and warm atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I really wanted to give 5 stars, but when you have a pretty much full bar and only one bartender it causes some issues. We stopped in before a show at Caffe Vivace and would have loved to have a couple cocktails, but after the first, it took so long to get served, I just closed the tab out.The bartender was awesome and I don’t blame her at all! One was working when we got in and then another came to relieve her. This is where I have an issue. Rather than taking care of the line of customers, she scooted out as soon as the other clocked in, leaving a lot to be taken care of. I don’t know her story (maybe she had an emergency) but I found it a bit uncomfortable that there was no sense of urgency to get the line through. There were also two other gentleman working there who were basically only wiping tables and clearing glasses. One sat on his phone, noodling around for a few mins, while the line persisted at the bar. I feel they could have at least addressed the guests - even if not able to serve them, just see if it was maybe closing out a tab - all I wanted to do was pay mine and I had to wait 15 minutes to do that.Gripes aside, this bar is very cool. The ambience is great and the patio out back looks really nice.I’ll likely go back and give it another try, but I hope someone addresses the issue of employees just standing around when there is a long line of 6-7 people.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Very chill interesting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend and I stopped in after a yoga class for a drink, it was super cute & trendy inside. The ambiance, the decorations, the seating options, all wonderful! The bartenders were very friendly, the draft cocktails were really neat. I am excited to come back when it gets warmer and check out the cute patio :)
Go see Mad! She is the best and she is very personable. Drinks are awesome, staff is awesome. Great place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere and drinks. Bartenders are always nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Terrible draft cocktails with even worse service and ambiance. Music is awful and way too loud. Outdoor patio chairs inside that sit almost a foot below the opposing bench seating? This place was supposedly nice at some point, but is a complete joke now.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
From craft cocktail to draft cocktails. Used to have a good vibe and awesome cocktails, now just a expensive normal bar. No thanks.
Super chill vibe and tasty drinks. Sit inside or outside. If the sun is out, inside will seems bright and airy (skylights and live plants). Once it gets dark outside, it seems cool and a little moody.
Restaurantji Recommends
best cocktail bar in Cincinnati. An amazing place to go with a date or with friends. It is very cool, and the cocktails and beers are delicious. They really know what they are doing, inside and out.Pro tip! If you've never been before, ENTER the BLUE DOOR! It's not well labeled - a true hidden gem. It does not look like much from the outside, but you will be pleasantly surprised.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small menu of draft cocktails but cool atmosphere and vibe. Cool story about the space! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very cool spot with really good drinks and atmosphere. The patio setup is creative, too. Bartenders were super professional and friendly. The history of the building is a bonus. Recommend this place.
Pretty underwhelming drinks for what appeared to be a trendy spot in the photos. Surprised and disappointed cocktails were on draft (vs handmade). My cocktail reminded me of jungle juice.
Great ambiance, great liquor, even greater bartenders