50 Best Pubs in Cincinnati

“Had a great time here last Thursday evening. Robert the bartender was the reason we enjoyed our night so much. He was friendly, welcoming and very funny. It’s a nice casual spot in Mt Adams to watch a game or just hang out with Robert!! We tried to return on Saturday night but it was so packed we couldn’t get in. Thanks for the great service, Robert. Hope to see you during our next visit.“

“MOTR continues to be one of the best places to see both local and touring acts in Cincinnati. OTR is a special place, so having MOTR in the center of it - as the center of it - is really awesome and something I appreciate. Also, who doesn't love super crispy tater tots?“

“Truly a wonderful experience. I have been here before and it was awesome. Brought my boyfriend to try it. His grandma is from England. He grew up with all these dishes. Loves to cook them. The environment & great food brought back many good memories of her. Thank you for that!!! Our server was genuine, efficient & friendly. Yummy food. I had your Fish- wow! The best!!! Thank you!!! ❤️.“

“The food and service was great!“

“Popped in on Saturday night to see our friends in That One Party Band!! First time there and we had a blast!“

“Take out order for 3. French dip, not as described, bun not toasted tasted old and the ajus was onion soup, so thick you couldn't dip your sandwich in it. All our fries soggy cold half cooked. You couldn't pay me to go back there. Big disappointment after reading reviews.“

“Love this place!! Great food, and great atmosphere! Very cheap too!“

“Great place, great people, music darts and pool!“

“Bartender made my night very cool girl. Was Monday karaoke night and was older folks singing very old songs but it ended when I arrived which for me was good.

Parking: Tons of parking and very handicapped accessible

Kid-friendliness: It's a bar kids not welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: Great no issues“

“I love this place 🥰. Sammy is the best bartender, always trying new drinks.“

“Highly recommend! Great service, great food and even better drinks! Atmosphere is chill and the staff is always friendly. Love this place and will continue to visit. Simply the best place in Delhi!!“

“Friendly neighborhood pub. Not sure if they serve food. Only saw popcorn. Drink prices reasonable, pours were generous. D.J. was soinnin' some great music. He did an 80's block that took me back to the ridin the rails skatin days. Thumbs High. ?“

“Nice neighborhood bar with a mixed crowd. I usually visit during the day before the nightlife hits. Reasonably priced drinks and tasty wings. I've noticed the staff tends to leave you alone...this is great when you don't want to be bothered and bad when you want a drink refresh.“

“Nicholson is always a great place to go before the Aronoff center. We did go early because it gets crowded closer to Showtime. Everyone enjoyed their food – one got salmon, one got fish and chips, one got the pot roast and one got the hot brown. Our server, Deja, was very good.“

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

“Exceptional service, food, and atmosphere! Very friendly staff and amazing beers! 10/10 recommend!“

“A quiet and welcoming little nook nestled amongst all the glitter of nearby franchises it offers a simple and inexpensive menu. We were greeted quickly upon arrival and offered our choice of seating. Bartenders and waitstaff introduced themselves and genuinely inquired about how your day has been. If you’ve been here before they remembered you. Dinning was relaxed and easygoing, no rush to order or pressure to upsell you. Food arrived quickly presented simply but attractively. Prices are reasonable and much lower than surrounding venues. Thanks for a really good experience Ian. Anytime I’m in Cincinnati I’ll be coming back.“

“Absolutely the best burger you can get. This place is a historic gem and an icon of Cincinnati“

“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.“

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

“One of my favorite places to eatOne of my favorite places to eat and hang out! 🍀
We had the best time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day here with a great group of friends. The energy was fantastic — everyone was in green, the decorations were fun, and the pub was packed but still felt welcoming.

The food did not disappoint! We ordered the juicy burger with all the fixings (perfectly cooked and loaded with fresh toppings), a big basket of crispy wings in a delicious sauce, and the chicken sandwich with coleslaw that was fresh and flavorful. Fries were hot and seasoned just right. Everything came out fast and tasted homemade.
The service was friendly and attentive, even on a busy holiday. No wait for a table, which was a huge plus.

Whether you're coming for trivia night, a casual meal, or a lively celebration, Cloverleaf Pub delivers every time. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back soon, hangout“

“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!!!!“

“wonderful and inviting bar with great people! Music is amazing and the owner is top notch!!!“

“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!“

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“great food and very generous portions“

“Friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Service was excellent! Best burger you will have“

“Best dive bar around the madville mariemont area.“

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

“Had a 4pm reservation. Luckily we found a parking spot on the street but if you can't find one there is a parking lot right across the street ($20.00). When we walked in it definitely felt like a bar. Bar area was full and lively when we walked thru. Hostess checked us in and sat us in the covered/enclosed patio area right away. Sarah, our waitress, came over right away and introduced herself. We knew right away she'd take care of us. Ordered our drinks and waited for the rest of the group. As soon as they arrived Sarah brought the drinks, right on queue. We had a couple of Old Fashioneds (Four Roses and Angels Envy). Both were very good. They were on the stronger side, close to straight buorbon (we like ours with a little more simple syrup). We passed on appetizers and headed straight to the food. Ordered the Last Don with fries, the parblano paper jam, bacon and monterey was an excellent combination on this burger.. Fries were seasoned and crispy. Next up was the Short Rib Grilled Cheese and fries. Unfortunately I forgot to ask Sarah to hold the pickled red onion and had to trade mine for The Last Don. My hubby was a sport about it and he ate the Short Rib GC and he said it was very good. Last was the Truffle Brie Chicken with mushroom risotto, truffle brie sauce and asparagus. This dish was the highlight of the meal. Excellent all around with the perfect amount of truffle. The only small issue we had was when the food came out the burger and grilled cheese plates and fries were cold. However, the Truffle Brie Chicken dish was still hot. We didn't have an issue eating the cold food because we figured the pasta dish was what held up our other plates and it was beyond delicious.. Other than the cold food, everything else was top notch. We were not there when they had live music (intentionally, we had my 86yo mom with us) but we could tell it could probably getting a little loud in tye patio area when there is live music, which wouldnt bother us at all. We enjoyed visiting the oldest tavern in Cincinnati. This has kicked off our A to Z journey and glad we chose Arnold's as our first stop.“

“Fun atmosphere! Very friendly patrons!“

“So fun. ! I love it here.“

“I really like this place. The drinks are cheap, bartenders are friendly, and Pac Man for a quarter. Usually pretty laid back during the week, but can get lively on weekends. Nothing flashy or hip, just a little neighborhood hole in the wall done just right.“

“Good environment and good people! We came here while visiting our family and the food, environment and service were great! I would recommend this place to any one living in the area or visiting! And thank you to the manager on duty, she graciously paid for our meal! It was greatly appreciated!!! It goes to show that there are good people still out there!“

“The food was amazing the staff was wonderful . Definitely will be back“

“A girlfriend and I came here during St. Patrick's Day weekend for a ladies weekend.

I must say, the ambiance and character is of the up most importance, and Max, with her having a very optimistic personality and easily keeping your spirit in a great mindset is nothing but worth the experience, along with Rob letting you know exactly where you should go depending on your personal preference, he will help lead you to a destination you're looking for, dependent upon your preference. Great experience, to say the least.“

“Every Tuesday my coworkers and I come to hanks because Chris and Josh just know how to take care of their people. The laughs we have with them make it worth it every time. Couldn’t come here and have a blast like we do without them. Wouldn’t want to frequent this pub knowing they weren’t there. Thankful for Josh and Chris’ service. They are our favorite!“

“Juut the place to relax & have fun“

“Nice, relaxed atmosphere.“

“I plan events all over the Cincy area and I have to say this staff is phenomenal. Easy to work with, always professional with a “we will make it work” attitude.“

“Fab little bar that is not that little, it turns out. Terrace at the back. Two bars, set up in shotgun formation (long and narrow).

Friendly staff. Good selection of draft beers and other drinks (including hard seltzers and ciders).

Parking was a bit tricky, but I eventually found something (paid) on the street.“

“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.“

“Wonderful food, great owner, great service.“

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

“The atmosphere inside is like no other. The Greenwich is a hidden gem in Cincinnati. Jazz, Blues, Big Band, Recitals, Orchestra, Spoken Word, Funk, R&B and Pure Love! Great place to work. My coworkers are awesome. So is my Boss. I have to say The Artists are my absolute favorite. I love each and everyone of them. Art lives and breathes in the Greenwich and I feel special to be part of such a special place. The drinks are cheap, the private live events I work have changed my life. The guests are something special too. Some have become life long friends. I would recommend you be a part of history because this place is actually historical.“

“Best wings on the West Side. Change that. Best wings in all of Cincinnati. Love all the Wild Mike’s locations. Have not been to this one in years. The new expansion at this one is great. The new bar is a great addition“

“Ordered a Large Flying Pig added Pineapple and Jalapeno, it was absolutely delicious 🤤🤤 not too much/little of sauce, a lot of toppings cooked to perfection!! We did pickup drove the 20 minutes back to our hotel and it was still nice & hot 🔥🔥 will definitely be eating here again when we're back in town“

“The Goetta Mac is Amazing!!!! Very nice place to eat and drink.“

“The food was delicious! The menu offers a great variety and generous portions. I will definitely be returning.“