49 Best Pubs in Cincinnati

“Needed to hydrate with a few pints after walking from Newport up the Mt. Adams stairs, this place punched the ticket for the only Dive bar in Mt. Adams!! Bob takes the lead in my 2026 Bartender of the year award. Chill place in time aged Mt. Adams!!“

“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?“

“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.“

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

“The food and service was great!“

“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. ?“

“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!!!!“

“Pops n I try and come on Tues for the Burger Special. His drive is 5 mins. Mine is 45 mins 🤣 but I like him and love the burger 🤣 jk jk... I love both. And it's been a nice little thing for him n I to spend some time over a meal. Ps. I love him way more than the Burger 🫡(just don't tell the chef on me) 🤣“

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

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

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

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

“Best dive bar around the madville mariemont area.“

“I never believed my life will change in such a manner. I saw a review on Facebook about Mrs Craig Vanessa trading skills and before then I have never risk money doing anything online with anybody because I think I was so wise and never want to be cheated but when I contacted Mrs. Craig Vanessa, she explained everything to me concerning trading and the profit I can make within a week I was convinced to give a trial and risked to invest $1,000 and I made a withdrawal profit of $9,000 within a week. I am so happy that I trusted her and she didn't fail me. You can reach her through WhatsApp via her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“Fun atmosphere! Very friendly patrons!“

“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“

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

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

“great food and very generous portions“

“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!!“

“Within minutes of ordering, I received a call. Our presence was required elsewhere. Our server (Tracy, I believe) and the chef took superb care of us! Our meals were carefully boxed up and we were sent on our way. The food, consumed later, at home, was delicious. And I will never forget the kindness and efficiency of the staff. Thank you, Nicholson's!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“Great neighborhood bar! Drinks were cold and service was excellent! Sharon was the sweetest! They have Queen of Hearts going on twice a week - so go get a drink and grab some tickets! There is also a pool table in the back of the bar and they have Keno!“

“Even having arrived mid afternoon on a weekday, one can see this would be a fun place on a summer weekend evening. Burgers, the short rib grilled cheese (sold out at the time), and the Greek spaghetti were recommended.

I ordered the spaghetti. I can see the appeal: bacon, green bell peppers and onions, and olives tossed in butter+olive oil and topped with parmesan. It was underseasoned, but still hearty (and nothing some salt and pepper couldn't help). Maddie, the server/hostess was lovely and engaging, attentive and helpful. What a fun place to visit, if you appreciate how difficult it must be to be in business since 1861.

Ample parking is available in the lot just across the street.“

“Wonderful food, great owner, great service.“

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

“Juut the place to relax & have fun“

“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.“

“I can't speak to food and don't know if they serve any. That wasn't what I stopped in for.(I came for drinks) Tommy, is a great bartender (And Desirae, excuse spelling) was right on it with shift change. I'll definitely be back.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Nice, relaxed atmosphere.“

“Stopped in on lunch break, the bartender got to me right away and was very nice. I asked for recommendations and I got the bacon buffalo chicken sandwich and 🔥 🔥 be prepared when getting it it's messy in the best way“

“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!“

“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.“

“We needed some water for my girlfriends car, the bartender insisted I fill our container and she took the liberty of doing it for me, then got me change for the bill I had. Foolosihly, I should of left a tip but I was being rushed by my significant other. Great bar nonetheless!“