44 Best Wine Bars in Cincinnati

“What an amazing place to hold birthday party and a night out! Over the weekend we hosted my husband’s birthday party at Ripples event space. They were amazing from the service to the food and they were very accommodating to all of our requests! Trish and Matt did an amazing job with service and then everyone kept going on about the food! Way to go!!! Thank you so much for an amazing night out!“

“This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I don’t have anything bad to say. We ordered 75% of the menu, both desserts… different cocktails, ALL of it was astounding.

Our highlights were the short rib, tuna tartare, ricotta & honey, the BAKLAVA. But honestly, there probably isn’t one bad item on this menu.

It was absolutely incredible, fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Our server Alex was so kind and fun, we had THE BEST, time and meal. We live in Columbus and we will certainly be back, It may seem extreme, but it’s worth the drive.“

“Love this place! Service was great, drinks were unique and you can’t beat the view of Washington park and music hall!“

“Nice ambiance. Good selection.“

“LOVE THE COLD DUCK, LOVE THE AROMA BRINGS ABOUT GREAT MEMORIES AND THE TASTE IS YUM“

“Relaxing, casual atmosphere. Big outdoor deck. Great wine selections.“

“What a hidden gem! We had the charcuterie boards with our delicious wine but can't wait to goback to try out their menu...looks great!“

“We had such a wonderful experience at The Bloom Room! The venue is absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our event. The food was incredible, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and made everything run smoothly from start to finish. We can’t recommend The Bloom Room enough—thank you for helping make our event so special!“

“A hidden gem on Garfield Place . We decided to throw out the Hyde park restaurants and try something new . The Mezze Board was fantastic with all of the Mediterranean dips and veggies , The Shrimp Cossoult is to die for . The braised lamb /risotta/feta explodes with every bite. The best of all is that it was our first time dining and and I felt like family with the service from Nimo and Bryce , Coming back next week for the Swordfish . 6 stars !!!!!“

“Anjou is a beautiful cocktail bar in the dainty neighborhood of Walnut Hills. On a warm evening, Anjou props open their windows making the whole place hip and relaxing. I quite enjoyed their light and refreshing ube cocktail. Paid parking can be conveniently on the same street.“

“Ronnie and Molly are great! The loaded tots are killer!“

“SUCH a cute gem in madisonville! Great coffee and bakery. They have an outdoor courtyard and patio, and they allow pets! I’ve brought my cat on a harness and leash multiple times and they are so welcoming.“

“Amazing food, beverage, service & atmosphere!!!“

“Today we picked Fireside cause we wanted to try some Cincinnati pizza! All I can say is what an amazing place. The gentleman working was amazing!! Helped tell us about other places to go, had us try some different draft beers, they made the best pizza’s even my kids loved all the different types and loved drawing plates to put on the wall. If we were to ever come back this way definitely would be coming back! Recommend 100x!!“

“I have always wanted to come to the Capitol Grille for dinner or lunch. So I finally had the opportunity to come for my birthday lunch. And I was not disappointed.The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful.And my server was just as delightful and well knowledgeable about menu. She had a pleasant and friendly personality. The food was excellent. The decor was relaxing and enjoyable as well. I would suggest for anybody who wants to come to a fine dining restaurant to come to the Capitol Grille . They will not be disappointed, because I was not.“

“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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“1215 is one of the best coffee shops I’ve had the pleasure of frequenting, and I make it a habit to go here at least once a week. It’s in the heart of OTR and is super convenient for anyone in that area. I’m on a first name basis with the baristas and ordering food/coffee from them feels less transactional and more human. They sell Deeper Roots coffee which is top notch, and I could drink their house blend for the rest of my life. They have a really solid selection of teas too. The place is not at all pretentious, and has a regular clientele that is relaxed and friendly - and the place is bustling but not too busy. The music they play is at the right volume and is well-curated - Americana, folk, 2000s indie, soft rock, blues. Around 5-6pm the coffee shop vibe slowly turns into a romantic and cozy wine bar with live music on some nights. The flowers on the tables are replaced by candles and the lights are dimmed. While I’m usually busier in the evenings, this tempts me to stay all day. Fantastic place that I cannot recommend enough!“

“We had a wonderful private party for my husbands retirement. Everything was wonderful from the environment , food and drinks! Highly recommend!“

“We love our friends at Tēla! Always great service, wonderful atmosphere and delicious food!“

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

“Wonderful space for a gathering! Just celebrated my birthday here and everyone had a great time! Anthony, one of the owners, was a pleasure to work with and had a fantastic recommendation for a caterer (Kate’s Catering in Bellevue)! Would recommend!“

“One of my favorite places to eat. I love the food. Wine selection is good. Service is good.
I have two issues with this place.
#1. They charge $10 cork fee per bottle of wine on everyday but Thursday. That’s a crime. They claim that their wine is cheaper than other places so it justifies the cork fee, but that’s simply not true. I can get most of them cheaper at Krogers. I don’t agree with being penalized $10 per bottle to drink it there. Therefore I rarely go there any longer unless it’s a Thursday. They could at least cut it back to one $10 fee per night.
#2. When they have a live band they bring the tip jar around to each table and expect you to tip the band. I know where the tip jar is and I usually tip the band, but I don’t like how they somewhat force you to tip them by bringing it to your table. Especially when I’m trying to eat my food.

Parking: Behind building“

“I wish the waiter would have wrote down our meal as we had ordered an appetizer. Then our main came out, we asked about the appetizer and the waiter forgot to enter it. Oh well, it is what it is, but just a little frustrating as he was taking our order off memory instead of just writing it down. Almost forgot our wine flight too until I reminded him. He was nice and mistakes happen though. Food was good.“

“I’m not a wine person but my wife wanted to try a wine bar and we decided to come to Skeleton Root. When talking to the staff I informed them of my lack of wine knowledge. They were very helpful and professional. They recommended a couple of different wines which we tried and to my astonishment, I enjoyed a couple of their wines. The atmosphere was rustic and laid back which I loved. It was a lovely experience and I would like to thank the staff for their suggestions and their help.“

“Coffee and raspberry tart were delicious“

“Nice laidback spot in Westwood. Great selection of tea, coffee and wine . Pastries were great too.“

“I have been here several times and it has always been a great experience.This place never disappoints.Wonderful food,top notch service and a great relaxing atmosphere.Amazing view of the city.“

“They have the best carrot cake!“

“Wonderful group of ppl with some awesome pizza and calzones. Only thing I wish they also had would be some wings but other than that great experience with my coworkers from Central Window Cleaning out of Columbus“

“I came to the Summit to attend a birthday celebration in their ballroom. Dorothy provided outstanding service without making me feel like I was a burden. I have a hard time chewing, and she happily switched my food for me. It's little acts like this done with a smile that really make nights like this memorable. Thank you!“

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

“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“

“Nice very relaxing 😌 We had a great time .“

“What a CUTE coffee shop 😍😍 The inside is absolutely darling and has plenty of space to sit and enjoy your coffee and breakfast. We opted to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the beautiful weather. Super dog friendly which is always great to see. And lots of breakfast options. We got the quinoa bowl for a gluten free option and it was so good. The sausage in it was very light and everything else was very filling. They also had some fun gluten free muffins and a s'mores bar that was super tasty!! Definitely recommend if you live in the area or are just visiting 👌“

“We recently ordered from The Park Pour for our holiday staff party. The food was wonderful, as always. Beautiful salads, deviled eggs & more. Ordering was easy & their team is always helpful. One of my very favorite restaurants- highly recommend!“

“Conclusion
- Hyde Prek is a fun cozy Environment, great place to do some studying or meeting up with a friend. Would recommend drinks like Cappuccinos and up. Baristas are super nice. Hyde Perk, is also open a bit later into the evenings.

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“My girlfriend and I really enjoy the atmosphere and music at Nostalgia. I like the diverse crowd; a little bit of everybody there. Younger, older, and business people all enjoying good music and good vibes. For the record Im 49 yr old Blk male.“

“Last night, I had the pleasure of trying Killer Queen in the Banks District for the first time, and I was absolutely impressed by the stunning atmosphere and amazing venue. The bartender was extremely friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. However, the drink I tried wasn’t the greatest. I think there’s an opportunity to refine the bar program and create some truly excellent, crafty cocktails—exactly what the Banks needs. With just a little tweaking, they could easily become the go-to spot for top-notch drinks. I’ll definitely be back!“

“The food was outstanding it was my first time there“

“Truly an outstanding meal.
- Goat cheese and honey to start, was tasty
- braised short rib was outstanding and the potatoes that came with, tasty!
- spinach infused lasagna is worth the travel, not to heavy at all
- the wine was paired perfectly
- the Tiramasu was something, no words can describe. I've never had better.
- Hurradura Anejo tequila Old Fashioned is meant to be enjoyed, well worth it.
- Vanessa our server was knowledgeable, entertaining, and honest

One hell of a meal!

(Reservations though, I would highly recommend)“

“Customer service was tap tier this afternoon. The young lady who took our order was super friendly and I like that. I only come for the sushi and it’s always exceptional. I got the sweet potato roll and the spider roll. Our fav was the spider roll. I try to pick a different one each time I visit.“

“Quite possibly the best meal we’ve ever had!“

“Tonight my husband and I celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary at Prime in Cincinnati. The food was amazing and so was the atmosphere. We loved our server Mario. He was very friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable and able to answer all questions we had. Mario even suggested drinks and food from the menu. We had a wonderful night. Service was amazing!! Thank you!“