48 Best Wine Bars in Cincinnati

“We hosted a baby shower at Bloom Room and it was fantastic. Planning was a super easy process, they were very responsive by email, and it was extremely straightforward. We actually had to reschedule the date because of a snow storm, and the Bloom Room was so helpful and accommodating of the situation. The actual event was wonderful, food was incredible. The space is perfect as well. Highly recommend!!“

“One of best restaurants in Cincinnati“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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 !!!!!“

“went in there with Charlie and we had such a relaxing time. the staff was quite knowledgeable and I could tell had a passion for wine as I do. highly recommend“

“The Loon is my favorite wine bar shop in Northside, Cincinnati. It has Scarpetta wines, which has a wonderful Prosecco! The music is always fabulous, the cocktails fresh, and the people friendly. I have a glass of wine while I wait for my bottle to go as it sits in the chiller, perfect! Make it a Loon afternoon!“

“Rosemary’s Bar at High St. might be the best kept secret in Cincinnati. Tucked inside a beautiful boutique shop, this small but mighty bar lets you sip craft cocktails while you browse — and trust me, the drinks are worth stopping for. Their espresso martini is legitimately one of the best in the city, and the Paloma is equally impressive. If you haven’t stumbled across this hidden gem yet, consider this your sign to go find it — Rosemary’s is the kind of discovery you’ll want to share with everyone you know.“

“Enjoyed our stay here! The entire hotel was very cool with all the decorations and artwork. We loved how the room was decorated and that it was colorful instead of a standard, boring hotel room. Everything was very clean! And all the employees were friendly and helpful, especially Derek!“

“We decided to make a reservation about 4 hours before just for a date night with my husband. Food was amazing as always. Tentative waitstaff and what I loved most was that we were not rushed. This only unfortunate part was we were too full after bread, drinks, wine, lobster bisque and steak with yummy sides to have dessert. LOL“

“Whoever the bartender/mixologist was on Friday, January 24th…shout out! I always usually only ever order Expresso Martinis. It is always rare that certain establishments even offer/make them. However, this was one the absolute best one I have ever had…and I have had MANY!! lol! I had 3 that night and each one was amazing! I will be back for more!“

“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.“

“The best cheese I’ve eaten! I live 100 miles away but stop in every time I’m in Cincy. I buy it at Christmas for neighbors gifts and they look forward to it every year.“

“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.“

“The food was amazing! Eli’s BBQ and Pesto Plus was the best pizza I’ve had in a very long time! It’s a must eat“

“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!“

“Wine that is designed to drink, not sit in a bottle in grandpa's cellar. The product is absolutely killer and the space is a great vibe with a strong rotation of great music that comes through. An elevated experience with no pretention“

“Mia was excellent. Great service and food. We had reservations on a Sunday at 1130. When we arrived, the restaurant was basically empty. We were seated - four adults looking to enjoy each other's company. Approximately 15 minutes after we sat down, the hostess sat a large party that included 5 toddlers. The noise level went through the ceiling. the entire restaurant was empty - or nearly so. What inspired the staff to sit this noisy bunch near us? We had just started eating making requesting a move very inconvenient to us.“

“Went here to actually get photos for a college project, a jazz themed session, the staff were so welcoming and understanding! This tavern is so cozy and unique. I love this hidden little gem! Would return here as a customer due to how polite the staff were.“

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

“A Truly Unique and Intimate Wedding Venue!

Choosing The Skeleton Root was one of the best decisions we made. Kate was so thoughtful and responsive, always making us feel supported and cared for throughout the planning process. Her clear communication made everything feel easy and stress-free.

The venue itself is intimate, romantic, and absolutely beautiful, with a warm atmosphere that felt perfect for our day. The team was incredibly flexible with our vendors and went above and beyond to ensure setup and tear down were seamless.

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue — our wedding felt magical, and we’re so grateful to Kate and The Skeleton Root team for making it happen.“

“Had a wonderful experience at Tela! our server, Arlena was fabulous too.“

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

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

“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“

“This is a hidden gem. We visited for the first time today. The owners are charming, witty and fun. The wines are smooth and delightful! Visit soon.“

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

“Perfect atmosphere, classy, elegant, awesome drinks, the food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. I love this place ❤️“

“Coffee and raspberry tart were delicious“

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

“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!“

“I once went here a long time ago wafter a long note of concying ati beer and reverly. Now I arrived and drank a tea. I have changed but the coffee has not. That that I would kno ne due to the fact I oredered the tea and not the coffee. As I previously stated. They at on point has chocolates“

“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“

“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 happened upon this restaurant today traveling from Smokies to Michigan, it was spectacular! Our waiter was really good and polite! Highly recommend!“

“Have been there on several occasions, but tonight was first time seated at counter. Absolutely WONDERFUL experience overall. Sitting by brick oven and watching the kitchen function on all cylinders was wonderful. Had one of the best waitresses ever ( cannot pronounce her name correctly), but her recommendations were SPOT ON. I didn’t order from the menu but asked her to give me her favorite pasta and it was sooooo good. Wife and I saw something come out of brick oven a couple times and its aroma was unrivaled. It was the eggplant and she got it and said it was some of the best she ever had. Spoke with new mgr Tony and informed him we had recently been to Soto and would return to Forno ten times over before going back to Soto. Have been here three or four times now and menu is fantastic (have had something different each time). After sitting in front of brick oven, my wife and I now know where we will go for some takeout pizza!!! If I could give more stars I would“

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

“My go-to place for sushi, since I live just a few blocks away. Can't go wrong with sushi rolls that are half-price ALL THE TIME. Great service. They also have delicious Korean stone bowl dishes that are so full that I always have leftovers to take home.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“We ate at Prime tonight and it was over the top. The filet was the best steak I’ve ever tasted. The Half Baked Cookie à la mode was delicious and worth every calorie. The service was impeccable. Even the ladies room had layers of unexpected extra offerings that let you know the leadership of Prime is dedicated to making sure customers are very well cared for. We will definitely be back.“