50 Best Pubs near Norwood

“Gordo's is the kind of timeless place that makes visitors feel comfortable without making a big deal about it. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and very good at their jobs; they seem to genuinely enjoy working there, and it shows.

The food is absolutely delicious and served in daunting portions. The burgers are the jaw-unhinging size (and shape) of baseballs, cooked beautifully and doctored up in amazing ways. Six out of seven of us chose different styles, and none of us were disappointed; I had Boursin and poblano, and I still regret that I couldn't finish that last bite. The lone holdout, my mother, ordered a chef's salad and raved about it, saying that it was the first she'd ever had that she honestly couldn't finish. My dad and I will testify that she did her best.

The only dessert listed at Gordo's is the Dessert of the Day. I asked our waitress whether it actually existed, or if they (rightly) assumed that no one would ever have room to order it. She said that they did (it was tiramisu that day), but most people who could still think about food ordered it to go. My teenager made a reflexive plea, but they were too full to put in real effort.

If we didn't live two states away, Gordo's would already be our family's regular place, and my fridge would already be stocked with the Dessert of the Day. As it is, we'll definitely be back whenever we visit Cincinnati.“

“One of the best bars in Norwood. Sara, Amy, and the rest of the bartenders are amazing.“

“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?“

“The food and service was great!“

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

“Recently had a 30th birthday at Molly’s. They were super easy to book with, no outrageous room hire costs! They were very accommodating and we had a great night“

“Murder Mystery Dinner was a lot of fun. Food was great! Everyone had a great time!“

“My wife and I stopped by Zola Pub & Grill last Saturday—Derby Day—for a bite to eat. It wasn't crowded, just a few regulars at the bar, making it a nice, quiet spot to enjoy good food and good company. We started with the Cajun Cheese Fries (ordered without jalapeños or green onions and sour cream on the side), and they were delightful—served hot and fresh. Unlike some places, the cajun seasoning actually covered the fries rather than just being sprinkled on top, and the cheese was melted to perfection. We also split 10 medium wings which were hot and hit the mark, and my wife, who is a big fan of Caesar salads, absolutely loved theirs. To wash it all down, I stuck with Mich Ultras while my wife had the Country Boy Ciders; they were running a special that night for $3 a can, which made for a very reasonable bill. The staff were friendly, helpful, and professional, and since the bartender mentioned they are known for their burgers, we’ll definitely be heading back to give those a try. If you're looking for a casual spot with good food and fair prices, this is a solid bet.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Have ended many a night here over the span of many years, this place may not have the trendiest drinks nor the hippest crowds, but it has real people happily working and patronizing. A real gem, old Cov as it gets! Beautiful back bar, perhaps the most gorgeous in all of Kenton Co. Serves 7oz Little Kings, that says it all. Don't change a damn thing! Okay, maybe the name...“

“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“

“When we showed up with 70 people they were amazing! Service was great, workers were hustling, kitchen staff got all of our food out in a timely manner.“

“Awesome hole in the wall away from the Mainstrasse. You need to check it out!!“

“Great time, great food, bar tender knows how to show you a good time!!“

“Nice neighborhood bar serving good drinks and pub style food. The food menu is limited somewhat but the taste and quality was very good. Happy hour went until 7 pm and they had live music on the weekend staring at 8 pm. Service was good but tight with the bartenders mixing drinks and serving the food from the kitchen. Lots of regular patrons present .“

“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“

“I am admittedly not easily impressed, but my son and I had a great experience all around tonight for a quick bite. From the greeting when we walked in, our server Matthew and the food everything was spot on. Tables were being cleaned as people left, the bartenders were wiping down the station, the food came out hot and cooked properly, the employees having a genuine smile. I can honestly say that it was a better experience than I have had at some of the most high end expensive restaurants in Cincinnati. Keep up the great work! Thank you we will definitely be back.“

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

“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. ?“

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“Food was great service was excellent, my sugar was a little low asked for some slices of orange to get sugar back up brought me 3 slices immediately. We were their around 5pm on a Sunday so early for the dinner crowed, was quite and a good atmosphere.“

“great food and very generous portions“

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

“we set our food truck up here for a bday party,everyone was great and supper nice,great little pub,“

“Best dive bar around the madville mariemont area.“

“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.“

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

“Fun atmosphere! Very friendly patrons!“

“I love love love this hometown bar! The Arnzen family & staff treat everyone like family. It’s literally like Cheers. They know your face and remember what’s going on in your life each time ya come in. I’m a Loveland native myself so I love the small town vibes.“

“This is one of what used to be two restaurants, nearly identical known as The Pub. The other was in Rookwood and closed recently after 25 years. We frequented that every week. This one is very similar in the inside in general, although the specific layout is quite different. One specific difference is the amount of screens; the Rookwood Pub seemed designed to allow you to watch sporting events, so if they had the World Cup on for example, you could watch the game. Most of the seats in the pub in Crestview do not have a view of a screen as far as I can see and the screens are smaller, so if you're not there to view a sporting event, it's less intrusive but it's not where I would go to watch one so it can be a plus some of the time and a minus others. The food menu is basically the same, although the items come across as somewhat different if you were used to the other Pub, probably a difference in chefs. If it's like the other Pub, sometimes they'll have a very good Chef for a while and then they'll get picked up at a greater salary by another restaurant and then there's a new one for a while. The wait staff tends to be young and often comes and goes. The person who waited on us was nice but it didn't feel as personable as some places, especially not like the other pub. As this is in a mall area, the parking is quite easy so that's a plus in its favor.
We will be back, although it's a bit of a trek for us to go down to Kentucky. I think for us the problem was it's like visiting with a brother or sister of a good friend you've lost and it's eerily close to the one you remember, but it isn't the one you remember and so our visit was tinged with a bit of sadness.“

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

“This place is now amazing! New Owners! Incredible food... I've had the burgers, the wings, salads and giant pretzel... and the Cajun pasta! There are only winners on this menu! Great beer selection! Clean! Finally this joint is doing justice to Benson!“

“was recommended by another DJ fir karaoke 🎤 singing“

“cheers here. good food here“

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

“we found our phone! we thought we had lost it there but found it at home.“

“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.“

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

“Great tacos and wonderful staff!! 🌮“

“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.“

“Juut the place to relax & have fun“

“Great service with friendly staff. Darts and more darts........“

“Great place since my father grew up in Reading !!!!“

“Best bar in Covington and northern KY.“

“Nice, relaxed atmosphere.“