Find Bars and Nightlife in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Treehouse Patio Bar

Downtown

Outdoor venue offering live entertainment, local brews and custom made swings.

Outdoor venue offering live entertainment, local brews and custom made swings.

Second Place

Uptown

Your spot to catch the game, a great selection of taps, bottles and cans, a pool table, an inviting courtyard, board games, booze, free popcorn, special carry-in menu from... Read more

Your spot to catch the game, a great selection of taps, bottles and cans, a pool table, an inviting courtyard, board games, booze, free popcorn, special carry-in menu from The Littlefield.

Quincy's

Uptown

Located in Mount Adams Quincy's is a resident driven upscale nightlife hot spot with an emphasis on friendly service.

Located in Mount Adams Quincy's is a resident driven upscale nightlife hot spot with an emphasis on friendly service.

The Hannaford

South > Riverfront

New cocktail lounge in the historic Mutual Building.

New cocktail lounge in the historic Mutual Building.

Horse & Barrel

Downtown

Award-winning whiskey bar in downtown Cincinnati. 106+ whiskeys. Specialty cocktails, craft beers, small bites and a friendly bourbon loving staff.

Award-winning whiskey bar in downtown Cincinnati. 106+ whiskeys. Specialty cocktails, craft beers, small bites and a friendly bourbon loving staff.

The Overlook Lodge

North

Bar inspired by the mysterious hotel in "The Shining" serving craft cocktails.

Bar inspired by the mysterious hotel in "The Shining" serving craft cocktails.

PRVLGD

Downtown

Upscale, classy and sophisticated venue that caters to the fashionable working professional.

Upscale, classy and sophisticated venue that caters to the fashionable working professional.

Sundry and Vice

Downtown

Located the heart of Over-the-Rhine, Sundry and Vice is a turn-of-the-century apothecary-themed cocktail bar and gathering place.

Located the heart of Over-the-Rhine, Sundry and Vice is a turn-of-the-century apothecary-themed cocktail bar and gathering place.

Low Spark

Downtown

This neighborhood bar with a '70s vibe and a resident octopus was named after Traffic's 1971 song, 'The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.' Orange high-back chairs, checkered... Read more

This neighborhood bar with a '70s vibe and a resident octopus was named after Traffic's 1971 song, 'The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.' Orange high-back chairs, checkered tile, red leather padded walls and beveled mirrors create a '70s feel in the intimate space. The original tin ceilings have been painted gold, and a vinyl... Read More

Olde Village Taverne

North

Village Tavern certainly has that "Cheer's" atmosphere. Not only does everyone know your name, but some of the regulars have their drinks waiting for them as soon as they... Read more

Village Tavern certainly has that "Cheer's" atmosphere. Not only does everyone know your name, but some of the regulars have their drinks waiting for them as soon as they pull up. Of course, this is in the evening. By the after-hours, the bar is crawling with tons of people looking for a good time. If you're searching for... Read More

Urban Artifact

Uptown

Urban Artifact celebrates Wild Culture: both by the beers they artfully craft and the experiences they create in their taproom. Focusing on sour & wild beers & the... Read more

Urban Artifact celebrates Wild Culture: both by the beers they artfully craft and the experiences they create in their taproom. Focusing on sour & wild beers & the best in local entertainment, Urban Artifact strives to become a destination for the Northside neighborhood and Cincinnati as a whole. Hungry? Grab a slice of... Read More

Mecca

Downtown

16-Bit Bar+Arcade

Downtown

With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 50+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the... Read more

With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 50+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the monotonous. From bar-going veterans to young open-minded, beer-centric types, to arcade game novices and enthusiasts, the nostalgic and playful vibe is for... Read More

Energy Nightclub

Downtown

18 and over dance club located inside Longworth Hall. $5 cover 21 and older, $10 females 18-21, $15 males 18-21.

18 and over dance club located inside Longworth Hall. $5 cover 21 and older, $10 females 18-21, $15 males 18-21.

Lucky Duck Pub Taylor Mill

South

This friendly neighborhood bar and restaurant offers daily happy hour specials. Friday and Saturday nights bring live rock music. Oakbrook regulars order the cod sandwich... Read more

This friendly neighborhood bar and restaurant offers daily happy hour specials. Friday and Saturday nights bring live rock music. Oakbrook regulars order the cod sandwich accompanied by homemade Saratoga chips. The menu includes appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Vegetarians like the veggie quesadila. Bengals fans can grab a... Read More

Kenny's Sports Bar

North

Kenny's Sports Bar caters to a mixed crowd; patrons can play on the Golden Tee machines or watch one of seven TVs. The bar features happy hour drink and food specials 11 a... Read more

Kenny's Sports Bar caters to a mixed crowd; patrons can play on the Golden Tee machines or watch one of seven TVs. The bar features happy hour drink and food specials 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. They also run specials during NASCAR and baseball games.

Bar Louie

East

Bar Louie serves many different functions: a hip place to get a drink and bite to eat before a movie, a cozy spot to share a meal with co-workers and an after-hours... Read more

Bar Louie serves many different functions: a hip place to get a drink and bite to eat before a movie, a cozy spot to share a meal with co-workers and an after-hours hangout to share drinks with friends. Plenty of TV's for viewing games and a large craft beer and wine selection.