Find Bars and Nightlife in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (North Region)

Sidelines

North

If you're on the hunt for a place with that hole in the wall personality where you can just duck away with the basics: sports and some cheap brews, you should make some... Read more

If you're on the hunt for a place with that hole in the wall personality where you can just duck away with the basics: sports and some cheap brews, you should make some room for yourself at Sidelines. Also an occasional spot for live music, this self-proclaimed 'sports drinkery' is a convenient stop-off for an afterparty or a... Read More

Grinders Coffee Company

North

Grinders is a comfortable coffeehouse hangout in Maineville. Perk up with some freshly brewed coffee, a latte or cappuccino (such as a Milky Way or Nutty Irishman) or a... Read more

Grinders is a comfortable coffeehouse hangout in Maineville. Perk up with some freshly brewed coffee, a latte or cappuccino (such as a Milky Way or Nutty Irishman) or a Frappachiller to cool off.

Dixie Inc. Nightclub

North

Dixie Inc. Nightclub is a 12,000-square-foot club playing dance music from '80s to top 40. Thursday is College Night with $1 off cover with a College ID, drink specials... Read more

Dixie Inc. Nightclub is a 12,000-square-foot club playing dance music from '80s to top 40. Thursday is College Night with $1 off cover with a College ID, drink specials and Big Beers for $2. Stop in on Friday for Ladies Night, where all ladies are free until 11 p.m. They have DJ Mike, a Laser Show and Drink Specials. Saturday... Read More

Aqua

North

Club Ritz describes itself as a nightclub for the "grown and sexy, and the young and hip." Many of the biggest names in hip-hop have stopped by this Roselawn... Read more

Club Ritz describes itself as a nightclub for the "grown and sexy, and the young and hip." Many of the biggest names in hip-hop have stopped by this Roselawn club over the years.

Sonny's All Jazz Lounge

North

In the mood for some jazz? Head to Sonny's All Jazz Lounge, where the clientele must be 30 and over and the dress can be pants and a jacket. In other words, this is a... Read more

In the mood for some jazz? Head to Sonny's All Jazz Lounge, where the clientele must be 30 and over and the dress can be pants and a jacket. In other words, this is a classy joint for listening to classy tunes. They have a happy hour with appetizers Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-8 p.m., and karaoke on Wednesdays from 9 p.... Read More

JB's Bar and Grill

North

JB's has multiple personalities - part cozy corner bar, part neon-lit reception hall, part no-frills neighborhood bistro and, depending on the night, part sports bar.... Read more

JB's has multiple personalities - part cozy corner bar, part neon-lit reception hall, part no-frills neighborhood bistro and, depending on the night, part sports bar. Despite the diverse decor, the atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming. In the way of food, beyond the usual burgers and wings, JB's offers steak, fish and chicken... Read More

Hanover Winery

North

A family-owned farm winery producing and bottling wine on site. Twenty varieties of wine can be sampled in the tasting room. Live music performed some evenings indoors or... Read more

A family-owned farm winery producing and bottling wine on site. Twenty varieties of wine can be sampled in the tasting room. Live music performed some evenings indoors or outdoors. See website for schedule of events. 

Diggs Bar and Grill

North

Diggs Bar and Grill is a sand volleyball bar and restaurant open year-round with a large patio dining area, full service tiki bar and six professional sand volleyball... Read more

Diggs Bar and Grill is a sand volleyball bar and restaurant open year-round with a large patio dining area, full service tiki bar and six professional sand volleyball courts. Volleyball leagues are available in the spring, summer and fall. Stay entertained with 12 plasma TVs inside and two at the tiki bar - they also have NFL... Read More

McLevy's Pub

North

The comedy club crowd from Go Bananas regularly drifts over to McLevy's for TV sports, live music or video games. McLevy's even borrows a page from by-gone saloon days and... Read more

The comedy club crowd from Go Bananas regularly drifts over to McLevy's for TV sports, live music or video games. McLevy's even borrows a page from by-gone saloon days and springs for free pizza during Monday Night Football. It's your basic come-as-you-are hangout bar.

Debbie's Destiny

North

Here you'll find locals clad in leather fringe jackets and acid wash, rocking out to and belting jams from the 80s in friendly (but intense) karaoke battles. Whether you... Read more

Here you'll find locals clad in leather fringe jackets and acid wash, rocking out to and belting jams from the 80s in friendly (but intense) karaoke battles. Whether you look back on this fashion fondly or still sport it proudly, Debbie's Destiny is your perfect weekend destination. Actually, with a happy hour running from 11 a... Read More

Elbo Room

North

Looking for a place to kick back and watch the game? Elbo Room is the space for you. This traditional sports bar offers a wide selection of beer and liquor, a relaxed... Read more

Looking for a place to kick back and watch the game? Elbo Room is the space for you. This traditional sports bar offers a wide selection of beer and liquor, a relaxed atmosphere and lots of televisions around the bar, all of which are tuned into a sports network. Elbo Room is the perfect place to arm yourself with a drink, chat... Read More

J. Arthurs

North

This neighborhood sports bar, despite its size, somehow manages to be a "home bar" for regulars. It's Cheers writ large. Everybody knows everybody else. Specials... Read more

This neighborhood sports bar, despite its size, somehow manages to be a "home bar" for regulars. It's Cheers writ large. Everybody knows everybody else. Specials run all day, every day. Rock cover bands entertain at least once a week. Features include classic mirrors and an enclosed patio.

Starbucks

North

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read More

Our Pub

North

Your typical neighborhood sports bar. NASCAR, baseball and football are shown on six TVs at Our Pub and cornhole, pool, foosball and video golf are favorites of the... Read more

Your typical neighborhood sports bar. NASCAR, baseball and football are shown on six TVs at Our Pub and cornhole, pool, foosball and video golf are favorites of the regulars. So stop in and have a drink while you watch the action.

Buffalo Wild Wings

North

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces,... Read more

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces, including Asian Zing and Mango Habanero. There are a slew of big screens to watch games on. And there are some trivia and video games, too. This is good to know:... Read More

Scotty's Pub

North

Scotty's Pub is a remarkably big bar for its location in a small strip mall. Walk in and there are three pool tables to your right, a full bar to your left and the dance... Read more

Scotty's Pub is a remarkably big bar for its location in a small strip mall. Walk in and there are three pool tables to your right, a full bar to your left and the dance floor with stage in the back. During the day, you might find some regulars chatting it up with a bartender. There are flat-screen TVs, arcade games, electronic... Read More

Win Place or Show

North

With a deck, two full bars, a monthly selection of drink specials and 40+ TVs, Win Place or Show is ideal for your sports-watching and boozing experience. Check out live... Read more

With a deck, two full bars, a monthly selection of drink specials and 40+ TVs, Win Place or Show is ideal for your sports-watching and boozing experience. Check out live music every Friday and Saturday, plus they've got live entertainment on their outdoor deck spring through fall. Karaoke is every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Putters 2 Putt Tavern & Grill

North

Putters 2 Putt Tavern... Read more

Putters 2 Putt Tavern & Grill is a great place to have a drink and watch the game with your friends. There is a vibrant golf theme, with greens painted on the floor and even a putt-putt hole to try out your skills. Fresh-made wings with award winning sauce are a favorite.. The menu is also filled with sliders, wraps,... Read More

Deer Park Inn

North

Deer Park Inn offers cheap drinks, good friends and American food, mixed with the German charm of Cincinnati. Get your lunch, dinner, game or party on exists at this Deer... Read more

Deer Park Inn offers cheap drinks, good friends and American food, mixed with the German charm of Cincinnati. Get your lunch, dinner, game or party on exists at this Deer Park haunt. The Inn has a number of beers on tap and TVs for viewing the big game, as well as pool and darts to make a game of your own. Enjoy the beer garden... Read More

Seecretz Sports Lounge & Grill

North

Seecretz features live DJs, bands, poetry readings and more to entertain the masses on weekends. With an open layout, full bar, dance floor and bangin' beats, this is a... Read more

Seecretz features live DJs, bands, poetry readings and more to entertain the masses on weekends. With an open layout, full bar, dance floor and bangin' beats, this is a good place to go to hear some hip-hop, jazz or R&B rhythms. The bar also serves food like ribs, fish, green beans and more until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p... Read More

Lamarr's Lounge

North

Lamarr's Lounge serves up fairly priced drinks and specializes in barbecue dishes. The lounge has knack for soul and R... Read more

Lamarr's Lounge serves up fairly priced drinks and specializes in barbecue dishes. The lounge has knack for soul and R&B jams, and it hosts DJs for bashes, remix parties and all things danceable.

River City Grille

North

Staying in a hotel can be lonely. What better way to pass the time and get some social interaction (if only with the server) than the River City Grille in the Marriott... Read more

Staying in a hotel can be lonely. What better way to pass the time and get some social interaction (if only with the server) than the River City Grille in the Marriott hotel? A breakfast buffet can shine a little light on your morning. It's the typical buffet with eggs, toast, sausage, etc. Grab a bottomless cup of coffee and... Read More

Tapout Sports Bar and Grill

North

Tapout is all about entertaining their guests. They have 50-inch flat screen TVs that drop down from the ceiling in the center of the bar, along with karaoke, DJs, a... Read more

Tapout is all about entertaining their guests. They have 50-inch flat screen TVs that drop down from the ceiling in the center of the bar, along with karaoke, DJs, a bumpin' dance floor, indoor cornhole, pool tables and beer pong tournaments. Their menu offers bar food like Tex Mex fried meatballs, sweet potato fries and wings.

European Cafe

North

The European Cafe is a unique eatery in quaint downtown Montgomery, specializing in gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, hot sandwiches, coffee and ice cream. They also serve... Read more

The European Cafe is a unique eatery in quaint downtown Montgomery, specializing in gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, hot sandwiches, coffee and ice cream. They also serve other desserts (try the baklava), a variety of appetizers, double-deckers and even breakfast. The outdoor tables are a great spot to enjoy a meal and a... Read More

Meier's Wine Cellars

North

Meier's Wine Cellars, Ohio's oldest and largest winery, has been making great wines for more than 100 years, and today has an international reputation for the dedication... Read more

Meier's Wine Cellars, Ohio's oldest and largest winery, has been making great wines for more than 100 years, and today has an international reputation for the dedication and care put into every bottle. Many of Meier's premium wines have been selected as award winners at prestigious competitions both nationally and... Read More

Club Elements

North

Club Elements is a night club and music lounge. They feature concerts and local bands, but a big draw are the DJs spinning reaggae music on Friday and Saturday nights.... Read more

Club Elements is a night club and music lounge. They feature concerts and local bands, but a big draw are the DJs spinning reaggae music on Friday and Saturday nights. College students get in free with their student ID on Thursday's College Night. If you stay late and get the munchies, they've got vegetarian cuisine from Kick... Read More

Camp Critter Bar and Grille

North

The outdoorsy, Northwoods camp theme carries from the Great Wolf Lodge into the Camp Critter Bar and Grille, which is open to resort guests and the public. A hand-painted... Read more

The outdoorsy, Northwoods camp theme carries from the Great Wolf Lodge into the Camp Critter Bar and Grille, which is open to resort guests and the public. A hand-painted mural of a forest lines the walls while guests chow down in wooden booths under canvas tops. Even the bar is under a canvas tent. It's like camping, only with... Read More

Hill Station

North

This neighborhood sports bar isn't trying to impress anyone with its decor. What is impressive, however, is the stiffness of its drinks and its just-like-mom-used-to-make... Read more

This neighborhood sports bar isn't trying to impress anyone with its decor. What is impressive, however, is the stiffness of its drinks and its just-like-mom-used-to-make lunch specials of clam chowder, three-ways and spaghetti and meatballs on weekdays ($6.50). Hill Station also fires up its grill and deep fryer for the sports... Read More

Buffalo Wild Wings

North

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces,... Read more

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces, including Asian Zing and Mango Habanero. There are a slew of big screens to watch games on. And there are some trivia and video games, too.

Bar XO's

North

Buffalo Mountain Coffee

North

You can get your morning beverage here - whether it's coffee, tea, a smoothie, fruit juice or a variety of other cold drinks - and pair it with a pastry, a piece of cake,... Read more

You can get your morning beverage here - whether it's coffee, tea, a smoothie, fruit juice or a variety of other cold drinks - and pair it with a pastry, a piece of cake, a breakfast sandwich, biscotti or even a chocolate morsel.

Rustic Tavern

North

Watching football at home in your recliner is nice, sure, but cheering on your favorite team while surrounded by friends and a beer in hand is so much better. The Rustic... Read more

Watching football at home in your recliner is nice, sure, but cheering on your favorite team while surrounded by friends and a beer in hand is so much better. The Rustic Tavern in College Hill is your typical neighborhood sports bar that promises football every Sunday on their seven big-screen TVs. This place doesn't take... Read More

Village Tavern

North

Village Tavern offers just about everything you could want in a bar: food, live music and daily specials. Happy hour at the Tavern is daily but there are specials... Read more

Village Tavern offers just about everything you could want in a bar: food, live music and daily specials. Happy hour at the Tavern is daily but there are specials throughout the week on different drinks. There is always something going on entertainment-wise, whether its karaoke on Mondays, live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays... 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.