Bars and Nightlife
Find Bars and Nightlife in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky ( South > Riverfront )
Enjoy a night out on the town in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. With live music throughout the region any night of the week and places to meet up and grab a drink at hundreds of venues – when the sun goes down, the fun ramps up. Watch the game at a sports bar downtown, try a local craft brew on tap in Over-the-Rhine or head out for happy hour!
J.B. Fin's
South > Riverfront
J.B. Fin's
South > Riverfront
A seasonal outdoor bar located on the water between Beer Sellar and Hooter's, J.B. Fin's offers live entertainment every night of the week, but only from Memorial... Read more
A seasonal outdoor bar located on the water between Beer Sellar and Hooter's, J.B. Fin's offers live entertainment every night of the week, but only from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pre- and post-Reds game ferry will make you feel slightly less guilty about enjoying their many drink specials.
The Purple Poulet
South > Riverfront
The Purple Poulet
South > Riverfront
Southern Bourbon Bistro with cuisine reminiscent of Charleston and New Orleans with a Kentucky infusion. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Southern Bourbon Bistro with cuisine reminiscent of Charleston and New Orleans with a Kentucky infusion. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
The Hannaford
South > Riverfront
The Hannaford
South > Riverfront
New cocktail lounge in the historic Mutual Building.
New cocktail lounge in the historic Mutual Building.
Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill
South > Riverfront
Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill
South > Riverfront
Casual breakfast-through-dinner spot for grilled cheese and other specialties, plus late-night drinks.
Casual breakfast-through-dinner spot for grilled cheese and other specialties, plus late-night drinks.
Press on Monmouth
South > Riverfront
Press on Monmouth
South > Riverfront
Airy, modern coffee shop and eatery with inventive breakfast and lunch offerings, espresso, and draft beer.
Airy, modern coffee shop and eatery with inventive breakfast and lunch offerings, espresso, and draft beer.
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Classic pub fare and lots of beers amid live music and game-watching.
Classic pub fare and lots of beers amid live music and game-watching.
Cock & Bull Public House
South > Riverfront
Cock & Bull Public House
South > Riverfront
Cock and Bull in MainStrasse serves as a restaurant by day, where you can sit outside on the sidewalk with a view of the Goose Girl Fountain, and handles the neighborhood... Read more
Cock and Bull in MainStrasse serves as a restaurant by day, where you can sit outside on the sidewalk with a view of the Goose Girl Fountain, and handles the neighborhood bar crowd by night. The pub offers a sweeping drink selection--50 draft selections of beer alone--along with fish 'n' chips, burgers (including the black bean... Read More
The Globe
South > Riverfront
The Globe
South > Riverfront
Bar in downtown Covington featuring crafted cocktails, craft beer, and fine wines. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Bar in downtown Covington featuring crafted cocktails, craft beer, and fine wines. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Folk School KY
South > Riverfront
Folk School KY
South > Riverfront
Folk School KY is now a music venue and music shop. It is open by appointment or for concerts. See website for more details.
Folk School KY is now a music venue and music shop. It is open by appointment or for concerts. See website for more details.
Hofbrauhaus
South > Riverfront
Hofbrauhaus
South > Riverfront
The Hofbräuhaus Newport is a restaurant attraction in the popular Newport on the Levee area of Northern Kentucky. From the traditionally decorated rooms, to the excellent... Read more
The Hofbräuhaus Newport is a restaurant attraction in the popular Newport on the Levee area of Northern Kentucky. From the traditionally decorated rooms, to the excellent bier and tasty German and American fare, Hofbräuhaus Newport is sure to be a memorable experience for everyone. The Hofbräuhaus Newport is modeled after the... Read More
Smoke Justis
South > Riverfront
Smoke Justis
South > Riverfront
New Sports Bar in the Roebling Point District of Covington, Kentucky featuring smoked meats, whiskey, craft beer, live music and arcade games. Part of The B-Line. ... Read more
New Sports Bar in the Roebling Point District of Covington, Kentucky featuring smoked meats, whiskey, craft beer, live music and arcade games. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Eighteen at the Radisson
South > Riverfront
Eighteen at the Radisson
South > Riverfront
Located atop the Radisson Hotel, the Riverview Revolving Restaurant is just what the name sounds like. There is a great view of the Ohio River. It slowly revolves so you... Read more
Located atop the Radisson Hotel, the Riverview Revolving Restaurant is just what the name sounds like. There is a great view of the Ohio River. It slowly revolves so you can take it all in. And it is a restaurant, serving fine American cuisine. The elegant atmosphere makes this the perfect place to impress your date.
Beer Sellar
South > Riverfront
Beer Sellar
South > Riverfront
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat... Read more
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat shuttle to Riverbend events and Reds and Bengals games. Though Beer Sellar hosts a number of European beers, the major focus is on domestic micro-brews. They... Read More
Coppin's Restaurant and Bar
South > Riverfront
Coppin's Restaurant and Bar
South > Riverfront
Locally sourced New American fare & cocktails in a rustic-chic gastropub at Hotel Covington. Currently serving dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings;... Read more
Locally sourced New American fare & cocktails in a rustic-chic gastropub at Hotel Covington. Currently serving dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings; lunch on Thursday and Friday; brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Daily Artisan coffee bar available. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Bouquet Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Bouquet Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare and many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare and many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Left Bank Coffeehouse
South > Riverfront
Left Bank Coffeehouse
South > Riverfront
An independent neighborhood coffee shop located on the "left bank" of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, in Covington.
An independent neighborhood coffee shop located on the "left bank" of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, in Covington.
Dee Felice Cafe
South > Riverfront
Dee Felice Cafe
South > Riverfront
Dee Felice Cafe might be located in Covington's MainStrasse Village, but inside the doors, you're transported down to the Big Easy. The interior is designed with historic... Read more
Dee Felice Cafe might be located in Covington's MainStrasse Village, but inside the doors, you're transported down to the Big Easy. The interior is designed with historic New Orleans in mind, complete with live jazz and swing music Tuesday through Sunday. During the week, Dee Felice offers an extensive selection of wine,... Read More
Zola Pub and Grill
South > Riverfront
Zola Pub and Grill
South > Riverfront
Upbeat gathering spot for burgers, pizza, wings, and drinks, with sidewalk seating and frequent specials.
Upbeat gathering spot for burgers, pizza, wings, and drinks, with sidewalk seating and frequent specials.
Hooters
South > Riverfront
Hooters
South > Riverfront
Enjoy world-famous chicken wings, great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality served by the Hooters Girls.
Enjoy world-famous chicken wings, great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality served by the Hooters Girls.
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
South > Riverfront
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
South > Riverfront
Compact fixture providing craft cocktails and an extensive selection of whiskey in an upbeat setting. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Compact fixture providing craft cocktails and an extensive selection of whiskey in an upbeat setting. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Brio Tuscan Grille
South > Riverfront
Brio Tuscan Grille
South > Riverfront
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.
Strasse Haus
South > Riverfront
Strasse Haus
South > Riverfront
Strasse Haus is a friendly neighborhood bar with a German flavor and impeccable service. Stop by for live music in the spacious outdoor beer garden, or check out the game... Read more
Strasse Haus is a friendly neighborhood bar with a German flavor and impeccable service. Stop by for live music in the spacious outdoor beer garden, or check out the game -- there are plenty of TVs for enjoying your favorite sports action. The menu is filled with distinctively German items, but Strasse Haus is known for its... Read More
MainStrasse Village Pub
South > Riverfront
MainStrasse Village Pub
South > Riverfront
We whole-heartedly agree with Mainstrasse Village Pub's motto: "Drink Better Beer." Some people are understandably forced into drinking domestic beer because... Read more
We whole-heartedly agree with Mainstrasse Village Pub's motto: "Drink Better Beer." Some people are understandably forced into drinking domestic beer because it's the cheapest stuff behind the bar, but that excuse won't work here -- MainStrasse Village Pub has $2 daily specials on select imports and microbrews. Don't worry, you... Read More
Saxbys Coffee
South > Riverfront
Saxbys Coffee
South > Riverfront
This coffee chain, with 40 locations nationally, is located in the Gallery Building behind the AMC ticket booth. It serves espresso drinks, a signature Frolatte and its... Read more
This coffee chain, with 40 locations nationally, is located in the Gallery Building behind the AMC ticket booth. It serves espresso drinks, a signature Frolatte and its own yogurt, Fro-Yo!.
Cookie Jar Bakery
South > Riverfront
Cookie Jar Bakery
South > Riverfront
In addition to coffee and donuts, this early-to-late-afternoon bakery sells several varieties of cookies, cinnamon buns and cakes for children's birthdays. There is also a... Read more
In addition to coffee and donuts, this early-to-late-afternoon bakery sells several varieties of cookies, cinnamon buns and cakes for children's birthdays. There is also a refrigerator stocked with milk.
Kelly's Public House
South > Riverfront
Kelly's Public House
South > Riverfront
Kelly's, part of the Radisson Cincinnati Riverfront, is known for its burgers, but also offers breakfast and lunch buffets and daily specials. The lunch buffet usually... Read more
Kelly's, part of the Radisson Cincinnati Riverfront, is known for its burgers, but also offers breakfast and lunch buffets and daily specials. The lunch buffet usually follows a theme such as "Fall and Winter Comfort Food." Whether you're looking for a place to meet friends for a drink or enjoy some good old-fashioned comfort... Read More
Riverfront Pizza
South > Riverfront
Riverfront Pizza
South > Riverfront
This Covington pizza place offers takeout and delivery, or patrons are welcome to enjoy their meal inside in the comfy, aromatic atmosphere. Riverfront sells a lot of... Read more
This Covington pizza place offers takeout and delivery, or patrons are welcome to enjoy their meal inside in the comfy, aromatic atmosphere. Riverfront sells a lot of pizza, but locals love the steak hoagies, too, with a steak patty on a fresh bun, dressed with any toppings you'd like, such as pizza sauce, onions cheese and... Read More
JerZee's Pub and Grub
South > Riverfront
JerZee's Pub and Grub
South > Riverfront
Tired of the Levee scene? Head south a few blocks and you'll find this friendly Newport neighborhood pub. For sports fans, Jerzee's has 20 televisions for watching your... Read more
Tired of the Levee scene? Head south a few blocks and you'll find this friendly Newport neighborhood pub. For sports fans, Jerzee's has 20 televisions for watching your favorite team and liven up your evening with their specialty drink: the Jerzee Astro Bomb. Expect live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Happy Hour is 4-7 p.... Read More
Crafts & Vines
Riverfront
Crafts & Vines
Riverfront
Crafts & Vines is located in MainStrasse Village, Covington, KY and offers fresh, local craft beers, craft cocktails and wines on top with a relaxed atmosphere.
Crafts & Vines is located in MainStrasse Village, Covington, KY and offers fresh, local craft beers, craft cocktails and wines on top with a relaxed atmosphere.
Avenue Brew
South > Riverfront
Avenue Brew
South > Riverfront
The java house serves up tasty mochas, natural smoothies, chai teas and more. There's a small menu of breakfast (all-day!) items and sandwiches, too, and the vintage... Read more
The java house serves up tasty mochas, natural smoothies, chai teas and more. There's a small menu of breakfast (all-day!) items and sandwiches, too, and the vintage furniture and toys simply add to the charm here. Let's not forget the free Wi-Fi.
Cicero's
South > Riverfront
Cicero's
South > Riverfront
Cicero's, a club beneath the Syndicate in Newport, closed almost seven years ago. It's being re-opened, starting with Wednesdays-only, and features all-new furniture,... Read more
Cicero's, a club beneath the Syndicate in Newport, closed almost seven years ago. It's being re-opened, starting with Wednesdays-only, and features all-new furniture, lights and sound system. For now, they'll feature DJs each week.
