Bars and Nightlife
Find Bars and Nightlife in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown Region)
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!
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Cluxton Alley Coffee Roasters
Uptown
Cluxton Alley Coffee Roasters
Uptown
Cluxton Alley Coffee Roasters is truly a Northside institution - you just have to try a little harder to find it. A corner of the coffeehouse is like a little greenhouse,... Read more
Cluxton Alley Coffee Roasters is truly a Northside institution - you just have to try a little harder to find it. A corner of the coffeehouse is like a little greenhouse, with plants and glass windows. But the main reason people keep coming back is the fresh roasted coffee and the Shadeau baked goods.
Slammers Lounge
Uptown
Slammers Lounge
Uptown
Foosball is the name of the game at this sports bar, which hosts some of the most competitive tournaments in the region. Slammers also offers pool, video games, big-screen... Read more
Foosball is the name of the game at this sports bar, which hosts some of the most competitive tournaments in the region. Slammers also offers pool, video games, big-screen TVs and everything else a good sports bar should have, including daily drink specials.
Highland
Uptown
Highland
Uptown
This venerable Corryville hangout has a definite bohemian atmosphere within its vintage walls. It's a fine place to come alone to read the paper and warm up with a... Read more
This venerable Corryville hangout has a definite bohemian atmosphere within its vintage walls. It's a fine place to come alone to read the paper and warm up with a Guinness or spiked coffee. There's also a full bar serving its diverse clientele. The Highland serves coffees, beer, spirits, pie, sandwiches and vegetarian chili.... Read More
Awakenings Coffee - Hyde Park
Uptown
Awakenings Coffee - Hyde Park
Uptown
The coffeehouse/wine bar located in busy Hyde Park Square is the perfect location to settle in with a cup of coffee by day or glass of wine by night. You will be instantly... Read more
The coffeehouse/wine bar located in busy Hyde Park Square is the perfect location to settle in with a cup of coffee by day or glass of wine by night. You will be instantly impressed by the wall of wines offered because, well, it's pretty big. This European-style cafe features many different varieties of coffee, espresso and tea... Read More
China Gourmet
Uptown
China Gourmet
Uptown
China Gourmet is your ticket to classic Chinese cuisine in an upscale, fine-dining setting. They feature traditional Cantonese and Szechuan but can also prepare custom and... Read more
China Gourmet is your ticket to classic Chinese cuisine in an upscale, fine-dining setting. They feature traditional Cantonese and Szechuan but can also prepare custom and unique dishes for their guests. Gourmet favorites include classics, like the fresh rainbow trout or the wok-seared sea scallops. New menu features call for a... Read More
Good Fellas
Uptown
Good Fellas
Uptown
Comfortable and relaxing, Good Fellas is a great place to hang out with friends and catch the game. A wide array of your favorite bar foods at inexpensive prices makes... Read more
Comfortable and relaxing, Good Fellas is a great place to hang out with friends and catch the game. A wide array of your favorite bar foods at inexpensive prices makes this sports bar the go-to spot. Brave drinkers test their courage on karaoke Wednesdays while others sit back and enjoy the evening's free entertainment. Happy... Read More
The Coffee Shop on Madison
Uptown
The Coffee Shop on Madison
Uptown
The Coffee Shop on Madison is a cute, welcoming little place. In addition to fair trade and organic coffee, they've also got soups, sandwiches, bagels, Belgium waffles and... Read more
The Coffee Shop on Madison is a cute, welcoming little place. In addition to fair trade and organic coffee, they've also got soups, sandwiches, bagels, Belgium waffles and baked goods including Zingerman's Brownies, coffee cakes and American Spoon jam. The gorgeous back garden is a great place to gather with friends on a warm... Read More
Gordo's Pub and Grill
Uptown
Gordo's Pub and Grill
Uptown
When you think of sports bar food, the words "fried" and "cheesy" usually come to mind. But at Gordo's, you can get a Jean-Robert burger, thanks to owner Gordo, who used... Read more
When you think of sports bar food, the words "fried" and "cheesy" usually come to mind. But at Gordo's, you can get a Jean-Robert burger, thanks to owner Gordo, who used to be chef de cuisine for the Jean-Robert Restaurant Group. Gordo's gives off a sports bar vibe with an upscale feel. Don't worry, there are still TVs to watch... Read More
Arthur's Cafe
Uptown
Arthur's Cafe
Uptown
This neighborhood bar is full of flair, featuring an enter wall of caricatures depicting frequent and locally famous customers of the past. Arthur's is known for offering... Read more
This neighborhood bar is full of flair, featuring an enter wall of caricatures depicting frequent and locally famous customers of the past. Arthur's is known for offering some delectable burgers. The best perennial deal of the house is "Burger Madness," which features their burgers with unlimited toppings, Sunday through... Read More
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Uptown
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Uptown
Located in bustling Rookwood Pavilion, Rusty Bucket offers an eclectic menu in a cozy, casual sports setting. Dig into anything from British pub fare like fish and chips... Read more
Located in bustling Rookwood Pavilion, Rusty Bucket offers an eclectic menu in a cozy, casual sports setting. Dig into anything from British pub fare like fish and chips and the ever-popular fried pickles to American classics like burgers, wings and their fresh in-house made meatloaf, a crowd favorite. Though food is important... Read More
Buffalo Wild Wings
Uptown
Buffalo Wild Wings
Uptown
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... 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
Dana Gardens
Uptown
Dana Gardens
Uptown
Dana Gardens, or more affectionately known as 'Dana's,' is a popular hangout for Xavier University's students, faculty and alumni. The perfect place to take in a... Read more
Dana Gardens, or more affectionately known as 'Dana's,' is a popular hangout for Xavier University's students, faculty and alumni. The perfect place to take in a basketball game and share the collegiate spirit, Dana's serves up food such as the 'U.C. Sucks Mett,' a mettwurst served on two pieces of toast, the 'Muskie Burger'... Read More
Baba Budan's
Uptown
Baba Budan's
Uptown
Baba's is a UC institution that offers the college crowd and locals the chance to sit, relax, read and people watch in casual, colorful surroundings. There are coffees,... Read more
Baba's is a UC institution that offers the college crowd and locals the chance to sit, relax, read and people watch in casual, colorful surroundings. There are coffees, teas, wine, beer and spirits to satisfy every taste, plus a music venue showcasing with live music every Tuesday-Saturday starting around 9-10 p.m.Healthy... Read More
