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!
Sidewinder
Uptown
Sidewinder
Uptown
Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.
Snug, bright spot offering espresso drinks and cocktails with locally roasted coffee, plus light fare.
Fries Cafe
Uptown
Fries Cafe
Uptown
A classic beer joint with a vintage feel and for a reason: Fries has been a bar for more than 70 years. The main bar on the first floor is a great place to socialize and... Read more
A classic beer joint with a vintage feel and for a reason: Fries has been a bar for more than 70 years. The main bar on the first floor is a great place to socialize and have the knowledgeable staff help you select the best beer, whether it's one of their eight drafts or a domestic microbrew bottle. Downstairs, pool tables,... Read More
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
Uptown
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
Uptown
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
The Hamilton
Uptown
The Hamilton
Uptown
Wine bar and restaurant located in Northside.
Wine bar and restaurant located in Northside.
Chapter Mt. Adams
Uptown
Chapter Mt. Adams
Uptown
Chill hangout with a roomy patio & covered outdoor bar, featuring pub fare, cocktails & live music.
Chill hangout with a roomy patio & covered outdoor bar, featuring pub fare, cocktails & live music.
Bean & Barley
Uptown
Bean & Barley
Uptown
Bean & Barley seeks to celebrate the craftmanship of local coffee roasters, brewers, bakers, and artists. They’ll feature goods and products from Ohio, Kentucky... Read more
Bean & Barley seeks to celebrate the craftmanship of local coffee roasters, brewers, bakers, and artists. They’ll feature goods and products from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Northern Row Brewery
Uptown
Northern Row Brewery
Uptown
Northern Row is proud to provide a customer experience unlike any other. Opened in 2020, the taproom offers a uniquely upscale yet relaxed and comfortable atmosphere... Read more
Northern Row is proud to provide a customer experience unlike any other. Opened in 2020, the taproom offers a uniquely upscale yet relaxed and comfortable atmosphere perfect for groups of any size and age. The environment makes it an ideal destination for an afternoon beer, happy hour drinks after work, or a fun night out on... Read More
The Littlefield
Uptown
The Littlefield
Uptown
Quaint, art-lined craft cocktail, bourbon, and beer bar with bistro plates, desserts & Sunday brunch.
Quaint, art-lined craft cocktail, bourbon, and beer bar with bistro plates, desserts & Sunday brunch.
Coffee Emporium
Uptown
Coffee Emporium
Uptown
Coffee shop with artisanal beans and loose-leaf teas for sipping onsite or making at home.
Coffee shop with artisanal beans and loose-leaf teas for sipping onsite or making at home.
Night Drop
Uptown
Night Drop
Uptown
Located downstairs from brunch and dinner spot Branch, Night Drop is the perfect before or after dinner drink stop.
Located downstairs from brunch and dinner spot Branch, Night Drop is the perfect before or after dinner drink stop.
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
Hang Over Easy
Uptown
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Uptown
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Uptown
Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Hop Scotch
Uptown
Hop Scotch
Uptown
With more than 100 whiskeys, 60 beers on draft and more than 200 beers in bottles. The new bar's signature cocktail is the boilermaker, which is a shot of whiskey served... Read more
With more than 100 whiskeys, 60 beers on draft and more than 200 beers in bottles. The new bar's signature cocktail is the boilermaker, which is a shot of whiskey served with a beer chaser. The location also offers gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on its menu.
P.F. Chang's
Uptown
P.F. Chang's
Uptown
This Chinese-chain restaurant is located in the center of the Rookwood Commons shopping center. It is recognized for its great Chinese cuisine and unique ambience,... Read more
This Chinese-chain restaurant is located in the center of the Rookwood Commons shopping center. It is recognized for its great Chinese cuisine and unique ambience, combining ancient Chinese designs with modernity. Although P.F. Chang's is known for its food, they also offer a great centrally located bar with the featured Asian... Read More
Higher Gravity
Uptown
Higher Gravity
Uptown
Bar and bottle shop with 400+ rotating beer selections as well as ~100 wines.
Bar and bottle shop with 400+ rotating beer selections as well as ~100 wines.
Sorrento's Italian Joint
Uptown
Sorrento's Italian Joint
Uptown
Sorrento’s boasts all the "staples" that made it famous. You will find all that you loved here in its original recipes. Pizza, pasta, freshly-made salads and sandwiches... Read more
Sorrento’s boasts all the "staples" that made it famous. You will find all that you loved here in its original recipes. Pizza, pasta, freshly-made salads and sandwiches are just the beginning. There is even more to love with the unveiling of classic Italian dishes, appetizers and new salads that round out this "Italian Joint... Read More
Northside Yacht Club
Uptown
Northside Yacht Club
Uptown
Energetic gastropub featuring live music and unique cocktails.
Energetic gastropub featuring live music and unique cocktails.
Terrace Cafe
Uptown
Terrace Cafe
Uptown
The Terrace Café offers a full menu with a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches inspired by works in our collection. A great way to enhance your visit! Enjoy views of... Read more
The Terrace Café offers a full menu with a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches inspired by works in our collection. A great way to enhance your visit! Enjoy views of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Alice Bimel Courtyard and seating on the outdoor terrace during warm weather. Art Museum Members receive a 10% discount in the... Read More
The Oak Tavern
Uptown
The Oak Tavern
Uptown
This sports bar and neighborhood hangout is an Oakley favorite, with live music three times a week and its 50-inch plasma TVs. The Oak Tavern is also known for its... Read more
This sports bar and neighborhood hangout is an Oakley favorite, with live music three times a week and its 50-inch plasma TVs. The Oak Tavern is also known for its inexpensive beer and liquor drinks as well as its happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Martino's on Vine
Uptown
Martino's on Vine
Uptown
Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.
Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.
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
Second Place
Uptown
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.
Wildfire Pizza Kitchen
Uptown
Wildfire Pizza Kitchen
Uptown
Located inside Urban Artifact, Wildfire Pizza Kitchen is a small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, salads, appetizers, desserts and more.They strive to continuously focus... Read more
Located inside Urban Artifact, Wildfire Pizza Kitchen is a small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, salads, appetizers, desserts and more.They strive to continuously focus on making the best food possible while offering a lot of creativity to the menu.
The Video Archive
Uptown
The Video Archive
Uptown
A Quentin Tarantino inspired speakeasy, hidden away behind an indie video rental store.
A Quentin Tarantino inspired speakeasy, hidden away behind an indie video rental store.
Mixwell's Northside
Uptown
Mixwell's Northside
Uptown
Bar and discotheque bringing new nightlife to Northside with weekly parties until 3am.
Bar and discotheque bringing new nightlife to Northside with weekly parties until 3am.
Wesley's Sports Cafe
Uptown
Wesley's Sports Cafe
Uptown
Wesley's has taken over the former Crosley's Sports Bar location, offering music happenings such line dancing, open mic and open turntables. It rocks bar food, too. Ever... Read more
Wesley's has taken over the former Crosley's Sports Bar location, offering music happenings such line dancing, open mic and open turntables. It rocks bar food, too. Ever heard of a Fowl Shot? That's marinated chicken breast on a hoagie bun.Happy hour is Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m., when drinks and wings are cheaper. Drink specials... 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
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
Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub
Uptown
Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub
Uptown
Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub is located in the Gallagher Student Center on Xavier University's campus, and is a popular spot to order wings and watch Muskie hoops. They... Read more
Ryan's Xavier Eatery & Pub is located in the Gallagher Student Center on Xavier University's campus, and is a popular spot to order wings and watch Muskie hoops. They have all the bar goodies like The 4th Musketeer Chicken Tenders and Cincinnati Chili Cheese Fries, plus flatbread pizzas, soups and salads. The Sean Miller... 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
