Find Bars and Nightlife in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Proof Bar

Uptown

Neighborhood bar serving cocktails and beer on draft.  

Neighborhood bar serving cocktails and beer on draft.  

Tavern on the Bend

North

Chill gathering spot known for mac ’n’ cheese and other pub grub, also serving draft beer & cocktails.

Chill gathering spot known for mac ’n’ cheese and other pub grub, also serving draft beer & cocktails.

The Woodburn Brewery

Uptown

Craft brewery located in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati.

Craft brewery located in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati.

Unwind Wine Bar

Uptown

Modern-yet-rustic bar offering wine, spirits, and small plates in a relaxed setting with patio seating.

Modern-yet-rustic bar offering wine, spirits, and small plates in a relaxed setting with patio seating.

Buffalo Wings & Rings

North

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. 

Biagio's Bistro

Uptown

Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine, and cocktails.

Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine, and cocktails.

Clough Crossings

East

Relaxed eatery offering traditional American fare in an old schoolhouse with seasonal patio seating.

Relaxed eatery offering traditional American fare in an old schoolhouse with seasonal patio seating.

The Brew House

Uptown

Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.

Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.

Gypsy Cafe

Uptown

If you're into hookahs and are in the Clifton area, pop into Hookcah Cafe to try one of their many flavors, from mango to cotton candy. They do have a small menu of snacks... Read more

If you're into hookahs and are in the Clifton area, pop into Hookcah Cafe to try one of their many flavors, from mango to cotton candy. They do have a small menu of snacks (meat pies and baklava) and non-alcoholic drinks, including green tea and Turkish coffee.

Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar

Downtown

The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant features contemporary, seasonal New-American cuisine in a setting that combines stunning Italianate architecture with elegant historical... Read more

The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant features contemporary, seasonal New-American cuisine in a setting that combines stunning Italianate architecture with elegant historical furnishings. The sophisticated bar and lounge are a welcoming spot for before and after dinner drinks and for live jazz music every Thursday, Friday, and... Read More

The Phelps Bar

Downtown

The Phelps Bar features small bites, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails in a contemporary, urban atmosphere on the ground floor of the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown.

The Phelps Bar features small bites, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails in a contemporary, urban atmosphere on the ground floor of the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown.

Scene Ultra Lounge

Downtown

Boisterous nightspot with craft beers, cocktails, DJs, a dance floor, and TVs for sports fans.

Boisterous nightspot with craft beers, cocktails, DJs, a dance floor, and TVs for sports fans.

Collective Espresso

Uptown

An oasis, or an escape. Hidden from traffic behind the Northside streetscape on Cluxton Alley, this location is full of natural light and neighborhood regulars.

An oasis, or an escape. Hidden from traffic behind the Northside streetscape on Cluxton Alley, this location is full of natural light and neighborhood regulars.

Mecca

Downtown

FigLeaf Brewing Company

North

Brianza Gardens and Winery

South

18 Acres of gardens, vineyards, trails, and winding creek. Two bedroom cottage available to rent and tasting room open to the public. Now taking reservations for private... Read more

18 Acres of gardens, vineyards, trails, and winding creek. Two bedroom cottage available to rent and tasting room open to the public. Now taking reservations for private events and weddings.

Kitty Brew Cat Cafe

North

Complete with tasty beverages and cuddly kitties! Grab a cup of joe and spend some time in the Kitty Cafe where you can adopt your furever friend! Kitty Brew strives to... Read more

Complete with tasty beverages and cuddly kitties! Grab a cup of joe and spend some time in the Kitty Cafe where you can adopt your furever friend! Kitty Brew strives to give local shelter kitties a home while having visitors come and keep the kitties company. 

Butterbee's Neighborhood Grill

East

Sports-themed American restaurant. The menu at Butterbee's offers a variety of the traditional American eatery: wings or tenders with a choice of six sauces, burgers,... Read more

Sports-themed American restaurant. The menu at Butterbee's offers a variety of the traditional American eatery: wings or tenders with a choice of six sauces, burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads. The menu carries the sports theme through and through: the appetizers are "The Starting Line-up," the burgers are "Grand Slam... Read More

Muse in Mt. Lookout

Uptown

Hip New American kitchen for imaginative tasting menus using local ingredients, plus cocktails. Wednesday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm;Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-... Read more

Hip New American kitchen for imaginative tasting menus using local ingredients, plus cocktails. Wednesday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm;Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm  

Bircus Brewing Company

South

The surreal world of circus meets the simple love of beer at Bircus Brewing Company. Witness a jaw-dropping, thirst-defying brewery experience. Raise a glass, see a circus... Read more

The surreal world of circus meets the simple love of beer at Bircus Brewing Company. Witness a jaw-dropping, thirst-defying brewery experience. Raise a glass, see a circus, and toast to all.

Bella's Restaurant

East

Full service Italian restaurant, bar, and patio specializing in scratch cooking from fresh pasta to desserts.  

Full service Italian restaurant, bar, and patio specializing in scratch cooking from fresh pasta to desserts.  

The Jazz Club at Schwartz's Point

Downtown

Oriental carpets line the walls of this intimate locale featuring a full bar & jazz performances.

Oriental carpets line the walls of this intimate locale featuring a full bar & jazz performances.

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.

The Pub Crestview Hills

South > Southwest

A true British Pub experience complete with brilliant food, drink, and genuine hospitality.

A true British Pub experience complete with brilliant food, drink, and genuine hospitality.

Henke Winery

West

Henke Winery features fifteen award-winning, hand-crafted wines created by Joe Henke. Henke Winery also has a casual to gourmet menu.

Henke Winery features fifteen award-winning, hand-crafted wines created by Joe Henke. Henke Winery also has a casual to gourmet menu.

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.

The Sandbar

East

Bar food & beverages served at seasonal (March-Oct.) spot for playing beach volleyball & cornhole.

Bar food & beverages served at seasonal (March-Oct.) spot for playing beach volleyball & cornhole.

Anderson Pub & Grill

East

A spacious pub serving beer, wine & casual American eats in a colorful setting with an outdoor patio.

A spacious pub serving beer, wine & casual American eats in a colorful setting with an outdoor patio.

Woodstone Creek Winery and Distillery

Uptown

As a true artisan winery and Ohio's first microdistillery (since 1999), Woodstone Creek produces 100-200 cases of wine, mead and distilled spirit yearly. The offerings... Read more

As a true artisan winery and Ohio's first microdistillery (since 1999), Woodstone Creek produces 100-200 cases of wine, mead and distilled spirit yearly. The offerings change seasonally - Ohio grape varietals from dry to sweet, honeywine from local honey, port withpotstilled brandy and fruit wine from area farms. Woodstone... Read More

The Greenwich

Uptown

Arts and entertainment is what The Greenwich of Walnut Hills is all about. This jazz haven plays host to an eclectic list of events and even has its own art gallery... Read more

Arts and entertainment is what The Greenwich of Walnut Hills is all about. This jazz haven plays host to an eclectic list of events and even has its own art gallery upstairs, appropriately named 'Upstairs at The Greenwich." Originally a jazz oriented bar, The Greenwich has expanded to include such acts as Spoken word, open mics... Read More

Bambooz Bar & Grill

South > Southeast

Seven mounted TVs keep the fans covered at the sports-themed hookah haven known as Bambooz. Pool, pinball, and a TouchTunes jukebox are good for filling in the commercial... Read more

Seven mounted TVs keep the fans covered at the sports-themed hookah haven known as Bambooz. Pool, pinball, and a TouchTunes jukebox are good for filling in the commercial breaks, and the kitchen rolls out specials daily. For weekends, Fridays bring cover-free acoustic sets starting at 7 p.m. and Saturday night is ladies night... Read More

Longneck's Sports Grill

South > Southeast

As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though -... Read more

As its name implies, Longnecks Sports Grill offers a long list of longneck beers, as well as other drafts and imports. This sports bar isn't all about the beer, though - there's the full menu, complete with wings and their pot roast sandwich. Thanks to the impressive amount of mounted TVs, it's one of the best places to catch a... Read More

Arnold's Bar & Grill

Downtown

Lively spot for American food (with vegan options) and live tunes in a historic, art-adorned space.

Lively spot for American food (with vegan options) and live tunes in a historic, art-adorned space.

Somm Wine Bar

West

Over 80 selections of wines and amazing food options.

Over 80 selections of wines and amazing food options.

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.

Indian Mound Cafe

North

Relax or catch the game on one of the many TVs at this classic wood-paneled neighborhood sports bar and grill. Lots of basic pub fare plus specials every day - like fish... Read more

Relax or catch the game on one of the many TVs at this classic wood-paneled neighborhood sports bar and grill. Lots of basic pub fare plus specials every day - like fish and cheeseburger plates - will fill the tum. There are soups, wings, chicken fingers, and chili too.

Heaven's Roast

East

Get a little slice of heaven at this Loveland coffee shop. They roast their beans onsite and serve them by the pound. Of course, you can stop in for just one cup (or two... Read more

Get a little slice of heaven at this Loveland coffee shop. They roast their beans onsite and serve them by the pound. Of course, you can stop in for just one cup (or two), and pair it with a muffin, cookie or pastry. Besides roasting coffee, Heaven's Roast stays busy with open mic nights, trivia nights, coffee tastings and... Read More

1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab

Downtown

The emphasis is on coffee and wine appreciation and connoisseurship, with enough food served to go with the drinks.  Dinnertime means cheese and meat plates, a... Read more

The emphasis is on coffee and wine appreciation and connoisseurship, with enough food served to go with the drinks.  Dinnertime means cheese and meat plates, a different one for each wine flight, and lunch is the ingredients of those cheese and meat plates turned into sandwiches. Lots of wine tastings, wine flights and coffee... Read More

MidiCi The Neopolitan Pizza Company

Downtown

Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with non-GMO double zero flour imported from Naples.

Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with non-GMO double zero flour imported from Naples.

Quarter Barrel Brewery and Pub

North

Now serving gourmet coffee, craft beer, a diverse selection of wines, and an eclectic menu in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Now serving gourmet coffee, craft beer, a diverse selection of wines, and an eclectic menu in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Ertel Cellars Winery

West

Located on 200 acres of fertile soil of the Indiana rolling hills, Ertel Cellars Winery has maintained its own vineyard since 1999. After several years of selling the... Read more

Located on 200 acres of fertile soil of the Indiana rolling hills, Ertel Cellars Winery has maintained its own vineyard since 1999. After several years of selling the grapes to local wineries the Ertel family decided to open their own winery and restaurant in 2006. Nestled in the lush Indiana countryside, the winery produces... Read More

Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge

North

One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and... Read more

One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and live music. There is room for you and a dozen of your closest friends to sing along at the grand piano! This is also the perfect place for private parties in their... Read More

3 Points Urban Brewery

Downtown

Brewery with a focus on art, experience, and beer. 

Brewery with a focus on art, experience, and beer. 

1803

North

Over 40 beer choices, ice cold shots, specialty drinks and a contemporary wine selection — everything you need to celebrate like our forefathers did on March 1st, 1803 (... Read more

Over 40 beer choices, ice cold shots, specialty drinks and a contemporary wine selection — everything you need to celebrate like our forefathers did on March 1st, 1803 (the inauguration of the Great State of Ohio). While you’re enjoying a cold one, you can watch your favorite sports on the big screens, play one of the in-bar... Read More

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.

Barleycorn's

South > Southeast

For a get-together with friends to watch the big game, Barleycorn's is the place to dine and unwind. Order a round and watch the big game on one of the TVs covering the... Read more

For a get-together with friends to watch the big game, Barleycorn's is the place to dine and unwind. Order a round and watch the big game on one of the TVs covering the walls. After work, stop the hunger pangs with a wide selection of appetizers such as wings and nachos con queso. Really hungry? Dare to devour one of the... Read More

The Public House

West

Busy late-night haunt with a patio offering brews, cocktails, pub grub, and regular live entertainment.

Busy late-night haunt with a patio offering brews, cocktails, pub grub, and regular live entertainment.

Metropole

Downtown

Chic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine and cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel

Chic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine and cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel

13 Below Brewery

West

Craft brewery located in Sayler Park along the Ohio River.

Craft brewery located in Sayler Park along the Ohio River.