Bars and Nightlife
Find Bars and Nightlife in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
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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The Precinct
Uptown
The Precinct
Uptown
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a... Read more
Jeff Ruby's Precinct is the first & original of the Ruby family, opened in 1981. It has been voted "THE BEST" by the people of Cincinnati for many years. Offering a main dining room, bar, patio & 3 private spaces for 10-90. Menu items include pan-roasted grouper, wood-grilled swordfish, great salads, appetizers like pan... Read More
Brick and Mortar
Downtown
Brick and Mortar
Downtown
Upscale Gastro-Pub. Casual service with locally-influenced menu. Located at The Cincinnatian Hotel
Upscale Gastro-Pub. Casual service with locally-influenced menu. Located at The Cincinnatian Hotel
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Downtown
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Downtown
An upscale option offering steaks, chops, seafood, sushi and classic sides in a vibrant art deco room.
An upscale option offering steaks, chops, seafood, sushi and classic sides in a vibrant art deco room.
Moerlein Lager House
Downtown
Moerlein Lager House
Downtown
The history and heritage of Cincinnati’s storied brewing history comes alive at the Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery. Prominently situated in the dynamic new... Read more
The history and heritage of Cincinnati’s storied brewing history comes alive at the Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery. Prominently situated in the dynamic new Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other—a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews... Read More
Carlo & Johnny
North
Carlo & Johnny
North
A mansion with a history of gambling and mafia connections is transformed into a Jeff Ruby restaurant with completely over-the-top decor. There are three separate dining... Read more
A mansion with a history of gambling and mafia connections is transformed into a Jeff Ruby restaurant with completely over-the-top decor. There are three separate dining rooms each with its own decor and feel, from an old-style Chicago backroom to a swanky Hollywood-inspired room for a romantic date. It all makes for an... Read More
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
North
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
North
Wood Fired Pizzas and Craft Beer are perfectly paired in this laid back, casual dining restaurant - with a warm and fresh design, accented by locally reclaimed barnwood,... Read more
Wood Fired Pizzas and Craft Beer are perfectly paired in this laid back, casual dining restaurant - with a warm and fresh design, accented by locally reclaimed barnwood, brick walls and a large landscaped patio. Brixx is a specialty pizza spot known for their wood fired creations of not only pizza, but also wings and appetizers... Read More
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
MadTree Brewing Company
Uptown
MadTree Brewing Company
Uptown
Visit MadTree's new brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great tasting beers... Read more
Visit MadTree's new brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great tasting beers rather than following traditional brewing style guidelines.
Higher Gravity
North
Higher Gravity
North
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.
Muse Cafe
West
Muse Cafe
West
Enjoy a cup of coffee, fresh pastries, and even gluten-free substitutions! Muse also has a wine list and bar menu that can accompany one of their charcuterie boards.... Read more
Enjoy a cup of coffee, fresh pastries, and even gluten-free substitutions! Muse also has a wine list and bar menu that can accompany one of their charcuterie boards.
Zip's Cafe
Uptown
Zip's Cafe
Uptown
For more than eight decades, burgers have been what Zip's Cafe does best. Repeatedly hailed as the best in town, they're made from meat delivered daily from Cincinnati's... Read more
For more than eight decades, burgers have been what Zip's Cafe does best. Repeatedly hailed as the best in town, they're made from meat delivered daily from Cincinnati's Bleh-Avril and Sons Inc. Zip's is a genuine, venerable neighborhood bar that caters to a host of personalities, from sports teams to business professionals to... 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. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Locally sourced New American fare & cocktails in a rustic-chic gastropub at Hotel Covington. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
The Hi-Mark
Uptown
The Hi-Mark
Uptown
An easygoing, industrial cocktail and craft beer bar and restaurant inside an 1866 house with a spacious patio.
An easygoing, industrial cocktail and craft beer bar and restaurant inside an 1866 house with a spacious patio.
Comfort Station
Uptown
Comfort Station
Uptown
In the spot of a 105-year-old public restroom, Comfort Station is serving up house-made cocktails in an unsual and unassuming location. From the same creative minds as... Read more
In the spot of a 105-year-old public restroom, Comfort Station is serving up house-made cocktails in an unsual and unassuming location. From the same creative minds as Sundry and Vice in OTR, Comfort Station in Walnut Hills has a fun and cozy feel and even a patio nook to sit and relax.
Wodka Bar OTR
Downtown
Wodka Bar OTR
Downtown
Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bar serving Zakuska and house-infused vodkas, original cocktails, and beer and wine.
Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bar serving Zakuska and house-infused vodkas, original cocktails, and beer and wine.
Kitty Brew Cat Cafe
North
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.
Hoppin' Vines
North
Hoppin' Vines
North
Hoppin' Vines is a craft beer, wine, and duckpin bowling venue with a bourbon bar and Delicio Coal Fired Pizza being served up fresh! A great place to relax and hang out... Read more
Hoppin' Vines is a craft beer, wine, and duckpin bowling venue with a bourbon bar and Delicio Coal Fired Pizza being served up fresh! A great place to relax and hang out with a famil-friendly atmosphere. With over 40 beer taps and a glass-walled wine cellar and premium bottles of bourbon, there is something for everyone.
Humble Monk Brewing Co.
North
Humble Monk Brewing Co.
North
Humble Monk Brewing Co. is nestled in the West Side of Cincinnati where being envirnomentally conscious and placing a heavy emphasis on being self-reliant is most... Read more
Humble Monk Brewing Co. is nestled in the West Side of Cincinnati where being envirnomentally conscious and placing a heavy emphasis on being self-reliant is most important. Humble Monk is a homegrown local brewery that brews high quality craft beer!
Locoba by Platform
Downtown
Locoba by Platform
Downtown
Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.
Platform Beer Co Tasting Room location in the Over-The-Rhine District of Cincinnati. Specializing in coffee, beer and cocktails. Food served all day.
dilly bistro bar and bottle shop
East
dilly bistro bar and bottle shop
East
A fixture in Mariemont for years, Dilly is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines. Their menu includes small plates like grilled asparagus and... Read more
A fixture in Mariemont for years, Dilly is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines. Their menu includes small plates like grilled asparagus and Maryland style crab cakes, while the dinner menu includes an array of gourmet salads, homestyle pork ribs, Chilean sea bass and vegetarian sandwiches. The wine... Read More
Spinning Forchetta Italian Eatery
North
Spinning Forchetta Italian Eatery
North
Formerly The Spinning Fork. The Spinning Forchetta Italian Eatery, family owned and operated since 1981, is an Italian eatery, casual enough to meet up with family... Read more
Formerly The Spinning Fork. The Spinning Forchetta Italian Eatery, family owned and operated since 1981, is an Italian eatery, casual enough to meet up with family but classy enough for a date night. The dining area is cozy, with high arches strung with red and green curtains. Wine bottles are displayed throughout the... Read More
Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition
North
Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition
North
Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition combines three of your favorite things: video games, alcohol, and food! Choose from 50 arcade games and pinball machines plus classic console... Read more
Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition combines three of your favorite things: video games, alcohol, and food! Choose from 50 arcade games and pinball machines plus classic console games for NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis. Enjoy hot dogs and nachos as you sip on a craft beer or mixed drink.
Kickbacks Cincy
North
Kickbacks Cincy
North
25 and up sports bar with food, music, drinks and pool.
25 and up sports bar with food, music, drinks and pool.
Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge
North
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
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
Fretboard Brewing & Public House
North
Fretboard Brewing & Public House
North
Fretboard has been known for their tasty brews and live music playing daily in their flagship location in Blue Ash, but now enjoy this one of a kind Public House with... Read more
Fretboard has been known for their tasty brews and live music playing daily in their flagship location in Blue Ash, but now enjoy this one of a kind Public House with fresh and local ingredients that raise the bar for pub food. And of course accompany dishes like Spicy Pimento Dip, Pub Burger, Souther Fried Chicken Thighs and... Read More
Starbucks
Uptown
Starbucks
Uptown
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
Friendly Stop
North
Friendly Stop
North
Excellent pub fare and full bar in historic Glendale since 1907.
Excellent pub fare and full bar in historic Glendale since 1907.
Brick Street
North
Brick Street
North
Hangout for live music, karaoke, and sports on TV with bar food, drink specials, and an outdoor patio.
Hangout for live music, karaoke, and sports on TV with bar food, drink specials, and an outdoor patio.
Pins Mechanical
Downtown
Pins Mechanical
Downtown
Partake in a game of duckpin bowling at this unique and fun spot in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. Pins has a full list of draft beer, fun activties such as pinball machines... Read more
Partake in a game of duckpin bowling at this unique and fun spot in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. Pins has a full list of draft beer, fun activties such as pinball machines, ping pong, foosbal and bocce ball. Stop in and enjoy one of the three levels of vast entertainment including the rooftop bar.
Braxton Brewing Co.
South
Braxton Brewing Co.
South
From a humble start, a love for brewing has become an entrepreneurial obsession. Melding technology & tradition, ideas are born & fermented. Come grab a brew or... Read more
From a humble start, a love for brewing has become an entrepreneurial obsession. Melding technology & tradition, ideas are born & fermented. Come grab a brew or our new coffee roast, Starter. #LiftOneToLife
The Righteous Room
Downtown
The Righteous Room
Downtown
Righteous Room, a relatively new bar and lounge, fits in perfectly with the downtown scene. Urbanites, young professionals and patrons to the nearby Aronoff Center come to... Read more
Righteous Room, a relatively new bar and lounge, fits in perfectly with the downtown scene. Urbanites, young professionals and patrons to the nearby Aronoff Center come to mingle in the airy lounge or chill at the bar with a sophisticated cocktail. Try one of their concoctions half-price during happy hour from 4-8 p.m. daily.
Tano Bistro-Loveland
East
Tano Bistro-Loveland
East
Tano Bistro is a newly renovated contemporary bistro, highlighting fresh ingredients with a menu that changes with the seasons. Gaetano Williams is the chef and owner. He... Read more
Tano Bistro is a newly renovated contemporary bistro, highlighting fresh ingredients with a menu that changes with the seasons. Gaetano Williams is the chef and owner. He was most recently executive chef at McCormick and Schmick's, Downtown, and he has a long history in the restaurant business; he says this is his 31st... Read More
Prime Cincinnati
Downtown
Prime Cincinnati
Downtown
Upmarket chophouse and lounge offering elevated steakhouse fare and cocktails in a lofty, stylish space.
Upmarket chophouse and lounge offering elevated steakhouse fare and cocktails in a lofty, stylish space.
Skeleton Root
Downtown
Skeleton Root
Downtown
Working winery & event space in historic Over the Rhine, in Cincinnati OH. Located one block north of Findlay Market and the final stop of the Cincinnati Streetcar.
Working winery & event space in historic Over the Rhine, in Cincinnati OH. Located one block north of Findlay Market and the final stop of the Cincinnati Streetcar.
StoneBrook Winery
South > Southeast
StoneBrook Winery
South > Southeast
Pair a barbecue dinner with a fine glass of locally grown wine at StoneBrook Winery in Camp Springs. The 100-acre farm has belonged to the Walters family since 1870. Fifth... Read more
Pair a barbecue dinner with a fine glass of locally grown wine at StoneBrook Winery in Camp Springs. The 100-acre farm has belonged to the Walters family since 1870. Fifth-generation owners Bonnie and Dennis Walters began the winery in 2004. They cultivate six acres of red and white grapes to make StoneBrook's signature Vidal... Read More
Buffalo Wings & Rings
North
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.
Foster's At The Troubadour
North
Foster's At The Troubadour
North
Enjoy bistro style cuisine, have a coffee, and enjoy homemade goodies at Foster's at the Troubadour.
Enjoy bistro style cuisine, have a coffee, and enjoy homemade goodies at Foster's at the Troubadour.
Oakley Pub and Grill
Uptown
Oakley Pub and Grill
Uptown
This cozy, casual pub with a heated patio serves American food with creative twists.
This cozy, casual pub with a heated patio serves American food with creative twists.
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.
New Sports Bar in the Roebling Point District of Covington, Kentucky featuring smoked meats, whiskey, craft beer, live music and arcade games.
Hillside Gastropub
West
Hillside Gastropub
West
Hillside is attached to the Imperial House Hotel on Rybolt Road, right near the I-74 ramp. The darkened windows don't say much about what the bar holds inside, which... Read more
Hillside is attached to the Imperial House Hotel on Rybolt Road, right near the I-74 ramp. The darkened windows don't say much about what the bar holds inside, which is a sizeable dance floor, full bar and lots of intimate, high-backed booths. There are several TVs on throughout the day, so hotel guests (and locals too) can... Read More
Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge
North
Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge
North
If you're looking for a "pleasant" cup of coffee and a warming atmosphere than Pleasant Perk is the place for you. With live shows, yummy drinks, baked goods and monthly... Read more
If you're looking for a "pleasant" cup of coffee and a warming atmosphere than Pleasant Perk is the place for you. With live shows, yummy drinks, baked goods and monthly art shows you're sure to be satisfied. Choose a cup of one of the four hand-picked brewed coffees, a latte, cappuccino or a specialty drink such as a Creme... Read More
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
Bearcat Lounge
Uptown
Bearcat Lounge
Uptown
If you ever find yourself in the Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel near UC, stop by the Bearcat Lounge near the front lobby. The bright, sleek and modern bar provides a... Read more
If you ever find yourself in the Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel near UC, stop by the Bearcat Lounge near the front lobby. The bright, sleek and modern bar provides a pick-me-up before heading to a meeting or conference.Wake up with espresso, coffee or cappuccino. Fuel up for the day with salads and soups, such as the clam... Read More
Quarter Bistro
East
Quarter Bistro
East
In historic Mariemont Square, Quarter Bistro offers a comfortable setting for both a night on the town or a relaxing afternoon on an enchanting patio.
In historic Mariemont Square, Quarter Bistro offers a comfortable setting for both a night on the town or a relaxing afternoon on an enchanting patio.
Bay Horse Cafe and Roadhouse
Downtown
Bay Horse Cafe and Roadhouse
Downtown
The Bay Horse Cafe is a bar, cafe, and hotel located near the Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati. Experience the turn of the 20th century in downtown Cincinnati with... Read more
The Bay Horse Cafe is a bar, cafe, and hotel located near the Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati. Experience the turn of the 20th century in downtown Cincinnati with specialty cocktails, beers on draft, and an interesting history.
