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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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
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
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
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
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.
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
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
North
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
North
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Bar at Palm Court
Downtown
Bar at Palm Court
Downtown
Located inside the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, the Bar at Palm Court offers a relaxed menu in a breathtaking art deco setting. Enjoy creative cocktails, hand... Read more
Located inside the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, the Bar at Palm Court offers a relaxed menu in a breathtaking art deco setting. Enjoy creative cocktails, hand selected Four Roses Bourbon, and their exclusive Blank Slate Brewery seasonal beer. Happy Hour 4:00pm to 7:00pm Live jazz Friday & Saturday 5:00pm to 1:00am
Main Event
Downtown
Main Event
Downtown
Main Event is your standard, dim, no-frills bar with a handful of TVs and a huge dance area. When that dance area fills up in the after-midnight hour, DJs from all over... Read more
Main Event is your standard, dim, no-frills bar with a handful of TVs and a huge dance area. When that dance area fills up in the after-midnight hour, DJs from all over keep the crowd moving. There's also a huge menu of cheap bar food including a $3 bowl of chili, a $7 chef salad, a $12 14-inch pizza and a $6 gourmet roast beef... Read More
House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill
South
House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill
South
A new bar and grill that celebrates the ever popular FC Cincinnati soccer team.
A new bar and grill that celebrates the ever popular FC Cincinnati soccer team.
Rivertown Brewery Monroe Barrel House
North
Rivertown Brewery Monroe Barrel House
North
Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House is a family-owned craft brewery and slow-smoked bbq restaurant located in Monroe, Ohio. Founded in 2009 in a 2,000 square foot space... Read more
Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House is a family-owned craft brewery and slow-smoked bbq restaurant located in Monroe, Ohio. Founded in 2009 in a 2,000 square foot space in Lockland, Ohio, Rivertown grew to a 26,000 sq ft state of the art facility in January of 2017 focusing on innovation in all they do. Featuring inventive,... Read More
Butterbee's Neighborhood Grill
East
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
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.
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.
Buffalo Wild Wings
East
Buffalo Wild Wings
East
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,... 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
Barleycorn's
South > Southwest
Barleycorn's
South > Southwest
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
Pearl's
East
Pearl's
East
This 100-year-old residence in the heart of Columbia Tusculum has been transformed into a popular bar that includes a 1,000 square-foot outdoor patio, second floor private... Read more
This 100-year-old residence in the heart of Columbia Tusculum has been transformed into a popular bar that includes a 1,000 square-foot outdoor patio, second floor private party room and small bites in addition to craft beer and cocktails. Enjoy happy hour 4 to 7 pm Monday-Friday and Noon to 4 pm Saturday-Sunday.
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.
Murphy's Pub
Uptown
Murphy's Pub
Uptown
Free pizza! Got your attention? The management at Murphy's Pub, well aware that twenty-somethings don't always get proper nutrition, serves free pizza Monday nights. Any... Read more
Free pizza! Got your attention? The management at Murphy's Pub, well aware that twenty-somethings don't always get proper nutrition, serves free pizza Monday nights. Any other night of the week, grab some free popcorn and head back through the labyrinth of rooms that make up this bar. There's also an outdoor patio. The kind of... Read More
Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company
Uptown
Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Company
Uptown
Wiedemann’s Bohemian Special Brew has been the local favorite for more than 100 years. After decades of changing ownership and jumping from one out-of-town brewery to... Read more
Wiedemann’s Bohemian Special Brew has been the local favorite for more than 100 years. After decades of changing ownership and jumping from one out-of-town brewery to another, they've brought back the authentic Bohemian recipe — light-bodied, flavorful and refreshing – and returned Wiedemann’s to local ownership and management... Read More
Bambooz Bar & Grill
South > Southeast
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
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
Downtown
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
Downtown
Upscale steak and seafood chain known for its clubby environment and happy hour.
Upscale steak and seafood chain known for its clubby environment and happy hour.
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.
Station + Family BBQ
North
Station + Family BBQ
North
Get your fix of great BBQ from this Wyoming local brewpub founded by Cooking with Caitlin, Caitlin Steininger and Kelly Trush. This family freindly space will serve up... Read more
Get your fix of great BBQ from this Wyoming local brewpub founded by Cooking with Caitlin, Caitlin Steininger and Kelly Trush. This family freindly space will serve up smoked pork, brisket, salmon carrots and sausages daily!
Rock Bottom Brewery
Downtown
Rock Bottom Brewery
Downtown
Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.
Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.
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.
Butterbee's Neighborhood Grill
East
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
Sammy's Craft Burgers & Beers
North
Sammy's Craft Burgers & Beers
North
Casual sports-themed joint serving up gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and other pub grub, plus brews.
Casual sports-themed joint serving up gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and other pub grub, plus brews.
Urban Artifact
Uptown
Urban Artifact
Uptown
Urban Artifact celebrates Wild Culture: both by the beers they artfully craft and the experiences they create in their taproom. Focusing on sour & wild beers & the... Read more
Urban Artifact celebrates Wild Culture: both by the beers they artfully craft and the experiences they create in their taproom. Focusing on sour & wild beers & the best in local entertainment, Urban Artifact strives to become a destination for the Northside neighborhood and Cincinnati as a whole. Hungry? Grab a slice of... Read More
Crown Republic Gastropub
Downtown
Crown Republic Gastropub
Downtown
Rustic American fare in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati
Rustic American fare in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Downtown
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Downtown
Columbus based pizza place makes it way to Cincinnati! Mikey's Late Night Slice is a customizable pizza joint with foldable slices and toppings galore all baked inside... Read more
Columbus based pizza place makes it way to Cincinnati! Mikey's Late Night Slice is a customizable pizza joint with foldable slices and toppings galore all baked inside their very own pizza oven! Sauce is boss at Mikey's with their ery own sauce and pepper bar with a vast array of extras to add to your slice. Mikey's has a funky... Read More
Lola's
Downtown
Lola's
Downtown
A unique blend between your favorite coffee house and local pub, proudly serving locally roasted coffee & locally brewed beers alongside as house-crafted specialty... Read more
A unique blend between your favorite coffee house and local pub, proudly serving locally roasted coffee & locally brewed beers alongside as house-crafted specialty cocktails.
Bromwell's Harth Lounge
Downtown
Bromwell's Harth Lounge
Downtown
Event center/pop-up bar perfect for both social and business gatherings.
Event center/pop-up bar perfect for both social and business gatherings.
The Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati
North
The Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati
North
United in an effort to bring imagination, passion, and determination to your lips. Founded on the ideals the good can always be better...better...with beer. Raise a glass... Read more
United in an effort to bring imagination, passion, and determination to your lips. Founded on the ideals the good can always be better...better...with beer. Raise a glass and enjoy.
Japp's
Downtown
Japp's
Downtown
Step into Japp's for a quick break from real time. Neighborhood favorite bartenders serve craft cocktails in an atmosphere that is a fun mix of vintage glamour and... Read more
Step into Japp's for a quick break from real time. Neighborhood favorite bartenders serve craft cocktails in an atmosphere that is a fun mix of vintage glamour and contemporary excitement. The elaborate drink list covers everything you could want: craft cocktails, wines, champagnes, and all sorts of beers, not to mention any... Read More
Heaven's Roast
East
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
Hops House 99
South
Hops House 99
South
Bar featuring a selection of 99 beers, local and regional, and 31 HDTVs. Located at Hollywood Casino
Bar featuring a selection of 99 beers, local and regional, and 31 HDTVs. Located at Hollywood Casino
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.
The BonBonerie
Uptown
The BonBonerie
Uptown
Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu.
Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu.
The Stretch
Downtown
The Stretch
Downtown
The Stretch offers ambitious cocktails, an exceptional staff, and a distinct, contemporary ambiance highlighted by its iconic 'Cincy Love' neon.
The Stretch offers ambitious cocktails, an exceptional staff, and a distinct, contemporary ambiance highlighted by its iconic 'Cincy Love' neon.
Machine Room
Downtown
Machine Room
Downtown
Let's face it, baseball games can be just about as hot as Satan's bachelor pad. So say you're at Great American Ball Park and you're soaking up the sun (and maybe the... Read more
Let's face it, baseball games can be just about as hot as Satan's bachelor pad. So say you're at Great American Ball Park and you're soaking up the sun (and maybe the seats too), you want some food but just can't motivate yourself to get up. The Machine Room is your motivational solution. The fully air-conditioned restaurant is... Read More
Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
Downtown
Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
Downtown
A one of a kind dining experience focused on comfort food.
A one of a kind dining experience focused on comfort food.
Ivy Cincinnati
Downtown
Ivy Cincinnati
Downtown
Formerly Obscura.
Formerly Obscura.
