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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Rhinegeist Brewery
Downtown
Rhinegeist Brewery
Downtown
Rhinegeist is a brewery built within the skeleton of the old Moerlein bottling plant located in the Over-the-Rhine historical district. The tasting room is a giant indoor... Read more
Rhinegeist is a brewery built within the skeleton of the old Moerlein bottling plant located in the Over-the-Rhine historical district. The tasting room is a giant indoor adult playground with cornhole, ping pong and more. Kids (and anyone under the age of 21) are allowed in the taproom until 8pm on Thursday, Friday and... Read More
Flying Pig Irish Pub
East
Flying Pig Irish Pub
East
Owned and operated by guys from England and Ireland at the European style pub in Oakley!
Owned and operated by guys from England and Ireland at the European style pub in Oakley!
Scene Ultra Lounge
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.
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.
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.
Indian Spring Winery
East
Indian Spring Winery
East
A family-owned and operated business located in rural Brown County, Ohio about 45 minutes east of Cincinnati. Rural setting provides a peaceful country atmosphere with... Read more
A family-owned and operated business located in rural Brown County, Ohio about 45 minutes east of Cincinnati. Rural setting provides a peaceful country atmosphere with easy access, just minutes from state routes 32 and 62.
Sapphire Room
South
Sapphire Room
South
Check out this bar and dance club in the histroic part of Covington's Downtown. Sapphire Room will specialize cocktails, bourbon, and gin.
Check out this bar and dance club in the histroic part of Covington's Downtown. Sapphire Room will specialize cocktails, bourbon, and gin.
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.
Greenies
East
Greenies
East
Ever wanted to play at the Augusta National? Now you can, sort of. At Greenies Indoor Golf and Billiards, experience the nation's best golf courses in one of four golf... Read more
Ever wanted to play at the Augusta National? Now you can, sort of. At Greenies Indoor Golf and Billiards, experience the nation's best golf courses in one of four golf simulators. There are also seven pool tables and 25 hi-def TVs (including a 120 in. big screen). Greenies offers traditional American bar grub but also sirloin... Read More
Matt the Miller's Tavern
North
Matt the Miller's Tavern
North
Upscale tavern serving an extensive menu, ranging from flatbreads to steaks, and also offering numerous beers.
Upscale tavern serving an extensive menu, ranging from flatbreads to steaks, and also offering numerous beers.
Little Miami Brewing Company
East
Little Miami Brewing Company
East
Little Miami Brewing Company is a state-of-the art, Small Batch, 7-barrel brewery and casual taproom serving craft beer and Brick Oven artisan pizza in an open and airy... Read more
Little Miami Brewing Company is a state-of-the art, Small Batch, 7-barrel brewery and casual taproom serving craft beer and Brick Oven artisan pizza in an open and airy brick warehouse along the Little Miami River and Bike Trail at the edge of old Milford which makes for an awesome destination location!
Brio Tuscan Grille
South > Riverfront
Brio Tuscan Grille
South > Riverfront
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.
Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.
Napa Kitchen + Bar
North
Napa Kitchen + Bar
North
Napa Kitchen + Bar is the home of a fresh menu with plates that are perfect for sharing or pairing with one of their many availible wines. Enjoy Sunday brunch every week... Read more
Napa Kitchen + Bar is the home of a fresh menu with plates that are perfect for sharing or pairing with one of their many availible wines. Enjoy Sunday brunch every week from 10am-2pm.
Darkness Brewing
South
Darkness Brewing
South
Brewery specializing in brewing dark beer.
Brewery specializing in brewing dark beer.
The Turnpike Tavern
South
The Turnpike Tavern
South
A neighborhood bar in Covington celebrating the history of the city.
A neighborhood bar in Covington celebrating the history of the city.
20 Brix
East
20 Brix
East
20 Brix is a wine bar, restaurant and retail store that prides itself on the quality and selection of its wine list. With the menu changing for each season, you're bound... Read more
20 Brix is a wine bar, restaurant and retail store that prides itself on the quality and selection of its wine list. With the menu changing for each season, you're bound to find flavorful dishes or grab a taste of one of the thin crust, bistro-style pizzas. Bring home a bottle of your favorite taste from the on-site retail... Read More
The Mockbee
Downtown
The Mockbee
Downtown
Eclectic music venue and full bar.
Eclectic music venue and full bar.
Arts' On The Ave.
Uptown
Arts' On The Ave.
Uptown
They have created an inspirational, art-themed bar that challenges patrons to ask “what is art?" The area has a long tradition of housing Cincinnati's working and... Read more
They have created an inspirational, art-themed bar that challenges patrons to ask “what is art?" The area has a long tradition of housing Cincinnati's working and starving artists. It is estimated that there are some 200 artists living in and around the Brighton and Mohawk areas. Enjoy artfully crafted cocktails inspired by... Read More
Vestry at the Transept
Downtown
Vestry at the Transept
Downtown
Public bar located within The Transept, a premium event space in OTR featuring a unique classic edge thanks to its German gothic church architecture.
Public bar located within The Transept, a premium event space in OTR featuring a unique classic edge thanks to its German gothic church architecture.
Night Drop
East
Night Drop
East
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.
Anderson Winery
East
Anderson Winery
East
Anderson Winery offers custom made and custom labeled wines for special events and occasions. They have many flavors and varieties in order to please almost every palate.
Anderson Winery offers custom made and custom labeled wines for special events and occasions. They have many flavors and varieties in order to please almost every palate.
Sky Galley
East
Sky Galley
East
This East Side restaurant is located in Lunken Airport's old historic Art Deco Main Terminal Building. The patio overlooks the tarmac while the whole back side of the... Read more
This East Side restaurant is located in Lunken Airport's old historic Art Deco Main Terminal Building. The patio overlooks the tarmac while the whole back side of the restaurant is windowed so the inside eaters can see the view as well. Don't be discouraged to visit if you aren't flying anywhere, Sky Galley is a Cincinnati... Read More
1803
North
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
Forno Osteria + Bar
North
Forno Osteria + Bar
North
Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees and pizza plus wine and craft cocktails.
Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees and pizza plus wine and craft cocktails.
BLOC Coffee Company
West
BLOC Coffee Company
West
BLOC Coffee Company is a community-focused coffeehouse that specializes in gourmet coffee. Their coffee is roasted locally at La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie, and... Read more
BLOC Coffee Company is a community-focused coffeehouse that specializes in gourmet coffee. Their coffee is roasted locally at La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie, and trained baristas are on hand to whip up your next coffee fix. They've got a small lunch menu with items like barbeque sandwiches, soups (which are homemade, organic... Read More
Buffalo Wild Wings
West
Buffalo Wild Wings
West
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
Crazy Fox Saloon
South > Southeast
Crazy Fox Saloon
South > Southeast
Picture this: The bartender places a sugar cube on a slotted spoon. One hand holds the spoon directly over a glass of fragrant absinthe, the other is used to poor ice-cold... Read more
Picture this: The bartender places a sugar cube on a slotted spoon. One hand holds the spoon directly over a glass of fragrant absinthe, the other is used to poor ice-cold water over the sugar cube and into the glass, creating a cloudy, sweet-tasting concoction. Newport's own Crazy Fox legally serves up glasses of absinthe this... Read More
A Tavola
Downtown
A Tavola
Downtown
A Tavola, a bar, trattoria and pizzeria, is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant. The offer pizza and bruschetta cooked in a wood-fired oven, and a drink menu... Read more
A Tavola, a bar, trattoria and pizzeria, is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant. The offer pizza and bruschetta cooked in a wood-fired oven, and a drink menu of craft cocktails, micro brews, local beers and quality wines. They got their start doing pizza nights at Northside's Take the Cake cafe.
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.
COPA Lounge
Downtown
COPA Lounge
Downtown
Enjoy great music brought to you by an array of DJs and 5 bars including amazing drink specials and food. Adult fun in a classy venue in OTR.
Enjoy great music brought to you by an array of DJs and 5 bars including amazing drink specials and food. Adult fun in a classy venue in OTR.
Homemaker's Bar
Downtown
Homemaker's Bar
Downtown
Bar veterans Catherine Manabat and Julia Petiprin own Homemaker's Bar which is a combined effort from their combined years of knowledge of the biz. You will see lots of... Read more
Bar veterans Catherine Manabat and Julia Petiprin own Homemaker's Bar which is a combined effort from their combined years of knowledge of the biz. You will see lots of color and fun inside this one of a kind bar in Over the Rhine. Cocktail names are inspired from 50s ads and there is even a snack menu for noshing that include... Read More
Hometown Cafe Loveland
North
Hometown Cafe Loveland
North
Hometown offers coffee, smoothies, cold pressed juice, fresh ready-to-eat food items and more during café hours. Local small business owners sell their goods on the market... Read more
Hometown offers coffee, smoothies, cold pressed juice, fresh ready-to-eat food items and more during café hours. Local small business owners sell their goods on the market shelves. Kitchen rental is available for artisans who need a commercial kitchen to produce their goods. After the café closes, Hometown holds special events... Read More
The Drinkery
Downtown
The Drinkery
Downtown
The Drinkery OTR is a music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio featuring local & national original bands and DJs. We are focused on bringing attention to the Cincinnati music... Read more
The Drinkery OTR is a music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio featuring local & national original bands and DJs. We are focused on bringing attention to the Cincinnati music & craft beer scene in Over-the-Rhine, a historical neighborhood with a strong arts community.
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.
The Blind Pig
Downtown
The Blind Pig
Downtown
The Blind Pig is our updated, modern idea of what a speakeasy is nowadays. A place you can grab some fantastic food, drink updated versions of the quirky drinks that were... Read more
The Blind Pig is our updated, modern idea of what a speakeasy is nowadays. A place you can grab some fantastic food, drink updated versions of the quirky drinks that were invented during that time and catch all your favorite teams on the tv. A huge patio awaits you with a great view of the riverfront, stadiums, National... Read More
Chicken On The Run
North
Chicken On The Run
North
Enjoy burgers, sloppy joes, and other hearty American eats, plus craft beer and sports on TV
Enjoy burgers, sloppy joes, and other hearty American eats, plus craft beer and sports on TV
The Mercer
Downtown
The Mercer
Downtown
Varied European-influcenced dishes served in a stylish venue.
Varied European-influcenced dishes served in a stylish venue.
Listermann Brewing Company
Uptown
Listermann Brewing Company
Uptown
Listermann Brewing Co. has been producing fine lagers and ales in Cincinnati since 2008 and has operated the region's largest home brew supply store since 1995, offering... Read more
Listermann Brewing Co. has been producing fine lagers and ales in Cincinnati since 2008 and has operated the region's largest home brew supply store since 1995, offering almost everything you could want to make your own wine, beer or cheese. Also home to Triple Digit Brewing Company specializing in high-gravity craft beers,... Read More
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
East
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
East
Newly opened and revived from the creators of BrewRiver Gastropub, BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is taking the heart of creole cooking and bringing it to the Queen City!... Read more
Newly opened and revived from the creators of BrewRiver Gastropub, BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is taking the heart of creole cooking and bringing it to the Queen City! BrewRiver is your destination for New Orleans-inspired cuisine, assorted ilbations, and live music!
Ripple Wine Bar
South
Ripple Wine Bar
South
A more approachable take on wine for Covington wine coniseurers. Ripple is located in a 100-year old space with high ceilings, original beams, exposed brick, black... Read more
A more approachable take on wine for Covington wine coniseurers. Ripple is located in a 100-year old space with high ceilings, original beams, exposed brick, black and white hexagon penny tile, and a long, hang-crafted butcher block bar. They also offer small plates artfully created.
MV Perks
North
MV Perks
North
MV Perks is your 24 hour a day one stop shop to get you rejuvenated and back to having fun! We offer a variety of refreshing beverages including energy drinks, tea, juice... Read more
MV Perks is your 24 hour a day one stop shop to get you rejuvenated and back to having fun! We offer a variety of refreshing beverages including energy drinks, tea, juice and 11 unique specialty coffee drinks. Need a quick bite to eat? Our tasty menu has something for everyone. From our delicious signature grab and go... Read More
Highgrain Brewing Co.
North
Highgrain Brewing Co.
North
The brewery specializes in old-world styles with a modern twist and offer a broad assortment. Each batch will be crafted in consideration of the chef's menu to bring... Read more
The brewery specializes in old-world styles with a modern twist and offer a broad assortment. Each batch will be crafted in consideration of the chef's menu to bring flavors forward and keep guests satisfied. Beer options include the Amble Ale, Norwegian Table Ale, Strawberry Blackberry American Wheat and more! The food will... Read More
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
Jim & Jack's on the River
West
Jim & Jack's on the River
West
Jim & Jacks is the tri-states home to great live country music every Friday and Saturday night featuring local, regional, and Nashville bands, free on- site parking... Read more
Jim & Jacks is the tri-states home to great live country music every Friday and Saturday night featuring local, regional, and Nashville bands, free on- site parking and a great pub style menu served on weekends til midnite. Come visit the NEW Jim & Jacks and see what you've been missing! We underwent a complete... 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.
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Brothers Bar & Grill
South
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Offering American bar comfort food as well as great specials daily.
Sugar Whiskey Sis
South
Sugar Whiskey Sis
South
From the Creators of Agave & Rye, newly opened of Sugar Whiskey Sis, a moonshine Room. Moonshine is fun! and so is the staff. From 4 Specialty... Read more
From the Creators of Agave & Rye, newly opened of Sugar Whiskey Sis, a moonshine Room. Moonshine is fun! and so is the staff. From 4 Specialty Moonshines on tap, over 50 moonshines offered, Craft Cocktails and Local beers, the line up is a happy one. Incredible, sharable food, card games, in house piano, chess, and... Read More
Urbana Cafe
Uptown
Urbana Cafe
Uptown
Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.
Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.
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
