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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Comfort Station
East
Comfort Station
East
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.
Shady O'Grady's Pub
East
Shady O'Grady's Pub
East
Looks can be deceiving at Shady O'Grady's in Loveland. On the outside, it appears to be a quaint and quiet bar, but in reality it rocks on the weekends. The crowd tends to... Read more
Looks can be deceiving at Shady O'Grady's in Loveland. On the outside, it appears to be a quaint and quiet bar, but in reality it rocks on the weekends. The crowd tends to be a solid group of regulars but newcomers are certainly welcome. This little Irish pub has been around for years, keeping the crowds entertained with live... Read More
Longfellow
Downtown
Longfellow
Downtown
A low key cocktail bar and cafe with expertly crafted drinks, rock solid beer and wine and old world inspired food.
A low key cocktail bar and cafe with expertly crafted drinks, rock solid beer and wine and old world inspired food.
Rusconi Pizza
Downtown
Rusconi Pizza
Downtown
Pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones, and more in this downtown Cincinnati pizza place.
Pizzas, hoagies, wings, calzones, and more in this downtown Cincinnati pizza place.
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
Liberty's Bar & Bottle
Downtown
Liberty's Bar & Bottle
Downtown
A craft beer and wine bar and retail shop. 20 rotating draft handles, 40 craft beer bottles/cans, 60 bottles of wine and 15 glass pours of wine.
A craft beer and wine bar and retail shop. 20 rotating draft handles, 40 craft beer bottles/cans, 60 bottles of wine and 15 glass pours of wine.
Dutch's Larder
Uptown
Dutch's Larder
Uptown
A high end deli where you can find imported and local grocery items--including a huge selection of charcuterie and cheeses--ready to take home, and included in many lunch... Read more
A high end deli where you can find imported and local grocery items--including a huge selection of charcuterie and cheeses--ready to take home, and included in many lunch and dinner items that raises Dutch's reputation beyond just a wine and beer oasis.
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.
The Growler House
Uptown
The Growler House
Uptown
Here at The Growler House, we offer a comprehensive variety of fresh craft beer available on draft. Discover your next craft beer experience at our house.
Here at The Growler House, we offer a comprehensive variety of fresh craft beer available on draft. Discover your next craft beer experience at our house.
Court Street Lobster Bar
Downtown
Court Street Lobster Bar
Downtown
Chill spot serving New England-inspired seafood, lobster rolls, wine, and beer in airy digs.
Chill spot serving New England-inspired seafood, lobster rolls, wine, and beer in airy digs.
Below Zero Lounge
Downtown
Below Zero Lounge
Downtown
Trendy spot with upbeat music serving over 100 vodkas.
Trendy spot with upbeat music serving over 100 vodkas.
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Downtown
Located in the Macy's building, Lookout Joe's has just two tables and limited food items, but it's a good place for a quick snack and a delicious cup of coffee from a... Read more
Located in the Macy's building, Lookout Joe's has just two tables and limited food items, but it's a good place for a quick snack and a delicious cup of coffee from a locally owned business.
Mount Adams Pavilion
Uptown
Mount Adams Pavilion
Uptown
Live bands & DJs perform at this hip dance club in a historic house with 4 decks and city views.
Live bands & DJs perform at this hip dance club in a historic house with 4 decks and city views.
Branch Hill Coffee
East
Branch Hill Coffee
East
Enjoy some morning coffee in this enchantingly quaint spot in Loveland. It's a yellow house surrounded by a remarkably colorful garden. Beside the flavored coffees and... Read more
Enjoy some morning coffee in this enchantingly quaint spot in Loveland. It's a yellow house surrounded by a remarkably colorful garden. Beside the flavored coffees and specialty drinks, Branch Hill offers soups, sandwiches and baked goodies. The outdoor patio is a charming place to enjoy a drink with friends. It's near the... Read More
Teller's of Hyde Park
Uptown
Teller's of Hyde Park
Uptown
Set in an old bank, this expansive contemporary eatery serves eclectic plates and cocktails.
Set in an old bank, this expansive contemporary eatery serves eclectic plates and cocktails.
Goodtimers II
South > Southwest
Goodtimers II
South > Southwest
This is a neighborhood sports bar with cornhole on the weekends. Enjoy $1 Bud Light and Budweiser cans. During the week, catch the games on one of the TVs or play darts.
This is a neighborhood sports bar with cornhole on the weekends. Enjoy $1 Bud Light and Budweiser cans. During the week, catch the games on one of the TVs or play darts.
Chandler's Burger Bistro
West
Chandler's Burger Bistro
West
Relaxed, roomy, neighborhood pub with generous burgers and local craft beers, plus TVs showing sports.
Relaxed, roomy, neighborhood pub with generous burgers and local craft beers, plus TVs showing sports.
Findlay Market Biergarten
Downtown
Findlay Market Biergarten
Downtown
This OTR Biergarten is located within Findlay Market. This outdoor biergarten is sponsored by local craft brewer Christian Moerlein and offers Moerlein beers like Hudepohl... Read more
This OTR Biergarten is located within Findlay Market. This outdoor biergarten is sponsored by local craft brewer Christian Moerlein and offers Moerlein beers like Hudepohl Pure Laer, Hudy Delight, and differet local craft breweries each weekend.
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
South > Riverfront
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
South > Riverfront
Compact fixture providing craft cocktails and an extensive selection of whiskey in an upbeat setting. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Compact fixture providing craft cocktails and an extensive selection of whiskey in an upbeat setting. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Plum Street Cafe
Downtown
Plum Street Cafe
Downtown
Celebrating more than 25 years, this family-owned establishment is just a block from the Duke Energy Convention Center. Featuring a full bar, this restaurant is open seven... Read more
Celebrating more than 25 years, this family-owned establishment is just a block from the Duke Energy Convention Center. Featuring a full bar, this restaurant is open seven days a week.
DogBerry Brewing
North
DogBerry Brewing
North
Nano Brewery in West Chester, Ohio. Hand Crafted Ales and Lagers. Making the beer we love to share with you!
Nano Brewery in West Chester, Ohio. Hand Crafted Ales and Lagers. Making the beer we love to share with you!
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.
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
Taft's Ale House
Downtown
Taft's Ale House
Downtown
Artisanal beers, steaks, and salads served in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s favorite son.
Artisanal beers, steaks, and salads served in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s favorite son.
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.
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
Gypsy Cafe
Uptown
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.
Zola Pub and Grill
South > Riverfront
Zola Pub and Grill
South > Riverfront
Upbeat gathering spot for burgers, pizza, wings, and drinks, with sidewalk seating and frequent specials.
Upbeat gathering spot for burgers, pizza, wings, and drinks, with sidewalk seating and frequent specials.
Main Cup
East
Main Cup
East
Main Cup is a cozy, comfortable spot in Milford, where they brew and roast their own coffee. The place can be so warm and inviting, patrons don't want to leave when they... Read more
Main Cup is a cozy, comfortable spot in Milford, where they brew and roast their own coffee. The place can be so warm and inviting, patrons don't want to leave when they start roasting. They also serve pastries, like big muffins, bagels, casseroles and quiche. On a nice day, they have a couple spots out front for eating. Stop... Read More
Jag's Steak & Seafood
North
Jag's Steak & Seafood
North
Upmarket surf 'n' turf with six mahogany-lined dining rooms, plus a lounge hosting live music and DJs.
Upmarket surf 'n' turf with six mahogany-lined dining rooms, plus a lounge hosting live music and DJs.
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.
The Double J Cafe
North
The Double J Cafe
North
Enjoy a great meal at a great price. Try menu items that include delcious BBQ, Sandwiches, and more!
Enjoy a great meal at a great price. Try menu items that include delcious BBQ, Sandwiches, and more!
Braxton Labs
South
Braxton Labs
South
Braxton Labs is brewery and taproom by Braxton Brewing Company located inside the Party Source. The brewery is home to beers that are both on and off trend, educational... Read more
Braxton Labs is brewery and taproom by Braxton Brewing Company located inside the Party Source. The brewery is home to beers that are both on and off trend, educational experiments for the curious craft beer drinker, collaborations across multiple categories and 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.
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
Tahona Kitchen + Bar
North
Tahona Kitchen + Bar
North
Tahona is a fast casual restaurant inspired by Mexican street fare and tequila, with hand-crafted food and an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The menu includes a variety of... Read more
Tahona is a fast casual restaurant inspired by Mexican street fare and tequila, with hand-crafted food and an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The menu includes a variety of tacos, chips & salsa bar, pineapple mango guacamole, tortas, sopapillas and more. All food preparation is done in-house and the meats are slow-roasted.... Read More
Bent Tree Winery
North
Bent Tree Winery
North
Bent Tree Winery offers craft, small batch wines with specialty labeling. Call for reservations
Bent Tree Winery offers craft, small batch wines with specialty labeling. Call for reservations
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.
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
Bella's Restaurant
East
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.
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
Caffe Barista & Deli
Downtown
Caffe Barista & Deli
Downtown
Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh... Read more
Enjoy daily lunch specials on sandwiches, pizza and other American classics. Grab grocery items such as specialty meats, dairy products, beer & wine, and even fresh vegetables.
The Casual Pint Loveland Station
East
The Casual Pint Loveland Station
East
The Casual Pint Craft BeerMarket, offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere much like a coffee shop, with a focus on Craft Beer. Our expert 'Beer-tenders' can serve up... Read more
The Casual Pint Craft BeerMarket, offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere much like a coffee shop, with a focus on Craft Beer. Our expert 'Beer-tenders' can serve up Craft Beer by the pint from our tap wall, by the can or by the bottle to enjoy in our store. You can grab your beer to go with Growler Fills, Mix-A-Six Packs... Read More
Rhinehaus
Downtown
Rhinehaus
Downtown
Rhinehaus is located on 12th St. between Main and Walnut, two blocks from the Gateway Quarter and a half block from the bars on Main Street. The only sports bar in Over-... Read more
Rhinehaus is located on 12th St. between Main and Walnut, two blocks from the Gateway Quarter and a half block from the bars on Main Street. The only sports bar in Over-the-Rhine, offering 12-plus TVs, which carry NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN Game Plan, ESPN Full Court, MLB Extra Innings, Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus.... Read More
Swine City Brewing
North
Swine City Brewing
North
Small brewery featuring regular offerings as well as an ever changing tap list. Enjoy a beer onsite in the taproom or in a growler to go.
Small brewery featuring regular offerings as well as an ever changing tap list. Enjoy a beer onsite in the taproom or in a growler to go.
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
