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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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.
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.
The Video Archive
East
The Video Archive
East
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.
Bouquet Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Bouquet Restaurant
South > Riverfront
An artfully elegant antique wood bar surrounded by deep red walls up front gives way to white-clothed tables in back inside this classic narrow rowhouse. Silk curtains,... Read more
An artfully elegant antique wood bar surrounded by deep red walls up front gives way to white-clothed tables in back inside this classic narrow rowhouse. Silk curtains, hardwood floors and stained glass offer a perfect spot for a glass of wine, a meal or small plates snack. The restaurant also offers half-price small plates... Read More
Higher Gravity
Uptown
Higher Gravity
Uptown
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.
Seasons 52
Uptown
Seasons 52
Uptown
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
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
Otto's
South
Otto's
South
A funky deli with a brightly colored interior, mismatched chairs, and light-hearted decor. Otto's serves creative, flavorful dishes in a casual atmosphere.
A funky deli with a brightly colored interior, mismatched chairs, and light-hearted decor. Otto's serves creative, flavorful dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Poppy's Sports Bar and Grill
West
Poppy's Sports Bar and Grill
West
Poppy's Sports Bar and Grill is your typical sports bar with lots of big TVs, walls decked out in local sports team memorabilia and a kitchen serving up pub fare. Walk... Read more
Poppy's Sports Bar and Grill is your typical sports bar with lots of big TVs, walls decked out in local sports team memorabilia and a kitchen serving up pub fare. Walk in during the afternoon and take a seat at the bar for lunch, since that's where most people like to hang out. There's plenty to keep you occupied - tabletop... Read 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
Blue Goose Sports Cafe
North
Blue Goose Sports Cafe
North
Casual sports bar & restaurant offering American comfort fare, big-screen TVs, and Sunday brunch.
Casual sports bar & restaurant offering American comfort fare, big-screen TVs, and Sunday brunch.
The Overlook Lodge
North
The Overlook Lodge
North
Bar inspired by the mysterious hotel in "The Shining" serving craft cocktails.
Bar inspired by the mysterious hotel in "The Shining" serving craft cocktails.
16 Lots Brewing Company
North
16 Lots Brewing Company
North
Mason, Ohio's first craft brewery
Mason, Ohio's first craft brewery
The Rook OTR
Downtown
The Rook OTR
Downtown
The Rook, Cincinnati's first Board Game Parlor features nearly 1,000 board games along with a full service bar and restaurant serving game night classics.
The Rook, Cincinnati's first Board Game Parlor features nearly 1,000 board games along with a full service bar and restaurant serving game night classics.
Indian Mound Cafe
North
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.
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.
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
Tavern on the Hill
Downtown
Tavern on the Hill
Downtown
A sports pub in historic Mt. Adams serving homemade fare and daily food and drink specials.
A sports pub in historic Mt. Adams serving homemade fare and daily food and drink specials.
Tokyo Kitty
Downtown
Tokyo Kitty
Downtown
A Japanese-style karaoke bar offering private rooms and Asian-Tiki cocktails in an environment that immerses guests in the sensory culture of Tokyo.
A Japanese-style karaoke bar offering private rooms and Asian-Tiki cocktails in an environment that immerses guests in the sensory culture of Tokyo.
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
Stadium Sports Bar & Grill
East
Stadium Sports Bar & Grill
East
Over 50 HDTV's ensure you'll never miss a single second of action. Whether you’re a loyal Bengals fan, a dedicated Reds fan, or you just love all the sports in... Read more
Over 50 HDTV's ensure you'll never miss a single second of action. Whether you’re a loyal Bengals fan, a dedicated Reds fan, or you just love all the sports in Cincinnati and around the country, you can watch them all at Stadium. With 32 beers on tap and even more bottled by local breweries you can drink like a champ. With ... Read More
Maranda-Nixon Winery
East
Maranda-Nixon Winery
East
Immerse yourself in the vast rolling hills and luscious landscape of Ohio when you take a vineyard and winery tour unlike any other at Meranda-Nixon Winery in Ripley, Ohio... Read more
Immerse yourself in the vast rolling hills and luscious landscape of Ohio when you take a vineyard and winery tour unlike any other at Meranda-Nixon Winery in Ripley, Ohio. Since opening in 2003, Meranda-Nixon Winery has become known for creating fine wines from the most delicious grapes available in Ohio. In April 2014, with... Read More
Latitudes Beechmont
East
Latitudes Beechmont
East
Latitudes Restaurant and Martini Bar reopened in their new spot in Anderson Town Center. It's tapas-style approach to dining brings loyal customers back time and time... Read more
Latitudes Restaurant and Martini Bar reopened in their new spot in Anderson Town Center. It's tapas-style approach to dining brings loyal customers back time and time again. Maybe it's pan-seared crab cakes with tarragon, lemon and roasted pepper aioli. Or perhaps your taste leans toward fried Yukon Gold potatoes with honey... Read More
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.
Bourbon Haus 1841
South
Bourbon Haus 1841
South
Bourbon Haus 1841 is located in the Mainstrasse District of Covington, Kentucky. This bar offers quality bourbons infused in cocktails, flights, or straight. They also... Read more
Bourbon Haus 1841 is located in the Mainstrasse District of Covington, Kentucky. This bar offers quality bourbons infused in cocktails, flights, or straight. They also offer local beers and fine wines.
Second Place
Uptown
Second Place
Uptown
Your spot to catch the game, a great selection of taps, bottles and cans, a pool table, an inviting courtyard, board games, booze, free popcorn, special carry-in menu from... Read more
Your spot to catch the game, a great selection of taps, bottles and cans, a pool table, an inviting courtyard, board games, booze, free popcorn, special carry-in menu from The Littlefield.
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
Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
Uptown
Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
Uptown
A state-of-the-art production house and taproom featuring New Haven-style pizza.
A state-of-the-art production house and taproom featuring New Haven-style pizza.
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
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
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
Landlocked Social House
Uptown
Landlocked Social House
Uptown
Offering third wave coffee, craft beer and an assortment of local snacks and pastries.
Offering third wave coffee, craft beer and an assortment of local snacks and pastries.
The Sandbar
East
The Sandbar
East
If you want to have fun in the sun while drinking with your friends, this sunny-weather retreat is the place to go. The aptly named Sandbar is a bar and restaurant... Read more
If you want to have fun in the sun while drinking with your friends, this sunny-weather retreat is the place to go. The aptly named Sandbar is a bar and restaurant overlooking the Four Seasons marina. It features an outdoor cabana bar, seven volleyball courts, a large grass area for cornhole, an indoor bar with five flat-screen... Read More
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Uptown
Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters
Uptown
If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot... Read more
If you are looking for a place to grab a cup of freshly roasted coffee and kick back for some friendly conversation, Lookout Joe Mount Lookout Coffee Roasters is the spot for you. This coffee house takes pride in the freshness of its coffee, roasting small batches of beans in a Probat L12 coffee roaster, which is prominently... Read More
The Jazz Club at Schwartz's Point
Downtown
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.
Senate
North
Senate
North
Known best for its location in Over-the-Rhine, Senate brings its famous upscale hot dogs and gourmet street food to Summit Park in its second, larger location. The Blue... Read more
Known best for its location in Over-the-Rhine, Senate brings its famous upscale hot dogs and gourmet street food to Summit Park in its second, larger location. The Blue Ash location offers brunch with menu items included eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, and buttermilk pancakes with creme anglaise and topped with crushed cocoa... Read More
Revolution Rotisserie
Downtown
Revolution Rotisserie
Downtown
Rotisserie chicken sandwiches on grilled pita, salads, tasty sides, and whole/half birds. Make entrees vegetarian w/hummus, black beans, or extra veggies
Rotisserie chicken sandwiches on grilled pita, salads, tasty sides, and whole/half birds. Make entrees vegetarian w/hummus, black beans, or extra veggies
Don Pablo's
East
Don Pablo's
East
TexMex restaurant serving big, bold flavors in a festive and informal Mexican atmosphere.
TexMex restaurant serving big, bold flavors in a festive and informal Mexican atmosphere.
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
The Hamilton
North
The Hamilton
North
Wine bar and restaurant located in Northside.
Wine bar and restaurant located in Northside.
The Pony OTR
Downtown
The Pony OTR
Downtown
Neighborhood bar with great food and drinks, games, and overall fun times.
Neighborhood bar with great food and drinks, games, and overall fun times.
The Lackman
Downtown
The Lackman
Downtown
The Lackman is the latest one of-a-kind bar experience by Four Entertainment Group (4EG). Located at 1237 Vine St., the bar is on the first floor of the Lackman building,... Read more
The Lackman is the latest one of-a-kind bar experience by Four Entertainment Group (4EG). Located at 1237 Vine St., the bar is on the first floor of the Lackman building, built by turn-of-the-century Cincinnati brewery Herman Lackman. The bar's signage reflects the label Herman Lackman used on his beer bottles. The Lackman is... Read More
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
Pirate's Den
West
Pirate's Den
West
Sports bar with draft beers and bar food, plus weekend bands and multiple large-screen TVs.
Sports bar with draft beers and bar food, plus weekend bands and multiple large-screen TVs.
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.
The Hub OTR
Downtown
The Hub OTR
Downtown
A relaxed beer and bicycle rental business meshed into one exciting new OTR bar.
A relaxed beer and bicycle rental business meshed into one exciting new OTR bar.
Left Bank Coffeehouse
South > Riverfront
Left Bank Coffeehouse
South > Riverfront
An independent neighborhood coffee shop located on the "left bank" of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, in Covington.
An independent neighborhood coffee shop located on the "left bank" of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers, in Covington.
Quaker Steak & Lube
East
Quaker Steak & Lube
East
No, you're not in a tricked-out car shop - this is Quaker Steak & Lube. This all-American joint is known for its wings and appetizers that go perfectly with an ice... Read more
No, you're not in a tricked-out car shop - this is Quaker Steak & Lube. This all-American joint is known for its wings and appetizers that go perfectly with an ice cold beer. Eat like you just finished a 100-mile motorcycle ride, with steaks, baby back ribs and big ol' burgers.
Ertel Cellars Winery
West
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
