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 Mockbee
Downtown
The Mockbee
Downtown
Eclectic music venue and full bar.
Eclectic music venue and full bar.
Energy Nightclub
Downtown
Energy Nightclub
Downtown
18 and over dance club located inside Longworth Hall. $5 cover 21 and older, $10 females 18-21, $15 males 18-21.
18 and over dance club located inside Longworth Hall. $5 cover 21 and older, $10 females 18-21, $15 males 18-21.
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.
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.
Queen City Radio
Downtown
Queen City Radio
Downtown
Spacious bar in a buzzy, industrial indoor/outdoor space offering food truck eats, DJs, and live music.
Spacious bar in a buzzy, industrial indoor/outdoor space offering food truck eats, DJs, and live music.
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.
Cinque Ristorante
North
Cinque Ristorante
North
Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, wine, and cocktails in a chic, contemporary setting.
Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, wine, and cocktails in a chic, contemporary setting.
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.
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.
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
Pleasantry
Downtown
Pleasantry
Downtown
Rustic-chic New American eatery offering seasonal dishes paired with natural wines and craft coffee.
Rustic-chic New American eatery offering seasonal dishes paired with natural wines and craft coffee.
Bean & Barley
East
Bean & Barley
East
Bean & Barley seeks to celebrate the craftmanship of local coffee roasters, brewers, bakers, and artists. They’ll feature goods and products from Ohio, Kentucky... Read more
Bean & Barley seeks to celebrate the craftmanship of local coffee roasters, brewers, bakers, and artists. They’ll feature goods and products from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
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
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
Old Firehouse Brewery
East
Old Firehouse Brewery
East
The dream all began a few years ago while microbrewery hopping in Asheville, North Carolina. The Wife and I were sitting at dinner enjoying some fabulous craft beer and... Read more
The dream all began a few years ago while microbrewery hopping in Asheville, North Carolina. The Wife and I were sitting at dinner enjoying some fabulous craft beer and when she made the ultimate statement to me: "You know, for as much as you love craft beer, you should make it for a living."Thus the mission of the Old... Read More
Grassroots And Vine
South
Grassroots And Vine
South
Gourmet Market & Tasting Room serving up community cheer! Specialty foods, gift baskets, small bites menu, lounge & patio.
Gourmet Market & Tasting Room serving up community cheer! Specialty foods, gift baskets, small bites menu, lounge & patio.
Top of the Park
Downtown
Top of the Park
Downtown
Located on the rooftop of the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown, this spectacular multi-level rooftop lounge features unparalleled views of Lytle Park, the Ohio River... Read more
Located on the rooftop of the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown, this spectacular multi-level rooftop lounge features unparalleled views of Lytle Park, the Ohio River, Mount Adams and downtown Cincinnati. Enjoy wine, beer and hand-crafted cocktails with a small bites menu. The lounge's second level includes a full bar, communal... Read More
Cobblestone Tavern
North
Cobblestone Tavern
North
Formerly the Cheyenne Cattle Co., Cheapshots decided to go less country and more rock. There's only a cover charge when there's a live band on some Saturdays, and you can... Read more
Formerly the Cheyenne Cattle Co., Cheapshots decided to go less country and more rock. There's only a cover charge when there's a live band on some Saturdays, and you can still order food from the Bonanza Steakhouse next door. Cheapshots features classic rock (think '70s, '80s and '90s) Fridays and Saturdays, and karaoke... Read More
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
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!
The Pub at Rookwood Mews
Uptown
The Pub at Rookwood Mews
Uptown
British-inspired pub with a wraparound bar serving comfort eats and pints in charming, old-world digs.
British-inspired pub with a wraparound bar serving comfort eats and pints in charming, old-world digs.
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
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.
Mitchell's Fish Market
North
Mitchell's Fish Market
North
Seafood dishes, a raw bar, and happy hour martinis are offered at this stylish upmarket chain.
Seafood dishes, a raw bar, and happy hour martinis are offered at this stylish upmarket chain.
Local Post
East
Local Post
East
Local Post is serving up tasty dishes like Cincy Fries that come with crispy goetta, american cheese, sriracha aiolo and topped with an over-easy egg. Or try Post wings,... Read more
Local Post is serving up tasty dishes like Cincy Fries that come with crispy goetta, american cheese, sriracha aiolo and topped with an over-easy egg. Or try Post wings, pizza, salads and sandwiches.
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
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
Kitty's Coffee
Downtown
Kitty's Coffee
Downtown
If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with... Read more
If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with your morning joe and newspaper.
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.
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
Street City Pub
Downtown
Street City Pub
Downtown
Formerly O'Reilly's, Street City Pub (owned by Prime Cincinnati) provides outstanding hospitality with a neighborly atmosphere, tremendous food and drinks, and... Read more
Formerly O'Reilly's, Street City Pub (owned by Prime Cincinnati) provides outstanding hospitality with a neighborly atmosphere, tremendous food and drinks, and enthusiastic service. Serving up authentic Irish pub-style fare. Plus, improv every Friday night and live music on Saturdays!
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.
Black Coffee Lounge
Downtown
Black Coffee Lounge
Downtown
Owned by BlackOwned brand, designer, hip-hop artist, this newly owned coffee shop aims to bring people together around a cup of joe!
Owned by BlackOwned brand, designer, hip-hop artist, this newly owned coffee shop aims to bring people together around a cup of joe!
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.
Treehouse Patio Bar
Downtown
Treehouse Patio Bar
Downtown
Outdoor venue offering live entertainment, local brews and custom made swings.
Outdoor venue offering live entertainment, local brews and custom made swings.
Rolling Mill Brewing Company
North
Rolling Mill Brewing Company
North
Traditional Brewing with not-so-traditional ingredients. Specializes in German Ales & Lagers.
Traditional Brewing with not-so-traditional ingredients. Specializes in German Ales & Lagers.
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.
Brianza Gardens and Winery
South
Brianza Gardens and Winery
South
18 Acres of gardens, vineyards, trails, and winding creek. Two bedroom cottage available to rent and tasting room open to the public. Now taking reservations for private... Read more
18 Acres of gardens, vineyards, trails, and winding creek. Two bedroom cottage available to rent and tasting room open to the public. Now taking reservations for private events and weddings.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
