Find Late Night Bars in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Night Drop

Uptown

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 Comet

Uptown

A rough-and-ready hangout dishing up Mexican eats and offering a pool table and frequent live music.

A rough-and-ready hangout dishing up Mexican eats and offering a pool table and frequent live music.

The Mockbee

Downtown

Eclectic music venue and full bar.

Eclectic music venue and full bar.

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. 

OTR Live

Part bar and concert venue for some of the hottest artists in Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, country and more. 

Part bar and concert venue for some of the hottest artists in Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, country and more. 

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.

Cove 51

North

Providing great entertainment for adults in the Cincinnati area. Enjoy DJs, drink service and dining options. 

Providing great entertainment for adults in the Cincinnati area. Enjoy DJs, drink service and dining options. 

859 Taproom and Grill

South

Formerly The Brass Tap, the 859 Taproom and Grill is a craft beer bar and restaurant that offers 60 craft beers on tap, a full bar, large bourbon selection and delicious... Read more

Formerly The Brass Tap, the 859 Taproom and Grill is a craft beer bar and restaurant that offers 60 craft beers on tap, a full bar, large bourbon selection and delicious food.

Upper Deck

Downtown

With full skyline views of Cincinnati and easy access to Great American Ball Park right across the street, this rooftop bar is the perfect place to start or end the night... Read more

With full skyline views of Cincinnati and easy access to Great American Ball Park right across the street, this rooftop bar is the perfect place to start or end the night. Watch the sunset while sipping and savoring in this stylish atmosphere. Located at the AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks

Out the Way Bar & Grill

North

Out the Way Bar & Grill s a sports bar with a Hip Hop atmosphere. Bringing the tri-state area great night life with daily drink specials and games on their big screens... Read more

Out the Way Bar & Grill s a sports bar with a Hip Hop atmosphere. Bringing the tri-state area great night life with daily drink specials and games on their big screens. 

Aster

Downtown

Full-service bar offering weekend brunch.  

Full-service bar offering weekend brunch.  

Fishbowl at The Banks

Downtown

Located in The Banks downtown, Fishbowl is serving up giant tropical drinks for all tastebuds. Enjoy a tropical feel when you walk in, and with a drink in your hand. The... Read more

Located in The Banks downtown, Fishbowl is serving up giant tropical drinks for all tastebuds. Enjoy a tropical feel when you walk in, and with a drink in your hand. The bar plays host to acoustic sets with DJ performances for patrons. 

Lost & Found OTR

Downtown

The bar features a menu of craft cocktails, shareable food and curated wine and beer lists. 

The bar features a menu of craft cocktails, shareable food and curated wine and beer lists. 

Madonna's Bar & Grill

Downtown

This downtown dive bar does not tremble at the sight of swanky bars within a stone's throw. Friendly service, good drinks, low-key atmosphere and savory BLTs keep... Read more

This downtown dive bar does not tremble at the sight of swanky bars within a stone's throw. Friendly service, good drinks, low-key atmosphere and savory BLTs keep patrons loyal and satisfied. The comfortably cluttered bar is not named after the ever-transforming queen of pop. According to new management, Madonna was the... Read More

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. 

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

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.

Ghost Baby

Downtown

Head 5-stories underground to this unique bar and lounge in OTR.  The cocktail lounge consists of three sections. Guests enter into the front bar and can move into... Read more

Head 5-stories underground to this unique bar and lounge in OTR.  The cocktail lounge consists of three sections. Guests enter into the front bar and can move into the back bar, or the Den, by passing through a small parlor. In the Den, live performances are held on an intimate stage and guests can reserve a spot at a table or... Read More

Moonrise Doughnuts

South

Moonrise Doughnuts is located in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky, and offers fresh doughnuts during the evening hours.  We are a specialty shop... Read more

Moonrise Doughnuts is located in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky, and offers fresh doughnuts during the evening hours.  We are a specialty shop with a nostalgic motif centering primarily on the 1960’s and 1970’s.  Many recall doughnuts sold at night out of the back door of Latonia Bakery.  Moonrise Doughnuts... Read More

JB's Bar and Grill

North

JB's has multiple personalities - part cozy corner bar, part neon-lit reception hall, part no-frills neighborhood bistro and, depending on the night, part sports bar.... Read more

JB's has multiple personalities - part cozy corner bar, part neon-lit reception hall, part no-frills neighborhood bistro and, depending on the night, part sports bar. Despite the diverse decor, the atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming. In the way of food, beyond the usual burgers and wings, JB's offers steak, fish and chicken... Read More

The Paradise African Nightclub

North

Highlights: Claiming to be the only African club in Greater Cincinnati, this inter-African dance club features entertainment and DJs spinning African music.Food overview:

Highlights: Claiming to be the only African club in Greater Cincinnati, this inter-African dance club features entertainment and DJs spinning African music.Food overview:

Debbie's Destiny

North

Here you'll find locals clad in leather fringe jackets and acid wash, rocking out to and belting jams from the 80s in friendly (but intense) karaoke battles. Whether you... Read more

Here you'll find locals clad in leather fringe jackets and acid wash, rocking out to and belting jams from the 80s in friendly (but intense) karaoke battles. Whether you look back on this fashion fondly or still sport it proudly, Debbie's Destiny is your perfect weekend destination. Actually, with a happy hour running from 11 a... Read More

Seecretz Sports Lounge & Grill

North

Seecretz features live DJs, bands, poetry readings and more to entertain the masses on weekends. With an open layout, full bar, dance floor and bangin' beats, this is a... Read more

Seecretz features live DJs, bands, poetry readings and more to entertain the masses on weekends. With an open layout, full bar, dance floor and bangin' beats, this is a good place to go to hear some hip-hop, jazz or R&B rhythms. The bar also serves food like ribs, fish, green beans and more until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p... Read More