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    Jenny R.

    Promised Mark I'd give him a 5 star rating! But honestly he deserves it! So much history here, honestly an amazing place. Friendly people, cheap drinks, great time! Thanks

    Sandra F.

    I've been wanting to check out this place for years. My boyfriend's friend was having a party on a Friday night and invited us. What a great opportunity! FYI, there is no cover charge until 10:00 p.m.($10.00 a person) on Saturdays there is a cover charge. If you want to do the ghost tour it is $10.00 a person. There is also a gift shop in the bar. Stepped in and was in awe with all the nostalgia around me. It is definitely all original décor, spacious with plenty of seating, pool tables ($1.25), huge bar (only accepts cash, however there is an ATM in the facility), mechanical bull you can ride for $6.00, dancing, live bands, karaoke and more! The bartenders are pretty quick and very friendly. Not a lot of beer selections (no craft beers), but very reasonable in prcing. My boyfriend and I sat at the tables and had a couple of drinks, mingled with his friends and shot some pool. It is very laid back and I really enjoyed myself! I definitely want to return. Especially to do the ghost tour.

    Blaise B.

    This was pretty much exactly the experience I was looking for during my time in Kentucky. Thanks Yelp for the discount! Check in on Yelp and the cover charge is only $2. This place is CASH ONLY for everything, including the bar, so be prepared! They do have an ATM if necessary. We didn't do the ghost tour, so no comments on that. The place is definitely old and dilapidated as others have said, but that totally adds to its charm. I didn't see anything that made me feel unsafe (although yes, there was one old man who made inappropriate sounds at my friend when she walked by). Based on other reviews, I was nervous to use the bathroom, but it was well-lit and clean. Mixed drinks are only $4.50, pool is $1, and the mechanical bull is $6. DO NOT get there right when they open at 7:30, or anytime near that. There was no music or anything until about 8:45 or 9:00. It was just awkward silence. We passed the time by playing pool. Then they had about an hour of karaoke, which we didn't participate in but enjoyed watching. There was about 15 minutes of line dancing, which was the highlight of my night, and Bobby Mackey comes on at 10. I had been hoping for more line dancing, but we had to leave at 10:30 and everyone was still just sitting and watching. I think we just came too early. Would return if I'm ever in the area again.

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    Grace W.

    One of my favorite bars in Cincinnati. This place has the most genuine feel of any place around. It is a poorly lit bar with pool, a mechanical bull, and line dancing. Not to mention Bobby Mackey himself sings live every weekend! While you will smell like cigarettes upon your departure it just adds to the feel of this authentic country bar. My personal favorite part is the line dancing. Watching the regulars perform dance after dance is quite impressive. I try to join in after watching and by the end of the song you are usually a pro. Drinks are very reasonably priced and overall it's a great time for a country experience. Definitely different than the typical bar scene!

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    Sara V.

    I had my reception here on June 27th. I think I am the first person to do this out of my circle of friends but I know others have had receptions there as well. I cannot say enough about Denise and Bobby and the helpfulness of their staff. It's a honky tonk bar and for me it was perfect. I wanted a reception where people could cut loose, ride a mechanical bull, and catch a ghost tour if they felt brave:) Denise was so accommodating with letting us come in and set up and with the break down (she and Matt were hands on the whole time- so nice!). We purchased bar tickets and were able to bring in our own food (Eli's BBQ- which is delicious). The bar opens to the public and it was not a problem- everyone was so nice (I had a very diverse reception crowd and I have had several reports of how friendly non-wedding patrons were). It is a bar that allows smoking but it wasn't overwhelming. Denise and her crew checked in with me and my family and were so attentive and made sure everyone had a good time. They even allowed us to put a green screen up behind the bull ! Also, Bobby and his band sounded great- he played Silver Wings and I swayed the night away. If you are looking for a different, sweet, country party with genuine kind people who care about you having a great reception- I recommend Bobby Mackey's Honky Tonk. Even if you aren't planning a reception- it's a fun place to drink a cold beer, listen to classic country music, dance to old and new music, ride a bull (or just watch) and learn about some ghosts.

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    Robbie B.

    Loved it, fun place for anybody but it's basically honky tonk cowboy bar, but you'll see all kinds of ppl in here. The ghost tour was great, I'm a huge fan of ghost adventures so it wouldn't have taken much anyway. I can see how this joint is a tad overhyped, but the atmosphere in the bar makes up for anything you think you might be missing. I am sad that they have NO DRAFT BEER and it's only bottles, and those bottles are basically only domestic trash. Which is hardly beer at all, it's just carbonated water, it's almost like soda. But regardless, you'll be glad to grab a bottle of bud and grab a table and listen to the band or talk to your friends.

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    Love this place! Good music, Karaoke, and Line dancing. Bartenders are amazing and owners are the best!

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    This has been our source for instrument repair for years. The repair shop is friendly, reasonably…read morepriced and quick when there are time constraints. They also run a fabulous program to rehab old instruments and make them available to students who cannot afford one on their own. We're lucky to have this gem supporting school band programs.

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