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    Brew House

    3.9 (86 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Michael C.

    What a nice surprise. I went in with low expectations because I though this was just a bar and I'd get typical bar fare. Boy-was-I-wrong! I ordered a burger and it stands up to some of the best places I've had burgers in Cincinnati. Nothing bad to say. I really enjoyed it. Something I noticed that was different is the food was served on what appeared to be handmade ceramic plates. That was a first for me outside of fine dining establishments. I had never been here before and I'm glad I went. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C.

    Love the Mason jars they use as cups!
    Emily S.

    This is my go to spot for bar food that doesn't feel pretentious or forced in Cincy. It's so casual, and the workers are all friendly. I love their food and drink selections, and they always have fun specials. They have beef, turkey, veggie, and impossible burger options!

    Original wood sign
    Cindy G.

    Brew House is a kitschy little neighborhood dive with home cooked food. Fun fact: They have over 100 different beers here! We stopped in and asked what they were known for, the bartender recommended the burger. What came out was a burger you would make a home. It was fine, and did the job but in my opinion was not a contender in the Cincinnati burger game. HOWEVER everyone in the place seemed to be ordering the fish n' chips which looked fantastic. If we go back I will definitely hit that up. We also got an order of the peirogies and they were solid. Not the best I've ever had but again, did the trick. Overall I would give the food 3-stars. But the bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was very memorable and they had live music on Tuesday which made for a fun night so I am bumping up to 4-stars. Don't overthink this place. Come, get a cold beer, and stay a while.

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    Jon A.

    I don't say this often, but I feel like nearly everyone should experience Brew House - it is anything but boring/typical. I don't review every restaurant I visit, but within a few minutes of stepping through the doors I knew that I have to share this experience. My wife recently discovered the "Impossible Burger", which admittedly tastes almost exactly like beef, but is not. Through a little research I discovered that several restaurants in the tri-state area offer this burger - one being Brew House. This last Friday we were starved, and my wife was craving an Impossible Burger. I didn't read any of the reviews on Brew House, but saw the 4/5 star Yelp rating, knew they offered the burger, and assumed (oh boy) that Brew House would be the kind of trendy, slightly upscale, restaurant you'd find in OTR. I. Was. Wrong. So very wrong. Within one block of Brew House, we noticed some unsavory looking characters who appeared to be up to no good. Saw one guy pushing a shopping cart that was filled with cans. The side of the street we were on had trash everywhere - have I painted a picture of this Walnut Hills neighborhood? While most Brew House patrons are likely safe, it goes without saying, this is a sketchy area. It was a little difficult finding a parking spot in the private lot even at this early hour of about 5:30 p.m. Once inside, I realized that my assumptions were incorrect, and I had just entered the doors of a dive bar. When you walk in there is no sign telling you to seat yourself, or wait to be seated. There was also no one to greet you and tell you what to do. We seat ourselves and a couple of minutes later were "kind of" greeted by our waitress, Amy. It was quickly apparent that she was not your typical waitress. We ask for a couple of waters, and about ten minutes later I think she realized she had forgotten about us. After receiving our drinks we are ready to order. My wife goes with sweet potato fries and an Impossible Burger. I try the fish and chips (beer battered cod) and, to be a weirdo, also try a BBQ chicken taco. I asked what comes on the taco and am told "whatever you want". I said I would just go with BBQ chicken and cheese. Our food comes out at about the fifteen minute mark and the taco has lettuce on it, as well as the chicken and cheese. The taco goes back for remake and is not to be seen again for another 15 minutes. I start to eat my fish and realize we didn't have silverware. This is quickly addressed and the verdicts are in: my wife's sweet potato fries and Impossible Burger are good - damn good. My wife said the burger was an 8/10. My three large pieces of fish are delicate inside and are fried perfectly. Thankfully the beer batter was not overwhelming, which I appreciated. The fish could really have used some lemon, but for some reason was not served with it. My fries were about average - just your normal frozen fries you'd get anywhere, but weren't bad. My BBQ chicken taco finally makes an appearance sans lettuce, and is not good. It was actually embarrassingly bad. The BBQ sauce did not taste like BBQ at all, but rather tasted like some kind of unidentified red sauce. The chicken appeared to be boiled, cubed, and then the BBQish sauce was added immediately prior to serving. I would pull this item from the menu, or completely revamp the recipe. Upon taking my first bite, I heard the tacos from Bakersfield say "what the hell are you doing?". The food was mostly very good, but the real star of the show was the atmosphere, diversity, and uniqueness of Brew House - a few examples: -Lots of classic rock and alternative music playing just loud enough that you could enjoy it, but could still have a conversation. -A 50ish lady at the bar who probably had one glass of wine too many, was dancing in her seat, and was laughing nearly uncontrollably at times. -People coming in and hugging people at the bar that they knew by name. -Lots of playful banter with the bartender, but unfortunately some F-Bombs being dropped by said bartender with little kids in the restaurant. -A very interesting mix of Brew House patrons. A group of older women who could have been teachers at nearby Saint Ursula. A group of trouble-maker looking twenty somethings. A women sat behind us, by herself, and was likely approaching 90 years of age. -Our waitress stopped by a couple of times and instead of sharing typical waitressy type questions/comments instead talked about whatever song was currently playing. I actually really appreciated having a waitress who was authentic and was just being herself - very refreshing. -Star Wars artwork adorns the walls, nearly everywhere, and is for sale. Some, of which, was very good and very expensive. Price was about $32, which wasn't bad. Brew House is quite an experience. If you are looking for an out of the norm meal, Brew House will not let you down. Will return.

    Samantha S.

    i think Brew House is just great. The food is reliable and affordable. I almost always order the pierogis, which come in a personal or family size with bacon and sour cream. I have had a burger here which was pretty standard and last night I enjoyed some tacos - the potato and guacamole and the blackened talapia. I'd definitely get the blackened talapia again. Beers are $6 for a pint, but that is pretty standard. Not a huge selection of beers on taps, but they keep their bottles and cans well stocked with a wider variety. The environment is pretty homey and it certainly looks and plays the part of a local watering house; lived in booths, wood paneling. Very comfortable setting, no pretension. It's also great because there is not television; so you have to speak to one another and perhaps even to a stranger. What a thought! Service is also great, very friendly bartenders and waitresses and quick service with food. They have a patio space that opens onto their parking lot, good for an afternoon lunch.

    Vegan goetta    Amazing
    JoEllen F.

    Have been here many times. Always love the food. Today it vegan goetta. Vglt. Yummmm. Bartender is amazing. Gotta love Tina.

    Hal H.

    Good place in Cincy for burgers and beers. I'm a TX native and was impressed to see some Latin and South American influences on the menu with chicharrones (Mexican pork rinds) and pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread). Tried the chicharrones and was pleased with those though the salsa on the taco burger wasn't great - still good, just not great. Beer selection was good as others have noted and the food is solid. All around a good place for your neighborhood tavern with a few non-traditional items. I'll be back for sure.

    Justin V.

    The Fish and Chips was sooo good! You can sub a side salad for coleslaw if you want. Laura was a great server and gave special treatment even though they were busy. Brew house reminds me a a Cheers type bar. A Walnut Hills stapl

    Mariel D.

    For a dive bar/restaurant this place had good food. You could tell their burgers were fresh and not frozen. Prices were very reasonable, but they could have a better selection of beers on draft. This is a total local place and is a great low key bar with good bar food. Their sweet potato fries were paired with an apple butter, which was a nice pairing. Walnut Hills is a very up and coming area and I appreciate places like the Brew House that have kept their routes and haven't changed. As expected they didn't have any GF options, which I wouldn't expect at a place like this.

    Black bean sweet potato taco. No cheese, ranch,or  salsa. Not as stated.  Easy enough to make at home. Hot lettuce on a taco? No bueno.

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    Brew House is no longer serving food. So sad. It was my go - to spot for a burger for years.

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    Amber cocktail in a rocks glass with a large ice cube and citrus garnishes on top.
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    Seating at Iris Cafe
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    Ladder 19

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    We stopped in here for burger week and OOOOMMMMMGGGGGEEEEE this is definitely the place to be! From…read morethe service to the burger my experience here was amazing! Let me tell you about our server: -He had a great personality, was extremely personable and made us feel right at home, gave us great menu recommendations, gave us coupons to come back and was just simply great. I regret I don't remember his name (blame it on my age) but, I won't forget his face and will be requesting him the next time we go back. All servers could take a lesson out of his playbook because good service is hard to come by these days! Good servers is not the norm theses days but, our server was awesome! The food: The sever started us off with sweet & spicy pickles. I didn't really know what to expect but, the sweet & salty with the tangy with crunch is great combination. I enjoyed it so much that I've already begun looking online to see where I can get them from lol. Uncle Woody's Ragin Cajun was delicious and a great choice if you want to try something different from your traditional burgers. The bun was super light/fluffy and the perfect pairing the seasoned burger, onions, mushrooms and Cajun aioli. Hubby said the the Patty Melt was good but, would order grilled onions with it next time. So yeah.... go check it out if your in the mood for a burger. I'm going to go back for brunch next time.

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    4.3
    (35 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    If you love BBQ, prepare your taste buds for the kind of joyride they've been praying for --…read morebecause Sweets & Meats BBQ delivers some of the best barbecue in Cincinnati, possibly anywhere. From the moment the aroma hit the table to the last bite, this meal was nothing short of legendary. Let's start with the pulled pork -- outstanding doesn't even begin to describe it. Perfectly smoky, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor, it was the kind of meat that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate what's happening. Juicy, rich, and done exactly right. And the sides didn't just show up as an afterthought -- they completed the meal. The greens were deeply flavorful and cooked to perfection, and the mac and cheese was pure comfort food excellence: creamy, cheesy, and impossible to stop eating. Now... the wings. These are the kind of wings you'd happily drive across town for -- crispy, meaty, and bold in flavor. Absolutely worth the trip all on their own. And then there's the brisket. I'll just say this: ridiculous. Smoky, juicy, beautifully seasoned, and so tender it barely needed a knife. One bite was enough to reset my expectations for what great brisket should be. Everything here tastes like it was made with care, patience, and real BBQ passion. If you're even remotely serious about barbecue, this place needs to be on your list. I'll be back -- and bringing friends next time.

    I have been meaning to get to Sweets & Meats forever after seeing folks rave about them on the…read moreFacebook. The other day, I happened to notice they had posted about a corporate client cancelling a big order at the last minute and asking for help selling the catering order. I needed to go run an errand near the location anyway so it seemed like fate. And I will not wait around on Sweets & Meats again because this food is legit. I got the pulled pork sandwich combo, which comes with two sides (and they have like eight different sides - I love variety!). I appreciated that my to-go order had the meat and sauce separate from the bun so I could assemble at home and not have a bunch of pork and bread mush instead of a sandwich. The pork was delicious - it didn't NEED sauce but the sauce was so good I had to throw some on there. The collards were delicious (they can go so wrong so easily). But the mac & cheese was the star. I immediately started telling people "you need this mac & cheese in your life, you're welcome." Their little spot underneath Children's Hospital is modest but cute and clean. Service was friendly and they gave me my cornbread (oh, the cornbread - I almost forgot! Also delicious) for free because they accidentally gave my very similar order to the wrong person (we ordered the same meal, I just added cornbread). They were actually in the weeds a bit because their call to action was successful - the phone was ringing off the hook and I got there in time to beat the crowd. Take-out or dine-in, Sweets & Meats is worth the visit. Get the mac & cheese! I can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

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    Pulled Pork Sandwich, Green Beans and Sweet Potato Casserole.
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    Brisket Sandwich
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    Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Cornbread and Sweet Potato Casserole

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