My brother suggested this place while we were in town visiting and I'm glad he did - it's a really…read morecool, swanky, dark bar that seems good for groups. It wasn't too busy when we arrived and got complimentary valet. We were seated right away at this cool four top table connected to the end of the bar. The lighting and ambiance felt upscale and moody. The menu is varied with some really interesting-sounding drinks. I ordered the mi loquita: tequila, blackberry liqueur, house-made hot honey shrub, acidified pineapple. They have some snacks and this bar is attached to Dozo where we had omakase reservations later. We got some of the furikake chex mix, which was a bit sweet and spicy. I loved it! Our drinks were very nice and balanced, and quite tasty. Signature cocktails range from $13-$16 which seemed normal for this type of spot. I'm glad we got to check it out and wish we could have gotten some kind of small souvenir (I love when bars have a matchbook etc.). I'd come back!

Super pretty and intimate bar. Host was super friendly and quickly accommodating! Has dinner…read morereservations upstairs but wanted to stop by for a quick cocktail. Bartenders are friendly and easy going, they have signature cocktails to pick from and a full bar in case you want something specific. The bar is quiet and warm would love to come back to just hangout and socialize since their little seating areas bring out a vibe!

Once again Yelp led me to the best cocktail bar ever. Wow. Ty r menu was colorful and extremely…read moreinformative with pictures and descriptions. Both the the Fig-get About It and the Bless your Heart were good. They distill their own spirits, make their own shrubs, etc. Douglas the bartender and the other were both great and knowledgeable. They kept an eye out and my water glass never went empty. The atmosphere was cozy- low lighting and a comfy bar chair. The playlist was a mix of late 60s hits that brought back memories. This was a highlight of the trip and I would come here again.

Little distillery and cocktail lounge on the edge of the Oregon district. Good service parking on…read moresite. Their bourbon is 118 proof with a pleasant mild vanilla finish. Their Rye is spicy on the front with a rich rye finish. Give it a few seconds after it goes down to get that rye flavor. Very good cocktail line up offered. Pleasant and cozy atmosphere.

From a person who doesn't drink whiskey, this is a great bar. Had a very good Negroni and an…read moreexcellent Last Word Cool music, great music, all around great vibes

Nice bourbon bar, with a good custom cocktail selection, both bourbon and non-bourbon varieties…read more Dark and cool inside, good vibe. Service was solid. Bourbon collection very strong and decently priced on most of the middle range choices although somewhat inconsistent. Overall great place to have a drink and a conversation

We ordered some pizza for. Work lunch and we all enjoyed it. Looking forward to coming in and…read moretrying more

Lovely! We had eaten here a dozen or so years ago and I remember being sad that there was not…read morereally that much on the menu that qualified as Italian. But that was then and this is now, and the current hands-on owners give us a truly Italo-centric experience! It feels very European in here. All brick walls and an archway between the bar room and the dining room. Big wine rack in the dining room. The bar is also quite attractive and looks comfortable. I don't recall hearing any music but we were there at lunchtime on Sunday. Fire grilled artichokes grabbed me so we got this for an app. I admit I didn't read the description completely. The dish had seven little artichoke quarters drowning in Alfredo sauce. The artichoke was sweet and tender but all that sauce really overwhelmed it and this app is overpriced for the quantity. Later I realized we could have had them served with EVOO and parmesan which I would have much preferred. It was disappointing that the waitress didn't ask which preparation we wanted, and that the kitchen apparently did not ask her, either. Our two pasta dishes were delectable and the amount of protein was quite generous. We both loved our sauces, and the spicy Italian sausage (house made!) was out of this world. They sliced it nice and thin and there was so much, I was really in Heaven. The fettuccine and the capellini were done to perfect al dente. Our waitress did a great job and checked on us often. She was handling several tables and was constantly on the move but kept up well with all her guests. I was thrilled to see Limoncello cake on the dessert menu but a bit shocked at the high price. Of course it is possible you get a huge slice and I will definitely research this further next time! I plan on coming back, and soon.

One of my favorite Cincinnati hidden gems is The Blind Lemon! They have one of the BEST outdoor…read morepatios; the atmosphere is incredible! Inside the vibes are amazing too & the staff are great! There are so many wonderful cocktails here, and there are drink options for everyone! The Pomegranate Twist is fruity & fun, & the Cabernet float in the Little Miss Sour is delicious! I can never turn down a tasty dessert drink like the Chocolatini & the Hendrickstini is incredibly refreshing & light! Whether you're in the mood for a great cocktail, and awesome patio vibe or want to catch some live music, you have to try The Blind Lemon!

Fun little hobbit-like hole in the wall. Actually, hole in the ground. I don't know if they have…read moremore than one entrance, but the one we used required the use of steps, so not mobility friendly. I know they have a patio, so it's possible (?) that the patio might be accessible. We went at the end of a looooong day, and eventing about the ambiance was great. Prices were high for the draft beer, so we were one-and-done. Service was efficient, but the bartender was more interested in flirting with the tipsy lady next to us at the bar. The bar back guy was friendly.

Amazing little gem in middle Ohio offering a quality of ramen you wouldn't expect, but absolutely…read moreworth coming and having. Better than ramen I've had in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago or Dallas. The chili oil or sashuan oil is not as hot as I thought. Easy to eat, even if you can't tolerate much spice. Staff was super amazing. Shout out to the guy behind the bar. Rockin' beard and rockin' attitude. Easy 30-minute drive from Beaver Creek, Wright-Pat area, but so worth it.

I was excited for my second visit, timing my lunch on a western drive from Ohio to Indiana. Happy…read moreto have a reprieve from dodging the semis on I70. I wasn't as surprised this time by the location in a neighborhood, something that gives it a very welcome feel and suggests with the addition of a covered outdoor porch with picnic tables that this is a good neighborhood hang. I was late for lunch, almost two but there were some folks still finishing up. Good vibe, good music and casual atmosphere. I opted for the Takoyaki app which was tasty and not so burning hot that it scorched the roof of your mouth. Also the right amount of mayonnaise as opposed to often an excess. The Ramen Flight was fun in principle but I wouldn't do it again. I unwisely and perhaps naively assumed there would be mini versions of the full serving of Tonkotsu broth with Mayo, Thai curry and Szechuan with scallions. But it really is just the broth and ramen. Expected the Szechuan to have some heat and peppery lip buzz but did not. The Thai curry was super salty. Just missed some option of veggies and protein. Finally I would suggest not sitting near the front near the stairs to the kitchen. The spot has competing music soundtracks with two different play lists battling between your two ears.

I will say this: if I lived in Cincinnati then I would definitely be coming here very often. It was…read morea super dope spot with an amazing vibe . First things first, if you're going to go you are probably just going to be doing street parking. Parking is not hard to find, especially if you're going to do that at a later hour is going to be free on the street so that part is no problem at all. You're going to come in and you're going to get greeted by security. Now he'll give you a choice: take the steps or take the elevator. If you are not a fan of steps, then don't do that because it's probably 5 stories down lol . I enjoy it so it's not a big deal for me but if you have an issue or you have heels, you may want to take the elevator because it's going to feel like you're going into the dungeon lol. When you finish taking the journey you're going to go ahead and navigate to the first part, which is going to be the large bar area. It looks like it's very old and rustic but it has a very nice bar feel and a very nice vibe to it. The bar is pretty sizable and there are tables around there so you can sit at the bar or sit at tables on either side. They have an ample amount of space so that isn't an issue at all . The bartender seemed to be super friendly even though that's not where I stayed. I went to the next room, which is going to have the location that you have all of the performances at. We were walking in and the performance was getting revved up. It was amazing and it was a super dope vibe. I loved it. Again if I lived here, I would definitely make this a spot on my regular rotation. Now in the performance area, you definitely have a bar there so you can actually get drinks no matter where you are. Don't expect food though. It's a nice spot to go for drinks on a night out, or a date night, or in a group setting where you don't mind music in the background . The hostess was able to seat everybody at the table and they came right away with the menus and the water and proceeded to navigate the drink situation. I had wine so that was pretty much where I was sitting during my time there but they had a couple different things that looked very intricate and very craftworthy . But what stole the show was the performance. Even though I know that that's not going to be the same performer every night, it gave a certain amount of energy that was amazing! I loved it from beginning to end and I'm kind of mad that I missed it a little bit but it was awesome. The performance was good and the crowd work was just as good. Overall this place is a 5-star situation for me. The only thing that I had a problem with was the fact that my phone signal was bad because, clearly, I was 4 stories in the earth lol. Really it was a really good time and if you like live music, tuck-away speakeasy cocktail vibes, or old-school stage performances with a live band, this is definitely going to be your bag!

Surely coming into this speakeasy was a great idea! I had plenty to choose from, but this one stuck…read moreout. Of course I located on Yelp. Easy to locate, free street parking, safe neighborhood. It's a melting pot for sure. Once we walked in, we were greeting by a gentleman who inquired if we had reservations, yadda yadda yadda. Nah. They had room for us, it was after 12am. We caught the elevator down and ventured in. Great décor and vibe. The bar was lively. We chose the velvet seats against the wall. Hubby and I ordered the following. The Ghost's Favorite & my request for "Something Sweet w Whiskey". Both beverages did what they were supposed to do. Very tasty, pleasing and a great sip. I didn't catch my bartender's name but he was very nice and a stellar mixologist. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a chill place to vibe w a beverage. Only downfall, it was 40° in there. We were freezing !! I'd still return, I'll just bring a coat next time. Lol

We came to the Härth Lounge for more-dinner cocktails. First of all - gorgeous place, dark…read moreinheritors, colorfully lit in the right spots ... it's a jazz lounge with music in the evenings. Generous happy hour. Classic and creative cocktails, many designed by our bartender, Sophia. I can't go through all the cocktails we had - they were complicated, but I'll include a pic of part of the menu. I'll say they were well balanced, complex, well executed, and very tasty. Even the less booze-forward drinks were sippers -you didn't want to miss any flavors! Terrific place!

I have wanted to go to The Härth Room for quite some time so was excited when we happened to be a…read morefew doors down at an event this afternoon and finally had the chance to stop in! It was cold outside so it was the perfect time to visit, since they have multiple fireplaces and it's nice and cozy inside. It was early afternoon and not busy, so the only employee we saw was the bar, but she kept everyone's drinks full and was very friendly. She told us to have a seat wherever we wanted but to come to the bar to order our drinks. We both got cocktails, an Old Fashioned and a Kentucky Mule and both were quite good. They don't have much food, just some pre-packaged chips and such but some of the chips were from China with pretty odd flavors, so that was kind of fun to give a try. The photos I have seen online don't do this place justice. It's cute and comfy and super clean. Even the women's bathroom had cute decor! As we were leaving, a band was setting up to play later that evening. I was pleasantly surprised to see they often have live music and on Fridays and Saturdays, they have a band from 5-7 and another from 8-10.

I've lived in Cincinnati all my life and never visited this cozy, nostalgic and absolute gem in our…read morecity. When I walked in I felt transported to a different time. The band was awesome, they played some originals plus some Stevie amongst other greats. I truly enjoyed the night.

Lovely ambiance, great jazz, super friendly servers. My table shared several items, including their…read moretiramisu and cream puffs--both yummy!

It amazed me how much the vibe of this place changed during the time I was there. Around 8 it was…read morechill, romantic, and although the tables were filled, not very loud. By 10 or so, they were packed, happening, and high energy! The sound levels was pretty loud but you could still have a conversation no problem. The staff were very efficient and had great recommendations if you don't know what you want or want to swap out a liquor in a drink. Had a great conversation about Studio Ghibli and the graphic novel Uzumaki, if that tells you anything about the staff vibe Purple Rain - great balance of lavender to citrus. I tried this on a whim and absolutely loved it! Mr. Blue Sky - this also had a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. Not too much on either side and made with real blueberries I hear. This Mainer approves!

Good drinks and good service. Set up a little awkward to where we didn't know if someone would come…read moreto our table for drink orders or not (which they didn't.) and we weren't sure if we were okay to seat ourselves because no one said anything to us. Vibe was pretty dark and moody. I'd go for my cucumber cocktail again (east side I think??) but wouldn't go out of my way because the vibe and setup wasn't my fav.