Unexpected visit was more than I expected. We were welcomed in from the cold with a smile and nice…read moregreeting. There was a nice selection at the bar. The bartender made me an amaretto sour, which I hadn't had in years and it was fantastic. On street parking. Small and affordable food menu. Great price on drinks.

This place is so lame. It is never lively or well attended. It's a dead zone. An afterthought…read more Nothing on draft, very few selections for beer and a very lame wine list. I was afraid to even order an appetizer because it looks like everything is in a deep freezer and who knows how long it's been sitting there. Bartenders don't seem to care. They don't engage conversation. They are clearly just there to make their hourly pay and then gobble up your tip as soon as you place it on the bar. Lady's night was a total joke. No specials, no advertisement. No presents on social media whatsoever. I think this place is a money laundering scheme or the owner. Or a tax write-off. Go down to Olde Town.

Very good karaoke friendly staff would recommend for sure dj was cool to as well and would go againread more

For what it is, this place gets 5 stars from me. Having visited 10-15 dives in this area Happy Days…read moretruly was the most happy! The vibe of this place reminds me of a simpler time. The jukebox plays Lynyrd Skynyrd, and basically the entire Forrest Gump soundtrack. And unlike most of the bars in this area this place is bright with a ton of natural light. They keep the doors open so the air runs through the place. It is a very historical bar covered in knick knacks which is kind of fun to look at. They have a pool table and darts. And here's the kicker - they have $4 CRAFT DRAFTS! Yes, local brews on tap for $4. That's cheaper than the breweries! Other brewski's will run ya around $2 bucks. Every time the bf came back from the bar he had a sneaky grin on his face and he would mouth the words to me "Six Dollars! Cindy, Six. Dollars." Those moments of him will be forever burned in my mind. It was almost like he was getting away with something when in reality this place really is that cheap, they are not making a mistake on your bill. Oh, and although we didn't participate - their shot wall has some pretty insane shots on it if that's your thing. This is a place I would bookmark for a sunny afternoon.

Excellent atmosphere for grabbing a drink and watching sports. Their chicken wings are superb and…read morethe hanky pankys are so good! The popcorn is free, addicting, and unlike anything I've ever had!

Awesome dive bar. How do you not like a bar that gives you a tall boy cozy when you order a PBR…read moretall boy. I have only had the smoked wings, but they are legit. Last time I was there they would not serve them because they were an hour away from being perfect. I respect that.

Help me welcome back El Jefe's Cubanos & More, now at The Well!! I started my birthday weekend…read morewith some amazing food, great music, chill vibes, and unexpectedly made some new friends too! Chefs El Jefe Colman & Timothy Gonzales have partnered up with The Well Owners, Will Hodges & Chase Daoud, in a collaboration that combines a taste of Cuba with that hometown Kentucky charm. I got the Beef & Potato Empanada, Sweet Plantains, Chef Tim's Signature Brisket Mac, Classic Cubano & Jefe's Seasoned Tots with J & J sauce. Every bite was loaded with the freshest ingredients packing a punch of authentic Cuban flavors! My favorites were the Classic Cubano, the Beef & Potato Empanada & of course that sauce!! Grab your besties this weekend for delicious lunch or a memorable night in the city!! 8 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011 https://cubanrestaurantcovington.com/ https://www.thewellcovington.com/ Instagram & TikTok: @biteswithmissb

Love the vibe inside this place - exposed brick, friendly bartenders. Had two cocktails, Cranberry…read moreCampfire and Old Fashioned. The Campfire was tequila, cinnamon and cranberry, so I was not expecting it's syrupy sweetness - assume the cinnamon was syrup and not just cinnamon. The Old Fashioned was strong. Not sure what bourbon is used, but it burned going down. Next time I'm in the area, I'll go for a beer.

It's been fun to watch Braxton evolve over the years and help shape the neighborhood along the way…read more Consistently serving up great beers, they have recently opened up the main space on the first floor by removing the 'garage' that was in the middle of the room. They were doing some live trivia the night we were there, with lots of people enjoying the game. Easy ordering of delicious pizza from Dewey's next door, this spot in the heart of Covington is always a winner.

This place is perfect for a large group. We had a great time playing trivia. There's bar offers a…read morewide variety of beers and the also have cocktails. You can order from Dewey's next door and it's delivered to the bar. I had their sour and radler- preferred the radler.

Great place! I've been here a few times and the service is great. The bartenders are so friendly…read moreand great to chat with. The pretzels are delicious. The whole environment is great to have a chill evening with and watch whatever game is on.

We stopped in here for lunch one afternoon. The bar was quiet and our waitress came over and gave…read moreus menus and asked if we had been in before and no this was our first time. She answered any questions we had and gave us some time to look over the menu. She came back and I ordered the Dubliner cocktail and my friend ordered a Jameson Irish Whiskey. My Dubliner was a strong one and may have been the wrong choice for me for lunch but I will know for the next time in. She took our food order and I ordered the Shaved Prime Rib sandwich and I was given a choice of Saratoga chips, mashed potatoes, house cut fries, sweet potato fries, tots, fried broccoli, peas, or a side salad. I chose the Saratoga chips, I love them! My friend ordered the Reuben and also the chips. My sandwich came with au jus on the side for dipping. My chips were as I would expect them to be, a little thick and crunchy! I was not a big fan of the ciabatta bread on my sandwich but overall it was good. It is an Irish pub and looked good inside with all the wood. I think we will likely stop in again at some point.

No idea how this is our first time eating Mac's pizza, we've been missing out! Great menu…read moreselection, there is truly a pizza for everyone (complete with vegan and GF options). We got the Spinach & Goat Cheese and the Chicken Bacon Ranch. Flavorful toppings on a crispy, thin-but-not-too-thin crust. Personally, I loved how small the toppings were chopped on the veggie pizza - the perfect amount for each bite!

Call me old school but being kind in the service industry is a must for me!…read more No hellos or service at all seems to be common practice... I received better service early in the day so I go between 12-5. I've been a few times. Food is pretty good. ( wings and skins ) I can dine Alfresco so that's a plus..

Went here for a late lunch while visiting the city and before heading up the road to TLQ stadium…read morefor a soccer game. The man who I assume was the owner was very hospitable and made us feel very welcome. Also, he was smoking fresh meat out front which smelled great and tasted great (we had the brisket, pork and turkey). The food was great all the way around (also had the loaded nachos). Would definitely go back when in the area.

Wow. What a classic downtown sports bar literally across the freeway from Paycor Stadium…read more I picked this place as it was within walking distance from our hotel and just across the freeway from Paycor stadium. Smoking pulled pork and chicken wings outside the front entrance was a good sign. If you're looking for a real-deal sports bar in Cincinnati look no further. My wife and I ended up coming here on back-back days while coming to Cincinnati for a Bengals game. The servers and management couldn't have been more welcoming to us. The smoked chicken wings were among the best I've had. The fried mushrooms and pickle chips were also outstanding. I highly recommend this establishment if you're attending a game or event at Paycor stadium.

Visiting from Chicago, so I am not a local, but this place made me wish I was. It didn't go off…read morewithout a hitch, but they made up for what had been missed. Read on for more. I ordered online for pickup. I chose the federal burger (with onions, tomatoes, and provolone cheese - no grand slam sauce, which is a thousand island type of sauce, but I asked for it on the side when I got there) and a tray of smoked nachos with no jalapeños and no sour cream. I also opted to do cheese sauce on the side so that way when I got to my hotel, the nachos wouldn't be all soggy and soft. When I picked it up, I was completely impressed with the look, feel, and general ambience of the restaurant/bar. It just had a general feeling that made me wish I had been able to go with some friends. I was impressed. Unfortunately, after I walked with the food, back to my hotel, I ended up finding out that they had neglected to include the cheese sauce on the side. When I called and was directed to the manager, Rebecca, she was extremely apologetic and offered to either credit me or refire my the nachos. I said that I would love to come get them, but my burger would be cold by the time I got back she offered to re-fire the burger as well. I really wanted to have the full experience for my first time eating from Smoke Justis. Rebecca was absolutely amazing and made sure that I was taken care of well despite the issue that I had. I agreed and said that I would give the original meal to the front desk attendant at the hotel. He ended up being very excited to get a free meal, especially one from Smoke Justis. (Hint: Remember to make sure they put your cheese sauce in the bag!) Now for the food: The tray of smoked nachos were amazing and I definitely I'm glad that I got the cheese sauce. It completely pulled the dish together and it was absolutely amazing. The only problem is that they were so good that I had a harder time getting to the fries and burger. By the time I got to the fries and burger I was almost completely full. The fries were really good and they were seeming to be homemade sliced fries, but either way were great. Then I tasted the burger... wow, just wow. The flavor from the burger, was one of the best I have ever had. No sauce or anything else. Whatever they used to season the meat was incredible. Bottom line, I definitely will be back. Their commitment to excellence, both with the food and with the service, is apparent. Be good to you. Eat here.

Ordered the Smoked Meat Plate (double) with Pulled Chicken and Turkey. It's served with cornbread…read moreand two sides. I selected Mac & Cheese and a side salad. The food wasn't bad, it just didn't leave a lasting impression. The meat was dry. I'm not sure what I expected to taste, but I was under impressed. Mac & Cheese was bland. Our server at the bar was fantastic! *Sidenote: my travel partner suggested the restaurant and LOVES it. We just have different taste buds. Parking: Street parking is hard to find. Spaces are extremely close to each other. Price: $20 - $30

Great service and a nice selection of beers and bourbons. Enjoyed the sour they had on draft and…read moreour large party had a lot of fun at the juke box.

Randomly stumbled into this place and honestly .. game changer. Vibe strikes the perfect balance…read morebetween fun and soul touching. From the outside, it might look like any other spot. But the second you walk in, something just clicks. It's easy -- like you've been here before in another life or like you've known this energy forever. The vibe is calm but magnetic. Not trying too hard, not putting on a show -- just honest, comfortable, and kind of intoxicating in the quietest way. You could stay for hours and still not want to leave, even after last call. That kind of place. There's a warmth that sneaks up on you -- the kind that makes you laugh more than you thought you would. Makes you say things you didn't plan to say. Makes you wonder how something so easy can also feel so rare. I don't know what kind of magic they've got going on here, but it's working. Trust me -- this place stays with you. Vinny is the best