Boozy Book Fair pop-up at the Fermentorium was so much fun! An adult book fair with kids optional is amazing. Hosted by the Friends of Hamilton County / Cincinnati Public Library we were able to browse and buy books, hand made cards, puzzles, games and bookmarks for all genres. Perusing with a drink in hand or giggling over our finds with drinks after it was a perfect friends adventure! The bartenders were super fast and efficient with great presentation. Lots of places to sit and a family friendly atmosphere with at least one puppy in attendance too!! read more

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Had a 50th birthday celebration here with about 90 people on Nov. 15th 2025. The venue fit us all without feeling over crowded. We paid for open bar and selected 6 appetizers to offer guests. All of them were delicious and the shrimp cocktail was second to none. I am going to try and pry out of the chef where he sources his shrimp. The crab cakes were delicious, as was the spinach artichoke dip. We also had veggies tray, and charcuterie. Oh, and pretzel bites with beer cheese. Let Megan guide you with how much food to order for your party. She knows what she is doing. She was very accommodating and wonderful to work with. They have a great sound system to play your music, microphones at the ready and projectors for presentations. The bathrooms are stylish and IMMACULATE. The ambiance is great as is, but you can add decorations if you want as long as they are removed after your event. The Bar staff made it look easy serving all of my thirsty guests and they were very friendly! I highly recommend! Oh, and I almost forgot, the beer is very good too! I also want to mention that when there is not an event happening, you can come in for drink! I will be coming back to try some barrel aged beers! read more

Outstanding! The cocktails are delicious! Service was perfect! Place was cute with all the plants hanging from the ceiling. read more

Great beer, fantastic service! I loved getting to try new beers that were inky available in the fermatorium.

Nine Giant's Fermentorium is a genius of a creation in the heart of Pleasant Ridge building on Nine Giant's fabulous beer with barrel aged beers, experimental beers and some fab tiki drinks served in their own colorful character themed glasses. I've visited a few times, have sat at the bar, sat at a table and in the back room as they've been busy. I've enjoyed every beer and tiki drink I've been served, even one time a little too much, too much tiki on a Sunday afternoon - well we were enjoying our Sunday Funday! You can enjoy a beer flight, now a tiki flight and they even have beer cocktails and frozen cocktails. Plus you can now order food from the brewery, which you need and pairs nicely with the experimental beers and tiki drinks. Also Pinko has returned on Wednesday evenings where you might luck out with one of the fab beers for $1 - get yourself down to the Fermentorium soon! read more

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My lady was getting some new ink just down the road, and unfortunately, I couldn't stay with her for it (Flying Tiger's COVID-19 protocols), so I decided to stop by somewhere nearby for a couple drinks. Great excuse to finally try this spot, eh? I'm definitely a fan of all things Nine Giant, so I knew I was gonna enjoy Fermentorium, and I was absolutely right. It's a very laid back spot with lots of tasty libations and a great staff. The place itself is very open on the inside with lots of seating all around. They've got some big screen TV's if you wanna catch a game while you enjoy your drinks (I was watching the Hurricanes/Rangers game while I was there. LET'S GO, CANES!!). Speaking of said drinks, their menu runs the gambit from beers, specialty mixed drinks (each served in a different, fun mug), and wine. I was most interested in all their barrel aged brews, so I had the following: 1. Frankly Mr. Shankly bouron barrel-aged barleywine 2. Trendy cask aged saison 3. BA Coolverine- ER & Sazerac All three were fantastic, and I think I liked the Coolervine the best overall. Big, bold character with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and rye spice. The beer tender was super friendly and helpful. This is definitely a great spot for drinks, even if you're not a total, unapologetic beer geek like myself, because there's something for everyone. On top of that, the atmosphere is VERY laid back, and if you can't decide on a single brew, go for a flight, and get a little of everything. Nine Giant does it again! read more

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Great spot to try creative and interesting beers! If you are looking to try a new and interesting beer then look no further. This is a great place to try many different flavors and styles of beer! read more

Expensive..Cold... and pretentious The fermatorium the latest expansion to nine giant brewing is all of the above. As you walk in the vibe is cocktail bar. No warmth nothing unique.. just a cocktail bar. The black and white decor are cold, standard and not inviting. It is the exact opposite vibe to nine giant taproom found right around the corner. There is no warmth or Comfort it feels just like any other bar. I will also add the $12 cocktails are served in unique tiki style glasses but that shouldn't be what makes a bar unique. They also have a large tap with barrel aged beers. This falls flat in the ultra modern... cold decor. It seems so out of place. Food can be ordered from the kitchen next door at the tap room and is a saving grace. That being said check out their tap room. Warm inviting... and lively. read more

Fermentorium - Unique cocktail mug - A ceramic unicorn mug with a cocktail inside, topped with a small decorative umbrella and a straw, placed on a bar counter. - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Grabbed a few drinks after dinner at Nine Giant and loved the variety! They have lots of beer on tap, wine, TIKI DRINKS, and frozen drinks. All of the tiki drinks come in fun glasses and judging by the menu, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them! Each cocktail is a work of art and made to perfection. On Wednesdays they have Plinko, where you order a beer and are given one chip; wherever the chip lands on the Plinko board is what you pay for your drink! I also saw a party room in the back that looks like it could be reserved! Looking forward to coming back and trying some more drinks :) read more

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Nice casual spot. Bartenders were friendly and efficient. Knowing where to park would be handy.

Great beers, even better cocktails. The bourbon slush is clutch. Plus... they have super fun barware to drink out of. It's very easy to order food from their restaurant-Nine Giant. Only takes a second to walk over there and pick it up. Definitely hoping this place sticks around. read more

Fermentorium - Can't decide? Taste several beers at a time! - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Stopped by to check it out over memorial day weekend and had a great time! It is a very nice remodel on the space. We only drank on the tiki cocktails while were there and they were very tasty! We didn't have a bad thing the entire time. Nikki was our bartender and she was very personable and made great drinks. We are looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Thank you NG and Fermentorium staff for making our wedding a memorable one. From the venue, staff, beer, tiki drinks, dinner and donuts, it all exceeded our expectations! Megan- thank you for working with me and making our night was perfect! read more

Terrific atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, good selections, and nice location. Should be a good formula for success. read more

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I'm so glad we have this new addition to Pleasant Ridge! I'm always a fan of a good tiki bar, and this is one! I was over the moon to see that they had my favorite, the Junglebird, on the menu, too! I especially love the tiki glasses, but you know those are always a must. As of when I last visited, you could order food menu items from Nine Giant to the bar, too, and their food always looks amazing. The bar is pretty spacious with a decent amount of seating, and the space also comes with a party room area for big groups. Can't wait to go back! read more

Fermentorium - So excited to see Junglebird on the menu! It's my favorite tiki drink - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My brother turned 40 and he booked the private room at Fermentorium for 20 people. Nice private space with a glass garage type door separating the room from the rest of the bar. They had tables/chairs with basic table cloths. Very nice space, no decor. There is a cutout window to the bar so you don't ever have to leave the party room to get a drink which was perfect. The food is from their sister restaurant Nine Giant (I believe that's the name). The mini crab cakes were good and the app's presented well. The taco bar was filling and delicious and we had more than enough for 20 people. They even had pickled onions on the taco bar. My only complaint were the donuts and they need to just cancel that partnership and offer something else for dessert (they come from an outside vendor). The donuts were served cold. The bartenders were patient and kind, the staff working the party room were attentive and willing to help us with anything that was needed. I left impressed with this place and what they offered for such a special occasion, turning 40. Nice job Fermentorium! I would definitely book a private party here. Well done. read more

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Great, diverse, eclectic, diverse selection of beers: the menus has a whole page of barrel-aged beers and I enjoyed a flight of five. They also have a flight of daiquiris, and they specialize in "tiki" drinks with decorative vessels to match. Laid back atmosphere with a diverse clientele. read more

Fermentorium - Flight of barrel-aged beers - Five glasses of different beers are placed on a wooden board with the name 'The Fermentorium' written on it, at a bar or brewery. - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Fermentorium has a great selection of top-notch beers, including a number of interesting and experimental options that help it stand out in the Cincinnati brewing scene. Combined with the friendly staff and the trendy but laid-back ambiance, this place is excellent. read more

The food was great and the service also. Plenty of choices on the food menu. I will definitely frequent this restaurant again.

Not sure of the policy of this place as far as customer service. Walked in, we weren't greeted or even acknowledged that we came in. Three employees were behind the bar doing bar work, which is great but I'm a customer and I wanted a drink. Waited 10 minutes , still no service and left. Very disappointing. read more

Great spot. Custom cocktails, great craft beer and a fun atmosphere. What more can you ask for.

The Fermentorium has great cocktails and beers in a wonderful atmosphere, accompanied by the awesome food from Nine Giant. If you're looking for something a little different, this is the place to visit! read more

Bartender was fun. I wanted to know what drink was served in the peacock tiki glass. She said people steal that one a lot. Great place, buy a glass they sell. Don't steal for them! read more

Nine Giant has done it again! This place is so much fun and the service is great. The space is super inviting and fun. Lots of great drinks at affordable prices. The bartenders are kind and knowledgeable. I took my brother here when he was in town for a visit and he loved it! Definitely check it out and come thirsty! read more

Fermentorium - A metallic gold owl-shaped glass contains a beverage, garnished with a slice of cucumber, a cherry, and colorful straws, placed on a wooden table. - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had a great time getting drinks with friends. Didn't know about the Fermentorium but have told several of our friends to check it out. I totally love the cool 'glasses' drinks come in and I saw a table of four bust out their phones and take pics before enjoying their awesome looking drinks...... It's clean, staff was nice, drinks and beer were yummy and I'll be coming back for more. Great add to Pleasant Ridge for sure!!!! Thanks read more