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Japp's Since 1879

4.1 (273 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Live music
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Christmas decor
Deonna E.

Upbeat bar with live DJ. I loved the Christmas decorations, especially in the bar area. It was crowded, so we didn't stay long. However, the service and drinks were great.

A TRASH ASS BAR
Celina C.

If I could leave a ZERO..I would! I decided to come to this bar for Halloween weekend on 25/oct/2024, and at first it was fine..a basic bar with drinks. BUT...there is always a but lol...when I ordered a espresso martini and the BARTENDER spilled my drink and I told them I wasn't paying for it, instead of correcting the issue they kicked me out. I had a in depth conversation with the manager and tbh at the end the day he's a person that cares more about not getting in trouble than doing the right thing. This is a tiny ass over priced useless ass bar, do not waste your time! Unless you want to pay for a $15 espresso martini and then the bartender spill it before you even get to drink it lol

Dance party at Japp's!
Adam M.

A great place to grab a top notch cocktail and either catch a live band during happy our or dance the night away with their DJs!

The bar
Scott N.

We were in town after moving to California seven years ago. Stopping at Japp's for a cocktail or two was on our list of things to do. Menus were available to download to our phones. We each ordered something different; they were all great. I ordered the Honey Vanilla Spritz - Vodka, vanilla honey, fresh lemon, topped with sparkling wine. It was super refreshing. The vodka and sparkling wine were a good pair and the tartness of the lemon evened out the sweetness of the honey. So good I had a second. It was Thursday evening just as they opened, so it was not crowded. We enjoyed the window table, but I'll warn you... the mirror next to the window will mess with your mind. I wish we had a place this cool in Hayward, CA.

Maple Makers
Scott C.

Japp's is a cool hangout in the OTR in Cincinnati. The ambiance is definitely a throwback to a bygone era. Beautiful bar and space! The cocktails are fantastic but fairly expensive. I would recommend this place as a cool place to hang for a while but you might go broke if you drink too much.

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Can't wait to go back! One of the most fun nights we've had out in a while. The service and atmosphere were top notch. Thank you, Japp's!

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Sai made the best Manhattan I have ever had! Highly recommend checking this place out. Awesome atmosphere.

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Fantastic service, great place for a private event. Would recommend 10 outta 10 times!

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