This might be the best Old Fashioned I've ever had! The Knowledge Old Fashioned is a must get at this hotel bar. Love the vibe inside - modern and well decorated. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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It's fancy, it's pricey, it's loud. Hit up Knowledge while waiting for a dinner table to open up nearby. Folks here seem to dress a bit up-scale. There was plenty of space and seating available when we came in on a Saturday evening. Our party started at a large wobbly high-top and then moved to a more comfortable booth spot in the corner. I enjoyed the ceiling art. Our group collectively enjoyed some of their chic craft cocktails. All of them were beautifully assembled. The Casse was decent, but if your after the bold flavor of tequila you're not going to taste much of it. I greatly enjoyed the Pistachio Martini. Green and delicious with just the right amout of pistachio flavor. Drinks are priced in the double digits so don't expect to get out of there with a light bill. read more

You must get the pistachio martini! It's so good. Even if you don't like pistachios give it a try, I promise you will love it. The espresso martini is also amazing! This place is so chic and fun to go after dinner for your final round of drinks! read more

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Beautiful classy space in hotel lobby. Service was great and fast especially for a bar. Not too loud, lots of spread out table space. Good post-grad vibe Pistachio martini was good but definitely on the sweeter side, but that's what I like read more

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This bar was about a 12 minute walk from my hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati. I was looking for a place with decent cocktails and I found it. They did not have a food menu but that was fine, there were plenty of places with food surrounding this place if I wanted to get a meal later. The bartender was attentive and friendly. There were several folks in the bar at the time and some were dressed in roaring 20's outfits. I did find out there was a private roaring 20's party going on in an attached room that had an open doorway to the bar so of course I had to crash that to get a pic. Fun. I had a couple of interesting drinks and then headed back to my hotel. I stay in the Embassy Suites once or twice a year and will probably make my way back to this bar. read more

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Amazing addition to Covington's scene. Quality craft cocktail in a wonderful setting. Bar staff is knowledgeable (lol), polite and always willing to find what is just right for their patrons. read more

Knowledge Bar is an upscale lounge located on Madison Avenue in Covington. It's got a nice, intimate bar area and seating towards the back with large booths, long high tops and sofa/chair arrangements and horse-themed decor. The drink menu includes reasonably priced beers as well as wine, Bourbons and cocktails. I had an amazing pistachio cream martini that was not cheap at $16 but was incredibly delicious. read more

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Service here is horrible. We made a stop yesterday to share a bottle of wine in one of their cozy spots. They were not busy yet the bar tender wouldn't bring us the bottle and the glasses. Instead she sat it on the bar and made us wait and they told us to come get it... not really the service I expect at Hotel Covington Properties... Do better. read more

Nightcap views... I spent some time in the Cincinnati/Covington area for my friend's wedding. The night before, a group of friends and I decided to explore the town a bit and hit some bars. One of our stops was here. And I'm so glad we came.. The Knowledge Bar & Social Room in North by Hotel Covington (the hotel we stayed at) was intimate yet upbeat. You can tell this place is fairly new, so the locals are really excited about it. We walked in and immediately captivated about how beautiful it was inside. Especially with the full-service bar in the middle of the space. And the decor was tastefully done. Our waitress came over and told us a bit about the space and gave us some recommendations on drinks. Their menu is quite vast, but I went with one of my usuals - French 75. Which was crafted perfectly. We didn't purchase any food here, but we were told that light bites are available and they complement your drinks. This is an atmosphere that I aspire to experience with every nightout. read more

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The Knowledge Bar is a beautiful and roomy bar. It's a nice place to have a drink no matter the occasion. We came here very late afternoon after a trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum. Chris, the bartender, made for me the best Manhattan ever. Just wish I could remember the brand of rye that he used! Haha. Highly recommended. read more

Very chic bar with intimate, romantic vibes situated on the first floor of Hotel Covington. Plenty of different seating options ranging from high top tables to cozy bucket chairs. Great cocktails, but you'll definitely pay a premium. This would be a great spot to grab a drink before or after dinner, but not somewhere you'd want to start a tab for the night. read more

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A very quite and calming place to hangout. We arrived right as they opened so I cannot speak how the vibes are later in the night. so loved the open half circle booths to allow groups to gather and communicate together. They had amazing cocktails that were berh unique. I loved how everything was made fresh and in front of you rather than prebatched. Bartender was attentive and answered all questions asked. read more

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Cute and quaint bar in Hotel Covington. Very personable bartenders and the drinks are excellent. read more

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I love this bar! The atmosphere and ambiance are sexy and modern, and I am here for it! The mixologists were all female. Everyone was welcoming, smiling, and friendly. evening I was there and they were bad ass. The drinks are delicious and a little different in some ways. There are so many great things going on in Covington and I love it! read more

This place is gorgeous. The atmosphere is opulent. Now the drinks are crazy good and Kyler the bartender is an entertainer. My drink at the end was smoked. What a show read more

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We strolled in here after noticing it coming out of the Hannaford, hadn't heard anything about it and honestly I'm glad we found it. The ambiance is so cozy and romantic, definitely great for a cocktail date night. They had live music and we went in on a Wednesday which was superb! Service was great, we were checked in on consistently, they were all very knowledgeable and friendly. Kelsey in particular spent so much time answering questions and explaining the concept of the bar, we really felt like we could sit and sip for hours. I ended up having one of her creations, it was a unique collage of flavors that blended so seamlessly. Can't wait to go back and taste more of the menu and maybe order one of the charcuteries they make at the bar. read more

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The prices at Knowledge are truly eyewatering. - $92 for a pour of Elijah Craig 18 Year ($46 per 1 oz). This is a ~$250 bottle, meaning a pour costs the bar ~$20. A $72 profit margin on a $20 pour of bourbon is the highest I've seen anywhere in Ohio or Kentucky. - $50 for a pour of Don Julio 1942 - Double the price anyone nearby charges and even the market rate in OTR and Downtown. That's a $150 bottle, so again the 2-oz pour costs them $12.50. They even have the nerve after that to upcharge a few more bucks to "make it a cocktail". I think you can cover $2 worth of mixers in your $37.50 per pour profit margin. - $18 for a Mint Julep made with Woodford... I am shocked by how out of touch the pricing is with the local market. I have been to hundreds of bars in the Greater Cincinnati area, and this is the most expensive by a margin, but for what reason? Charging 2x, 3x, even 4x the prices of the other nearby bars for the same product is just shameful. I understand the "hotel tax" -- add 15%, whatever, we get it -- but what they've done here is not even remotely close to that. It feels to me like they're just trying to pad the owners' pockets. I don't get why anyone would go back here and pay these prices when they can take a 5 min walk to find an equally nice and more authentic vibe for literally half the price or less. It's hard to find a reason to go back here. OKBB, Wiseguy's, etc have a better selection, more casual vibe, better pricepoint, etc etc. What exactly is Knowledge's value prop... a nice ambiance and vibe, it's super dark inside? I would encourage the owners to give the community fair pricing. Their current pricing is not that. Every single person I've talked to about it has also mentioned how absurd their prices are. That says a lot. As someone who's been to nearly every cocktail bar & bourbon bar in Greater Cincinnati, I don't see this place lasting long at its current pricing. No one in OTR or Downtown charges these rates, let alone in NKY. We are in Covington -- this is not New York City, San Francisco, or Las Vegas. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here a few weekends ago and loved it! We went early on a Saturday, there was plenty of lounge seating available. Everything was super vibey and cute. Drinks are pricey but that was understood before we got there so it wasn't a surprise. The bartender was really friendly and patient while I took 10 years to decide my drink orders. Definitely try the matcha martini, it was 15/10, amazing! read more

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Nice, swanky, modern, date night vibes. You will love the vibe, great music, great drinks, Customer service A1. Sexy ass bar!! read more

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Very very good drinks! I've had 5-6 different drinks there, but everything is always great. Friendly bartenders and classy ambiance. read more

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Drinks were cold and music was great! Lots of seating options! Great place for date night or to meet up with a group of friends.

I can't wait to experience Knowledge again! What a beautiful encounter in the heart of Covington! Velvety, warm ambiance that is inviting and comfortable. Luxurious handcrafted cocktails with perfect execution that are as alluring as they are delicious. The mixologists are experts in their art. From a straightforward pour of your favorite bourbon to a unique concoction made with house made infusions, your spirit of choice, and fresh herbs. Showcased gregariously and unreserved. Service was impeccable! Kelsey, Dana and Aaron were divine! This locale is not to be missed. It may become my favored scene! read more

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Knowledge was AMAZING. I don't know what was better; the drinks, snacks, live music, or fantastic service. The bartenders are truly artists that can cater to the needs of any guest or palette. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Stopped in here right before a wedding in Covington! Great drinks and bartenders - such a pretty interior as well

My husband and I love this spot. We go all over Cincy and NKY to find new delicious cocktails and this has to be one of our top 3 favorite spots. The bar itself is upscale and classy, with a large assortment of bitters, syrups, and garnishes that make the drinks so beautiful and tasty. The bartender, Tyler created this lovely pink drink for me after telling him a few things I like. It tasted even better than it looked- which is hard to believe! The pillow top foam was out of this world. My husband is an old fashioned guy and he said this was one of the best in the city. Don't even get me started on the matcha martini!!! It's the traditional one on the menu with lavender syrup added- another recommendation from Tyler. It is hard to have just one. It tasted like ice cream. Absolutely delectable. Overall this place is a 10/10. Friendly and brilliant staff, beautiful ambiance, and insane cocktails that you can't find elsewhere. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Love the vibe at this new little place ! Perfect location to bounce around or have dinner then a drink at their beautiful bar ! I love going for their happy hour specials ! And the bartenders are super friendly ! read more

All I can say is wow!! The atmosphere of this bar is absolutely stunning. There are so many gorgeous seating options for whatever your comfort level & needs. Even better are their wide variety of drinks. That being said, the best of all are the service and occasional live music! The bartenders are adorable and give such wonderful service. I've been back over five times now and don't plan to stop!! Knowledge Bar knows what they're doing! read more