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    Knowledge Bar & Social Room

    4.5 (27 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Classy
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    White Rabbit cocktail.
    Tyanna M.

    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.

    Rachael V.

    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!

    Pistachio cream martini
    Nanette B.

    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.

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    Anastasia R.

    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.

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    Adam G.

    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.

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    Tori B.

    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.

    Sanyika K.

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

    Eileen B.

    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

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    Crystal B.

    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.

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    T ..

    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.

    Alissa M.

    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!

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    Robyn M.

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

    Matcha Martini
    Sayaka S.

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

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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.

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

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    Ripple Wine Bar - Covington

    4.6(191 reviews)
    0.1 mi•City West
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    Tonight I stumbled into Ripple looking for a glass of wine and ended up finding exactly what I…read moredidn't know I needed. From the moment I sat down at the bar, owner Matt and the bartenders made me feel genuinely welcome. They took the time to learn my name, offer recommendations, and check in throughout the evening without ever being overbearing. It's a rare gift to make a solo guest feel seen while still giving them space to enjoy their own company. The food was outstanding. I ordered the baked brie with the honeycomb (trust me, get the honeycomb) and every bite was delicious. The combination of warm brie, puff pastry, honey, and nuts was incredible. Matt's wine recommendation was equally spot on. What impressed me most, though, was the atmosphere. Ripple strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortable. Whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet evening alone, you'll feel right at home. I arrived as a first-time guest and left feeling like a regular. Covington is lucky to have this place. I'll definitely be back.

    Had a lovely Saturday afternoon here courtesy of a gift card I received for my birthday. My husband…read moreand I sat at the attractive, comfortable bar and enjoyed two nice glasses of red - a Barbera and a red blend. We split the six item charcuterie board. Our server was attentive and guided us expertly on cheeses to complement our meats and the assorted goodies, that include nuts, herbed butter and fig spread. The bread from Allez Bakery that comes with the board is outstanding. Look forward to visiting again.

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    4.8(62 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Downtown

    I have become a regular here recently after a wonderful experience I had sitting at the bar! the…read morebartender, Ryann, had great recommendations, was friendly, and made amazing cocktails. I LOVE all of the small bites, especially the Crispy Hallumi, and the "How's your love life" cocktail is 10/10!

    We walked by this place on our way to the weekend art fest, and 'twas like 'huh, 1937 eh .. pretty…read morecool'. The place had a bygone era dignity, a european alfresco vibe (a la Sudova), a refined mediterranean food vibe (a la Abigail Street) and there was the whole 1937 thing. When we got there the owner explained this was the descendants of the founder of Gold Start Chili opening this as a homage to his vision of a restaurant as an elevated yet welcoming family place. The place it turns out reflects the fact that they bought what was a refined saloon (where the Brat Boyz might have met in the 50s), along with a decidedly modern vibe in the back. I could ramble on about the food, but the salad makes the point. Everything they have is familiar .. with a twist. The salad is extra fresh because it is a head of romaine artfully sauced with a test for herbivores to practice turkey carving skills. The other dishes mirror that sort of familiar-meets -twist take. Devilled eggs (something I decidedly avoid at buffets) was quite good, with a homemade chili oils and black salt. The staff was quite chill, engaging but not talking your ear off. Much of the staff were childhood buddies who decided (I guess successfully) to test their friendship by going into business to together. The only part I'd quibble is the '1937' thing (it's when the Gold Star owner was born, not 2020 when the restaurant opened). But you know, quibbles get muffled when uttered with a mouth full of Biscoff 'meatloaf' (thick cut) and home made OrangeCello.

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    Ripple Wine Bar O'Bryonville

    4.4(78 reviews)
    4.2 mi•O'Bryonville

    Fantastic service. Cheap price. Great, fancy/casual vibe. Food was fantastic. Cheese board was so…read moreso good. My flatbread was delicious. Ordered a bottle of wine and got the cheese board for free (only on Wednesday's). Found out on Thursday's they offer $2 oysters! Make sure to get there early.

    went to ripple for the first time last night and had a great experience- up until we had to deal…read morewith sarah. one of my girlfriends has a nut allergy which we specified to our server (not sarah) while ordering but when our food was brought out (by sarah) we realized there was pistachio on one of the items. the rest of us don't have a nut allergy and said we could eat it but sarah made a small fuss about how she couldn't leave it bc then she would have to charge us for two dishes, never mind that it was due to their error. whatever, no big deal. halfway through our visit, our server came to say that his shift was ending but that we'd be taken good care of by sarah. that's when we learned that sarah is the girl who brought out our food and thought eh, maybe the last interaction was a one-off and everything would be fine. sarah then proceeds to try and clear our charcuterie board even though we still had a decent amount of food left and were still picking at it. comes back AGAIN (mind you we all have drinks that are still half full) ten minutes later, takes the board and asks how we'd like to split the check. given that we'd had such a pleasant experience with every other employee we'd interacted with up until then, it was incredibly disappointing to have our visit end on a sour note by sarah trying to push us out the door (i'm not even kidding, i think she was our server for maybe a grand total of 20 minutes) when these are girlfriends i hadn't seen in months. it wasn't even close to closing time, there were still multiple other patrons present, and we weren't being loud or disruptive, so im really not sure why sarah was so anxious to send us on our merry way. all this to say, i highly recommend ripple- just try to avoid getting sat in sarah's section if at all possible.

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    4.4(40 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Over-the-Rhine

    My fiancée's boss decided to have our annual Christmas dinner here. I looked at the menu and was…read moreexcited to try it! Tapas style and made by the awesome chef Jose Salazar. Described Moroccan inspired style. Their drink menu is very impressive! Nice wine and cocktail selection. All would pair well with your meals. We ordered: Drinks: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (bottle/red wine) Dinner: -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash Our meals came out one at a time. It was hard to choose my favorite. The oysters were fresh and shucked to perfection. The chickpeas were light and airy. The clams were amazing. Loved the sauce l! The octopus was also delish. Was not rubbery and melts in your mouth. Everyone raved about the lamb! I loved cous cous that came with it. Overall all the meals were unique and had great flavor. We had such a great experience. The service was really good and I can't wait to tell my friends. I can see us coming back.

    My boss had been to this place before and thought it would be a great spot for a holiday dinner for…read moreall the work crew. He's definitely a foodie so I trust his word when it comes to restaurants. It was he, his wife, my two coworkers, and my fiancée, and we all absolutely enjoyed everything. The place itself is a little small so reservations are recommended on weekends especially. The food menu is tapas style small plates made for sharing. Their drink menu is very nice with a plethora of wine options by glass and by bottle. The service was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Here's everything we had: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (very versatile Italian red wine) -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash They brought everything out one at a time so we could enjoy it at our own pace which was great. The rosso went amazing well with everything too. One if my coworker ordered a Portuguese wine flight and loved it too. Hard to pick a top favorite dish but the oysters, clams, and lamb were certainly in my top three. I think we'll be going back again sometime.

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