There is no Lack of Man at Lackman, Haar, haar, haar! Lackman is a small quaint bar with a great selection of brews. Perfect to start the night out or to hang with friends after work. It is a little further down on Vine street, but I am sure it will not be long until the rest of the action meets up with it! read more

I'm afraid I didn't find anything extraordinary here. It does have a pretty good beer selection on tap, though I've seen better. It was extremely crowded when I went. But then again given the narrow confines of the building, I'm thinking any sized crowd would give off the same vibe. It was also quite difficult to get served. At first I thought the communal sink outside the bathrooms was kind of cool. But ultimately it is kind of awkward sharing just the one sink with the opposite sex after you do your business. I guess after a few beers, this rational thinking would likely not be a big deal though. So it's got that going for it. Don't go during a rush. And look out for fun beer coasters; I walked away with a lovely Dogfish Head coaster that looks great in my home bar (shhh don't tell)! read more

A classic pickle, having to give one of my favorite Cincinnati watering holes a 3-star rating. At times it delivers with the best of them, but far too often my walk down 13th st. brings into view a small corner bar bursting with people and echoing music and conversation struggling with each other for supremacy over my ears. Perhaps I am becoming old and intolerant of big crowds . . . actually that is exactly it. Gone are the days where I am willing or capable of fighting through lines for a drink, yelling to or leaning my ear next to the mouth of my neighbor. There is a decibel limit I simply will not exceed these days, Josh Eagle and the Harvest City concerts not-withstanding. During those wonderful times when the Lackman is short of patrons, the casual late-day drinkers like myself can ease in, enjoy choice bevys, and continue about our evenings. The happy hour any day from 4-8pm is just the tops. $3-4 for almost any beer on tap, similar low prices for wine, and only modest volume levels from the speaker system! Not to mention quick and friendly service from bar-staff that are not being pulled in 4 different directions. While I always like to tip 20%+ , there is no need to waive a Hamilton or even a Jackson just to show you mean business. It is all about the beer selection, comfortable seating, and those damn delicious pretzels from the bottomless pint glasses. Conversely, show up on a Friday or Saturday evening past 7pm and prepare yourself for the gauntlet. If you fancy yourself a seasoned bar hopper this may not phase you. Just be prepared to throw some elbows for you cocktail and glass of spicy pretzels! In OTR there are some places to find people or be found by friends. The Lackman is one of them. If you have yet to stroll through at 6pm on a weekday or slow Saturday afternoon, give it a try. And if you see me polishing off a pint of pretzels, consider striking up a convo about bar snacks! read more

Lackman is a great place to start the night. My favorite time to visit this bar is before symphony concerts, when it's early enough in the night to find a table but the liveliness of the weekend is already in full swing. And only being a few blocks from Music Hall, I think it's a shame I don't see more concert patrons making their way over to this part of OTR. They're missing out! The beer selection is great--a nice rotating selection of quality brews. The dark but clean lounge atmosphere creates a nice environment, and though it can feel kind of loud when it gets crowded, you don't have to shout over any obnoxious techno-pop music. Quite simply, this bar is a perfect fit for the typical OTR crowd. The 4EG groups gets it right more often than not, and this is no exception. read more

I was in town for a business trip, and after some debate between my group on where we should eat, we split up to find time to kill before the restaurant called us. My coworker and I found the lackman, this bar looked so inviting and there were a good amount of people inside, so we went in. The beer selection was great, I'm a sucker for ipas, stouts and porters, and they had a selection that I was excited to try The bartender was great, really nice and accommodating, we chatted with her when she was checking our ID's, I thought she was quizzing me since we had California ID's, but she was just really interested Anyways back to the subject, great atmosphere, great bar, great selection... What more can you ask for? read more

I really enjoyed Lackmans. It was my first time here and I immediately fell in love. It was a hole in the wall that looks unassuming from the outside but has charm and unique personality inside. Great beer selection, great music. Bathrooms have a communal sink which was an interesting surprise. This bar is a refreshing treat in the Cincinnati bar scene. read more

Jam packed crazy,fun and festive during this holiday season. Attentive bartenders. A great place to have a beer,wine or cocktail before or after dining in OTR. Stop by to unwind or extend your date night. Say hello to a stranger or someone you know. It's just one of those places! read more

Lackman Bar - Lounges Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is my favorite spot in the city, hands down. The best beer selection easily and the crowd is good, yet not stuffy or stuck up. If you're there when it's crowded and keep your eye out it doesn't take long to find a seat and it seems like the crowds come in waves which is nice - even our dog loves this bar. The staff is great, the beer is awesome and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is perfect for the neighborhood. Beware of the high alcohol content craft beer though - there's a reason we call it getting "Lackman'd" read more

Having lived in San Francisco for the past two years I think I have a good idea of what a "hipster mixologist" should look like: waxed tipped mustache a la early 1900's, slim fit shirt and pants and the obligatory suit vest. I've been in Cincinnati for 3 weeks and had my first mixologist sighting last night at The Lackman! He isn't too bad behind the bar, either. The menu supports a healthy appetite for alcohol with delicious drinks (my personal favorite, the Presbyterian), well over 10 beers on tap (I had a few cocktails and can't quite remember how many to be exact, whoops!) and bottled microbrews from near and far (support local!). All in all the bar decor was progressive for Cincinnati standards and made me proud to be home to witness the revitalization of OTR. Congrats, Lackman! read more

Wandered into Lackman last night for after-dinner drinks with some friends. I got their drink orders and headed to the bar to buy our first round. The bartender flatly refused to make their drinks as I ordered them, because according to the King of hipster pretension, "I won't add water to such fine bourbon". He then haggled me down to a cheaper bourbon, and promptly used the glasses to scoop the ice out of the well. Come on, man. Had to wait around for our next drink - at least the bar back offered to pour us a beer while we waited for the bartender to finish smoking his American Spirit out front. Too much holier-than-thou hipster attitude in this place. read more

The 16 oz beer that they advertise is only 12 to 14 oz...the beer on the right is a 12 oz Brooklyn Lager from a bottle...the one on the left is their "16 oz pour"....can you say false advertising...bartender verified that glass only holds 14 oz read more

Lackman Bar - Lounges Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It took forever for the bartender to acknowledge me. He was talking a lot to another patron, but he failed to notice the rest of us at the bar. The Bar back however saw me waiting, but let me know he was not qualified to help me. A few minutes after that the bar back decided my awkward staring was too much to take and decided to get the bar tender for me... so: 1) i've had better drinks for that price in OTR 2)I've had better service in OTR I'm afraid it'll be awhile before I give the lackman another chance. read more

This is where I go to drink a glass of wine outside in OTR. I like the $5 glasses of wine and a happy hour that goes until 8 pm. They have a small patio, but I love it. When the weather is the perfect temperature, I go here, sit outside, sip my wine and watch all the people in OTR. It's cozy in the winter. Inside can get crowded quickly. There's a lot on tap, but I mostly focus on the wine and patio. read more

You gain the city experience thanks to the interior architect and, of course, thanks to the historic character preserved in OTR. And, like with most city experiences, a bar will be known for its vibe. This wasn't a bar I would spend long. I visited here as a pre-drink spot and part of a pub crawl. I like the shell, but there's no pearl inside. Neither time did I feel a friendly vibe... not even from the bartenders. They do have frequent beer events, etc for the locals... but if you are an out-of-towner or leave your bubble in a suburb sparingly, the best bars/nightspots remain on Main Street. read more

The Lackman is a top choice for a higher end cocktail. The atmosphere is very cool and trendy, and the bartenders are usually pretty helpful. Once the guy working seemed like he was a little too cool to be friendly to anyone. But for they most part they are all great. Also this place seems small, but I felt like even when its packed, I had plenty of room and could hear the people I was with which is a big plus, especially in OTR where everywhere tends to be tiny and super loud. They have a great beer selection here. You can find a lot of local and regional beers, including stuff a big beer lover like me hasn't tried. The big stars here are the cool cocktails and the large bourbon. I tend to drink bourbon neat, but they make some interesting bourbon cocktails here that I like trying. I had an interesting twist on an old fashion, it was bourbon, smoked simple syrup, and bourbon soaked cherries, it had a great smokey flavor, but was maybe a touch to sweet for me. Most recently I had a bourbon, blackberry, and champagne cocktail that was awesome! It wasn't sweet at all and something I could drink a few too many of easily. I know they are well made cocktails, but I don't always like spending $10-12 for one drink, that's my only (cheap) complaint. Otherwise, this is a kick ass bar. read more

I like this bar a lot; I'd probably give it 4 stars except for the fact that I think it's somewhat overpriced. They have great beers on draft and can make some pretty interesting concoctions. Even though it can be pricey, I am always down for coming here when hanging out in OTR. read more

I've loved this place ever since I started going there a couple of years ago. It originally was just my holdover bar while playing restaurant roulette in OTR. Lately the more I've gone there, not for that purpose, I've realized just how nice of a place it is. The inside is trendy and the people there are a bit different than the Main St. Crowd. It has more of a young professional feel than the more artsy feel you get from Main St. I love both and enjoy coming here for a change of pace. It's also nice that it is only a block over from where I live, so it's a nice, quick walk. They have a good draft beer selection, as well as a good bourbon/whiskey/scotch selection. The only thing that keeps me from giving it that final star is the fact that I always feel like their rocks pours are pretty weak compared to other places in and around OTR. One shot on a giant ice cube doesn't really cut it for the price. The staff has always been great to me and are always friendly. The only bad part about this place by no fault of their own, is the fact that it is always packed which can be a bit frustrating. All in all, I love this place and will continue to go back. Oh and they have a great jukebox! read more

Lackman Bar - Bulleit Rye on the Rocks - Lounges Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Lackman is the newest bar in a franchise that includes Righteous Room in downtown and AliveOne in Mt. Adams. True to their form, the owners have given the bar a high class look with a vast selection of diverse beers at affordable prices. The atmosphere is great on weekday nights where the crowd is light and more diverse. On weekends, the bar can get stuffy due to it's smaller size and a larger volume of people. I'd recommend it as a place to hang out but I would prefer other venues on the weekend. read more

We stopped by the bar for a night cap while visiting my bf's parents in Cincinnati. I was really impressed with the decor and the overall atmosphere of the place. It was a Monday evening so it was a pretty chill atmosphere in the place but the bartender made us some great drinks and we enjoyed a nice relaxed end of our evening in this great bar. read more

Lackman Bar is the perfect place to get a drink while you wait for your table at one of the busy restaurants in OTR. They have a great beer, wine and liquor selection. It is a small place, but they utilize their space well. The bartenders are attentive and friendly as well! read more

This was one of the first pioneer's of the OTR restaurant and bar scene. I come here for a old fashioned or some of their great local craft beers on tap. They serve some great free pretzels as a small bite to nibble on while enjoying a cocktail. read more

Over-the-Rhine has plenty of bars of all shapes, sizes and types. Lackman is special, though, because it really isn't like any of the others. Very New York in its design, the space is perfect for a drink with friends to catch up, share a laugh or check your email (they have fast wi-fi). The service is quick, attentive and friendly - and the beer selection is fantastic (even for this so-so beer drinker). read more

The atmosphere of this bar is great. The decor is great and I like that the bar is small in size. I am not a huge beer drinker, but my boyfriend loved the beer selection. I went for happy hour and had wine- which ended up to be pretty pricey, which is why i give it only 3 stars. Its a bit expensive for what is offered. The neighborhood is lively and fun. I would go back. read more

Edgy to a point of annoying. Picked a beer left it near full no comment from bartender.

A friend and I were looking for a nice spot to celebrate Derby Day. For me, this meant finding a bar with excellent bourbon, and Lackman did not disappoint. I was intrigued by a campfire bourbon, but was concerned about it being overly smokey. The bartender (a really nice woman with killer ombre hair) was patient and knowledgeable when I asked for a recommendation. I ended up trying the campfire, and loving it. My friend, who is not a bourbon drinker, ordered two cocktails, which were incredibly tasty. Sophisticated, but affordable. We were lucky to snag a spot at the bar, and the cushy stools and padded armrest were comfortable enough that we spent a couple hours there. No sticky bar here! We went earlier in the evening, so I can't speak about the atmosphere for late night drinks, but I really enjoyed the laid back vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

Hands down the best beer bar in Cincinnati. There is always a wide selection of interesting and often hard to find beers on tap here. It gets crowded and it gets loud but the environment is always positive. It can get expensive but it's worth every penny when it comes to some of the special release beers they get. Hit it up during happy hour if your pockets aren't as deep. Also keep an eye out for special events for extra-super-rare drafts (last year's Dogfish Head takeover was amazing). They also have a great bathroom as far as bars go. read more

Boy do i love the lackman. Tonight i had this bartender tabb. He sure was sexy. I like the way he poured his drinks. His beard is really nice. His hair... Even better. I also Enjoyed the pretzels. ;) read more

The Lackman has great beer and a turn of the century feel. My boyfriend and I went for my birthday and we both ordered a craft beer. We asked to get a taste of a few of the beers and they obliged. We both really enjoyed the beers that we had. We only stayed for one drink but this would be a great way to start a bar crawl. Start at the tip of Over The Rhine and then end at the river! read more

Always crowded, but probably has some of the best selection of beer I've seen. This past weekend I enjoyed a Pumking and a Left Hand Ale. Both delicious. The ambiance is trendy and upscale. read more

You know a bar is good when you can get people to leave the suburbs and drive to Over the Rhine just to drink. At first, my friends were reluctant to head down from comfortable, old shoe Hyde Park but once we got to Lackman, they decided to never doubt my opinions again. The beer selection is unbelievable, really truly unique. There are only a few places in Cincinnati that are willing to step out of the norm and offer things that are intriguing to you tastebuds. The Mojo IPA with nitrogen is a perfect example, which I found to be incredibly delicious. The main exception is the Miller High Life on tap, because either they are trying be hipster or they are trying to cater to my dad and his union buddies...or maybe both who knows. I will say that weeknights are nicer than weekends, because it can get a bit tight. However, the seats on the wall are really comfortable and intimate if you can grab one. They have pretty awesome taste in music too, adding to the whole experience. read more

In addition to being one of the coolest bars in the city, it also has one of the city's best happy hours. From 4-8 each night its 2 bucks off each pint, making some very, very tasty draft beers (think Dogfish, Founders, and stuff you have never heard of) only 3 dollars. Do not expect to find Bud or Miller on tap here, in a bottle but not on tap. The Lackman has one of the most eclectic tap selections in the area, just be sure to ask the bartender about the beer before they pour the beer. In addition to having many 3 dollar beers, they also have a few delicious, but pricey beers. I learned this hard way on my first few trips to the Lackman. Enamored by the shiny taps I didn't think to ask for the price, and when the bill came was I suprised to say the least. Don't fret, the bartenders will always direct you the beer that fits your taste buds and your price range. On the weekends its pretty popping, but I am usually in on Sundays right after I am done with giving Underground Tours. Talking about OTR history and beers all day makes me thirsty, in addition to of the people on our last tour, and its a great way to wrap up my Sundays. In addition to great beers, the interior is very unique to OTR. The interior is plush and trendy. A killer jukebox, communal sink, and large front windows are excellent touches. The only negatives are that it can be too small and it becomes a tad out of my price range after happy hour. Regardless, this is still one of my favorites and one of the best in the city. Worth checking out anytime with a group of thirsty friends, especially during happy hour. read more

YES! score another nice bar for the OTR region... witness the renaissance of the area in a classy joint with an excellent beer selection. Loses a point because I detest paying LA prices in Cincinnati for drinks. Still, a great place to grab a drink and drink specials abound so check it out if you haven't yet. read more

I love Lackman's beer variety. They have Session which makes me feel at home and reminds me of Oregon. It's also one of the few places that I don't mind on a weekend, especially if I can get there early. The crowd is less rowdy and annoying than most bars with young professional types, and overall I just really like it here. read more

This bar had the best atmosphere of the ones we visited. It was both laid-back and comfortable. We were able to get a corner spot and sit our little tushes down which was nice. It was dimly- lit and charming, not quite a dive bar (too nice) and certainly not a club-atmosphere. Drink prices can get steep - my cider was nearing $8, but they had plenty of $5 options too so just check out the menu first. read more

I popped into Lackman for a drink around 11:30 on a Saturday night. Found no problem getting a bartender's attention, seats at the bar and later a table. The beer selection seemed pretty expansive, but I just had a very well-made 7 and 7. I'd definitely pop in here again on a night out. read more

With the hustle & bustle of all of the restaurants and bars around the area on Vine St., Lackman's is the perfect place to go to if you're looking for a more chill atmosphere or if you're looking to kill time for that 1.5 hour wait at Bakersfield. I've come in here multiple times for that very reason.. to grab a drink or two while waiting on a table for dinner and it is always a enjoyable time. They always have new beers on tap and have a great selection of craft beers that never disappoint. The bartenders there are always so friendly and will gladly give you a recommendation on which new beer to try. read more

perfect sized cozy neighborhood bar. decent jukebox, good beer prices, friendly bartenders and good bourbon selection. interesting bathroom setup with a communal spot for washing your hands. good for striking up a potentially awkward convo with someone of the opposite sex. "whew, my back teeth were floating!" read more

For a 4eg bar, Lackman is the perfect surprise in their list of locations. It's a great bar for a chill sort of night or happy hour, so if you're heading there with tons of energy or want something to gear you up for the night, it might not be for you. Lackman is more of a casual, hang out and chat sort of location. They always have a great selection of beers that you should definitely try, so definitely explore outside of that Bud Light bottle you're used to. The ambiance is fun, hipster/trendy, and not an appropriate place to get rowdy. However, it also does get ridiculously crowded on weekends, so keep that in mind! Go there for a beer or two, then head off to whatever crazy plans you have for the rest of your night! read more

Went here for a drink before going out to dinner. The weather was beautiful and we scored a table next to the street. Enjoyed the ambiance and inadvertently stumbled into their awesome happy hour--was so pleasantly surprised when I signed for the bill that we ordered a second round. Good stuff! read more

The beer selection and rotating taps keeps me coming back for more. The ambiance and atmosphere is laid back and not too crazy. The front patio and casement windows makes the bar feel a lot roomier which gives it a nice touch. If you find the Main street bars ie. Neons/Japps in particular too busy on the weekends this is a great alternative. read more