This bar was a recommendation from Logan, one of the bartenders at Ghost Baby. He told us he was planning to come here after his shift to celebrate his bday, so that tells you its a solid late-night spot with the locals. It has that classic "Cheers" bar vibe, small-ish, clearly a spot where regulars know each other. They had a fun feature, there is a chalkboard where you can buy a drink for someone and then that person can come redeem it later. Insider tip: after 11pm they serve pierogies, a great late night bite if you are bar hopping and need some food. We only stopped for one drink as part of a bigger bar crawl we were doing but its a place worthy of going back to for sure. read more

My sister and I ended our night out last weekend at Longfellow with a nightcap. The bartenders were really friendly and the drinks were strong and came out fast. It was pretty busy when we first stopped in, so we stood at a little wall table towards the front, but then a large section of the bar opened up and we moved over there to get more space. The music vibes were immaculate! All of the bangers from my childhood mixed in with some classics. At one point everyone in the bar was singing along to Michelle Branch and it was so fun. Before we leaving, we were talking about how cute the drink coasters were (like little doilies) with one of the bar tenders and she gave us extra and some match books for little mementos. Now we are contemplating starting a junk journal to have a physical reminder of our trips together. Wholly recommend stopping in for some late night drinks. read more

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Another locally recommended spot we had to try out! Really cool atmosphere with some great bartenders! I ordered the Shiso Painkiller and was wowed by all the different flavors! We ordered the scrap sandwich. It was the perfect amount of food we needed to get us through the afternoon. read more

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One of the best bars in Cincinnati . My favorite part is purchasing a cocktail for a future visit. It's really neat. They will write your name on the board to keep track of your purchase, but you would pay before you leave. You can do this for friends or for yourself. It really makes you want to visit more. They also have a little snacks if you get hungry while sipping on your cocktails. The snacks could be chips, popcorn, or their famous pierogies that they have all day on Sunday. This is a very charming spot. read more

Longfellow - Red eyes mezcal cocktail - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great local spot (where everyone knows your name) off the traditional tourist path on Vine. We came for mojitos but had a sandwich and a draft. No TVs, but packed at 4 PM of people simply talking and enjoying everyone's conversations. Fabulous vibe and wonderful service. Definitely a go to spot anytime. read more

Longfellow - Oval bar where everyone knows your name. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place is awesome. It's got the vibe of a neighborhood dive, but don't worry. The bartenders are some of the best I've run into. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and talented. And they have a great selection of booze. They customers were even cool and varied. From weird old people (me) to younger hip folks and everything between. A great hang. I will be back. read more

Longfellow is a great place for a chill bar type of vibe. I love how it feels almost speak easy ish at night when it's dark. We went in for the first time and weren't sure what to get- told the bartender to surprise us with wine and we loved what she gave us! Would love to come back and try the pierogis! read more

One of my all-time favorite bars in the city--every drink here is poured with true craftsmanship and excellence! read more

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Still loving this place. We have now come to be recognized by Casey, Oz, Josh, John, and Mike, every time we show up on Sundays after our Pops concerts. Most friendly staff EVER! This time we had the most delicious egg salad with pickled peppers. Albums in the background on Sundays are the best for wonderful ambiance . read more

Best bar in town. Very small and intimate. Wonderful drinks and an amazing selection of amari. read more

Longfellow - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Unexpectedly approachable with surprisingly friendly and welcoming staff, and a space just small enough that you might rub your elbows against someone else while you're waiting for a seat, but it will totally be worth it. The menu is thoughtful and complementary to the well crafted drinks, and the prices are completely reasonable. Come early and grab a table outside for some incredible people watching. read more

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First bar we found that was open on a chilly but sunny Saturday! It was recommended and solid choice! The drinks were phenomenal and the staff was super friendly and helpful with the menu. It's a small bar but they have outdoor seating as well for those nice warm days. Definitely recommend the chips and dip, and they refill the chips if needed. read more

Longfellow - Reverse Manhattan - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A great bar with calm dark vibes; cocktail, wine, and beer all great here with helpful and warm service

What a gem. My first time in Cinci and my friend took me here. They have a tight rotating cocktail menu. The drinks are fantastic. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about drinks in general as well as local history. Just a fantastic place to catch a bite, some excellent cocktails and have conversation either with friends or the people that work here. read more

Longfellow - Charcuterie - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Very hip and relaxed bar spot. Absolutely recommend in the cincy area. Great service.

Our favorite bar in Cincinnati and the best place to bring friends from out of town. Only here you can get one of the best cocktails in the city and a $3 beer at the same time. And can't miss the late night perogies. read more

Awesome vibe and amazing drinks! Love this place for a casual place with friends. It gets really busy on the weekends so go early if you want a table or spot at the bar! They always have a $3 mystery beer special! read more

Longfellow - Orange wine, apple martini, painkiller - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Longfellow is great neighborhood bar in OTR at the Southwest corner of 13th & Clay, stopped by on Sunday afternoon enjoying birthday drinks with dear friend. We sat at the bar and started with the Spruce Goose, then friend enjoyed wine and I enjoyed great Prairie craft sour beer. Enjoyed the vibe on a rainy afternoon celebrating friendship & great drinks in cozy bar in OTR. read more

Longfellow - Delicious sour hit the spot on Sunday Fun Day! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great prices. $3 tall boy random beer cans. Kitschy menu that includes the most Un bar food Cincinnati bar food. Hanky Panky, liverworst plate, Grippos BBQ chips by the bag. Cottage Cheese? read more

Longfellow - $3 can liverwurst plate - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I only got to enjoy one drink at Longfellow, but I very much hope it's not my last. I stopped by this bar with a friend while visiting OTR recently. And I found a chill place that would be easy to visit on multiple occasions. It's slightly hipster but without being pretentious about it. Loved the U-shape bar in the middle of the bar, which happily meant that even with a bar full of customers, the bartenders could serve customers quickly. For my drink, I got the Shiso Painkiller, which reminded me of a summer-y version of eggnog -- like if you were spending Christmas in the Caribbean. This drink is made with navy rum, shiso mint, orange, coconut and nutmeg. The fruit made it light and sweet, and the nutmeg added subtle spiciness and some contrast from the drink's smoothness. Surprisingly, it all worked together. I could see myself drinking several of these (perhaps not realizing just how strong they are). And when I go back to enjoy another Shiso Painkiller, I want to make sure it's late enough so I can get some of the late-night pierogies. Chill atmosphere plus good drinks plus pierogies sounds like a pretty fantastic time. read more

Longfellow - Shiso Painkiller - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place is a very chill but also super cool bar to check out They have a unique food menu to soup, snacks and even a charcuterie board (my personal favorite) and also some amazing cocktails, the painkiller is my personal favorite The staff is also very fun and always seem to be having a good time; they definitely know their stuff This place is definitely a homey bar, the staff knows your face and your order If you need a relaxing and unique cocktail bar to check out Longfellow is the way to go! read more

This is a nice bar just off the craziness of Main St OTR, giving it more of a neighborhood laid back feel. We came on a busy Saturday Night with a medium sized group and made our way to the Other Room... the bar behind the main Longfellow. Despite the crowd, the bartender waited on us all promptly. They have an ever changing cocktail menu crafted with very unique ingredients along with some rare craft beers. It is a bit pricey, but on point due to said ingredients. My cocktail featured pineapple and soy among other things. They did not skimp on the alcohol. Id love to come try it again during the day to see the difference, as ive only ever been here at night. At night it is quite dark with simply mood lighting. Check their social media as they sometimes offer good among other cool events! read more

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We grabbed a drink here on our way out of town, after the staff at Please recommended to us during our dinner. We visited really late, around 11 o'clock, and it was PACKED!! We had to stand and wait a bit for some room to sit down to open up, and there appeared to be a single person behind the bar trying to keep up with everyone (although he did an amazing job staying on top of things!) My boyfriend ordered a Drake's Tail because he didn't recognize the first two ingredients and was curious. He loved it! The bartender made him something else similar afterwards when he said he liked it, but we didn't get a chance to catch what the second drink was called. I had a pink razor, and he sweetened it up for me when I said I was a big baby and it was too strong. I was surprised to get good service in a packed and seemingly understaffed bar. I would definitely recommend hitting it up, maybe a little earlier in the evening though- another patron said they have amazing food here as well! read more

This place rocks! One of the coolest cocktail bars in OTR. They play the best music, their drinks are delicious, and the vibes are always right. Just a chill spot for an excellent drink. read more

Stopped by this bar for a quick drink and had a great time. Me and my friend were doing a little bar crawl on Saturday and when we came to Longfellow we had a great experience. They have very interesting craft cocktails and the bartenders were beyond helpful and excited to help you find what drink will be right for you. I had been drinking vodka during the day and did not want to switch over to another liquor, on their cocktail menu they did not have any vodka cocktails so the bartender went out of his way to help me figure out which cocktail would be best for what I wanted. Overall we had a great time and it is a super cute small bar in OTR. read more

Longfellow - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Enjoyed a happy hour meet up with friends at Longfellow, a very cozy bar on the corner of Clay and 13th Street in Over-the-Rhine. On my daughter's recommendation, I ordered the Shiso Painkiller to start -- delicious! It contains rum, shiso (a type of mint), pina, orange, coconut and nutmeg, making it great for both summer and winter. My friends went with the Spruce Goose, which featured gin, honey, lime, angostura and tonic. We split the All of the Above, a comprehensive meat and cheese tray boasting everything that Longfellow offers in that department, as well as toasted crusty French bread, which the staff were happy to replenish for us, as well as the Chips and Dip. All of it was very good. There's a great beer selection and I really loved a stout from Hoppin' Frog. Parking on the street can be tough - it's mainly permit - but there's lots just one block down on 12th and Clay. read more

Longfellow - The Spruce Goose (left) and the Shiso Painkiller. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Stopped into this place to get a black homeless man a meal. Was yelled at by the bartender for feeding the homeless. I paid $40 for a Coke and a salad!! This is the salad they gave me for the homeless man!! These are sick and heartless people. read more

Longfellow - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

One of my new favorite spots in Cincinnati for cocktails. Jen and Josh are my favorite bartenders here! They work their magic with whatever alcohol you are feeling. The atmosphere is a cross between speakeasy and vintage cocktail bar. Expect to pay $9-12 for the fancy cocktails. The best part is that there is a back room called "The Other Room" with the entrance near the bathrooms and this is my favorite spot. A little more low key and intimate. They also have light bites here and we've tried some of the cheese and meat boards with crostini's which are a great snack. You get a good mix of people here as well and you can fit in if you're dressed up or down. You can meet some interesting folks and hear some interesting people. Great hang out spot for weekday outings after dinner and it has now become our go-to bar! read more

Longfellow - Bartender Jen's surprise creations - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Longfellow, I'm obsessed with you. You had already won me over with the cozy interior & candles, the U-shaped bar, and the friendly service. But that Shiso Painkiller cocktail! Holy moly. Needless to say, I've been four times now and I've only ordered this drink. So I can't really speak for the rest of the cocktails (yet), but as much as I'm dying to try the other drink menu options, I am just too stuck on the Shiso right now. It's incredible. A different bartender has made it for me each time and it's always consistent, which I really really appreciate. It is super fresh, has just the right amount of sweetness, and that grated nutmeg on top! UGH. Can you tell I'm obsessed? It is the nectar of the gods. I also tried the late night Pierogies -- YES. So much yes. Highly recommend you order some of these. They're hot, delicious, and the sour cream on top will rock your world. Another wonderful thing about Longfellow is that they promote hydration and give you water glasses as soon as you sit down. I've never seen another bar do this and I LOVE it. So, basically, Longfellow is 110% worth the visit. Definitely my new favorite bar in the city. (Run, don't walk!) read more

Longfellow - So cozy! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Longfellow is the anti-hipster OTR bar and I'm HERE FOR IT. This neighborhood spot is the every man's (and woman's) watering hole...You can expect to find local OTR natives, UC students, and your 65 year old aunt Shelly here. Longfellow is unpretentious and bare bones, and that's what I love about it. First off, the bartenders here are really nice and know what they're doing behind the bar. The cocktail list here is very inventive...I went with the Spruce Goose ($11; gin, honey, lime, angostura, tonic) and my friend got the Slim Pickens ($10; bourbon, thai basil, coffee bitters). Both cocktails were DELICIOUS, but I really really loved the Spruce Goose. It was vaguely grapefruit-tasting...Citrus-y and sour, a little sweet, with bubbles. It was fun to drink, and frankly I wish we were staying longer so that I could have ordered another one. Slim Pickens was also perfect, the coffee bitters were a great pairing with the bourbon. All of our cocktails were well-balanced and well-made. Another bonus is that this place has a yummy looking food menu. We didn't get to try anything because we had just eaten, but I'll be coming back for those pierogies. The final thing I really love about Longfellow is the "pay it forward" list. Basically, you can pay for your buddy's drink ahead of time, put it on the board, and then when they come in to redeem it, they cross your name off. On the board as of last Friday, someone named "drunk a**hole Steve" had purchased 2 OG Painkiller cocktails for "hungover Steve", and I like that this bar is the kind of place where that can happen. Longfellow is definitely one of my top favorite OTR bars, and I can't wait to come back! read more

Longfellow - Spruce goose $11 - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I visited Longfellow for the first time a few weeks ago and I loved the laid back atmosphere. I was with a small group of friends and we all grabbed a beer. After hanging out for a while we decided to get a snack. We went for the "all of the above" meat and cheese board and we were not disappointed! It had a great variety of fresh meat and cheeses. The bartenders were also very friendly. I will definitely be back in the near future! read more

Bordering between 3-4 stars right now. For me, right now. Longfellow is AOK. Longfellow is a simple spot. A neighborhood bar if you will. Clean, minimal and a U-shaped bar in the center to promote conversation. I love the ideas here, but they are new and are still working out the kinks. We ordered the Spruce Goose a beer. The cocktail really wasn't for me and it made me extremely nervous that the bartender was looking at a piece of paper as she made it. Again (new) but I'd imagine you would know how to make these before opening. The bitters highly overpowered the drink. When you are first starting out you don't get a lot of chances to make a good first impression - and this cocktail wasn't it. I will be back for a second try to update my review, but with all of the competition in OTR these days some may not be that willing. I do like that the cocktail menu is very diverse and features a lot of rum drinks - that tells me that they did their research and are on trend as rum bars are the next big thing. They also have a crushed Ice Machine and the ice is featured in their Mai Tai drink which is super fun! Another plus, they do offer some food. And from what it looks like - some interesting choices. Everything from meat, cheese, and bread to cottage cheese. Not going to lie, I really like cottage cheese and thought that was hilarious and a great snack idea. They also have a Pay It Forward board where you can buy a friend a drink, write it on the board, and when they come in they can show their ID and redeem their drink. Great idea! But with the way people in Cincinnati drink - you're going to need 3-4 boards! I hope that this bar does well. I will be back to try again. I just hope that with time the bartenders gain some confidence. read more

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A nice bar to happen upon! Super small space but good cocktail bar. I don't go as often because it's busy whenever we're in OTR and it's just really not a comfortable space when it's packed. Would totally go back if we had the chance during early open hours. read more

Longfellow - The Bitter Mai Tai and the Perfect North - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Longfellow is such a nice spot to hole up in, really cozy. I have been here both late at night and during the early evening, and it shines at both times. The big windows bring in a beautiful summer feeling and at night the candlelight makes it feel very intimate and like you're in on a secret. The staff is great and they make the typical flirty bartender act look very natural. I specifically wanted to highlight that I met up with other women a couple of weeks ago for a drink and snacks and while it is a bar service style, the bartender made time to come over and serve us. This is not to be expected! He and I agreed, but it was very considerate and much appreciated. We paid with 6 different cards (wrote the total down for each), and they didn't bat an eye. The charcuterie seems a little overpriced for the quantity received, to be honest, so next time I may skip that and just enjoy a cocktail. I loved my Spruce Goose, a gin drink in a generous glass, but their other cocktails looked great too. I thought they were very accommodating with our friend who requested a mock-tail, and prepared one without any direction from her that she really enjoyed. Overall, I felt very welcome in this space and I look forward to coming back again and again this summer. read more

Longfellow - Spruce Goose, 10/10 would have again. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had a wonderful time, did a little tasting with Oz. Great experience! Will be back soon!

Don't know how I've missed this place! Super cute with a variety of drinks. The bartender was awesome and came up with a cocktail tailored to our preference. Also ordered the chips & dip - it was really good! Definitely looking forward to going back! read more

Longfellow - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Intimate craft cocktail bar with bar seating, a few tables for parties, and drink stands for the those standing. Craft cocktail prices for well crafted libations. You don't go here for the, "yo, dude! Yo!" Kind of experience, but an old-school vibe with exposed brick and older tunes in the mix. Definitely more laid back and classic. Get a good drink and have a good meet with good friends. No need to get hurried into a good time, just have it. Nice place. read more

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A great neighborhood spot for a late night drink. My friend was quite excited they could make Aperol Spritz - such a refreshing summertime drink. I opted to ask for a tequila recommendation from the bartender and sipped that over an ice cube. We sat at the bar and it felt like I was hanging out in my spot. This place instantly makes for a comfortable, fun experience mixed with great conversation amongst the other folks sitting across the bar. I loved all the exposed brick and finished wood accents and wish I could frequent this spot more. Until next time, Longfellow. read more

JENNIFER COOLEY (not to be confused with Jennifer Coolidge) has an iconic celebrity pull. Presence is astounding. Service; impeccable. Makes the best twisted tea. read more

Longfellow is a hidden gem! Hippie and super laid back vibe inside with little to none signage outside about the bar. I like that this place is almost a hidden gem that most people don't know about even though it's located right in the center of OTR. I went on a Saturday night and it was packed, but the service was awesome. They have tons of old liquors and old beers available. They also have another smaller bar on the back end of the building, which is cozier and more of a "date" atmosphere. read more

Longfellow - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio