Needed a quick dinner and most places were booked so we spotted this "dive" bar with decent reviews not far from our hotel. You order at the bar. I opted for a local brew - no draft beer here. The menu has the typical bar food. I ordered the chicken wings with spicy garlic which were good and so tender the meat fell off the bone. My wife ordered the grilled chicken sandwich but they were out of grilled chicken so she got the Buffalo chicken wrap instead. The bartender /waiter was very friendly. Prices were OK but they charge 4% for using a credit card... read more

Proper dive. Wings were too good! Just fell off the bone, so annoying. Bar tender was insanely nice. read more

Madonna's Bar & Grill - Dive Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We went there to watch the soccer game. Scotty was a great bartender and provided fun banter. We had tasty wings and Mac and cheese bites.

Looking for a place to have a bite to eat after a show at the Aronoff Center. Looked on Yelp to see a few of the reviews. Seemed very positive. When we walked in, a gentleman setting near the door immediately saw and said that Madonna's was only serving appetizers. He suggested to go across the street to another establishment. (Still looking for that place) We aren't or weren't picky late at night. Only thing I figured he prejudged us based on how were dressed. We were in dress casual clothing from being at the show. Would loved to have experienced the food but were discouraged from even trying it. read more

It's a little hole in the wall and it doesn't have draft beer. But it was great. And the grilled ham and cheese was amazing.

Nice bar and great bartender would definitely go back did not have food but people there said it was very good

Divey bar in downtown Cincy. Pretty cozy atmosphere with some TVs for catching a game or just grabbing a beer with some friends. Kitchen is open late which is nice. Tried the wings, which were pretty good, meat fell right off the bone, but no Knockback Nats. Basket of Onion rings was sweet, they really load you up, you get your monies worth. Service was pretty good too, bartenders were friendly and conversational. Great spot for a beer or two. read more

Great service, chill bar. Mostly went in for some wings and fries and they did not disappoint. They also had sports playing on TV.

A great casual spot. Excellent food, really solid wings and salads. Friendly bar staff.

great atmosphere and bartenders. Daniel served us and he was very attentive and helpful! Make sure to visit madonnas

I am in love with dive bars, so I might have some bias. This is exactly what I want from a dive bar. Decent food, someone joking behind the bar with the regulars, a few TVs to watch the game, cheap drinks, and some guy rando that gives you a high five over your love for creed and orders you a shot. I will never say a bad word about this place. Whenever I'm in Cincinnati, this place is home. read more

This was my second time giving them a try. The first time the service was absolutely horrid, but the food was really good so I figured people were just having a bad day. Fast-forward to today I called 21 times yes 21 times and nobody ever answered the phone for me to place a to go order. Absolutely ridiculous no sense of customer service and I will definitely never go back. read more

The smoked wings were way over the top excellent! Large, seasoned, sauced just right. Prices are very good with great service.

Not a true bar and grill without great food, but a great spot to watch a game for sure. Good music level and song choices too, with some bass! The bartender chick is so hawt too tbh lol. 3rd favorite place in downtown Cinci so far in about 5 experiences read more

We visit Madonna's once a year from Indiana. It is always after the Opening Day game for the Reds. Over the last three years, I can definitely see a decline in the care that is being taken to maintain the bar. It was dirtier this year than it has been in the past and definitely could use some upgrades. Smoking is not allowed inside so there is an area right outside the front door where smokers go. The night we visited, as we were walking in we were greeted with patrons in the smoking area yelling at people that were getting in and out of cars. When we got inside there was an older gentleman that appeared to be so intoxicated that he could not keep his eyes open. When his eyes were open, he would spend it yelling gibberish towards us. This year, we were inside Madonna's for about five minutes total. Maybe it is better in the day???? We wont be back at night. read more

This is a fun, hole in the wall bar with really good food! I went here before a reds game. We had a couple of beers- they have a full liquor bar & an assortment of beers in bottles, no draft. There are many food options on the menu. You order at the bar & they bring the food out to you. Started with Mac & cheese bites-yummy! I had a grilled chicken wrap with chips & my son had the club. My wrap was big & very good! My son said his sandwich was amazing & it looked amazing- stuffed with Turkey, ham & bacon. The woman who took care of us was friendly & did a good job. Check this place out. It's not fancy, but some of the best food is found in small hole in the wall bars like this one. read more

I have been working in Downtown Cincinnati for 10 years, and had never been here. This week I was told that they served a great burger. So on that recommendation 3 of us made the walk up to try it out. The inside is cozy, inviting, and clean. I felt comfortable as soon as I walked in. The service was great, never waiting on anything. Then the burger. I ordered the "Big Daddy" which is a double cheeseburger made with two 1/3 size patties, bacon and the works. It really blew me away. The burger was hot, toppings were fresh, and the patties had a great grilled flavor to them. The recommendation was a good one, I will definitely be back! read more

I've tired every wing spot in the city and Madonna's have Best wings in the whole city by far

Had a grilled cheese and fries that didn't disappoint. The bartender Jilessa was attentive and friendly. She was helpful and knowledgeable about things to do in the area. read more

I got the wings, they are good but if this is the best Cincy has to offer as another suggested...smh. Overall this is a cool place. And they open before 2p so that's a plus. read more

Is it appropriate to clap after you've eaten such a delicious burger? If not then these people are gonna be looking at me weird in a few seconds. It's been a while since I've had a handmade burger that was charbroiled but you can actually taste it but today was the day! This place is a dive bar but I think it's super underestimated in terms of food. Specifically the burger. With so many New American food places sprouting in this area, it's kind of hard to distinguish what makes good burgers but this place has them all beat. In both taste and in price. It's been a long time since I was surprised by food but I would definitely recommend this place for an after work stop before heading home. Burger was gone before I even thought of photographing it and writing a review. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C. read more

slow service , food came fast tho , a very big and odd group in there. good tvs for sports. drinks were ok , pricest aren't bad

Badass crew! Showed up at about 1:30 in the morning after a long travel day. Asked for a drink and chips. Bartender came back with a giant tray of chips for me! A few minutes later he seemingly could tell I was starving and from out of town so he asked me when the last time I ate was and then offered to fire up kitchen for me. Kitchen closed at 11p, but these dudes were cool enough to throw some jalepeno poppers on the grill for me. If you're looking for a chill vibe with dope people, this is your place! read more

madonnas is the best dive downtown, real people and a true community. If you get some food while you're there it will never disappoint. me and my friends will never pick another bar to hang out at after work! read more

Terrible service. Awful hospitality. Zero stars if possible. Lose the attitudes and figure your stuff out.

This place is a hidden gem! The wings were fall off the bone tender and the spicy garlic sauce was one of the best I've had! Fries were fresh cut and well seasoned. The price was great for being downtown. read more

Madonna's is unapologetically a dive, and I unapologetically really dig this place. Don't come here because you want a fancy-pants cocktail, come here because you want a drink with (or without) friends in atmosphere that just feels like everyone knows each other. There's a pool table, a room full of generally friendly people, and a lot of alcohol... For some good ol' no-frills fun, this place definitely hits the spot. I started coming here years ago when I worked for a downtown hotel, it was always a favorite among the other employees and was one of our after-work pit stops. Sometimes the dive bars feel click-y or have unwelcoming staff, but I've not found that to be the case at Madonna's. The bar staff has always been friendly and never take long to put a strong drink in your hand. I'll be back. read more

Madonna's Bar & Grill - Dive Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Staff is what makes this place. Drinks are classic local bar. Exteriors a little rough, but honestly that's part of the charm. Don't wanna be bombarded by overpacked clubs and annoyingly loud music, have a good beer and listen to good tunes read more

Not good. Waited ten minutes for a waitress before having to go to the bar ourselves to order. Was asked to pay in advance because of shift change. I ordered 10 wings (over $15) and was told they were "out" of teriyaki sauce, so I opted for BBQ. less then five minutes later, my wings show up. Obviously, they were already made and sitting under a heat lamp. When they arrived, they were cold and soggy. No fries, just soggy cold wings and some veggie slivers and a couple cups of bleu cheese. I couldn't complain because I couldn't get any interest from a waitress, because there were no waitresses; only bar tenders, and I'd already paid. I'll consider this a $21 dollar lesson and move on with life. Move on and find better food elsewhere. read more

Love how they are open late. Good late night menu. The staff is really friendly. Good selection of beers. No taps but selection is good.

Pretty decent service. The food is good and I wish the kitchen would stay open longer but over all it's a vibe the environment is clean.

Low key, wood panels, juke box. Chill. Great burger and fries. And, lastly, smiling faces.

Burger was good. Better than average especially for the price. The fries were tiny size but a lot of them. A little over fried.

Just got ripped off. Wife gave them cash plus a 30% tip. Was told my wife didn't pay. Handed them 135 personally. Was told straight to my face I didn't pay 1 second after that and that I should "get the fuck out". read more

Food was good, but service was a little slow. There was only one waitress which was the bartender and the place was packed. overall the experience was good. Ambiance is what to be expected for a bar. We would go back. read more

Great place & atmosphere, Scotty's the best they love there Reds & Bengals be prepared lol

Great place to enjoy a great ambiance and have a good time with good company. I will definitely come back here. Price is right and mood too. read more

Stopped in after a long day of traveling. This is definitely a dive, we got burgers and holy cow they were amazing! Reminded me of a place back home with lots of locals, alcohol, and good food! read more

Place was one of the most dive like places...and that means it was Awesome! The cool was wonderful and terrifying all at one. A true local hangout. read more

Reasonably priced, but forced my friend who forgot her ID to wait outside. Like, she wasn't even planning on ordering any drinks. And isn't it supposed to be a bar AND grill? She just wanted da jalapeño poppers! read more