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Northside Tavern

4.2 (118 reviews)
ModerateMusic Venues
Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Steve A.

Northside Tavern is a good neighborhood bar. It's located in a hipster neighborhood, but this is very casual. The bar hosts a lot of local bands. It's a good music venue considering it's a dive bar. The atmosphere is good for conversation or listening to live music. I had a whiskey and Coke. It was only about $3 for a good size glass. The happy hour is good, and it's usually not loud until later. In the middle of the week it's a lot quieter, except sometimes if there's a show. Many times even then it won't be that loud though. It has multiple rooms all with varying loudness. The front of the bar is the rowdiest. It has a quieter lounging area in the middle. The courtyard is the nicest place. It's a little better than a pure dive bar. It's kept up s lot better. This is a good place for seeing local bands cheap.

Sandra F.

Great local bar located right next to Melt Eclectic Deli. I have not been here for the live performances yet, but always enjoyed the casual drinks with my friends. It has a cool and laid back atmosphere. I really love the lounge area (right next to the juke box). If you don't want to lounge and want to play games, there is a pool table and also vintage arcade games. This is the only bar where I don't feel so old and like the crowd. Pricing on booze is reasonable and fair selection of beers. I just love it here.

two shot glasses and a bottle of beer

The friendliest staff! Scot, Billie, and Shelby rule. Sickest group of people! Tight shows too.

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Dan J.

Northside Tavern is nestled right in the heart of historic Northside: a part of Cincinnati that has quickly grown from a relatively shady area of town into one of the most thriving areas as a result of a tight-knit collection of excellent bars, restaurants, record stores, independent movie houses, and people with a heart for the area. Northside Tavern is an integral part of that collection, serving as a modern-day watering hole for regulars and newcomers alike. A stripped-down brick decor gives off vibes of English or Irish pubs, and the bartenders stay extremely busy with their surprisingly affordable drink selection which includes both local and import brews. Music can be found there on nearly any night of the week and is now hosted in a newly renovated backroom that has almost doubled the Tavern in size. The music can vary from rock to jazz, a variety that is quite suitable for the diverse culture found in Northside. If you're a Northside newcomer from Over The Rhine or Norwood, Northside Tavern is a great place to get acquainted.

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