With over a thousand different kinds of whisky (~700 being bourbon alone), this is a very good place for an after work drink. Great atmosphere , first bourbon bar in the area so lots of history, and comparable prices. I had the sample flights from Aaron and Liv, both offered an excellent sampling (although I liked Aaron's better - sorry Liv). What even made it more comfortable was the lady knitting at the bar, just like being back at my American Legion Post. Loved it. I will be back! read more

I was surprised with my experience not only here but with the entire Main Street, what a great part of town! We arrived late traveling from out of town, and tried to go to a local brewery which had closed earlier. We ventured down the road a mile or two and came across a bustling part of town, and Against The Grain had to be the highlight of the area for bourbon bars. I was really impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the other folks at the bar. Good stop really happy we stopped in. A+ read more

Doing the B-Line (Bourbon Line) passport. Found out this place a LONG time ago from a Yelp event/Molly (owns/owned Japp's)/pub crawl! Loved the apple pie moonshine they had. Also, got the September Reef (secret menu) drink....smells and tastes amazing! Coming back again to get the Apple Jackrabbit read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - September Reef - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Great selection of bourbons, speakeasy feel and incredibly knowledgeable bartenders. Try one of their signature cocktails or go for an original favorite! read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

WARNING: If you have kids with you, this is a bar only. Stay away. I walked in to check the place out with my son and was immediately told to leave. I really wish the power tripping A-hole bartender that was working would have been nicer. Especially in front of my kid. Don't assume people know the type of liquor license you have and that no one under 21 can enter. THERE WAS NO SIGN POSTED STATING THAT ON THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING. Unless I'm wrong I found out after the fact that in Kentucky if an establishment only has a bar license under which they serve alcohol they are only allowed to have people 21 and over on the premises at all times. To the owners of the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar. Please let people know YOU DON'T SERVE FOOD THEREFORE MINORS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Your website and Facebook page mention nothing about this. Adding a sign that states per Kentucky Law No Minors allowed would have been a help. Moral of the story, although the OKBB claims to serve hundreds of bourbons they certainly came up empty in kindness. read more

So much bourbon. So, so much bourbon. Spin the wheel of bourbon and try a bourbon you've never tried. That said, if you're looking for not-bourbon, this isn't really your place. They have a nice patio out back. read more

The Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, located in the heart of Mainstrasse in Covington, is a wonderful, welcoming place. It has got a warm and cozy interior and for warmer weather, a lovely patio out back. You can have your bourbon neat or in any of a number of tempting cocktails they have available. Recently, I have enjoyed the Kentucky mule and the Kentucky claw, which are both super refreshing in hot weather. The bar has also got an affiliation with a high-end tequila, so there are tequila-based options on offer as well. Best of all, dogs are welcome inside and out. Your pet will be sure to enjoy a nice treat, courtesy of the friendly staff, who will put a water bowl out for them and are likely to have a treat handy behind the bar. read more

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Wowza! I was wife of the month for taking my bourbon lover husband here for his 41st birthday. He brought his own cigar but they do sell them. You can smoke on the patio which is a decent size. They have sooooo many bourbons. My husband ordered a flight and really liked the OKB house bourbon. They sell bottles as well. Don't worry ladies, they have a shelf of tequila to choose from, I'm not with the dark stuff. I enjoyed myself. read more

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Just do it! If you are a bourbon connoisseur or even just curious, make this place a priority. The bartender, blonde girl who is awesome, is very knowledgeable. I'm sorry I don't remember her name, which is horrible because we spent several hours in there. She made great recommendations and great drinks. And, for a bonus, if you don't like bourbon, they do have other liquor and even a few beer choices. The atmosphere is just cool in this place. read more

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Brought my boyfriend here as a birthday surprise. He was like a kid in a candy store. Over 400 different kinds of bourbon. The bartenders were very knowledgeable and helped my him figure out a flight to try. He decided to try Eagle Rare, Colonel E.H. Taylor (small batch) & Wild Turkey 101 Rye. He was very impressed with the bar and wants to come back. On his way out the door he did buy a bottle of Buffalo Trace since we are unable to find it in Ohio. He was in bourbon heaven. read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - Flight of Eagle Rare, Colonel E. H. Taylor (small batch) and Wild Turkey 101 Rye - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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While in search of our last round of whiskey, we stumbled upon this hidden spot. The staff here is exceptionally friendly, and their whiskey selection is fair wide. The Old Fashioned they served was simply great. The camaraderie among fellow patrons at the bar was a great experience. It's the kind of place where you can pop in, enjoy a couple of drinks, and leave with a smile. A truly great experience overall. read more

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Fantastic bourbon selection and the bartenders have always recommended great choices. Patio is a great spot in the fall / spring.

Late review but just remembered to post something with this down time we all have right now. Glad I got to experience this bar when I was visiting the area. Luckily for me I have some bourbon to enjoy at home but my collection doesn't compare to this place. The young lady that served us was very knowledgeable and expanded our taste profiles with some new bourbons. If you are in the area this is a bar that you must visit. Cheers read more

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Great ambience. And bartender was very knowledgeable about all the drinks. Definitely recommend.

Took a good friend of mine to this place because he is a bourbon fanatic. He walked in and his face lit up like a kids on Christmas morning. We made our trip there on a Sunday in the afternoon and it was dead. Good. That's the way we like it. We like to get to know the people behind the bar. Find out what they are all about. The owner happened to be behind the bar and I couldn't be happier. I'm just starting to get into bourbons and whiskey. Yes, there is a difference. Learn it. I did. He was super knowledgeable and guided us along our 5 hour journey in bourbon land. The pours they had ranged in price. There was so much there to take in. They even have their hand in creating bourbons themselves. Buy some merch. Support local. Leave with a smile. read more

I stopped in here with my family for Father's Day. If you like bourbon, this place is a museum. The bar shelves are filled counter to ceiling with every bourbon available, everything from the cheapest Old Crow you could imagine to fancy Pappy Van Winkle. I heard the whiskey sours were amazing, so I talked to the bartender and settled on the pomegranate sour. Once it arrived, I was in love. The egg white had its typical smoothing effect on the whole drink. The bourbon was tastable in every sip but not overpowering. I cruised right through this drink and would have enjoyed a second if we had the time. I also give this bar high marks for an extremely chill vibe and good music. The noise and light levels were just right. Throughout our stay, they were playing solid 80s pop music like the Pet Shop Boys. I think it's really easy to get overwhelmed in a bar: loud music, bright lights, overdone cocktails. In this place, I felt like I could relax and be myself. read more

We were excited to find this place since my husband loves bourbon. A little shocked when we opened the door to the early 1900's converted house to see how tiny. The bourbon selection covered the shelves and wall, some even had a nice coat of thick dust. Not sure if it was because they were not tasty or because they were too expensive. Either way my husband tried Kentucky Owl #11, so something new. I had the Old Fashion as usual, nothing noteworthy. The bartenders weren't very welcoming and didn't seem thrilled to be there. Not necessarily a place I'd visit again with so many others to try. read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - The bar with lot and lots of bourbons - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This place is everything I love in a bar. It's small and intimate, encouraging conversation with the folks you came with or the likely interesting ones sitting next to you. Plus, I mean, so much bourbon. They have a bourbon cocktail to please anyone in your group, and a full bar offering just about anything else you could want...but why you would skip on the bourbon is beyond me. I waited a while to stop in, while this fantastic bar sat on my wishlist, and now that I've been it will be hard to stay away. The company and the cocktails were perfect. read more

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Been wanting to try this spot and finally made it! An enormous selection of bourbons! The two cocktails I tried were both very good (hot cider and the old fashioned). Bar service was friendly. My only complaint is that the space is small and there is not much seating. I would not want to go on the weekend, as this place lends itself to sipping and chatting (where you'd want to sit and enjoy your drink). read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Came in for the first time on our quest to do the "B Line" (Northern Kentucky bourbon craft tour). The bartender was super knowledgeable and gave good recommendations for us bourbon amateurs (we're used to scotch). Plus, he was very inviting and easy to talk to. Definitely come by for a wide selection of bourbon--from local distilleries to international finds. read more

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Great service, great bar, outdoor patio. We stopped in for a flight tasting and a cocktail. The bartender was perfectly friendly and helpful. There was a healthy crowd, nice mature clientele, nothing wild and crazy. Gem of a place. read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Cool spot!! I'm not a bourbon drinker but the bartender whipped me up something sweet and yummy! My boyfriend has gotten pretty into bourbon the last few years so he loved this bar. read more

OKBB did not disappoint! They have a huge selection of whiskey that rivals anyone in the area. This is an awesome, small bar in the heart of Mainstrasse. Lily was the very friendly bartender that was working when we visited. You can tell a lot of people inside come there often. I was pleasantly surprised by their reasonable prices. It is a bit dark in there, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. We will definitely be back. read more

Best boulevardier ever, and possibly THA best made drink I've ever had. I wanna come back right now I just had another boulevardier at a different bar. I loved the sexy vibe here. read more

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Great bourbon bar in Covington. Highly recommend trying The Horse's Neck cocktail (bourbon, ginger beer, bitters, twist). Fair warning: the bar is small and can get pretty congested. You'll freeze every time the door opens during the winter months, but the good news is there's plenty of bourbon to keep you warm! They do have some pretty hard-to-find bourbons, including many I have never heard of, so this is the place for you if you are a bourbon connoisseur. Stagg Jr. is one of my all time favorite bourbons and while not super rare, can be difficult to find at times. OKBB of course came through. I will definitely keep OKBB at the top of the list for future visits to the area. read more

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A couple sips this evening at Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar in Covington, KY! Distillery 291 and some Russle's Reserve 8 year from Wild Turkey The guys in #OKBB were awesome, very knowledgeable, high bourbon IQ. Would very much recommend! read more

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So glad we stumbled upon this adorable establishment! They have an amazing bourbon selection and the best hot spiced cider I have ever had. As if the bar and bartender weren't great enough, they have a cute little patio out back as well. read more

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar - Patio with hot spiced cider mixed with bourbon - Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Such a fun place with good bourbon! Taylor Renfroe makes the best old fashioned! Love stopping in here for a drink on our travels! If you love bourbon, this place is the best by far! read more

Great bourbon selection. Great bar area. Great outdoor area with fire pits and heaters. One of my favorite places to stop at when I need to wet my whistle. read more

Great bourbon selection- fun flights- sell some bourbons at reasonable prices- bartenders are nice and friendly

This place is small but so cute. The bar wall is lined with hundreds of different bourbons and there is q a large variety of bourbon cocktails. Came here with the in-laws because I told them I NEEDED to try pappy's. It's in a nice unassuming area in Covington, KY. Pretty crowded when we walked in, yet there was ample bar seating for my in-laws, hubby and me. First thing we got was the 30 dollar shot of 10 year Pappy's. Fantastic. Did not burn at all and had a nice, almost minty type of 'burn', very smooth going down. Then I got the hot spiced apple cider. It was soo warming and had so much hearty cinnamon and bourbon flavor. We got the female blonde bartender who was wearing flannel. Didnt catch her name but I know she was a solid bartender. I asked her if they regularly had pappy's at this bar and she said they did. The 23 year wasnt as common though. I almost got the thanksgiving flight that included the 10 year, 15 year and 23 year in 1 oz proportions. Definitely planning to come back when we visit the in-laws. Pricey, but it had great service, good atmosphere and a great variety of bourbons and bourbon cocktails. read more

I have always thought highly of OKBB and their beautiful cocktails. I have been there many times and love the atmosphere and bourbon selections. BUT my story turns out quite a bit different this time. I went to pick up a few friends who were drinking there at about 12:15 on a Saturday night after working a bartending shift myself. I thought I would grab a quick beer to hang out and wait while my friends finished their cocktails, but I could not get the bartender's attention even though he was right in front of me. After I eventually got his attention and asked for a beer, he told me it was way past last call because they were a 1 am bar and I should go across the street to a bar that served beer until 2. I looked at my watch and it was 12:23. I was stunned that not only would they not serve me, but that they were so dismissive, not looking my direction until I called out in a very mannerly way several times and asked for a quick drink. And then I was denied and told to go across the street. As someone in the service industry, I was shocked by this kind of treatment. I was coming to be DD after my own shift for my friends. I will most likely go elsewhere now where I am acknowledged as a customer and treated like a human. read more

I was so amazed by this little hole in the wall! The bartender said they had around 400 Bourbons, and he was very knowledgeable about recommending drinks for me, a novice bourbon drinker, and my guest, who is an experienced bourbon drinker. He made this experience memorable for the both of us. He was able to give us a history and background to bourbon and also discuss bourbon on a deeper level with my guest. I would return here just to learn more from the bartender. But also our drinks were very good, I got a mixed drink that he was experimenting with brown sugar simple syrup, it was very good and a good intro to bourbon. Hidden gem! read more

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This is the best! On a visit to Cincinnati, I may have come here twice in the same week... The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about bourbon; they will tell you anything you want to know about bourbon and recommend their favs. If you're like me and are scared of Epicurean commitment, get a flight! It's a great way to sample a variety of whiskeys for a reasonable price. I had to come back for Thrifty Thursday! A huge offering of the bourbons (neat or in a cocktail) are only $5. It's a good way to get a fill of delicious bourbons. They have a few beers on tap including one or two that are (what else?) bourbon barrel aged. That's great, but we're here for the bourbon! Speaking of which, they don't have food, but our bartender encouraged us to bring our own. Considering the many great restaurants down Main Street, there's something for everyone. And if the weather's nice, go chill out back on the patio with your whiskey! Any fan of bourbon or other whiskeys MUST try this place; highly recommended. read more

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What an unexpected treat Kentucky offered me. MainStrasse has an historic downtown feel with much to get into nearby. If you weren't a bourbon fan before, this place will convert you to one. They have a plethora of choices from personalized flights to cocktails and if you can't figure it out the staff has no problem assisting you into just the right fit. OKKB is intimate, relaxed and they even have a patio. I'm sure you'll run into some locals here whom have a story or two up there sleeves to keep you occupied as well. Personally, I indulge in flights. They have a range of prices, reasonable though. They will usually post 2 or three pre-made flight suggestions. I would advise arriving early due to its smaller capacity but don't let that deter you. During my visit, the bar wasn't busy but considering the gem it is, I can see this place filling up fast. Sit back and enjoy the ride. read more

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Lilly was amazing. Felt like we were friends with the entire staff just by stopping in. Seriously went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Make sure you go in ready for recommendations because they are the best! (Ps Lilly truly is the best. We will be coming back often) read more

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such a hidden gem of a place. the staff was so welcoming and friendly. the dim lit bar and intimate patio were cozy and offered a slow, relaxing vibe. we got the "Taylor" bourbon flight which was delicious and our bartender explained each pour to us, noting taste, year, and feel. not to mention they proudly have BLM and LGBTQIA+ signs in the window, which helps make members of those communities, like myself, immediately feel safe and welcomed. read more

This place gets 5 stars for selection, but I give it 3 stars for price so a solid 4. There are A LOT of exceptional bourbons and ryes in this bar and most of them Kentucky born. The prices are mostly greater than $10 and the only "deals" are on the special board though even those I would consider steakhouse prices. $11 for Eagle Rare for example. Unless you're drinking Mellow Corn... $3 every day . I did get to try some new stuff there though and that's saying something. I'll be back. read more

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As bars go, this is a fantastic example of how to keep it funky and interesting regardless of your tastes, so long as u want cocktails

Awesome spot. Some pours are a bit pricey comparatively but a great selection and the bartender was awesome. Would recommend every time.