Wow. This place is a TOTAL surprise, in a good way!…read more Upon entering you'll notice it is super clean, spick and span, and even though I guess you would call it a dive or a saloon the owner is meticulous and really cares about his establishment. Mike (the owner himself) was our bartender for the night and he was incredibly sweet. He shared his story and it had SO much history behind it. Turns out Second Street Saloon gets it's name because it used to be located on second street downtown. After so many years his lease was up and he decided to make the Westside home - hence why this bar does not feel uniquely "west side." He moved every piece of memorabilia he had collected over the 25+ years of owning it into this new location. Now, I usually hate collages and junk on the wall but his are framed and look really nice. There are many framed photos of Cincinnati from the 1800's on. He also had the original door from Second St. framed and hung next to the bar - which by the way is an antique that he had picked out and appraised by the Wooden Nickel. They had more than enough craft beer and local beer available that you got a decent selection but didn't feel overwhelmed. It was also a pint night where you got to keep the glass. We played darts and really had a great time here. At the end of our bar crawl we all agreed that we could have spent the entire night here at Second Street. For what it is, this place gets 5 stars from me, and I can't wait to go back.

I love this little bar. Its a place where you can go in and relax, watch a game, and if you go a…read morecouple of times- they will remember your name.... OHH I rhymed that one! The bartenders are as friendly as they come and keep even the busiest crowds happy. WATCH OUT! If you don't like standing room only- Late Friday and Saturday nights aren't for you- but that's when the fun begins for me!! This isn't a pretentious bar like Bartini or Mynt Martini Club but it is a friendly clean and well priced neighborhood bar that you will find yourself coming back to on a regular basis!

Mt adams is a great place for dive bars which are welcoming This bar makes you feel Irish and I…read morelove that Bartender is friendly and the drinks are flowing Its a great neighborhood place

This bar isn't just Irish--it's soulfully, beautifully, authentically Irish. From the atmosphere to…read morethe way they treat every customer like family, it's not a five-star place--it's off-the-charts. One of the most iconic bars in all of Cincinnati. Jim Crowley, the greatest bartender this city's ever known, was given the chance by the visionary owners of Mount Adams Pub & Grill--along with backing from top local brewers--to create something truly legendary. The result? A bar that's not just part of Cincinnati's story... it is Cincinnati.

This is a very quintessential bar for my University on Wednesdays, and with the school year ending…read moresoon I had to go! They have deals on Wednesdays called 'Mug Club'. If you bring in one of their plastic mugs you get $3 beers on tap from their selection. It is the best deal and something super easy for a Wednesday! You can easily walk here on Wasson Way which is super nice, especially when the weathers nice. They have a great outdoor patio with a ton of seating, heaters, and covers in case it rains. Their inside if nice with a cool upstairs for more room. The best part about this spot is that they have a popcorn machine in the back that you can serve yourself, free of charge! I come here for the free popcorn alone, it is so good! This place is super great and such a fun and different experience, with a great mug of whatever your preferred drink is and some fresh and salty popcorn!

We rented the upstairs space for a 40th birthday party and it was truly perfect for what we needed…read more The room is spacious, and they provide a large table so you can set up food, gifts, whatever you need. Even better, the space is free to rent, which is such a huge bonus! There are multiple TVs upstairs, and the staff was great about changing the channels on a few so we could watch a specific football game. Little touches like that made the night even better. The only downside was the bar situation downstairs. Knowing there was a large party booked, I really wish they had staffed more bartenders. Our guests mentioned that it was taking quite a while to get drinks, and eventually a few people ended up going next door instead. Overall, though, the space itself was fantastic and worked out great for the party, just hoping next time they're better staffed for big events!

So fun. Literally an 8 piece band with several serious saxophones…read more Great vibe. I went with my husband and our newly married daughter and son in law. Fun for us all. Mainly older crowd but pool tables make it worth the trip.

The perfect "hole in the wall"! They had three pool tables, darts, and old classic game machines…read more Pool was a dollar fifty a game, not sure about darts. The bartender was nice and helped get our balls that were stuck in the machine. They also have an outside patio where you can sit and play huge jenga, or chill with your drinks. Didn't try and food but will definitely be back!

Small hole in the wall neighborhood type bar. Place was once owned by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom…read moreBrowning and his sons, opens way too late in the afternoon (5PM) for any thoughts of a daytime crowd of old farts like me. cold beer, not much of a crowd. For some reason it seems that nobody has ever been able to make a go of the place, not even sure it's still open as I write this review. Place has decent potential, shame to see it go.

Great little dive bar with good drinks. The outdoor patio is a cool spot to hang out.read more

Great place Great service. They do not serve food St paddy day corn beef and cabbage is not true.read more

Outstanding NYE party. Soul Quest put on a great show…read more Highly recommend. Dive bar.... that is more than a Dive Bar. All good.....

Absolute gem of a dive bar!!! The bartender was good. The regulars were nice and welcoming. I don't…read morebelieve that they serve food but I'm not sure. It's a smoking bar so I got to light my cigar !

Great service! Friendly staff and cheap drinks. Exchanged jokes and felt welcomed. Unfortunately,…read morewe lost the paper airplane contest

Sarah is awesome! The best bar in town!! Won't be disappointed for sure. The owner is super nice…read moretoo.

Great drinks during Happy Hour!! Sarah is amazing. Great service. Highly recommended!read more