I don't think I have ever had a bad experience here - I love to come in here after a long day of…read moreshopping for bourbon (just to drink more bourbon), or stop in here for a drink after work. If you ever get a chance to check out some of the events that happen here, I highly recommend it - They are always so much fun! I like that they are intimate and never feel too crowded to have a good time. The bartenders are always fun and engaging, and I never feel like the people are too much. This is a great place to try different bourbons before you go out in the store and buy them!

I have worked in the service industry since I was 15 years old (I am now 34) and I have never had…read moresuch a sour experience before. I stopped at party source to get a 6 pack of my favorite drinks, and was like "hey I'll go get a drink from the bar since for once I don't have all 3 of my kids". I walked into Merchant's Club and sat down at the bar by myself (there was a couple to my left and then a single man to my right, they were not busy at all) Neither bar tender gave me the time of day, even after I said hi when I was sitting down. Finally the tall guy bartender with bleached hair asked me what he could get me (he seemed annoyed that I interrupted him cleaning beer glasses and shot glasses), and I said "can I please get a pickle back?" He said, "we don't have pickle juice." I said "okay that's fine, do you have olive juice?" He said, "yes", and I said, "okay that's fine I will take olive juice in place of pickle juice." He then proceeded to give me a shot of olive juice and went back to cleaning his glasses. I said, kindly, "and the Jameson?" And he responded, "Well you didn't say that." To which I responded "That's what a pickle back is, Jameson with a shot of pickle juice." This entire encounter, I kid you not, was 5 minutes to under 10 mins. I don't care that someone doesn't know what a pickle back is. That's the least concerning thing. The worst part was the aura and vibe both of the bartenders gave me from the minute I walked in to the minute I left. Zero personality (besides seeming like they both hated their jobs) zero consideration, ZERO customer service skills. I know sometimes people are having a bad day. I get it. BUT when you work in the service industry, it's not an excuse. If you're in such a bad mood that you're not going to be able to do your job, which is literally #1 just be kind and hospitable to people, then call off. After he gave me the Jameson and I took my shot he almost immediately said, "will that be all" and I said, "yes please", paid, and walked out. The first employee I saw I walked up to and asked "do you work directly with the bartenders at all?" He said, "No, but what's going on?" I just told him how awful of a 5-10 min interaction I had and that if they act like that to everyone, it's going to severely hurt their business. He apologized over and over and I told him not to apologize, it's not his fault, and to just please relay my complaint to someone that works directly with those bartenders. The worker right outside of the bar was very kind and receptive. I didn't catch the names of the 2 bartenders working when I was there but here's a brief description: the male was white, pretty tall, bleached hair, skinny. The girl was also white with brown hair, medium length, and came up to the guy bartender's shoulder (maybe) in regard to height. I was there on Friday, 9/18 just before 9pm.

I'm so glad we tried out Three Spirits! This bar is small and cozy, and gives the vibes of Cheers…read moreto me. There's not a lot of tables inside, but there's a patio outside with more room that you can enjoy. We sat at the bar which was great, because the bartenders are so friendly. Ray was able to give good recommendations and likes to make tiki cocktails (see pictures here). We ended up getting a flatbread for a snack and it was small, but very delicious. Definitely will be coming back!

Tiki Night on Thursdays are absolutely fantastic. The vibes are light hearted and fun!read more

One of my favorite Cincinnati hidden gems is The Blind Lemon! They have one of the BEST outdoor…read morepatios; the atmosphere is incredible! Inside the vibes are amazing too & the staff are great! There are so many wonderful cocktails here, and there are drink options for everyone! The Pomegranate Twist is fruity & fun, & the Cabernet float in the Little Miss Sour is delicious! I can never turn down a tasty dessert drink like the Chocolatini & the Hendrickstini is incredibly refreshing & light! Whether you're in the mood for a great cocktail, and awesome patio vibe or want to catch some live music, you have to try The Blind Lemon!

Fun little hobbit-like hole in the wall. Actually, hole in the ground. I don't know if they have…read moremore than one entrance, but the one we used required the use of steps, so not mobility friendly. I know they have a patio, so it's possible (?) that the patio might be accessible. We went at the end of a looooong day, and eventing about the ambiance was great. Prices were high for the draft beer, so we were one-and-done. Service was efficient, but the bartender was more interested in flirting with the tipsy lady next to us at the bar. The bar back guy was friendly.

It amazed me how much the vibe of this place changed during the time I was there. Around 8 it was…read morechill, romantic, and although the tables were filled, not very loud. By 10 or so, they were packed, happening, and high energy! The sound levels was pretty loud but you could still have a conversation no problem. The staff were very efficient and had great recommendations if you don't know what you want or want to swap out a liquor in a drink. Had a great conversation about Studio Ghibli and the graphic novel Uzumaki, if that tells you anything about the staff vibe Purple Rain - great balance of lavender to citrus. I tried this on a whim and absolutely loved it! Mr. Blue Sky - this also had a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. Not too much on either side and made with real blueberries I hear. This Mainer approves!

Good drinks and good service. Set up a little awkward to where we didn't know if someone would come…read moreto our table for drink orders or not (which they didn't.) and we weren't sure if we were okay to seat ourselves because no one said anything to us. Vibe was pretty dark and moody. I'd go for my cucumber cocktail again (east side I think??) but wouldn't go out of my way because the vibe and setup wasn't my fav.

WOW! This place is so cool! I was in Covington for a wedding and the entire wedding party decided…read moreto stop by for a few drinks. Despite having such a large group, drinks were out fast and there was plenty of seating. 2 things stick out here: Decor and the Drinks. Both were impeccably done. The nature meets wood and brick aesthetic is so purposefully laid out and when the eye cruises across the landscape it's so satisfying!! We had a LOT of drinks, but the jade river, el toro rojo, and pacific muse were our favorites. The drinks are priced pretty well ($12-$14) and the service was very prompt, always cleaning up empty glasses and clearing space for more people to sit. I for SURE recommend this place as a spot to come and throw a couple rounds back. We stayed for hours and drank and talked our hearts out! Thank you for such a wonderful night. 5 stars.

If you haven't been to Second Story, you NEED to check it out! This place has the best vibes! They…read morehave one of the coolest bar designs I've ever seen, it's perfect for grabbing a drink or two with friends, date night, or hanging out! They offer delicious seasonal drinks, and every drink & shot I've tried has been amazing! My absolute favorite thing I've had here (and one of the best drinks I've ever had period) is their S'mores Espresso Martini! It's literally perfection; aesthetically it's fun but still well composed as any espresso martini should be; it's has the right balance of sweet & coffee, & all of the flavors really make it taste like you're drinking an espresso flavored s'more! If you see this on the menu, it is a must try!

Been eyeing Pensive for a couple years and finally made it out this week with my Wife. We're eager…read moreto find a top-tier burger place in the area, though unfortunately this fell a little short of our expectations. Decided to split the Silver Charm for an appetizer, and it came about ten minutes later. The onion rings were decent, good flavor and somewhat crispy. The accompanying sauces of barbecue and ranch were both good as well, though both were missing something to elevate them a bit more I think. The flavor was good, but quite a small portion for $10. My wife ordered the Strike the Gold Burger and I went for the Northern Dancer Crispy Chicken. The sandwiches came out about ten minutes after we finished the Silver Charm, which was perfect timing. She liked her burger pretty well, and I took a bite too. The "caramelized onions" were definitely more sauteed, with still a bit of crunch, and otherwise I could really only taste the barbecue sauce, which was tasty, but I would have liked some more varied flavors. My chicken sandwich was... a bit disappointing. Rather than a chicken piece that appropriately fit the bun, it was more of a chicken strip, with bites that would only yield bun. In addition, because the chicken piece was so small, it was also extremely dry, which is a bummer because I actually thought the breading was very tasty. The chipotle aioli was decent, but didn't pack as much spice or flavor as I was hoping. And with only two toppings and a sauce on the whole sandwich, I was disappointed that the tomato was rather mushy and didn't seem fresh. I will say the fries that came with our sandwiches were crisp and well seasoned, and somewhat unfortunately the best part of my meal. Based on our experience, I didn't hate our dinner here and if someone invited me to meet them here, I wouldn't say no, but I'm also not going out of my way to revisit.

Burgers were excellent at Pensive Distilling. My fiancé and I both really enjoyed our meals. We…read moreordered at the bar and the service was great. The bar is small and cozy, with a really nice vibe. My only complaint, which so some people would not be a problem, is that our drinks were too boozy. They tasted only like alcohol and nothing else - they were completely off balance to a point where I couldn't really drink mine. Will go again for the food at least.

Magical setting! Creative cocktails served by attentive and charming staff. Obviously a labor of…read morelove.

This bar was so cool and I loved the vibe inside and outside. They had a huge wall of projector…read morephoto slides--I've never seen anything like that and thought it was an amazing use of those! The outdoor garden patio area was amazing with plenty of seating as well as more hidden/private spots. I loved the projector outside playing clips from old movies as well. Definitely the perfect place to bring a group of friends or celebrate something! To drink we ordered the famous down under, ube margarita, and banana espresso martini shots. The ube margarita tasted like a jolly rancher, it was so good. Prices were also very fair.

This is going to be short and sweet. Me and a friend came early on a Friday. We were greeted and…read morewelcomed immediately. We hung out at the bar. The drinks were on point, good little selection of cocktails and tequila. My favorite spirit. My favorite cocktail was the watermelon basil margarita. They were just trying this one out. I sat its a keeper. The food was really good, we had a salad, fries and wakataka. We were there 4 hours! Needless to say. We liked it. Can't wait to return for night vibe.

greeted immediately upon arrival by the bartender matt, he was super sweet took my order of cheese…read morefries and a coke immediately and it came out rather quickly. they were crispy and fresh, seasoned very well and queso was a bit spicy. the music and lighting were pretty dope and the plants were beautiful. the place was totally a vibe. matt refilled my drink and even offered me a coke to go, he super sweet and Ill definitely go back to try more of the menu.

This might be the best Old Fashioned I've ever had! The Knowledge Old Fashioned is a must get at…read morethis hotel bar. Love the vibe inside - modern and well decorated. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

It's fancy, it's pricey, it's loud…read more Hit up Knowledge while waiting for a dinner table to open up nearby. Folks here seem to dress a bit up-scale. There was plenty of space and seating available when we came in on a Saturday evening. Our party started at a large wobbly high-top and then moved to a more comfortable booth spot in the corner. I enjoyed the ceiling art. Our group collectively enjoyed some of their chic craft cocktails. All of them were beautifully assembled. The Casse was decent, but if your after the bold flavor of tequila you're not going to taste much of it. I greatly enjoyed the Pistachio Martini. Green and delicious with just the right amout of pistachio flavor. Drinks are priced in the double digits so don't expect to get out of there with a light bill.

We stayed at the Aloft Hotel and popped down for a drink (or few). The bartender was super friendly…read moreand was the reason we stayed for more than one drink. She gave us suggestions of places to go to in the area and she knew how to make a great old fashioned. The lounge area has such a comfortable and cool vibe to it, with a pool table nearby. Our stay at the Aloft was definitely enhanced by having such a nice, convenient bar just an elevator ride away.

Second time here. Second bartender here. Super unimpressed. Should call it "Aloof" not "Aloft". Get…read moreover yourselves. It's just drinks at a hotel. Smile, be polite and do your job. It really isn't hard.