This is a very quintessential bar for my University on Wednesdays, and with the school year ending soon 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! read more

We rented the upstairs space for a 40th birthday party and it was truly perfect for what we needed. 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! read more

This place never fails! The vibes, service, and tunes are always good. They just added a pizza oven and the pizza is delicious. This is a staple in Hyde park, highly recommend. read more

Gabi is such an amazing bartender! Everyone there is amazing! Please go! Feels like home there!

Best bar in Cincinnati. Great bartenders., my only complaint is they are too nice and make other bars look bad.

Great service, the bartender works pretty fast at getting drinks. Popcorn is always a plus. And darts upstairs gives me something to do while chillin with the boyz read more

Horrible service. Kept serving guests around us even though they came up after us. Lemon drop shots were made extremely poorly. Go to The Establishment if you want to see what real bartenders are like. read more

If half stars existed, I'd give this bar a 3.5... based solely off of personal preference but I will try to be objective! Bottom line, the scene just isn't for me. I'm a mom in my middle twenties who stopped to grab a beer on my way home while my fiancé and kiddos were tucked in bed. Looking for just a chill place to sit at the bar for 30 minutes or so. This is not that type of bar. I personally love Irish pubs but this is more of a party area for young, single college kids. Which is totally awesome if that's what you're looking for! I was not, so I didn't really enjoy my time. For a Thursday evening, it was decently busy. The patio area is awesome and quite big. I sat outside for a few with about 20 other people and there was tons of room! The bathrooms were clean and spacious as well, something you don't easily find at bars. The inside bar area is very cute for a rustic Irish bar! 5 stars on the prices, though! Very impressed with $5 Jameson shots and $3.50 blue moon pumpkin ale (try it!!!). The bartender took my order quickly and was very nice. Overall nice bar if you're looking to have tons of fun. If you're looking to just throw one back and chill, head somewhere else! read more

A fun local bar! Service was perfect and the drinks were fun and unique ( for me at least). The outdoor area was spacious too. I would say this place is the perfect local neighborhood hangout! Top Notch for sure!! read more

This is your neighborhood bar. Equal parts divey and fun. There is ample outdoor seating, both shaded and not. There are a few different spaces inside as well. The upstairs can be rented out for private parties. It is about as unpretentious and laid back as it gets, and always a good time. read more

R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I've actually stayed away from this place for years, partly because of the "Mug Club" crowd insisting this place is awesome because it has plastic cups with cheap beer. That is not a draw for me. Fortunately, that's not what defines this bar. I found myself back in RP's after years of staying away to see a friend in a band. It's really a nice spot. Wasn't too crowded but didn't feel empty either. The gas fire pit out front was nice to stay warm on a cool night. The balcony is still a cool feature, and makes it a good spot to actually watch a band. Sure, it can be a pain to park, but that's part of the charm of a neighborhood bar, right? It's in a neighborhood. read more

Just your typical local neighborhood bar. It doesn't seem to get as much action as The E next door. And truly just believe its because the space inside is so cramped. Its great when there's not many people but when there are-watch out. I will give them credit though they have a bomb ass patio & fire pit . Definitely useful when its chilly out. Prices seem fair to me read more

Expensive frat house with flat soda water. Was excited for a patio but really nothing about this place will have me coming back anytime soon. My brother in law went to get a couple beers for him and my sister. Came back a couple minutes later and said the bartender needed my sisters ID but not my sister. I may need to take another ServSafe class but I'm pretty sure you need a physical human and not just any random strangers ID if you want to question how many drinks to sell to a person. read more

Great place for a beer! Lots of tvs and music! Indoor and outdoor TVs and lots of seating outside with fur pits! Mug nights on Wednesdays to purchase a mug and get cheap refills! Great place to relax and have a beer with friends! Very laid back atmosphere! read more

I have to say, I was hesitant to come here after my friends at Xavier claimed this was "one of their bars!!!" I'm not into sweaty bro'ed up college kids and last night (Monday) we visited and I was pleasantly surprised. Right away I noticed that this place reminded me of McClaren's from How I Met Your Mother. It's a neighborhood bar. Semi-divey but really clean and nice! There are two floors in what looks more like a house. There are cozy booths or you can pull up a seat at the bar. We chose to sit on the patio. Half of it is covered which was SO nice. It was raining, but still warm and it was so relaxing to sit out there and listen to the rain hit the roof. I can still hear it now...AND the best part? They have giant waterproof flat screens out there so you can watch the game. The drinks were cheap and strong just as you'd suspect. I got a titos and tonic and it was $5 bucks. I also got a $2.50 beer that was on special. The bartender was super friendly! I enjoyed chatting with him and I filled him in on how impressed I was with the place. He let me know about the infamous "MUG CLUB" On Wednesdays you buy a mug for $5 and the refills are $3. Domestic refills are $2.25. WHAT A STEAL! Now I guess I know why college kids flock to this place. I'm afraid to come on a Wednesday, but I am already wanted to come back here! Such a pleasant experience. Cheers! read more

Fun bar especially on Wednesday summers. Mug Club are the only nights I have been here so I cannot speak for the others. Mug Club was a great deal $5 for a mug then $2 for a refill but they raised the prices to $3.25, now its an OK deal. But other than that it is a great time. Rain or shine in the summer expect a crowd and on a nice day the line to get in stretches down the block so come early and beat the rush. They have TV's lining the outside and inside walls so you do not have to miss the Reds game. The inside has a second floor with tables and stools. A good way to avoid the line is to take advantage of the waitresses roaming around so bring cash. Also as a suggestion if you do use them you might want to sharpie your name on your mug since they all pretty much look alike. Help your self with some free popcorn. read more

R.P. McMurphy's is one of my favorite bars around Cincinnati. Not a dive like The E but not pretentious either. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. Their "jukebox" has pretty much anything you would (or wouldn't) want to hear and that's no joke. Our group has played everything from La Douche (excuse me, La Bouche) to Linda Rondstadt. They have decent beers on tap (they've been known to carry BarrelHouse!) and great booze on-hand. Their patio and deck are pretty fancy no matter if it's sunny or snowy. And they allow puppies on their patio! Which is only a good thing if you like puppies, I guess. And it can get more than a little packed on a Friday or Saturday evening so expect a crowd. Weekday afternoons at R.P.'s were always my favorite time to go (unfortunately, relocation=no afternoons at R.P.'s). All in all, R.P.'s is just a really good neighborhood bar. I've always felt more at home here than the other Irish pub down the street (I think you know what I'm talking about). So, get away from a world that's driving you plumb crazy and belly up to the bar at R.P.'s. read more

What does the R.P. stand for? I am also hesitant of drinking establishments with initials in their title. What are they trying to hide? I like R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub, but I don't love it. The set up is alright and the drinks are reasonably priced. There is often live music on the weekends. Reasons why I don't love R.P.'s 1. Cover charge sometimes - I hate covers 2. Sometimes the bands are to loud for the space - And I'm not old fuddy duddy 3. Sometimes there is a line to get in - Good for them but bad for me read more

A much nicer and larger bar than I expected. The place is clean and full of interesting movie and other entertainment memoribilia. The bartender was friendly and the beer selection is large enough for me. They can also serve smaller glasses which makes sampling the different beers easier. As Kara boldly proclaims, there is free popcorn which I didn't realize until I was leaving, probably for the best, as I eat that stuff like its my last meal. Parking might be tricky in this area on a busy night so plan accordingly. They often have live bands performing which can involve a cover charge... boo! I'll have to return in the warmer months to try out the patio. read more

Made the mistake of coming here on Mug Club night. Good deal for a drink, but not worth the overly loud music, 10 minutes trying to get someone's attention at the bar, and having to yell for anyone to hear me. Service was terrible - we had a waitress for about 5 minutes before she was nonexistant. Place is full of the under-25 crowd. There are better places to get a beer. Only come here if you want to relive the college bar night experience. read more

One of my absolute favorite bars on the East Side. This place is flat out fun. Great music, awesome TV's for watching sports, great beer prices on the weekend in the afternoon and friendly bartenders. RP's is the home for SEC Football in Cincinnati. Stop on by and they'll get your game on for you. Go Dawgs! read more

Decent bar with something for everyone. They have live music on weekends, and there wasn't a cover when we went, which was a nice surprise. Outside offers fire pits and TVs, inside has a nice balcony, more TV's and lots of seating options. The beer variety is good as well. We live close enough to walk, so we haven't had to deal with the parking issues. Overall, a solid option to watch sports, listen to live music, or just hang out. The balcony is also available to reserve without a charge, a nice option for a small event. read more

Free popcorn! Do I need to say anything else? Well, okay I will. RP's is a casual bar that is not pretentious at all. It has a nice patio with televisions outside, which is pretty cool. It can get quite crowded on weekend nights but never feels unbearable. There's also an upstairs that is usually less crowded and allows you to people-watch from above, if you find that fun. Sometimes there is a cover on the weekend, which I find to be slightly annoying but not enough to deter me from visiting. It is usually only $3 and they seem to only charge it when there is a band playing. The bands have always been decent and from a variety of music genres. Parking can be very difficult as their lot is basically non-existent. Sometimes I won't go there if the weather is bad because I don't want to walk that far. If the weather is nice though, RP's is worth the walk! read more

I was really excited to see they serve Braxton Vive here instead of White Claw, which is so basic and last summer. Unfortunately, I was told they were out of all the good flavors. Come to find out, they just hide the good ones for their favorite patrons. I give this bar 5 stars for serving Vive, and minus 1 star for hoarding the good ones. read more

How does this place not have more reviews!?! I love it! My Minnesota girl and I came here last night for some Vikings action and beer/food. The Vikings lost unfortunately, but really, Brett just isn't himself this year. Probably b/c he's old. Even with Randy Moss. And ever since Jared Allen cut off his mullet ... ANYWAY, right, the bar. Despite the disappointing game, I love love LOVE that they have these great tv's outside! The weather was perfect and we enjoyed a couple of beers and some food from next door. The food was nothing-fancy bar food - I had the chicken sandwich and she had the cheeseburger. The fries were pretty good. I gobbled that up like whoa. But what totally makes this bar is those tv's outside! I don't know why I'm so obsessed with it but sitting outside and watching tv makes me incredibly happy! Will be back as long as the weather stays nice. And even when I have to bundle up a bit. Definitely a fan. read more

This place is a perfectly fine dive. They had Bells Oberon on tap so I was happy. We used this place for a celebration with a big group. We were able to take the entire loft which was really cool. They also provided a server that was solely in charge of taking care of us which was helpful especially because I don't think some of the older group members would have been comfortable running up and down the stairs. Since this place allegedly does not serve food, we were allowed to bring our own. I LOVE when you're allowed to do this at places. My only beef-- the server didn't know/couldn't remember the happy hour special. I was drinking beer and it turned out happy hour was a dollar off drafts. That should have been the easiest thing in the world to remember. STEP UP YO GAME, server! But I digress. It wasn't a huge deal-- just odd. read more

My group was kicked out on New Year's Eve with 4 minutes left until midnight because one member of our group's ID expired THREE DAYS prior and he wasn't even ordering a drink. The bartenders were VERY rude about it. They were unnecessarily nasty about it and almost forced him outside even though they were not worried about anyone else's ID. I would NOT recommend this bar to anyone. If I could give this place a 0/5, I would. read more

I really enjoyed coming here. I went with some friends to see a band and have some drinks. It's a basic basic bar with standard stuff. I had a tequila on the rocks and several G&T's. I asked the bar tender for some suggestions and all I got was tequila on the rocks so not the place to go if you are in the mood for cocktails. But, if you want a basic bar with a fun atmosphere this is your spot. It was very lively with lots of people, late 20's early 30's crowed but not what I would call "young professional" more of a young blue collar joint, which I like! They have some games upstairs (darts and maybe something else), live music a few nights a week and I did notice they have drink specials and a trivia night. I'd like to check out the trivia night! We had a waitress when we were upstairs and she was pretty darn good considering it was packed with young drunk people. She was really friendly and seemed like she was having fun which says a lot about a place. They have free popcorn too but I don't like popcorn so I didn't try it. I'll be coming again for sure! read more

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This is such a great place to go to grab a few drinks with friends. What you see in this bar is exactly what you get. A small great bar & a great outdoor area, and that's pretty much it. There is nothing super special about RP's, they just stay true to the basics of what makes a good bar: good liquor selection, good beer selection and good staff. I would definitely suggest sitting outside if it's a nice day, they even have TVs outside if that's your thing. They also have Purple Haze on tap...gotta love it. read more

I don't have the best review for this place, as I came here after midnight to have a few beers with a coworker while we complained about our other coworkers. It served as a good venue for this, but then again any bar would work for that. I stuck to the front bar, actually, I mostly stuck to my barstool, but once I got up and went to the restroom, I realized the bar was a lot bigger than I initially believed. I feel like once you found the good nights to go here, this place would be cool. The crowd that I saw was interesting; there was a couple of people you'd expect to see in a dive bar and then there were a couple of upper-class looking Hyde Park girls. Not sure if this is typical, but it was an interesting combination. I'd have to go on a busier night to get a complete impression, but that was a dead night for you. read more

Great neighborhood bar. Fun bar staff very good drinks at a reasonable price. And good live bands. Trivia night is also pretty fun

Great place to drink really good beer and talk to cool peeps! read more

R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub - Good beer - Irish Pub Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

RP McMurphy's Bar & Pub is a great local bar without too much flash. It's highest appeal falls during the warmer months, as it has a patio wrapped around it. RP's McMurphy's is also home to, what is probably, the most popular happy hour in ALL of Cincinnati -- "Mug Club" (or "Mug Night")...a Wednesday-only special where patrons can buy, and bring back weekly, a little colored mug for $2 or $3 refills on any of their beers. For some reason, this promo along attracts a lot of people. On summer nights for this particular happy hour -- the bar can be 'at capacity' by 9pm. The average age demographic is usually 21-31 on Wednesdays, and skews slightly older (23-35) on weekends. Regardless of age, it is undoubtedly a great place to gather with friends in the Hyde Park area, regardless of your 'taste' in bars. read more

Funny story. I actually went here for the first time a few years ago hoping to chow down on a delicious Irish lunch. But, upon asking for their menu, I quickly found out they actually don't serve food. Like, they don't even have a kitchen. Whoops. But, even that setback hasn't kept me from returning to this Hyde Park staple. Obviously, the main draw is Mug Club on Wednesdays -- $5 for a mug (and fill), and $2 domestic and $3 premium draft refills after that. There's also unlimited popcorn, which almost makes up for the fact there's no kitchen. I recommend the outdoor patio -- especially if you have a pup you'd like to bring along (but consider yourself warned because they kick dogs out a 9 o'clock). There are plenty of tables, TVs and heaters (for those chilly fall months) outside. There's also a live band every Friday night, but there's also a jukebox for hours of entertainment as well. read more

Two words - MUG CLUB. RP's is a fun bar that serves cheap bar. Their best night of the week by far is Wednesday night, their infamous "Mug Club", where for $5 you can purchase a colorful mug and your first draft then subsequently get discounted drafts all night long. You are even encouraged to bring back your mugs, that way you can start with the discounted drafts to begin with! RP's is definitely a bigger hit in the summer with their outdoor seating, but it is still a fun place to drink with a group of friends. read more

Mug Club is every Wednesday night. $5 will get you a mug and your first draft beer. The subsequent beers are $3.25 domestic. The crowded-ness of the bar on these nights vary greatly. As a rule, if you get there by 9 you will avoid most of the lines. Lastly, the bartenders here are great. They might not always have big grins on their faces, but they're always pleasant and fast! read more

I've only been here once so far, but I loved just about everything about it -- the live band was very good, the bartenders many and attentive, the drinks strong and reasonable priced, a huge outdoor area and beautiful inside decor. Not to mention a prime location in the Hyde Park and Oakley areas, if you're in for a night of bar hopping. There seemed to be just enough street parking in the neighborhoods adjacent and it was free. But there's a $3 cover to get in the bar during prime hours. read more

R.P. McMurphy's is a really fun Irish Pub! We had gone to another local bar to watch the Ohio State game and it was not a good experience. We left there and headed to R.P. McMurphy's and it was a good decision. The atmosphere was really fun for the game and they had a lot of beers on tap. There wasn't a ton of seating so we had to search for a bit to score a table, but once we did we were quite comfortable. Definitely a fun night life atmosphere at R.P. McMurphy's! read more

I stopped by after work to grab a drink with some friends and I really liked this place! It has a great atmosphere and the decor is great! They also have free popcorn which is an added bonus. I would definitely come here again! read more

Ran into this bar with about 5 minutes till midnight on NYE to watch the ball drop. They asked to see my boyfriends ID which was confusing because they did not ask to see my ID or anyone else's. They pointed out that his ID was 3 days expired from his 25th birthday. He said we don't have to drink we just wanted to see the ball drop. The bartender comes over AGAIN and says he has to wait outside in the cold since he has an expired ID. She was incredibly rude and started getting in his face saying they will physically remove him if he didn't leave. It was clear that they were just trying to humiliate him for absolutely no reason. Let me just point out he is the ONLY person of color in this entire bar and they singled him out despite being clearly of age. Other people around us were saying they were not asked to show ID either. We live in Hyde Park and I am just disgusted that a local bar that is so highly reviewed would treat a guest like a criminal over a recently expired ID. read more