Our drinks were handcrafted so well. This is not your average run tiki bar. The service was great…read moreand the live music was the icing on the cake.

Pilar is one of my favorites and it's not just the cheap happy hour prices. The bartenders are some…read moreof the best in the business, not just with their drink creation but their service as well. I don't love the cocktail bars with aloof service that seem to think ignoring you is excellent customer service. The happy hour slaps - the prices are actually really good and it goes until 7pm. My bestie is obsessed with their low price on La Marca. I have tried several of their daiquiris and cocktails and haven't found a loser yet. They don't have food but that just means they are pet-friendly. There is plenty of food in the area (for pete's sake, OTR Kroger is across the street). I wouldn't mind some snack availability but it's fine. I love the Key West/Hemingway-inspired decor. You'll be comfortable no matter how dressed up or dressed down you are. I love when the weather allows for the big windows to be open. The patio is great people watching. There is also several parking options nearby. The meters on Court St, a pay lot on the next block, or if you spend at least $15 at Kroger, you can get three hours of free parking. And that's the perfect amount to spend on snacks! Check out Pilar if you're looking for a laid-back vibe and decor but top-shelf service and cocktail options. Don't forget your dog!

Working my way through the Cincinnati margarita passport. The prickly pearita was super refreshing…read more The perfect treat for a hot summer night!

Here for the Cincinnati margarita passport kickoff party and thoroughly enjoyed the drinks, dj,…read morenacho bar and the happy hour menu! The bar staff was so professional and friendly! Will definitely come here again! It's been a while since I've done anything at Newport on the Levee. This was a great reintroduction

Great music! I ordered the pencil cocktail and it was crafted well…read more SO ordered Stagg Jr at a reasonable price.

Very cool atmosphere and vibe. Bartenders are very good and the drinks menu is very inventive. Love…read morethe location.

This bar was a recommendation from Logan, one of the bartenders at Ghost Baby. He told us he was…read moreplanning to come here after his shift to celebrate his bday, so that tells you its a solid late-night spot with the locals. It has that classic "Cheers" bar vibe, small-ish, clearly a spot where regulars know each other. They had a fun feature, there is a chalkboard where you can buy a drink for someone and then that person can come redeem it later. Insider tip: after 11pm they serve pierogies, a great late night bite if you are bar hopping and need some food. We only stopped for one drink as part of a bigger bar crawl we were doing but its a place worthy of going back to for sure.

My sister and I ended our night out last weekend at Longfellow with a nightcap. The bartenders were…read morereally friendly and the drinks were strong and came out fast. It was pretty busy when we first stopped in, so we stood at a little wall table towards the front, but then a large section of the bar opened up and we moved over there to get more space. The music vibes were immaculate! All of the bangers from my childhood mixed in with some classics. At one point everyone in the bar was singing along to Michelle Branch and it was so fun. Before we leaving, we were talking about how cute the drink coasters were (like little doilies) with one of the bar tenders and she gave us extra and some match books for little mementos. Now we are contemplating starting a junk journal to have a physical reminder of our trips together. Wholly recommend stopping in for some late night drinks.

I spent a Friday night at Prim and had a great time! It's really cute inside, with plush pink…read morecouches and dim lights. A friend and I snagged a seat at the bar and tried a few different drinks, it was a win each time. They had a DJ playing a mix of R&B and hip hop so the vibes were high and people were dancing. We eventually tried some charcuterie and that was a nice bar snack. Overall a great night downtown.

Amazing atmosphere and the staff were extremely pleasant and cheerful. Stopped for a drink and got…read morea shot in a chocolate cup

I came out in December for their Miracle pop-up in 2025…read more As someone who has gone to a ton of holiday cocktail bars and pop-ups over the last 10 years, Overlook Lodge's is probably the best I've ever been to. Be aware it will be FAST. Look at the order ahead of time if you're a picky eater/drinker. They run your appointment like clockwork, and you'll be in-and-out, gulping down cocktails, through the entire experience. Your two drinks are included (this year, anyway), and I'd honestly be surprised if you managed to have time for a third. Time zips by fast. That being said, because they do it this way, you essentially have constant service, there's "events" that happen at the end of your reservation time, (I don't want to spoil it, but cover your drink!), and then they kick you out. Service was friendly, though, and I saw the server make time to take group photos for all of the tables (including ours) with someone at the table's camera. (No bullshit "group photo" upsells here) It's kinda loud, though, and I wouldn't recommend this as a chill meet-up-and-socialize spot. (If you wanna talk, they have an addendum, Christmas-themed laid-back bar next door.) It's more of a "get blasted in the face by Christmas for an hour and then leave" experience. It's pretty loud, and talking can be a bit difficult over the music and constant interruptions (more drinks? Photos? Cute Christmas video montage?) But this works in its favor as it feels the most Christmas, over-the-top, and seasonal out of all the holiday bars I've ever been to. It also keeps it from feeling too crowded as reservations are required, so you for-sure have a seat and you don't have to stand forever in line to wait for drinks. I'd probably guesstimate that bar staff is making all of their seasonal drinks, constantly, and servers just pick one up to deliver. With the capacity in here, it would make sense. No idea what the bar is like the rest of the year; this is just a review for the Miracle pop-up which, again, is probably the best I've been to in the Midwest. Cincinnati, you're spoiled down here. (Sidenote, I was absolutely taken aback by their TV presentation on the wall. It's hard to describe, but it isn't just a projector showing a giant rectangle. It's specifically slotted into the holes in-between holiday decorations. Staff told me that had to hire special technicians to get it to show up that way and that's seriously a level of detail I am so amazed by.)

Excellent little place to go and have a good time. Staff were really great. Drinks were really…read morenice. Cute atmosphere

What a splendid place to find by chance. Cocktail bars are an uneven category that are usually…read moreoverglorified bars or wine bars that want a wider clientele. Not Anjou! A genuine cocktail bar dedicated to offering you a rotating menu of specialty drinks and mocktails, and willing to accommodate your custom requests as needed. Friendly and prompt service, pleasant atmosphere, everything a discerning customer could ask for for a few drinks waiting on a restaurant seat! I'm particularly fond of places that make mocktails a regular part of their service. What is effectively custom soda is a greatly undeserved area.

Akil - that's all you need to know!…read more Not just the general manager / but a sensational mixologist and great spirited individual with a lot of culture. He hooked me up with a "trust the bartender" El Diablo with Mezcal and one of those pistachio shots as a cocktail as well both delightful. The vibes was tight perfect or solo trip (which I was on) or nice date night!

We went on a Sunday afternoon. Drinks were inventive, and Zack the bartender was amazing. Great…read moreknowledge of his craft as well being handy w NYT Crossword. Highly recommend- checkout the NAs. If you are into flavor, theirs are very nice.

I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday drink at Tiki Tiki! The bar tender was engaging and soooo…read moreknowledgeable about rum. The bar turns in to a holiday Tiki decorated from floor to ceiling! Great and fun drink combinations. Buttered hot toddy was the bomb! Thanks Skippy for the dram education! We'll be back!