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    The Belle & The Bear

    4.2 (31 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BELLE & THE BEAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    DJ
    Live music
    Divey
    Casual

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    P O P U L A R!  We are getting ready for the live band.
    Nathan M.

    This is a perfect dive bar with live music. From record covers stuck to the ceiling to $6 giant beers, to pool tables and TVs with sports, this ace has everything. I don't think there but at times I've seen food trucks outside and there are four really good restaurants in the same campus area (Pacific Kitchen, Mei's, an Indian restaurant, and a Thai restaurant). We've eaten at all of them and they are all very good. On this night we watched DV8, a local band that plays all your heavy metal, hard rock, and hair band classics of the 80's and 90's. We had an absolute blast.

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    Kent F.

    Fun Bar!! There's something going on every night and it draws some of the best bands in the area. Prices are good, the beer is cold, there's a good booze selection, and the bartenders are top notch. I've met the owner several times and she clearly knows her business and clientele. I would guess the average age would be around 40 to 45 years old and this is not a youngster's bar. Every Thursday is "Jam Session" and I'd tell you more but this is something you have to experience for yourself. On Mondays, they play "Bottle Cap Bingo" and Queen of Hearts if you want to put a few bucks in your pocket. Ran, a local comedian and the man with many shoes, does the calling. I have to admit, the dude is funny and keeps things lively. Out of all the bars in the Cincinnati area, I'd have to say this is clearly a favorite!

    Meg V.

    I've only been to this bar once when I was waiting to go to a Go Bananas show. It was fairly empty except for a few patrons and a few nervous comedians about to preform. My fiance' and I ordered some beers and they were GIANT and cheap. That was awesome. For me, the three star rating was because this bar is sort of a drive for me and there wasn't anything out of the ordinary about this bar that makes it worth the trip for me. I'll probably only go here before Go Bananas nights.

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    2 years ago

    Unless you hear for the entertainment or just a regular customer, don't bother. They must be dog friendly as well.

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    Nice drink selection and nice bartenders. Also plenty of pool tables and dart boards with a big stage for live music as well

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    5 years ago

    Fun time! Such sweet people and super welcoming. The vibe was awesome and so was the band

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    8 years ago

    By far the best bar in Montgomery! Great staff, stiff drinks and the owner is fantastic!

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    My team and I had the most amazing dinner at Nicholson's after a long day of work…read more We sat in the back room and were the only people back there, so it was nice and quiet and just what we needed. Our server, McKenna, took great care of us the whole evening. She was friendly, engaging, accommodating, and just did an overall great job. Pro tip, go during happy hour for great prices on appetizers and drinks. The appetizer pricing was so good we were able to order more than planned. We got the duck fat fries, brussels sprouts, and buffalo chicken. The duck fat fries came with a delicious garlic aïoli. The brussels sprouts were just perfect. And the buffalo chicken with some of the best I've had in a long time. I had never had cock-a-leekie before, so I tried that too. It was a nice, warm, comfort food. For our entrées, several of us got fish and shrimp. It was delicious and the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce sauces were perfect. The highlighter of the evening for me was my mocktail. I noticed the drink menu had a cucumber elderberry drink, but I do not drink alcohol, so I ask if they would be willing to make something like it as a mocktail. It was genuinely one of the best mock tails I've ever had. It was so good. I asked if the bartender would mind sharing what she did so I could make some version of it at home. She happily obliged and wrote it down for me. Overall, a wonderful experience that will definitely have me recommending Nicholsons to friends and family!

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