The Bramble Patch

The burgers here are awesome, probably the best in Cincinnati, especially for the price. the fish…read moreand chips is crazy good. I like the british pub feel. I use the free membership and get discounts.

This is probably my fav spot in the Nati, a typical English pub that has the best fish and chips in…read moretown (they rightfully claim so!). The wee (small) portion is in reality quite big, and paired up with a crisp Guinness it's the perfect match! The ambiance is always lively (with live music!) and cheerful, and the service always on point! Ten out of ten recommended!

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O'Malleys In the Alley

3.8(216 reviews)

8.0 mi•Downtown

I was in town for the MOTU fest with my husband. I walked around the city, then settled on this…read moreplace as I like the local experience. I ordered the wings with the sauce on the side, because I'm from Texas, and I don't always like sauce in other states. I loved both sauces and the ranch was good also. I had the Shamba special sauce (sweet spicy with a hint of clove) and buffalo (creamy buffalo). The wings are naked double fried and worth the try. My preference is breaded wings, but I absolutely enjoy these. The service was excellent! Alex was my bartender and very friendly and upbeat which I love. The ambience was on point for the local place and I also enjoyed the music on the Online jukebox box.

It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday evening, but there was great energy. Points for the unique…read morelocation!! I was able to order a drink and sit and chat with some friends. The bartender was very nice. I ordered an amaretto sour, which didn't much taste like an amaretto sour; more like watered down Kool-Aid with a touch of sour. I'm sure it's much better if you're ordering whiskey or a beer. I would give it another try and just order something different next time. I didn't take indoor pics since there were so many people and I try to honor privacy. ;)

California club, damn right.

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Nicholson's Fine Food & Whiskey

3.9(629 reviews)

7.8 mi•Downtown

Stayed at the 21C Hotel (right next door) again for work recently, and met a colleague for dinner…read morehere. I had a great experience the last time I visited and had another great one this time. This visit happened to be during World Cup season, so it was super festive inside! They also had a special menu for the occasion. What I tried: +Brussels sprouts (again, very good) +Guinness spring rolls; 7/10 +Pasta alla whiskey; 8/10 (pretty spicy) Will be back!

We come here alot for drinks before the play My daughter and I decided to eat here begor yhe Lion…read moreKing Service great drinks fantastic The food just ok I ordered a brunch item the goetta bowl Everything was cold the eggs the goetta the veggies Not appetizing I think I will stick to the drink menu

The Garden Room: Fully private space with an adjoining patio. Seats up to 40.

Pick Two Combo with the Fish Slider & Arugula Salad

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whiskey - Seasonal Crumble: A Traditional Scottish Favorite; house-made oat crumble, served hot, topped with vanilla bean ice cream

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Seasonal Crumble: A Traditional Scottish Favorite; house-made oat crumble, served hot, topped with vanilla bean ice cream

Red Leprechaun

4.4(65 reviews)

8.0 mi•Downtown

Alex was our server and he was amazing! Such a cute place w/ ambience , authentic Irish !read more

This place is awesome! My husband and I were in town for the Bears/Bengals game and, after seeing…read morethe great reviews, we decided to stop here for dinner before the game. First, the location is awesome-literally cattycorner from the stadium and the ambiance is great since the owner is from Ireland, the place really looks like an Irish pub (according to my husband, who has been to Ireland many times.) I love the cozy dining nooks dotted around the restaurant. We expected it to be slammed packed and it was busy, but we were able to get right in. We had the best waitress. She was so friendly and really chatted it up with us and made awesome menu recommendations. The food was so freakin' good! Since it was a gameday, they were only doing a limited menu but there was something on there for everyone. We tried the two wings on offer-BFG & Hot Honey, as well as the Big Bag of Fries. The food came out pretty quickly and was piping hot. OMG. The wings were so good. I literally couldn't pick a favorite flavor. I usually don't like thicker cut fries but the waitress assured me that I would like them and she was right! They were so crispy and the Marie Rose and homemade ranch sauces complimented them perfectly. Be aware that the Big Bag of Fries is just that, big! So definitely shareable. I'm obviously not in Cincy often, but the next time I'm there, I will definitely stop in!

Back bar

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Elias Gomez Live Music

The Pub

3.9(219 reviews)

13.8 mi

BEST fish in NKY Great menu, variety of craft cocktails that can vary seasonally. Dine in or on the…read moreenclosed terrace. This place is Always busy due to the Great food & service & Happy Hour Deals A local Staple for lunch or dinner. You will Love The spin

Saw this spot on my Yelp as being near my hotel and venturedover. There was plenty of parking out…read morefront in parking lot. Upon entering there were 2 signs stating you have to wait for server to be seated. I stood at the front podium for 5 minutes before I was acknowledged. While standing there, near bar, 3 employees failed to acknowledge me and yes they all looked right at me. Had I not called in my order I would've left. Finally a waitress asks had I been helped and she walked off to check on my order. Another staff member comes up and asks for my payment. She went to get my order and returned my card. Total time for call ahead order was right at 12 minutes. I got the pot roast and poutine appetizer. Both were decent and satisfied my hunger for the night. The space seems really geared toward beer drinkers. It wasnt busy at all. There were about 6 patrons inside, 3 being at the bar. 2 more came in while I was waiting and went to bar. I doubt I'd return. Just not giving the vibes I'm accustomed to.

Main dining room

Grilled marinated chicken breast, swiss, maple pepper bacon, basil pesto mayo, focaccia

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Platinum 7X Vodka, Guinness, Nick's Bloody Mary mix

312

3.5(15 reviews)

4.2 mi

Great neighbor bar. No food but you can bring or have your own delivered. Touch tunes so you can…read morecontrol the music vibes!

a garbage scow smells better. staff are fat smelly and unclean. like they don't bathe. drinks are…read morewatered down and glass ware filthy. floor and tables are sticky and gross. this place is a sh!t hole.

Wide variety of Local beers to choose from.

Every drink is discounted during happy hours. Happy Hours are: Monday 4pm-2:30am & Tues-Fri 4pm-7pm.

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Blind Lemon

4.4(254 reviews)

6.9 mi•Mt. Adams

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.

Entrance

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The Belle & The Bear

4.2(33 reviews)

6.2 mi

Great service and music but I've never experienced such blatantly watered down liquor outside of an…read moreairport. Six drinks in three hours and barely a buzz. If I had that many drinks at home I'd be unconscious.

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!

Nice bar, small stage for live music, table seating, pool tables & jute box. Music not as loud as the happy locals laughter!

Beer me!

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The Bear says the bar is open!

Knockback Nats

4.2(470 reviews)

7.9 mi•Downtown

Great food, wings were phenomenal, we asked for 75 and got way more than that. Highly recommend for…read morefood and beers for the boys.

I would love to say I was wandering downtown Cincinnati when the energy of Nat's drew me in or…read more some other made up story that makes me sound super cool but I asked ChatGPT for somewhere to eat late Monday night and the dumb robot did something right for once. Super neighborhood vibe, popcorn on the bar with delicious seasoning salt and amazing smoked wings. Cannot recommend enough.

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Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.0(340 reviews)

8.2 mi•City West

We love going to Mollys!! One of the best places for Saint patrick's day, watching the soccer…read morematches, and Gaelic or rugby! A great spot just across the river from downtown Cincy, we often start here before walking across the bridge for an event or game. True Irish pub with all your Irish favorites on tap and you can rent out the upstairs space for events. The food is delicious and the service is always amazing and super kind people. Can't recommend Mollys enough if you are looking for a great place to hangout with friends and watch a game or two.

My family and I arrived in Covington around 9pm and dining options are slim to none in the nearby…read morearea after 9:30, so we chose Molly Malone's because it was open late and we wouldn't be holding anyone up. We got there at around 9:10 and were first offered a seat inside but it was so loud in there the hostess couldn't hear what we were saying and vice versa, so we got a spot on the patio. Our sever was very nice, but service was VERY slow for a Sunday night. She told us they were busy the night before because of a conference and they were still in town that day, so the bar inside was busy. After ordering our drinks it took about 15 minutes to get them, and she didn't even take our food order when she came back despite us being ready. We waited, no problem. We ordered a 'Spice Bag' and it was decent but took about 25 minutes to get to us despite being potatoes and onions in a bag. For 40 minutes we waited for our food and when it came out it was terrible. I ordered the Fish and Chips and Caesar Salad to share and both were mediocre at best and inedible at worst. If you come here: DO NOT GET THE FISH AND CHIPS. They were battered nicely, but aside from that the fish didn't feel fully cooked and tasted like nothing, with a hint of dirty water. The tartar sauce seemed homemade, but didn't have any flavour. The coleslaw was boring and watery, with no flavour. Our server never checked up on us during the meal, so I never got the chance to ask for something else, so I was just stuck with the fries it came with. I know what good fish and chips should taste like and it's not that. Others ordered the curry and the wings and seemed to enjoy it, which is nice. However, 30 minutes after placing our order we were told that the kitchen "ran out of rice" and they asked us what we would like to replace it. When the curry came out, it was missing the naan but again, server never came to check on us so we didn't notice until the end of our meal. Overall, it's a cute place that feels Irish, but service is slow and food is terrible. Our server was lovely and it wasn't her fault that she was busy with tables, but management should be doing more when they know there's a conference in town to set their servers up for success.

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Lydia H.

3 years ago

I would like to share my experience at this bar, although it may not have been as enjoyable as I had hoped. I felt out of place and unwelcome during my visits. The regular customers seemed uncomfortable with the presence of newcomers, displaying a lack of openness. The most memorable event occurred when a bartender, who seemingly wanted to create a unique experience for the customers, engaged in an altercation with one of them. This incident left a negative impression on me. Given my experiences, I would advise others to avoid visiting this establishment. It is regrettable that my initial excitement and anticipation were met with disappointment. read more

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