The Lounge

Fun place especially at Christmas-make a reservation early. Great holiday drinks and fun over the…read moretop Christmas atmosphere. Staff is fun. We also went off holiday season and they let us bring our dog inside while we had a cocktail. I hear they now do a Halloween event which I will check out.

Oh my! Merry Christmas on overdrive! Couldn't be more excited to share this unique experience with…read moremy adult children. We started with a shot and then the two cocktails. Such an amazing experience

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So festive

The Delmonico

4.3(7 reviews)

1.7 mi

The Delmonico (formerly the W Lounge) is open! Full bar with affordable drinks - $10 for classic…read morewell cocktails, there's wine, rotating draft beer, and delicious mocktails. I got the Golden House n/a which was refreshing and delicious. Only myself and another couple were the only ones on a weekday afternoon, so the service was quick. There's rollup windows for indoor/outdoor seating, no dogs allowed inside, chips for sale if you need a snack, and a large digital painting that coverts into 4 tv screens for game day. Would return.

Realized right away that the menu is the same as Alive & Well in Clifton which I absolutely…read moreadore!!! Same owners!! This is a gem. My drink was great, the vibes were vibin' and the bartender noticed that I was catching up with a friend and didn't bother us (he checked on us appropriately). So glad to have this cute bar in my neighborhood. Very intimate space, hosting a small party here would be perfect!

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TV art

Brandy's Lounge

3.5(2 reviews)

0.2 mi•Roselawn

Good vibes and very good never any drama or problems they jus need some food and the spot will be…read moreperfect also the outside is very big and spacious

This place was overly crowded. My first time feeling nervous or scared about COVID because of how…read moreclose people were. This is definitely a place for older men to hit on young women or for people who don't want much in life (might be harsh but had to be said). People were smoking in the club and Drinks were strong

Golden Sparrow

3.5(2 reviews)

1.3 mi

Excellent environment, good food and phenomenal service. I ordered the Queen City Trap Burger WITH…read morea fried egg & it looked so good, I didn't even have time to take a pic before my mouth took a deep dive. Highly recommend this place for a chill fun fueled night w friends or family!

My husband and I had dinner at the Golden Sparrow this evening. We had high hopes that the food…read morewould be better than what had been served by the previous owners. Those hopes were dashed when we pulled up and saw the same food truck, the Fat Trap, still there. The food from this truck is just not good food. It's overly greasy, over-cooked and the oil always tastes old. But, hoping that with new owners and a slightly revamped menu that it might be better. Sadly, it was not. We waited quite awhile for our food - even though they were not very busy. The food looked good when it was finally brought to us. But it tasted like the oil needed to be changed. My husband ordered the Fried Fish Basket with a side of fries. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich, fried, with a side of tater tots. My husband's fries were cold and his fish tasted like old fryer oil. He said both the fries and fish had been cooked properly, and he could tell the fries would've been good if they had been warm, but the fish had the astringent taste of old oil. My chicken sandwich was overcooked and very, very dry. The tater tots were hot and pretty good. We needed some ketchup so I went up to the bar to get some (where it's kept) but couldn't get acknowledged by the two bartenders. I found some on another table and took it back to my table. We were starving so we ate the food, even though we didn't care for it. Although we did not finish it. Quite honestly, the food is over-priced for bar food served from a food truck. Below average food at that. We saw a few people that needed drinks and had gone up to the bar only to have to wait awhile while the bartenders socialized. These are the same things we noticed on previous visits to the bar and why we have only been here less than a half dozen times. While standing at the bar and waiting to pay we heard the bartender telling a customer that the new owners "only put in the little lounge area over there (while pointing to the couch) but otherwise have kept everything else the same." That's very unfortunate. The food truck needs to go or a new one hired and the bartenders need customer service training. It's unlikely we'll be back.

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Cali Bar & Grill Lounge

5.0(3 reviews)

2.5 mi•Bond Hill

This is officially a 5-star stop, Cincinnati…read more I had the chance to go back to Cali for its 5-year Anniversary, and it was everything. The owner, Boss Man, made sure to take care of his customers the way they've taken care of him for the past five years, and I must say...the community must treat this brother well! He and Lady Mercy didn't miss a trick: decorated tables with centerpieces, signature drinks, balloon sprays, a soundtrack right out of your 35+ childhood (more like 45+, but I'm not mad at walking in on a club playing some Luther), heated seating outside, AND free food fresh from the grill out back. I mean, damn. In the midst of all this grandeur (at a neighborhood bar, no less!), the staff STILL managed to give some crazy-good service. Nikki remembered my name, remembered my drink, and even came to get me out back when a table opened up inside. What's that? You're serving up dranks AND dope customer service? I'm a fan of her Maker's Lemonade, it's truly addictive. Nikki and Rina somehow manage to hold it DOWN behind and in front of the bar. Kudos to those ladies, and a prime example of why you tip your waitstaff. There were literally a hundred people in the place at one point, and these ladies weren't phased. Finally, the food. THE FOOD! Check out the pictures of the watermelon swan and other beautiful nibbles! Chef was on his game back on the grill from the minute we walked in, and it was clear they'd been at it for HOURS to get everything just right. This spot just keeps getting better for this reviewer.

The drinks were great and the food appears to be even better…read more I'll have to try some food next time I go.

Happy Anniversary!

Intentional decor throughout!

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The dessert table was dangerous. Wait. I meant tables with an s. There were multiple dessert tables.

Uptop Lounge

4.0(2 reviews)

2.2 mi•Bond Hill

Beautiful venue. Perfect for small intimate events. VERY reasonably priced. The owner is courteous…read moreand responds promptly. There's plenty of off-street parking behind the venue. Full kitchenette available (no stove). The venue includes linens and chair covers. Soundbar, 65" TV, WiFi... literally everything you need to have a perfect small event.

It was very small and the area was not so great. If the location was different then maybe. But it…read morealso seemed like it was in somebody house with an extra bedroom

Baby Shower

UpTop Lounge

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Goodfellas Pizzeria - Pleasant Ridge

4.0(120 reviews)

2.1 mi•Pleasant Ridge

We stopped nearby to look at Teslas and thought a pizza & beer would be in order. We chose…read moreGoodfellas because of the great Yelp reviews. It's worthy of those great reviews! We had the Bootlegger pizza with jalapeños & ricotta. This pizza would top 90% of the cracker crust, plain sauce pizzas in Dayton! This was a great pizza! I had a hazy IPA to wash it down and it was delicious! Oh, we sat upstairs, there a full bar and great bartenders up there! Check it out! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Here for $5.00 Ild Fashion night and friends! And of course-pizza by the slice!…read more Ambiance is great at Wiseguys upstairs! Celebrating a happy day with old friends and new and the bartenders never disappoint us with great service, great personalities and good hospitality. We love coming here with friends.

Wiseguys upstairs bar lounge at Goodfellas Pizza

That perfect cheese pull moment.

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LibraLife 4.

5 years ago

I went on my way home from a long day at work, recommended by a friend. Frozen drink was great, Mac n cheese was fire. Wings Horrible. Dry and over cooked, no lemon pepper was on the wings. I spent 38 bucks. Never again. I will try to support one more time but will never get the wings again. read more

Deangelo J.

4 years ago

One word Amazing drinks are the best I. The city friendly staff nice parking and never tasted better soul food in Cincinnati before

Michelle B.

6 years ago

Excellent food especially enjoyed the greens and fried potatoes. Food was well seasoned and right portion

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