They charge a $50 fee even if you belong to a reciprocal club. Not worth it! They don't even have…read moreworkout facilities or hotel rooms!

You feel important as soon as you walk in. Attentive staff, great atmosphere and food, lots of…read morerooms to explore. Private parking lot. Glad this exists downtown.

Best steak deal in Cincinnati! Love the service. Always our favorite date spot. Perfect for a quiet…read moreevening of finer dining. Leaving hungry is never a thing!

University Club of Cincinnati is a wonderful space! We recently joined and use the squash courts,…read moredining room and bar frequently. The gym facilities are really great. The cardio machines are all really maintained well and up to date. They have a Peloton bike which is my personal favorite to use. The highlight is their squash courts! They have two squash courts, both with view areas. The 4th floor gym/squash area is really warm, and welcoming and they have a TV with a large table where you can order food or a beer via the dumbwaiter! The food at University Club is PHENOMENAL. Whether you are going for lunch or dinner, there are always a variety of options to satisfy whatever craving you have. My personal favorite dishes are the buffalo shrimp which are a rather large appetizer but difficult to stop once you start eating! And they have a seafood pasta dish that is.... I dont even know how to put it in words... so delicious you will keep eating even when you are full! My lunch go-to is their Uclub salad which is probably my favorite salad in the city. If you have the chance, definitely check this place out. If you enjoy your time there, consider membership! The prices are very reasonable and they have special rates for young professionals.

This is a great bar and it's full of lgbtq pride. I love the decor of the place. The lights the…read moreceiling it's so gorgeous. Everyone is friendly and make you feel very welcome

Rosie's was a lot of fun drinks were cold and locals were friendly. Hung out with a group of people…read morethat worked at local restaurants, they were a blast. Perhaps I didn't need all those Jell-O shots!

We came to the Härth Lounge for more-dinner cocktails. First of all - gorgeous place, dark…read moreinheritors, colorfully lit in the right spots ... it's a jazz lounge with music in the evenings. Generous happy hour. Classic and creative cocktails, many designed by our bartender, Sophia. I can't go through all the cocktails we had - they were complicated, but I'll include a pic of part of the menu. I'll say they were well balanced, complex, well executed, and very tasty. Even the less booze-forward drinks were sippers -you didn't want to miss any flavors! Terrific place!

I have wanted to go to The Härth Room for quite some time so was excited when we happened to be a…read morefew doors down at an event this afternoon and finally had the chance to stop in! It was cold outside so it was the perfect time to visit, since they have multiple fireplaces and it's nice and cozy inside. It was early afternoon and not busy, so the only employee we saw was the bar, but she kept everyone's drinks full and was very friendly. She told us to have a seat wherever we wanted but to come to the bar to order our drinks. We both got cocktails, an Old Fashioned and a Kentucky Mule and both were quite good. They don't have much food, just some pre-packaged chips and such but some of the chips were from China with pretty odd flavors, so that was kind of fun to give a try. The photos I have seen online don't do this place justice. It's cute and comfy and super clean. Even the women's bathroom had cute decor! As we were leaving, a band was setting up to play later that evening. I was pleasantly surprised to see they often have live music and on Fridays and Saturdays, they have a band from 5-7 and another from 8-10.

Let's be real, this place is a hole. But for many of us, Pitiful's raised us. It's like that friend…read morethat is messy and chaotic but you love them unconditionally anyways. I'll still make a lil pit stop during the day for cheap drinks and nostalgia and if you're looking to get a lil crazy at night, this is your place. It's a judgement free zone once the lights go down and the dj shows up - anything goes. Deducting one star for the sheer fact that I've lost my dignity and debit card here a shameful amount of times. We love you for what you are Pitiful's, never change

We stopped in this place pretty early and loved it. The regulars were very friendly and fun. I…read morecan't remember the bartenders name, I think Lori. We absolutely enjoyed talking with her and also Earl, the other bartender was awesome. Bill and Bill set the tone for our entire night lol. They were all great people and we will definitely return next time we visit.

Cheap drinks. Friendly bar staff. Nice casual atmosphere. Friendly patrons. Crazy Fox is everything…read moreyou would expect for a neighborhood bar but slightly above average for this location in Newport. One of my friends lives around the corner and mentioned this would be a good place to hit after leaving Oktoberfest. We walked in and it felt like everyone was welcoming us personally. One guy even took care of our first round to welcome us. Bartenders are so cool. We clearly had a few and they were patient when we ordered multiple rounds of shots, even crafting something special for us. If you live in this neighborhood and can walk here when you wanna, I'm so jealous!

So I went here after the Cincy pride parade, and the vibes were wonderful. The drinks were good and…read morereally nicely priced. I don't remember what all we had, I just know that we had some ciders and they were really good. The bar tender was super nice and really fun to talk to. I totally recommend it.

What a great inclusive bar in Downtown Cincinnati! This bar is known as a dance LGBTQ+ bar, where…read moreyou can dance the night away. If you are looking to visit this bar on the weekend, there will likely be a short wait. Also, it tends to get packed so the dance floor will be shoulder to shoulder. If there is a downfall to this bar, it would be the drink prices as they are slightly higher than other bars. However, I'd be willing to pay more for drinks when the music and company creates a great vibe. If you are looking for an LGBTQ+ dance bar, then this is your place!

Partying at The Birdcage was a highlight of a recent trip to Cincinnati. I was in town for the…read moreYoung Democrats of America conference, and the bar hosted a DJ and extended an invitation to us. While the club was open to others that night as well, they gave YDA shout outs on social media and welcomed us with open arms. There was no cover, and they hosted karaoke one night, even calling in another bartender when the bar got busy. I can only speak for the night I went and the fact that the party was catered to young people between the ages of 20-40, but the DJ played a good mix of songs from modern to hits from the 2000s. For us older partiers, it was a fun chance to introduce the "littles" to the music we liked growing up. While LGBTQ+ mainstream inclusion has expanded over the last 10-15 years, a lot of LGBTQ+ centered bars have closed. I've always felt more comfortable at those bars and we have few in my area. Plus, Birdcage is LGBTQ+ and Latinx owned. I had a Hot Boy Summer cocktail, which came in a 16 oz. pouch. The cocktail was about $11.50, which seems expensive at first, but it's 16 oz. and the pouch makes it safe. There's little chance of spilling your drink or having your drink spiked. I don't think that would happen here, but as a lady, you can't be too careful. I wish we had the "pouch drinks" when I was younger. The pouch cocktail is ice-free, so it doesn't water down. You can get regular cocktails, too. I had to wait a while, but it was worth it since I felt at home in the bar. If you're in Cincinnati and looking for a fun place to dance or do karaoke, check it out.

This lounge is pretty good for the party scene. Lots of attractive people and good music. We spent…read moresome time upstairs but the downstairs dungeon is where its at. I go here every month for a private party and this was my first time here for no reason on a random weekend. I saw some familiar faces and even got hit on a few times. Typical club atmosphere but people seemed a little more polished and upscale. There was a heir of class about the place and its not a meat market like some other places. Drinks were basic bar standard. Nothing really signature about this place and nothing really stands out. ..but the downstairs. I thought the furniture was cool. The floor was slippery as hell! They may want to add some texture before someone gets hurt. Not so humbly submitted, King Michael C.

I've been to this bar back when it was Obscura. I didn't really like it that much as Obscura, but…read morethe music was good and we used to come here for dancing. Now that it's Ivy Lounge, it looks like they're trying to be more of a cocktail bar, but they're not doing a very good job. First of all, we went up to the bar and I asked for a cocktail list. They looked at me like I was crazy and they said they don't have one. Then I asked them what wines they have. The bartender didn't even know....So I just got a bottle of beer (Fat Tire for $5.50 a bottle). They must be hiring bartenders based on looks, and not actually bartending skills. We got our drinks quickly though, so that was nice. The music was so loud at 10pm on a Saturday that we had to yell at each other, but no one was even dancing. It was just a really weird atmosphere...You couldn't dance, you couldn't talk....There was almost nothing to do but awkwardly stare at your drink or the weird decor. I don't think I'll be back.

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. ;)

Great time! We came for a drink or two and enjoyed the live music so much. Was busy but we got a…read moretable easily too.

This bar has a great old school fancy feel that has some of the best drinks in OTR. They have…read morebooths for larger groups as well as a Photo Booth in the back which was great to use with friends. I got the gimlet which was amazing, but I also had the espresso martini. I personally love the vibes and went when they had live music. The staff is great and fast with drinks. It is easy to access on the street and is a good stop for a bar crawl.