Great taco stands and delicious treats every time. Always a fun energetic full of dancing vibe. Security guards are on top of everything. And servers are very productive and active. Never a bad time read more

Came here for a special Piada pop up fall sampling event. Prior to that I hadnt even heard of this place, which is a shame, because it is a really cool Cincy spot! You can feel the history even before you walk inside. It is pretty neat to eat and share a few cocktails in old beer tunnels. There is a small bar, stage, and multiple rooms. They are nicey adorded with lights, tables, and even some art. Minus one star simply for lack of a dedicated parking lot, as this basically leaves you to parking right on Central Pkwy which is slightly unnerving due to the traffic. read more

The Mockbee - Beer tunnel hall - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It is definitely a hidden spot for Cincy so get there before everybody discovers it!! lol The Mockbee always has unique music events going on, whether is rap or fashion show or house music. It really separates itself from the rest of 90s pop that EVERYBODY is playing throughout the ENTIRE city. I appreciate how unique this place is and how it creates a safe space for all sorts of people. Parking is a tad challenging. The echo in the tunnel can get a little much. I would recommend earpieces cuz it can get LOOOUUUDDD. Other than that I love the place. read more

We had our wedding this past weekend at The Mockbee and everything was great! From the very first time we met Jon he made sure to accommodate all of our needs. He always answered any questions we had. He worked with us in all of our needs! The service on our wedding night couldn't be better. The bartenders made everyone feel welcomed. The DJ played everything we requested and were super accommodating to everyone requests! We couldn't be happier with our venue choices. Every single person that worked that night and the night before made our wedding day a day to remember forever! Thank you!!!!! read more

The Mockbee - tables and chairs set up in a tunnel - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Mockbee is under new ownership and back open for business in Brighton/edge of OTR district along Central Parkway. The new team has a bar open on weekend nights and working with variety of organizations - Contemporary Arts Center, local bands on having events on a regular basis. Come check out one of the coolest spaces in Cincinnati there area all sorts of areas to explore in this historical space & more to come soon including working on a parking lot on the side of the building. read more

In mid-October, we saw German experimentalist/ambient-pioneer/improvister Roedelius. Though we were early, doors were open and we hung out in the performance space, a cavernous room upstairs with a small, triangular stage in one corner, treehouse-like loft for visual projections, and makeshift bar. Drinks seemed cheap, though we weren't having anything. The rest of the space we saw were two rectangular, whitewashed-brick, arched-ceilinged rooms that seemed like natural gallery space. Someone working the door let us in the know about the history of the space (beer brewery/warehouse) and how the upper floors were mostly studio space. Sound was okay because the majority of the show was pretty quiet. I'd imagine a rock show here would be really reverb-y & unpleasant without earplugs (and I say this as someone who's played 300+ rock-n-roll shows). There were chairs set-up for people who wished to sit (which was nice for this particular show, I mean, Roedelius himself is in his 70s, and the crowd tended toward middle-age). The room was really cold; didn't seem like anything could be done about that. Parking, as mentioned, is street-only. The neighborhood, just north of downtown, is pretty post-industrial at this point; kinda creepy to some, I'd imagine. Felt like home in Indianapolis, to me. The atmosphere was pretty cool for a show of this type. I'd definitely come back in the future for another event; it all seemed pretty open to whatever the promoter/artist is interested in, an idea I can always support. read more

I hIghly recommend The Mockbee for your wedding! Jon and staff went above and beyond to make our family's wedding a success. Every detail was taken care of, and any last minute request was quickly taken care of. Professional staff who want to make your reception the best! In our case the ceremony too! The wedding was perfect and all guests couldn't stop talking about how unique and awesome this venue is!! Thank you everyone! read more

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Definitely interesting venue, just needs better parking setup. I love the theme and the Art work displayed during an event I attempted.

This place is always fun to go to. I love the art here and they always seem to have great shows and parties here. The atmosphere is pretty cool here, its an old building with a lot of character. The Mockbee lacks parking a lot. Something to keep in mind for those of you that enjoy wearing cute high heels do not wear them here! You will regret it, especially if you have to walk up the dicey stairs to get upstairs... not worth ruining your shoes or your life! Also it is kind of chilly inside. Overall I really enjoy going to The Mockbee. read more

Great food! Swung thru here the other night after my rec league soccer game down on the east side with a few of the guys and had a blast. We stuck with our favorite craft brews of course but their bar selection was crazy. My friend works at Rhinegeist and my ex-girlfriend's brother works at Japps so I think I know a thing or two about bars and food! Anyway beer was so hoppy and great and cold beer. Loved the panko sweated garlic vegan onion rings as an app (a classic foodie favorite!) and for my main course I got the Skyline Pad Thai. Now, look, I know what you might be thinking. You might be thinking "Did he just say, Skyline Pad Thai?". Yes you read that correctly Skyline Pad Thai. Super crazy delicious! I was blown away. I had to put on sunglasses in that cave and take a nap afterward but I loved the vibe in there. Big serving, not too expensive and great service. I vouch for this place! Dougy got the Birthday Cake Cauliflower Cream Soup and a side of 16 Brucks sugarloaf twist bread. He loved it. OF course haha Doug loves soup and I do too and I tried to take a slurp while his back was turned but I wasn't quick enough! Maybe Next Time! He got his favorite canned Tafts Ale House double IPA redwine sour, pretty cheap here too if we're talking numbers. Soup was steaming hot and looked great. Jung got a few peanut butter crunch flapjacks and a big cup of Hot Coffee. This was Twin Peaks coffee I will tell you! I drank two big jars of it after my Cave Nap. Woke me right up! Jung loved his flaps and took a couple home. Big serving, again, great deal! I cannot stress that enough! Lots of syrup options too, similar to a House of Pancakes when I was just kind of thinking "Well maybe they Are Waffle House level on their Breakfast menu". I was wrong! Great Geotta bloodymary too! (Virgin and still great always have a DD please friends and foodies!) I didn't get to watch the music there at Mockbee that night I really had to go for a run after that coffee. Like I said, True Twin Peaks Coffee (I know there must be some Twin Peaks heads out here in Yelp Land!) I strongly reccomend The Mockbee and hope it takes off this is one of the best new up and coming resturaunts in Cincinnati and I have lived here for my entire life and never left the tri state area Just Kidding I studied in Paris! Mockbee's wine is better than Paris and I loved loved loved loved loved their food and apps and also their atmosphere and Rock n' Roll staff and Rock n' Roll aesthetic! I also use Tumblr for food reviews and I totally get it. 5/5! Will come back soon! Wanna try the Cottage Cheese Curd Grindr! Holy Wow what a great idea?? read more

Went to a wedding reception here, and the Mockbee did a wonderful job accommodating it! It was set up beautifully, it was clean and inviting, the servers were friendly and considerate, and the place was full of character!! read more

This is a good place for a moped gang to live and have moped rallies. The huge brewery cavern dug into the earth to face the former canal was literally the only cool place in all of Cincinatti's disgusting, humid summer, other than underwater at The Wave Waterpark. The roof was great for shooting Indiana's finest fireworks and trying to catch breezes. The one lady who lived there made a really good roast. I docked it a star because some of the apartments smelled like cat pee. read more

A unique and odd space at first glance but once we got inside it was welcoming and oddly comfortable considering it's two brewery tunnels. Bar tender was sweet to me and the drinks weren't crazy expensive so my night didn't break the bank like it can at some venues. The acoustics were my only turn off for a rock show the room echoes like crazy and can be off-putting but lower-volume music is very fitting for the space and I imagine if it were packed with people they would baffle the sound pretty well. Overall I like the experience and recommend people check it out but be ready to go on an adventure for parking in the area because it can be chaotic. read more

Cool and interesting location for an event. I've been here for regular bar nights and also private parties. Can't wait until they open the upper floors. read more

At the end of May, my husband and I had our wedding reception at The Mockbee, and it was the first wedding event they had hosted. I truly cannot fully express my gratitude. The process leading up to the reception was completely painless, my husband, parents and in laws were able to be on site several times with Megan to dream and plan. Our vision was carried out, only better, because Megan added her vision as well and made it all happen. The reception itself was actually perfect, fun, beautiful and smooth. The venue is one of the coolest and most lovely indoor places I have ever been. Megan was one of the most creative and helpful people I have ever worked with. Cory was incredibly kind and hospitable, and we honestly do not have one complaint. This staff went above and beyond. I would highly recommend The Mockbee to anyone looking for a wedding venue. Thank you Cory, Jon and Megan for welcoming us into your stellar space and for helping throw us the most magical and perfect night of our lives! The Mockbee is quite actually as good as it gets. read more

Now closed, not surprisingly. Hard to book a show here. No contact information posted on their Facebook page or blog. Communication is extremely poor. Recently, a show had been booked here well in advance. The venue was shut down by the city and the folks who had planned the show were informed less than a week before their scheduled event (and only after placing a call to the Mockbee's owners) that, due to the closure, it could no longer take place. If you want to book a show in Cincy, I'd look elsewhere. read more