Went there to see a friend and his band perform and the vibe is EXCELLENT. It was a beautiful night at the right temp. We can sit anywhere that is open. They had varying tables but also (3) gas fire pit tables which came in handy as the night wore on as it got a bit chilly. Riley our waitress was extremely nice and friendly. Other staff members would also help out bringing food. The food was pretty good. We had a pizza and a chicken wrap. Both very good. NOW...I've been to restaurants around the world but this is the first one I've been that doesn't have the prices listed on the food menu. Whether a hard copy or scan the QR code...don't know what you're paying. Makes no sense. read more

The upgrades they've made look really good, and I like that there is a food menu now. (As opposed to just food trucks). We sat on the upstairs patio, which was beautiful and the band playing was great, The Gamut. Unfortunately, the only negative was the waitress, Deni. She was predominantly the only one up there, outside of a few food runners. Perhaps it was just being understaffed & overwhelmed, but there were no apologies. She rarely checked in, and she was not very friendly. For some reason I received my food at least 45 minutes after the four other people I was with. I had to ask her for it, again, no acknowledgment or apology. I asked her about the meal being comped and she laughed and made a funny face. At one point, she came to get drink orders and only asked two people before she disappeared. The rest of us ended up walking to the bar to get our drinks. At least the dry rub boneless wings I ordered were good and my drink! (Monkey See Monkey Do!) read more

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Great place on the little Miami river. Outside patio, inside fireplace and deck dining. Heck just a few minutes from Kings Island. Come out to sit , eat and have a few beers. The river view is so calming. Always enjoying this place to visit for a beer. Plenty of parking. read more

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Scenic views, lots of great seating options. Fire pits in the summer. Music always playing. This place has a lot of vibes if you just want to be outside with a beer. The food is basic but good - great hot dogs and surprisingly good pizza - but $15 is a lot for a personal sized pizza. "Grille" is a generous term for it. There's usually an additional food truck too though so that's nice. I've never been impressed with the staff - they always act like they can't be bothered. All in all - if you want a place outside for beer go here. If you want more full service I'd recommend elsewhere. read more

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The location alone makes this place worth a visit. Sit on the patio overlooking the river. Dance with locals to live music. Or enjoy the historic brick bar's indoor/outdoor seating and tvs that play the local games. Food trucks, lots of draft beers, and friendly service make this place special. read more

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Very cool spot on the river but I'm constantly getting attitude from the same 2 bartenders every time I go which has made me hardly ever go there again. read more

Fish dinner was awful. Had to ask for tartar sauce. Don't order this. Service was just ok. The band was excellent on Friday night. Sadly it was a beautiful evening but could not sit outside because they just sealed the concrete. Still a. fun place. read more

Great food and ambiance it's on a lake gorgeous layout of the restaurant it's kind of like a maze inside levels with huge outdoor seating with lake backdrop. I have tried their pizza, pretzel and hotdog all are a solid 8/10. Mixed drinks are pretty weak I have tried them tw But the service is beyond pathetic so so slow-no one comes to follow up you need to chase the servers which I absolutely hate. The management should really focus on their service aspect. It's a service restaurant where they expect tips but don't give any service they slam the food and drinks and leave and never return. read more

tasty food, great views, and fast service! love this place for a quick dinner and patio time. i love the chili cheese dog 10/10. the fries are a newish addition and are so crispy and tasty. we also tried the cheese bread and it was alright. kinda just tasted like a pizza with no sauce. 6/10. we also tried the potato skins and wish they had a little bit more flavor. 7/10. read more

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Cool enough pub and music venue just roll of the dice if the bartender(s) decide to acknowledge you or not and or/ treat you like you have insulted their ancestors. lol read more

Good food at competitive prices for the area. Bourbon prices are $$$. Definitely keeps someone from over indulging.

The atmosphere in the river is awesome and the bar has live bands on the weekend, however the drinks are over priced and the service was horrible! We enjoyed it in the past and went 2x a week however after how we were treated last week, I would not recommend this place to anyone! The drinks are listed on a billboard however when they ring up your tab, the drinks are more. When asked why the bartender said she guessed the prices raised however no one makes any attempt to correct this. My daughter and I arrived and there were only a few other tables with people being served. The entire time the waitresses made eye contact with us but not once come over to our table. I even tried to wave them over, they saw me, and continued to ignore us however they did wait on the other tables around us! We always tip well and couldn't believe how rude this was! We finally left! I wrote a detailed letter to the owners about how poorly we were treated and not once did I receive a call or email! Obviously the owners do NOT care! FYI, poor management and bad customer service is NEVER acceptable!!! My suggestion, do not waste your time or money! We found other local bars in our area that do treat us with respect and attentiveness! read more

Great atmosphere fantastic food from their kitchen best live music in town FREE no cover charge thank you TIFFINY and Holly and Staff from G&V you will always feel welcome and safe at this location read more

Honestly, this is the first time I've ever experienced uncomfortability regarding service at a restaurant. We moved 1 table which the sever said was okay at first and then 30min into us being there we get yelled at by another server to put it back when we were in the middle of eating our food. Once we moved all our food and crammed 9 people onto two tables we get yelled at again by the same rude waitress saying that we have to put shirts on. We had been kayaking all day and they offer a kayak entrance so it was very frustrating at this point because we had been there for an hour and now getting yelled at for this. I've been there before with other people just wearing swimsuit tops and shorts. I felt very uncomfortable at this point and just paid my tab and left. I will not be coming back again. read more

Wine is hot. When I brought it up to the server she sent the "manager" who questioned that. It was hot. The bill came at the end of the visit and we had food and drinks that we didn't order. We told the server who sent another "manager" that questioned that and did someone else at our table maybe order it? No, we had no food at this table. They finally brought a revised bill. Overall it was terrible service, overpriced but decent atmosphere and music. Be careful what you order and watch your bill. Be ready to be questioned. I definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

Got yelled at multiple times. Half the menu wasn't available. Served the chicken bacon ranch wrap without the chicken bacon ranch wrap. MEAN teenagers. Busboy was cool though. read more

The Monkey Bar & Grille - Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap - Bars Near Me - Maineville, Ohio

Over priced drinks, terrible service.. tip share so no one gives a hoot! Dont waste your time or money!

You already know how much I love this place! It's my peace place & a fire? That tops it off! read more

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My wife and I have been coming here for years and always had great service until this Spring. The decline is dramatic and pushing us to other options. Food (if they have it that day) can take an hour or more. Servers, when not standing around talking amongst themselves, wander aimlessly without apparent sections to cover. Hit or miss if you can flag them. I'm in the food service industry and understand the challenges of hiring and keeping staff. Something is very off here this year. We want our Monkey Bar back. read more

Okay I only provided 4 stars for a couple reasons. First how do you call yourself a grill when you only have food trucks in the parking lot for food, don't get me wrong, the burger was pretty good as well as the fries. But still. Second, I am. It a huge fan of spending $7 for a 16 ounce cup of beer. Again this is a me thing. With the above said the view is very good, the bike trail is literally right next to the parking lot. Will I come back, yes I probably will if I am near by or riding the bike trail. I just had the two minor complaints. Again there is nothing wrong with the food truck, but I wonder how you will know what lunch will be? read more

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Drank cold beers and smoked cigarettes with the original ape there ! Of course I always would buy. That's back when it was wise to go before dark 50 yrs ago. Lol ! Now & since renovated several years ago, I take my kids and grandkids often. A hidden gem ! read more

The staff was rude. When asking questions, they looked at us like we were dumb because they didn't have half the menu options that were listed. They wouldn't let us sit together, they made us put back the table we pulled over, and told us to leave while we were still waiting on our food. I understand we were not allowed to move a table, so we did move it back, but then when cooperating, they were rude and told us to leave, vs just explaining why and being respectful. They had live music which was nice but based on the service, I will not be returning. read more

Not ADA compliant. If you need to use the restroom you have to use the stairs or walk a very long way. If that doesn't apply to you it's ok. read more

We sat down at a table and a waitress never showed up to ask us for our drink order, so my husband had to wait in a long line to order them. My husband used the bathroom and said it was disgusting. There was water on the floor and it smelled like a porta potty. Probably won't be visiting there for a while. read more

Very cool place on the River! Love the outdoor seating and the live music! I know the kitchen is closed as it rebuilds but definitely a great vibe and huge selection of beer and booze!! Awesome to chill! read more

I will say, you will be hard pressed to find a more scenic bar and "grill" in the area. It is super convenient to Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge. That said, wasn't really impressed with much else. Kind of a missed opportunity with the menu as it is super limited, and extremely basic. I would put it as an elevated kids meal menu. If I was in the area, I would stop by for a beer, but definitely wouldn't go out of my way based off the menu options. read more

Ordered a drink assuming it was something other than it was . I told the server I actually wanted another beverage. 12$ drinks. She did deliver the others beverage. We go every weekend.! I received the check and was charged for both beverages and my husbands. When I asked why we were charged for the beverage that wasn't what I wanted. Her response was you ordered it you pay for it . Being in industry for many years I felt it was unfair. My husband talked with the manager on duty and basically said once the drink is made it's your obligation to pay for it. I feel it's a crappy way to take care of customers! We certainly spend plenty of money there. I feel like you comp or qsa a single drink! Super dissatisfied and disappointed!!!! read more

What happened to there are two things you don't talk about. Politics and religion. First thing I noticed when walking into the bar is that more than half of the artist/songs I normally play at bar is missing off of the touch tunes. I've NEVER had this issue before so I asked the server told me that the owner is republican and therefore he took off most the music. Pathetic. A bar owner that lets his political views get in the way of running a successful business.. pathetic! Just let this business fail. read more

The Monkey Bar & Grille - Don't get too excited the manager has ban more than half of the music "because he's a republican" according to the staff - Bars Near Me - Maineville, Ohio

This is probably the best bar that I have ever been to. It is totally relaxing, the food is good and the drinks are good. There's live entertainment not to mention the fact that it sits right on top of a lazy river being the Little Miami River. I have nothing but exemplary things to say about this place read more

The Monkey Bar is the perfect variety of amazing atmosphere, fun times, and great food/drinks. From the top down, they deliver an experience that makes you want to go back. Conveniently located with a wide assortment of events ranging from bourbon groups and dinners to live bands. One of my favorite spots in the country, thank you Monkey Bar crew! read more

Atmosphere gets this place the 4 stars alone. It's location on the Loveland bike path makes for a prime location to pull in and have a few drinks outside overlooking the river. Would recommend for drinks read more

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Pizza and Potsto Skin were the worst I ever had. The potato skins were undercooked. Sent them back. The second set was worse than the first set. The pizza daugh was old. It didn't rise. I'm not a fan. read more

Fun place. Great fire pits. Nice people. The reason it's not 5* is the prices are priced like Oakley when they're in Maineville. Also, parking is a pain. I've yet to eat here but minus the above I can imagine it being 5* if the food is reasonably priced. I do miss Train Stopp where beers were cheap and parking was easy. read more

The Monkey Bar & Grille - Bars Near Me - Maineville, Ohio

This bar and grille has been refurbished and re-established as of late. If you have not seen the new renovations, check it out! They have a large patio that sits next to the river. They also have a covered area on the ground floor. You can also dine in, which sits a little above the ground floor, so you get a great view of the river. This spot also houses a huge parking lot that is frequented for Bike Trail usage. I am assuming the intention of this large parking lot is to encourage people to enjoy some time on the bike trail then come get a drink or hang out at the bar and grill. It is quite welcoming! They often have food trucks in their parking lot, so it is a great place to hang out for a snack after working out on the bike trail. There are also restrooms across the trail and next to the restaurant. It is just a perfect spot to enjoy the trail, some snacks, and rest a bit before continuing on your journey. I love that this bar and grill is located a little bit past the Loveland businesses, as it gives another large parking place to frequent for the bike trail. Sometimes the Loveland area gets pretty crowded, so it's nice to have this option about 4 miles down the trail. Since this bar and Grill is right on the river, I have heard talk that the goal is to make this spot on the river a convenient place to pull off of the river. I have seen some canoes and kayaks pull to the side for a break--and what better place then one that has food and drink! It may be difficult to get your kayak off to the side, but there is a small place below the bar and grill that is near the river, that you are able to climb up to get to the restaurant. Check it out! What a great addition to our Little Miami River and bike trail! read more

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Great place in a great location for drinks. Only downside of the place is that the drinks are expensive.

Love this place! I always make a point to stop in with my husband when we come back to visit family. Service is so nice and friendly (bartender recognized us the second day and remembered the drink my husband liked), great local beers, and the pizza is to die for. Their laid back, down to earth vibe makes for a chill place to hang out and grab a drink. Also checked out the basement for the first time this trip and love that they managed to keep the original fireplaces from back before it was a bar. read more

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Lovely bar by the river with nice patio. We love the atmosphere. We are looking forward to the reopening after the fire.

This is a great space and they have a full bar. There's entertainers here as well as food trucks. There plenty of outdoor seating near the water and also seating inside. They have a big party room downstairs. There are bars on all the floors. read more

This place is amazing. Indoor and outdoor seating with room for bands on second floor. The outdoor seating hash heaters and pits so you can stay warm while having a favorite beverage. They also have two different food trucks we ate at the Krimmer's Italianette truck which has pizza calzones and hoagies. We ate the blt pizza. So good it hit the spot. What a fun place to spend a Friday night. read more

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Here's the deal-the food trucks are good (not great - The generators are overly loud for an outside bar). The service is good (Little bit slow due to how busy they are). The setting and ambiance is perfect. My wife and I live about 40 minutes away and we like to take our bicycles and ride down the bike trail to the bar. Have a drink, enjoy life and cruise back. One of our favorite places! read more

The Monkey Bar & Grille - Main patio view. - Bars Near Me - Maineville, Ohio