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The Well

4.4 (44 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Courtnay B.

Love the vibe inside this place - exposed brick, friendly bartenders. Had two cocktails, Cranberry Campfire and Old Fashioned. The Campfire was tequila, cinnamon and cranberry, so I was not expecting it's syrupy sweetness - assume the cinnamon was syrup and not just cinnamon. The Old Fashioned was strong. Not sure what bourbon is used, but it burned going down. Next time I'm in the area, I'll go for a beer.

Jenier M.

This place everything you need. Great location, magnificent decor, and flawless atmosphere. I was literally just spending a couple of hours in the Cincinnati/Covington area on the way to Lexington. And when looking for the perfect spot to relax for a bit the Well came up. And what a perfect choice. The service was great, the patrons as well as the staff all friendly and wonderful. It definitely brought back the feeling of being home in Miami's Wynwood district or Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas. So, if you ever find yourself in Covington, do yourself a favor and make a stop at The Well. You won't regret it!

Eileen B.

What a great bar found in the heart of Covington. The bartender Ashley was very friendly and attentive. They have food service that is placed at the back of the bar. We didn't eat but menu looked good. I leveled the "fireplace". Very cozy and comfy.

Vodka, elderflower, lemon and grapefruit juice with fresh herb
Libby V.

Love the building! Right in the front is a room with an electric fireplace that reminds me of a living room! I was alone, so sat at the bar. Staff was welcoming. Drink was fabulous...some of my favorite things like Elderflower and Lemon in vodka. There is a food pop up in the back which I will review later...but it was "Great" as Tony the Tigar would say! I was here right after they opened and it wasn't crowded, and I loved all the spaces. Parking is by meter. Drink was so very good I even had a second before my meter ran out. That's winning.

Blood Orange Spritz
Christy C.

Fun, chill spot to grab a drink with friends! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and they have a fireplace outside for cooler seasons. Their seasonal drink menu is fun and delicious, and their bartenders are friendly and attentive. You can also order food at the Grub pickup window inside near the back. Everything I've had so far has been tasty!

The bestie
Chloe W.

We got there around 10:30. First time here! The music was really good, the bartender was nice and the drink was awesome!

Day of the Dead drink...and yes that is a rock Candy stick in the drink!!
Steve M.

Drink prices a little high, but good. Went for Clue themed pub crawl....only place that had a hard riddle! Windows at bar open up so in summer/busy they can handle both sides! Pretty cool...never seen a bar do that! Other side has a huge patio and a large fire pit!

Chris B.

This is a really cool place. Inside and outside and upstairs seating. They do have food as well. We had the Mac and cheese. Pretty good with a beer. Plenty of room to hang outside in the patio area or upstairs or at the bar. Street parking 8am to 9pm. $ 1 per hour.

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Aubrey U.

Great space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Comfortable chairs and sofas throughout. The bartenders were attentive and the food we ordered from the back window, delicious.

Madi S.

Amazing ambiance at this bar with a super friendly bartender (that has a phenomenal taste in music) and great drinks! Just grabbed some beers with friends midday but I will be sure to stop by one night for trivia or for a fun weekend night!

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Kelli R.

Came here for Tuesday Trivia and decided to get some food from Grub Local. Ummm it is amazing, unique, and delicious. Think American food with a flare. It took literally 10 minutes to come out and was amazing. The outside area is super fun for a warm night and the trivia put the frosting on the cake for a good weeknight outting

Blood orange spritz
Kristin P.

This bar is a great addition to the Covington scene. Tons of TVs for all of your sports needs, cocktails were excellent and at a great price, and a light bites menu coming soon! They have a cute outdoor patio that is gonna be killer in the summer. Can't wait for the official opening soon!

Mac n cheese side
Sara S.

Great out door seating area friendly staff. Excellent option for a happy hour with friends. Solid menu of appetizers, sliders and snack-able options. I enjoyed the Nashville hot chicken sliders they definitely understood the assignment and used chicken thighs! The house spicy strawberry margarita was delicious as well.

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Great service from Ashley! Relatable, knowledgeable, friendly, patient. All you could ask for!

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Great vibes! Great drinks! Great food! Great service! Great music! The best bar in Covington!

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4.3(583 reviews)
1.2 mi•Downtown
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Came here for a special occasion birthday dinner. There were three of us, which I think is the…read moreperfect number for tapas. We were welcomed warmly and seated at what I think is the very best table in the restaurant. It's the booth that feels like you're almost in your own private room. It kind of hugged us into our own little world and was perfect for a birthday dinner. Then there was Joel, the loveliest of servers. Fun, funny, knowledgeable about the food and just delightful. Joel gets five stars all by himself. We all started with the El Luchador cocktails. They were SPICY. Probably a touch too spicy for some people, but we loved them. Now, I'll be honest. When I first looked at the menu, I was concerned. I don't like goat cheese. I know, I know. I like ALL the other cheeses, just not goat cheese. And this is a goat cheese heavy menu. But I jumped to conclusions because there turned out to be plenty for me to eat. We started with the PAN CON TOMATE. Get this. It's amazing. It seems like it should be simple, but they've somehow elevated it to another level. SANDÍA CON MACHA. This is one of those dishes where you imagine someone in the kitchen putting these flavors together and asking, "Is this good?" And the answer is YES. ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS Y QUESO MURCIA AL' VINO. They were kind enough to keep my olives from mingling with the goat cheese. The olives I had were meaty and delicious. MEJILLONES CON VINO. My FAVORITE. The mussels were fantastic, but the fennel and that dreamy broth were what really did it for me. PULPO. I tried it. It was delicious. Eating octopus just freaks me out because they're so smart. This is not Mita's fault. This is between me and the octopus. TOSTADA DE CANGREJO. My second favorite thing of the night. A party-in-your-mouth situation. YUM. TACOS DE CORDERO. I didn't eat these, but the others in our party were very happy. BROCHETAS DE POLLO. By this point we were FULL, but these were still very good. Tender, nutty and just the right amount of kick. Overall, the flavors here are unexpected in the best possible way and clearly created by someone who really knows their stuff. If you're up for a culinary adventure, this is absolutely the place. And even if you're not particularly adventurous, there are plenty of delicious things here that can make a special night feel even more special. Fantastic food, fantastic service and a fantastic birthday dinner. And Joel, five stars. Sorry about the lack of photos.

TL:DR good service, decent food, nice ambiance for dates or fun group dinners. Not the best tapas…read moreand at this price point, I wanted a little more but all in all fine, not great. This spot was close to our hotel so we made a reservation for a group dinner here. It's a nice looking restaurant with fitting decor that doesn't feel overly stuffy but has a colorful elegance to it. The waitstaff was friendly and helpful with the menu. We ordered a variety of items, including the empanadas, the plantains, 2 ceviches, cheese plate, chicken skewers, and mussels. The empanadas, standard ceviche, and skewers were good. The rest were pretty meh. See my pictures for more but it was a very uneven meal. I got the cheesecake for dessert and it was slightly frozen in the middle. All in all, it's a good restaurant but not great as the food was inconsistent. But if you want to come on a date or for a group dinner, it's worth the visit. Just be selective of what you get.

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4.5(580 reviews)
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First, I have not been to Abigail street in two years, because I now live in Maine. Every time I…read morereturn to Cincinnati I go to Abigail street, EVERY TIME. Heck, my wife was there in June and had the nerve to send me pictures of each course, but I digress. So why write this review now, well let me tell you. I just got back from a trip to Scotland and we went to what was supposedly the best Tapas place in Edinburgh, and it was not even close to Abigail street. So, rather than write a scathing review for that place, I figured I would come on and write this review instead. Food: 7/5 (I know, more than 100%). The reason, the food is beyond exceptional, but the pacing of the meal is great. We usually order 6-7 dishes (always finish with the ricotta and honey) and they will come out one or two at a time. You get to savor each dish, and then laugh and talk with your party about how good that course was and then BOOM, more amazing food arrives. Service: 5/5 - never had a bad thing at all. Watched them handle some very difficult circumstances with some very entitled people with such grace and professionalism. Also, they are so knowledgable, but more than that, they are not afraid to not know something. They work as a team. If one of the staff knows the wines better, they will answer wine questions. It is a rarity to find a staff at a restaurant that truly works as a team like that. Atmosphere: 5/5 - from the second you walk in, relaxed, calm, comfortable. The whole establishment welcomes you in, exuding confidence in the culinary adventure you are about to experience. Drinks: 5/5 - the cocktails may be a 6/5. The wines are delicious. Consistency: 5/5 - every time I go it is an incredible experience. Value: 5/5 - be ready to drop some money, but also know that that it will be so worth it.

I went here on a weeknight, so the food came out way too fast and our dinner felt very rushed. My…read morepartner has dietary restrictions, and the menu differed significantly than what we saw online. For the lamb, we asked if they could do the humus and chickpeas on the side since he is allergic to chickpeas. They said since it was crucial to the dish they would not do it, so I ordered it for myself, and it surely seemed like something that could have been on the side but they prefer not to. But, as the guest I feel they could have been more accommodating. The gnocchi was delicious. My partner got the mussels, which were very gritty. My glass of wine was fantastic, however I got the 6oz, and they charged us for the 9 oz which was an extra 7$. We didn't realize until we got home. The inside is an intimate space. I think they had an off night, but it could have been a great experience.

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4.4(40 reviews)
1.9 mi•Over-the-Rhine

My fiancée's boss decided to have our annual Christmas dinner here. I looked at the menu and was…read moreexcited to try it! Tapas style and made by the awesome chef Jose Salazar. Described Moroccan inspired style. Their drink menu is very impressive! Nice wine and cocktail selection. All would pair well with your meals. We ordered: Drinks: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (bottle/red wine) Dinner: -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash Our meals came out one at a time. It was hard to choose my favorite. The oysters were fresh and shucked to perfection. The chickpeas were light and airy. The clams were amazing. Loved the sauce l! The octopus was also delish. Was not rubbery and melts in your mouth. Everyone raved about the lamb! I loved cous cous that came with it. Overall all the meals were unique and had great flavor. We had such a great experience. The service was really good and I can't wait to tell my friends. I can see us coming back.

My boss had been to this place before and thought it would be a great spot for a holiday dinner for…read moreall the work crew. He's definitely a foodie so I trust his word when it comes to restaurants. It was he, his wife, my two coworkers, and my fiancée, and we all absolutely enjoyed everything. The place itself is a little small so reservations are recommended on weekends especially. The food menu is tapas style small plates made for sharing. Their drink menu is very nice with a plethora of wine options by glass and by bottle. The service was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Here's everything we had: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (very versatile Italian red wine) -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash They brought everything out one at a time so we could enjoy it at our own pace which was great. The rosso went amazing well with everything too. One if my coworker ordered a Portuguese wine flight and loved it too. Hard to pick a top favorite dish but the oysters, clams, and lamb were certainly in my top three. I think we'll be going back again sometime.

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3.8(218 reviews)
43.5 mi
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This restaurant was so excellent in so many ways. I love it and will return again and again. The…read moreambiance is lovely; colorful, nautical, festive yet soothing. Service is top notch. They have this great system where there's a little table tent and you stand it up if you need something, and a staff member appears quickly. Lay it down and they leave you be. Genius. The food is absolutely fabulous! We have dined here twice. Both times we came early and chose a low top in the bar/lounge because they have an unbeatable happy hour applicable to cocktails, draft beers and several of the delectable appetizers. 4 to 6 pm. So far we've had the Elote corn bites, Coco bites, fried Yuca and the crab bites. 5 stars for all though the Yuca was the weakest link because I'd like it so much better boiled. Their sauces just dance on your tongue. The sides, notably the black beans and garlic potato salad, are superb. And don't miss those Latin cocktails! They were agreeeable to split a main for us, the Arroz con Pollo which had plenty of tender chicken and was full of flavor. On a second visit we each got our own main. So we've had a lot of different dishes here and they were all excellent. My rating is 4 1/2 stars, rounding up due to all of the above. The minus half star is due to one negative. When you're done, the waitress arrives with a hand held electronic device and says 'I can take your payment right here.' Yeah, I expect you to take my payment at the table, AFTER you've given us our bill, then quietly withdrew for a bit while we look over our bill, decide if we're paying cash or card, and also consider how much we plan to tip. I did not like this at ALL, particularly since she did not also say "or would you like a printed bill." We did in fact request and receive a bill to handle in the normal way. So don't feel pressured to just hand over your credit card. This is a practice I would expect from a big corporate chain, not a Mom & Pop. But I love everything else about El Meson.

My husband has been talking up this place for years, but I had never been. We finally had the…read moreopportunity to come together and it did not disappoint! It's a Latin-fusion tapas restaurant and they have happy hour every day from 4pm-6pm! We came early on a Saturday and it was pretty empty but by the time we left the tables and parking lot were full!! The food was so yummy and our server was incredible! They have a system where you put a sign up if you need something, but we never ended up using it because she was so attentive! The ambiance is eclectic and perfect for this place. Also, the restaurant feels like it goes on forever! It's a very cool space. Would definitely go again - it's an experience worth repeating!

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