Tom&#x27;s Watch Bar

I would love to say I was wandering downtown Cincinnati when the energy of Nat's drew me in or…read more some other made up story that makes me sound super cool but I asked ChatGPT for somewhere to eat late Monday night and the dumb robot did something right for once. Super neighborhood vibe, popcorn on the bar with delicious seasoning salt and amazing smoked wings. Cannot recommend enough.

Awesome dive bar. How do you not like a bar that gives you a tall boy cozy when you order a PBR…read moretall boy. I have only had the smoked wings, but they are legit. Last time I was there they would not serve them because they were an hour away from being perfect. I respect that.

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Kitty's Sports Grill

4.3(144 reviews)

0.4 mi•Downtown

This was my first visit to Kitty's and I will be back. I had the best burger I've ever had…read more Delicious!

I came from out of town and was told to check this place out. When I entered there were bl it ten…read morepeople at the bar and ten people at tables. I started to learn that after an hour the owners were the only people working. The male owner got frustrated at the female owner and started to yell at her. I was only able to order one drink in an hour and ten mins. I also waited 40 mins to close my tab(39 technically). This seems like a decent local spot but they need help!

The owner Billy smoking meat everyday.

Homemade (or so it says) jalapeno poppers

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The view from outside

Rhinehaus

3.9(107 reviews)

0.7 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Loved this bar! We visited many times during our trip. They gave great drinks and fairly priced…read more You can order food out from elsewhere to eat. Lots of tv and sports game on and it was a good time.

A dive bar, plain and simple. Cold beer, prompt service, decent prices…read more Not sure what else to say. Don't expect fancy and you won't be disappointed. If you want fancy, walk over to Japp's, ask for Emily.

Date and friends hanging out, watching sports, and drinking good beer.

Front of the bar

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Interior shot of Rhinehaus to exemplify its charming interior featuring exposed brick.

513 Sports Cafe

4.0(4 reviews)

13.3 mi

I've been staying at a hotel near 513 Sports Cafe and have been going there about 3 days a week as…read moreit's in walking distance. I really enjoy going there to watch the football games and happy hour. It is a huge bar with lots of TV's to watch the action. The happy hour is awesome with cheap prices! Chicken wings are priced at only 1 dollar most of the time...and they are big with excellent sauces to choose from including dry rub. The sandwiches are delicious as well. They also have Walleye which is hard to find in Cincinnati. Julia, behind the bar is a real sweetheart and goes out of her way to make me feel at home in this very hospitable establishment. Dave the owner and his wife are very welcoming and I appreciate their friendliness. If you haven't been here, you don't know what your missing!

Solid spot! Dave the owner was awesome to talk with and for a sports bar he's doing all the right…read morethings. Plenty of TVs, cold beer, great food and most importantly they play the game volume so you don't have to deal with Touch Tunes!

Sinners & Saints

4.5(84 reviews)

2.4 mi•Walnut Hills

OMG!! The best brisket!! If you're in Cincinnati, you'll want to go the the Historic East End to…read moretry Home Court Tavern! It is still transitioning from Sinners and Saints (the OG name). The same owner and cook from the beginning a few years ago!! My wife and I love this place. We've been here a few times and has not disappointed us. This particular time we were craving brisket and it melted in our mouths. We shared the Full 1 lb brisket meal. Added Cole slaw, side salad and 1/2 skillet cornbread!! The establishment is an old house turned tavern. Nicely decorated and lots of TV to take care of the sports needs you have. You can also sit outside when it's nice out.

Sinners & Saints is close to my house, but it's on a stretch of road that I rarely travel. When…read moregoing to or from downtown I almost always use Columbia Parkway and rarely go along Riverside Drive. Sinners & Saints is one of only a few restaurants along this nearly 4-mile stretch. One evening I made a special trip down Riverside to visit. I really enjoyed this stop and will have to make a special trip again in the future. For starters, their smoked & stuffed jalapeños are delightful ($10)! Sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar are all inside, wrapped with bacon and smoked. They come served with house BBQ sauce on the side, but you may not even need it. The smoke flavor is really there on the bacon and mixes well with the creamy filling. For dinner, the naan street tacos are a solid choice. Pulled pork, peach BBQ, source cream, pickled onion, and green onion are packed inside of garlic naan and served taco style ($16). This is served with a very large side of mac and cheese. It is quite a filling meal! The tacos were great and the naan holds up really well to the juices and sauces, as compared to a soft corn shell.

Smoked wings and onion straws, house pickles

The Riverside Cheeseburger, cooked medium and cole slaw.

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Northern Row Brewery Dortmunder Lager

O'Malleys In the Alley

3.8(216 reviews)

0.3 mi•Downtown

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. ;)

California club, damn right.

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Look for this to find the alley

Queen City Exchange

4.3(65 reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

One of my favorite taprooms in Cincinnati. The beer board changes prices every few minutes. The…read moremore the beer is purchased, the higher the price goes.... The less purchased the price goes down.... Just like a stock exchange. Hence the name... clever concept. Very nice selection. Fun atmosphere....

Friendly inner city sports bar with Cozy festive decorations, dim yet exciting lights, and a very…read morefriendly staff. It was refreshing to actually get a phone call answered when I dialed in before a Texas football to see if the bar would be televising that program. My girlfriend and I came in on a Saturday night for a few craft brews and a massive espresso martini. Since we had dinner reservations for another local restaurant we didn't get to indulge in as much of their menu as we would have liked. It was pretty sweet that they had such an extensive menu of different craft beers and a handful of other classic cocktails and frozens. I think the staff and other patrons made this place perfect for a late night sip while watching the game. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a friendly sports themed atmosphere and nice bar service.

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The tap board. Changes prices every 4 minutes....

The Blind Pig

3.5(135 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown

Very good dive bar located right across the street from the stadium enjoy the cigar. The food was…read moregood.

The location, service and ambience were fine but the food was absolutely awful. I would not…read morerecommend unless you plan to sit on the patio and drink!

Fry Basket Signature Chicken Strips - Fries Fried Pickles O'Malley's Cheeseburger

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Red Leprechaun

4.5(62 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown

This place is awesome! My husband and I were in town for the Bears/Bengals game and, after seeing…read morethe great reviews, we decided to stop here for dinner before the game. First, the location is awesome-literally cattycorner from the stadium and the ambiance is great since the owner is from Ireland, the place really looks like an Irish pub (according to my husband, who has been to Ireland many times.) I love the cozy dining nooks dotted around the restaurant. We expected it to be slammed packed and it was busy, but we were able to get right in. We had the best waitress. She was so friendly and really chatted it up with us and made awesome menu recommendations. The food was so freakin' good! Since it was a gameday, they were only doing a limited menu but there was something on there for everyone. We tried the two wings on offer-BFG & Hot Honey, as well as the Big Bag of Fries. The food came out pretty quickly and was piping hot. OMG. The wings were so good. I literally couldn't pick a favorite flavor. I usually don't like thicker cut fries but the waitress assured me that I would like them and she was right! They were so crispy and the Marie Rose and homemade ranch sauces complimented them perfectly. Be aware that the Big Bag of Fries is just that, big! So definitely shareable. I'm obviously not in Cincy often, but the next time I'm there, I will definitely stop in!

Sat at the bar to enjoy martinis and the Shepherd Pie Pasty, which was delicious…read more It was so fun and a lively vibe. The bartender was so cute.

Back bar

Elias Gomez Live Music

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Photo booth inside

The Pitch Cincy

4.0(30 reviews)

1.1 mi•Over-the-Rhine

This unassuming spot holds an amazing sports bar inside! It was especially fun to watch a World Cup…read moregame inside. The vibe was amazing. Staff is great, drinks are cold, prices are good. A fun spot across from the soccer stadium that we'll be sure to visit again!

Visited The Pitch to catch up with old friends before heading back to Louisville. Located right…read moredown the street from Music Hall, street parking can be a challenge. Thankfully, it was a Sunday so I was able to grab a spot nearby. Being winter, I didn't linger outside but it looked like they have a fairly extensive outdoor area. Once inside, it has a large bar surrounded by huge tvs playing football (on this day). We sat at a tall table with barstools in the center of the room. Bar staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly. Since I was driving, I only wanted a half pint of beer which wasn't a problem. They do have bar snacks which my friends had before I arrived. They said it was pretty standard fried goodies. The Pitch is a sports lover's paradise. Loads of beer and liquor options and TVs aplenty. Given this, it's very loud with different stations playing and folks cheering/ yelling. Don't expect to have any conversation except during commercials. I didn't frequent sports bars, but everyone was friendly and having a good time which made it fun.

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Downstairs bar and tvs

Second floor view looking over the downstairs bar

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Ron C.

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11 months ago

Staff was great as well as sports book operator was very cooperative. Loved coming to Cincinnati to drink, eat and gamble

Stephen A.

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11 months ago

Awesome service and great food , can't wait to come back. The best bar in Cincinnati.

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I would love to say I was wandering downtown Cincinnati when the energy of Nat's drew me in or…read more some other made up story that makes me sound super cool but I asked ChatGPT for somewhere to eat late Monday night and the dumb robot did something right for once. Super neighborhood vibe, popcorn on the bar with delicious seasoning salt and amazing smoked wings. Cannot recommend enough.

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