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    Up Over

    3.8 (12 reviews)
    InexpensiveJazz & Blues, Lounges
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Divey
    Very loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Karina M.

    Not a bad little bar. Not too bad at all. The only thing that seems to distinguish it from the other dives in MainStrasse is the decent blues bands they book, whose originals are as enjoyable as their covers. Up Over sits in a shot gun building between Strasse Haus and Cosmo's (sure there are other places in between, but I just mentioned the landmarks). $3.50 for a Warsteiner Dunkel is reasonable, but they don't serve food. You'll have to go down the road for that. I visited on perhaps the springiest spring day on record, so the patio seating was taken. The atmosphere inside was jovial (gotta love a place where people introduce themselves to the newbie), but a bit rough-shod. Overall, a nice little joint but not particularly unique.

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    Steve P.

    Great local bar that is a bar. Not a restaurant, not a place for bands, no dance floor. It is a bar, jukebox, awesome bartenders, and even better regulars that will welcome you when you walk in. The $1.50 all day long Hudy Delights don't hurt either. Decent beer selection and no draft though. I've never not had a good time here. Yes it is small, smokey, and crowded sometimes but again it is that way because it's a bar/bar. You'll have to go to another bar if you are looking for the popped collar/dance floor crowd but if you want to drink, the Up Over is a great place. Oh, and bring your beard.

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    Greg O.

    A dive bar that's honest about being a dive bar. No draft system, so expect to pay more for your beer. That said, they do stock quality bottles of beer. They also have a good selection of liquor, but don't expect top shelf. They do have a really good jukebox. Snacks are available, but seating is limited.

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    Best dive bar around, everyone is super friendly, cheap drinks and inside and outside seating. Dog friendly throughout!

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    This place is amazing. Ashley the bartender gave the place an awesome energy. Service is prompt and friendly.

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    Metropole - A housemade candy bar with the penguin as company truly made my night

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    Metropole delivered a consistently refined experience during our stay at 21c Museum Hotel…read moreCincinnati, especially through their in-room dining. Ordering twice gave us the opportunity to explore several dishes, and the quality and presentation remained thoughtful each time. Service was prompt and seamless, allowing us to enjoy a restaurant-level meal in the comfort of our room without losing the sense of intention behind the food. We sampled the steak and eggs, omelette, pork hash, along with lattes and cappuccinos. The coffee program was excellent, balanced and well crafted, pairing beautifully with the savory dishes. The steak and eggs and omelette were satisfying and well executed, but the true standout was the pork hash. It was deeply flavorful, comforting yet elevated, with a richness that felt chef-driven rather than heavy. Every bite carried warmth and depth, making it the highlight of our stay. Metropole succeeds in creating a dining experience that feels both approachable and quietly sophisticated. Even through in-room dining, the kitchen's attention to detail shines through, making it a place we would gladly return to for another thoughtfully prepared meal.

    Stayed at the museum hotel and was fortunate to recieve room service from Metropole. Very upscaled…read morewith breakfast and dinner, fun takes in classics like French toast and hash while also offering rich and decadent dinner options. The most memorable was the French toast fully crusted in Cinnamon Toast Crunch delicious and fluffy! Definitely check them out if you are in the area.

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    I hadn't been to Righteous Room in probably years after it being a regular happy hour spot when I…read moreworked downtown. Now my BFF is working a block away, so we hit it up to start off my birthday weekend and I'm definitely going to have to make it a regular stop. Happy hour deals are the most clutch here. Half off all the drinks (or at least almost all - they say there are "rare" exceptions, but I haven't encountered any. Even the specialty cocktails were half off! AND it goes until 7pm. (If your happy hour ends before 6, it's not happy.) The main bar is moody and honestly makes it kind of feel like you're transported. I believe they open the front windows during nice weather but in the winter, you're snug and cozy and the hustle and bustle of Walnut St is miles away. There is counter seating and then the other side is a long line of a booth seat with bistro tables and extra stools. The courtyard in the back is its own vibe and another transport. You're outside! No, you're inside! Kind of like Arnold's patio. There's a bar back there too. No snacks here (all the bars should have some snacks, dammit!) but it's more of a stop on the way to the rest of your night. Check out Righteous Room - it's an institution to still be open after more than a decade.

    Stopped in for a cocktails on a weeknight at happy hour time... Very nice service and nice cocktail…read morelist too. Definite a really nice, laid back, lounge vibe in here. I came in because the social media posts I saw looked interesting and the pics were great too. They do moderate craft cocktails, but no Chartreuse to do the popular items involving it. Overall - Nice spot, would return!

    Overlook Lodge: A Rustic Watering Hole

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    I came out in December for their Miracle pop-up in 2025…read more As someone who has gone to a ton of holiday cocktail bars and pop-ups over the last 10 years, Overlook Lodge's is probably the best I've ever been to. Be aware it will be FAST. Look at the order ahead of time if you're a picky eater/drinker. They run your appointment like clockwork, and you'll be in-and-out, gulping down cocktails, through the entire experience. Your two drinks are included (this year, anyway), and I'd honestly be surprised if you managed to have time for a third. Time zips by fast. That being said, because they do it this way, you essentially have constant service, there's "events" that happen at the end of your reservation time, (I don't want to spoil it, but cover your drink!), and then they kick you out. Service was friendly, though, and I saw the server make time to take group photos for all of the tables (including ours) with someone at the table's camera. (No bullshit "group photo" upsells here) It's kinda loud, though, and I wouldn't recommend this as a chill meet-up-and-socialize spot. (If you wanna talk, they have an addendum, Christmas-themed laid-back bar next door.) It's more of a "get blasted in the face by Christmas for an hour and then leave" experience. It's pretty loud, and talking can be a bit difficult over the music and constant interruptions (more drinks? Photos? Cute Christmas video montage?) But this works in its favor as it feels the most Christmas, over-the-top, and seasonal out of all the holiday bars I've ever been to. It also keeps it from feeling too crowded as reservations are required, so you for-sure have a seat and you don't have to stand forever in line to wait for drinks. I'd probably guesstimate that bar staff is making all of their seasonal drinks, constantly, and servers just pick one up to deliver. With the capacity in here, it would make sense. No idea what the bar is like the rest of the year; this is just a review for the Miracle pop-up which, again, is probably the best I've been to in the Midwest. Cincinnati, you're spoiled down here. (Sidenote, I was absolutely taken aback by their TV presentation on the wall. It's hard to describe, but it isn't just a projector showing a giant rectangle. It's specifically slotted into the holes in-between holiday decorations. Staff told me that had to hire special technicians to get it to show up that way and that's seriously a level of detail I am so amazed by.)

    Oh my! Merry Christmas on overdrive! Couldn't be more excited to share this unique experience with…read moremy adult children. We started with a shot and then the two cocktails. Such an amazing experience

    Up Over - jazzandblues - Updated May 2026

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