Amanda's Guidebook
Nightlife
Alice
1432 Main StreetGreat drinks, fun atmosphere, dance club
4 stories underground hidden on republic street is our speak easy known as ghost baby. Reservations are required but they do take some walk ins to the main bar only.
There are no signs for the entrance, just look for the purple round lights on the building. The windows are tinted, and when the door man sees you looking that way or walking up to the door they let you in. You wanted speak easy… that’s what you get.
There is an elevator to go down but I recommend walking. It’s an entire experience.
Cincinnati underground is really amazing you won’t be disappointed
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Ghost Baby
1314 Republic St4 stories underground hidden on republic street is our speak easy known as ghost baby. Reservations are required but they do take some walk ins to the main bar only.
There are no signs for the entrance, just look for the purple round lights on the building. The windows are tinted, and when the door man sees you looking that way or walking up to the door they let you in. You wanted speak easy… that’s what you get.
There is an elevator to go down but I recommend walking. It’s an entire experience.
Cincinnati underground is really amazing you won’t be disappointed
Karaoke bar. Highly recommend and make reservations for a private room. There is a main bar thar is open without reservations but it gets crowded
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Tokyo Kitty
575 Race StKaraoke bar. Highly recommend and make reservations for a private room. There is a main bar thar is open without reservations but it gets crowded
Bar Scene
Local bars each with their own unique decor and cocktails. We find the coolest spots and share our experience
Liberty’s makes their own ginger beer and have the best Moscow mules, local tip Add a little bit of bitters to give it a different flavor. Also check them out for their half-price wine nights!
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Liberty's Bar & Bottle Shop
1427 Main StLiberty’s makes their own ginger beer and have the best Moscow mules, local tip Add a little bit of bitters to give it a different flavor. Also check them out for their half-price wine nights!
Bar+ Mini Bowling + Arcade Games. Has multiple levels including a rooftop. The rooftop has a special drink you can not get at the other bars. This is a ton of fun and one of our favs!
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Pins Mechanical Company
1124 Main StBar+ Mini Bowling + Arcade Games. Has multiple levels including a rooftop. The rooftop has a special drink you can not get at the other bars. This is a ton of fun and one of our favs!
This is a whole vibe and feels like you have walked into Bali. Beautiful greenery everywhere and yes it is real. The outdoor space has super unique seating and I won’t spoil it for you. You must go to see what the hype us about!
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Somerset Bar
139 East McMicken AvenueThis is a whole vibe and feels like you have walked into Bali. Beautiful greenery everywhere and yes it is real. The outdoor space has super unique seating and I won’t spoil it for you. You must go to see what the hype us about!
San pellegrino and vodka. It’s their signature item. Cool vibes, hidden bathroom doors and a huge outdoor space.
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MECCA OTR
1429 Walnut StSan pellegrino and vodka. It’s their signature item. Cool vibes, hidden bathroom doors and a huge outdoor space.
Sundry and Vice
18 W 13th StCreative cocktails, great spot to grab a quick drink
Tropic thunder comes in a fun tiki cup. Violet beauregarde is a fun different spin.
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Low Spark
15 W 14th StTropic thunder comes in a fun tiki cup. Violet beauregarde is a fun different spin.
The Lackman
1237 Vine StKnown for their bourbon and whiskey drinks
Unique drinks. Let them just make you one. Been around since 1879
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Japp's - Since 1879
1134 Main StUnique drinks. Let them just make you one. Been around since 1879
Rosedale
208 E 12th StFun bar, has indoor and outdoor and cornhole.
Great bar to catch games and drinks. Located right across from TQL stadium, has 2 floors
The Pitch Cincy
1430 Central ParkwayGreat bar to catch games and drinks. Located right across from TQL stadium, has 2 floors
Bar Saeso
Beautiful bar with great drinks. Has an outdoor section and usually a food truck
Iconic place for Cincinnati Sports. Great place to catch all of the games, good food, drinks and they always have events
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Holy Grail Tavern & Grille
161 Joe Nuxhall WayIconic place for Cincinnati Sports. Great place to catch all of the games, good food, drinks and they always have events
Fishbowl at The Banks
Who doesn’t love fishbowl drinks? And they have tipsy bingo 3 days a week!!
Cinci Tin Roof
160 E Freedom WayDancing, music, drinks. On the banks.
The Stretch
191 E Freedom WayAnother staple. Bar open for all the games, nightlife etc. on the banks!
Brewery in Cincy. Huge space. Amazing beer and cornhole (indoors) great for events and has a rooftop!
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Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StBrewery in Cincy. Huge space. Amazing beer and cornhole (indoors) great for events and has a rooftop!
Top of the Park
506 E 4th StAmazing rooftop views of the city!! Drinks & food are great!
Food scene
Wine Flights & Cheese Pairings is a must! Beignet for dessert!
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LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar
1142 Main StreetWine Flights & Cheese Pairings is a must! Beignet for dessert!
NY style pizza which is delicious. They do lunch specials that include a slice, breadstick and drink (in a cup you can keep).
Also there is a speakeasy above the restaurant that does specialty cocktails and it is an entire show. A staple of OTR.
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Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main StNY style pizza which is delicious. They do lunch specials that include a slice, breadstick and drink (in a cup you can keep).
Also there is a speakeasy above the restaurant that does specialty cocktails and it is an entire show. A staple of OTR.
Reservations are recommended, ask to sit in the lower level for a more “mobster bar” feel. Everything we have ate here is delicious.
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Pepp & Dolores
1501 Vine StReservations are recommended, ask to sit in the lower level for a more “mobster bar” feel. Everything we have ate here is delicious.
The best authentic Italian in Cincinnati. I highly recommend the spaghetti.
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Sotto
118 E 6th StThe best authentic Italian in Cincinnati. I highly recommend the spaghetti.
As seen on Diners, Drive-ins and dives of the food network. Delicious belgium waffles and so much more. A must go to spot for breakfast or brunch!
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Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine StAs seen on Diners, Drive-ins and dives of the food network. Delicious belgium waffles and so much more. A must go to spot for breakfast or brunch!
Lemon ricotta pancakes. If you get one thing. Let it be this.
Everything is delicious. Oh. And if you can stomach the champagne of beers. Order it. They serve it champagne style and it’s amazing.
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Sacred Beast Diner OTR
1437 Vine StLemon ricotta pancakes. If you get one thing. Let it be this.
Everything is delicious. Oh. And if you can stomach the champagne of beers. Order it. They serve it champagne style and it’s amazing.
Chicken of course. Anyway your heart desires. Just also get the mac and cheese.
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The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StChicken of course. Anyway your heart desires. Just also get the mac and cheese.
Buzzed Bull Creamery
6052 Main StIce cream. Ice cream ice cream. Oh and boozy ice cream.
Great breakfast spot. But it is almost always packed. So be prepared for a long wait or try to reserve ahead!
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Sugar n' Spice Diner
1203 Sycamore StGreat breakfast spot. But it is almost always packed. So be prepared for a long wait or try to reserve ahead!
Gluten free, Vegan Options, Cold Pressed Juices, Superfoods and some great healthy choices. Specialty coffees and brunch cocktails. If you can save some room. Grab a frosted flakes cookie. 😋
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Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
525 Race StGluten free, Vegan Options, Cold Pressed Juices, Superfoods and some great healthy choices. Specialty coffees and brunch cocktails. If you can save some room. Grab a frosted flakes cookie. 😋
Great Asian Fusion with some unique dishes. Highly recommend checking it out!
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Quan Hapa
1331 Vine StGreat Asian Fusion with some unique dishes. Highly recommend checking it out!
Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. Delicious drinks and food. Outdoor seating and window service on the weekends.
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B&A Street Kitchen
1500 Race StBreakfast, Brunch and Lunch. Delicious drinks and food. Outdoor seating and window service on the weekends.
Delicious burgers. There are so many good options here. Their fries are really good too
Bru Burger Bar
41 E 6th StDelicious burgers. There are so many good options here. Their fries are really good too
Fish & Chips is phenomenal, but they have several great dishes.
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Nicholson's Tavern & Pub
625 Walnut StFish & Chips is phenomenal, but they have several great dishes.
The best poke nachos I have ever had. They also have a delicious lobster noodle dish, fish and chips and steak!
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Yard House
95 E Freedom WayThe best poke nachos I have ever had. They also have a delicious lobster noodle dish, fish and chips and steak!
Losanti
1401 Race StreetBeautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Walking distance from our airbnb and i can not stop raving at how good the food was.
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Nicola's
1420 Sycamore StreetBeautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Walking distance from our airbnb and i can not stop raving at how good the food was.
Hands down the best pizza. They have lunch specials that include a slice, a breadstick and a drink for under $10.
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Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main StHands down the best pizza. They have lunch specials that include a slice, a breadstick and a drink for under $10.
Delicious argentine cuisine. If you love empanadas. This is a must try! Walking distance to our airbnb
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Ché
1342 Walnut StDelicious argentine cuisine. If you love empanadas. This is a must try! Walking distance to our airbnb
GET THE GUAC AND A MARG! Food is so good and they have outdoor dining as well.
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Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine StGET THE GUAC AND A MARG! Food is so good and they have outdoor dining as well.
BURGERS. BURGERS. BURGERS. All of their food is so so so good. Milkshakes, fries, chicken. Old school.
Milkman
BURGERS. BURGERS. BURGERS. All of their food is so so so good. Milkshakes, fries, chicken. Old school.
The best steak in the city. They also have incredible desserts and drinks. The oysters are delicious as well
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
505 Walnut StThe best steak in the city. They also have incredible desserts and drinks. The oysters are delicious as well
Another great dinner option. Good food and drinks. There is also a hidden speakeasy under the restaurant
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Prime Cincinnati
580 Walnut StAnother great dinner option. Good food and drinks. There is also a hidden speakeasy under the restaurant
Tons of outdoor seating. Good food and great location on the banks near the river.
The Filson Queen City Kitchen & Bar
Tons of outdoor seating. Good food and great location on the banks near the river.
Neighborhoods
OTR is known for bars, restaurants, night life and Findlay Market. Everything is within walking distance, we have beautiful parks such as Washington park where there are events, live music and gorgeous blooms.
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Over-The-Rhine
OTR is known for bars, restaurants, night life and Findlay Market. Everything is within walking distance, we have beautiful parks such as Washington park where there are events, live music and gorgeous blooms.
Coffee
Delicious coffees, cool atmosphere and great service
Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwySightseeing
Washington Park
1230 Elm StBeautiful Riverside park with walking paths, swings, splash pads.
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayBeautiful Riverside park with walking paths, swings, splash pads.
BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat RowHard Rock Casino. Slots, table games, food, events.
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1000 Broadway StHard Rock Casino. Slots, table games, food, events.
Sports
Our Sports Teams
The traditional American Game. Reds circa back to 1881. Holding 5 World Series Titles. This ballpark is beautiful and has so many amazing places to eat, shop and even an area for kids. Check out the upper deck (3) for the tiki bar. If you have a chance to be in the suites you won’t be disappointed
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I-Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayThe traditional American Game. Reds circa back to 1881. Holding 5 World Series Titles. This ballpark is beautiful and has so many amazing places to eat, shop and even an area for kids. Check out the upper deck (3) for the tiki bar. If you have a chance to be in the suites you won’t be disappointed
Paul Brown has been renamed to Paycor. Home of the Cincinnati Bengals! NFL bag rules apply. Clear or wristlet bags allowed. Unopened bottles of water are ok too
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1 Paul Brown StadiumPaul Brown has been renamed to Paycor. Home of the Cincinnati Bengals! NFL bag rules apply. Clear or wristlet bags allowed. Unopened bottles of water are ok too
GORGEOUS stadium and such a fun experience. You will find food in here that you can’t find anywhere else!
FC Cincinnati Soccer Home
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West End Stadium
1501 Central PkwyGORGEOUS stadium and such a fun experience. You will find food in here that you can’t find anywhere else!
FC Cincinnati Soccer Home