Guidebook for Cincinnati
Essentials
Great selection of local merchants, delis, craft artisans, and tasty treats all in one place. Wine tasting, biergarten, and farmer's market are just the beginning.
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I-Marikhi yase-Findlay
1801 Race StGreat selection of local merchants, delis, craft artisans, and tasty treats all in one place. Wine tasting, biergarten, and farmer's market are just the beginning.
Entertainment & Activities
Weekend workouts, live music, boot camps, dog park, and kid-friendly playground is your own giant backyard just two blocks away.
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Washington Park
1230 Elm StWeekend workouts, live music, boot camps, dog park, and kid-friendly playground is your own giant backyard just two blocks away.
Food Scene
My go-to for a hearty weekend waffle, nice breakfast burrito, or coffee and newspaper. Friendly and relaxed, they brew all their own coffee locally in OTR.
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Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwyMy go-to for a hearty weekend waffle, nice breakfast burrito, or coffee and newspaper. Friendly and relaxed, they brew all their own coffee locally in OTR.
Amazing for a casual lunch or dinner, and their rotisserie is so good I can't even describe it. You just have to try it.
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Revolution Rotisserie & Bar
1106 Race StreetAmazing for a casual lunch or dinner, and their rotisserie is so good I can't even describe it. You just have to try it.
Savory belgium waffles that are taking over the city, bite-by-bite. No question about it: try the Chicken & Waffles.
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Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine StSavory belgium waffles that are taking over the city, bite-by-bite. No question about it: try the Chicken & Waffles.
Eat in or carry out pizzeria downstairs. Wise Guys Bar upstairs. The interior coupled with the outdoor patio makes it a great weekend hangout.
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Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main StEat in or carry out pizzeria downstairs. Wise Guys Bar upstairs. The interior coupled with the outdoor patio makes it a great weekend hangout.
Serving meals tapas style, this restaurant is great for those who love to try a little bit of everything on the menu and aren't afraid to share. You can't go wrong with the signature dish: mussels.
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Zula Restaurant & Wine Bar
1400 Race StServing meals tapas style, this restaurant is great for those who love to try a little bit of everything on the menu and aren't afraid to share. You can't go wrong with the signature dish: mussels.
Good coffee, and you can peruse their book collection or relax on the outdoor patio cleverly hidden out back.
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Iris Book Cafe
1331 Main StGood coffee, and you can peruse their book collection or relax on the outdoor patio cleverly hidden out back.
Collective makes, in my opinion, the best cappuccino and espresso in Cincy. Coffee lovers, you gotta try this place. Their oatmeal is a great healthy start to the day.
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Collective Espresso
1324 Woodward StCollective makes, in my opinion, the best cappuccino and espresso in Cincy. Coffee lovers, you gotta try this place. Their oatmeal is a great healthy start to the day.
Fried chicken + bacon + grits + mac & cheese = happiness. You can't go wrong. Again, prepare to wait with a beer in hand, but it will be so worth it.
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The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StFried chicken + bacon + grits + mac & cheese = happiness. You can't go wrong. Again, prepare to wait with a beer in hand, but it will be so worth it.
Pontiac BBQ
1403 Vine StDelicious BBQ made with TLC!
An old church restored and turned into a brewery that also serves quick casual pub cuisine.
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Taft's Ale House
1429 Race StAn old church restored and turned into a brewery that also serves quick casual pub cuisine.
Great atmosphere pre and post game at The Banks, plus their tacos are fantastic.
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Jefferson Social
101 E Freedom WayGreat atmosphere pre and post game at The Banks, plus their tacos are fantastic.
I can't blame you if you can't decide on a beer here. They only have a couple... hundred. The nachos are great to share.
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Yard House
95 E Freedom WayI can't blame you if you can't decide on a beer here. They only have a couple... hundred. The nachos are great to share.
Just past the Roebling Suspenstion Bridge on Greenup Street, this unique cafe in Covington is relaxing if you want to browse a book or just sit outside with a coffee and a view of the awesome bridge.
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Roebling Point Books & Coffee
306 Greenup StJust past the Roebling Suspenstion Bridge on Greenup Street, this unique cafe in Covington is relaxing if you want to browse a book or just sit outside with a coffee and a view of the awesome bridge.
Hands down the best Italian restaurant in the city. Pasta is made by hand in-house daily. Make reservations, and if you can, snag seats at the Food Bar to watch how the cooking magic happens.
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Sotto
118 E 6th StHands down the best Italian restaurant in the city. Pasta is made by hand in-house daily. Make reservations, and if you can, snag seats at the Food Bar to watch how the cooking magic happens.
Classic Irish pub with good food, beer, and outdoor patios.
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Nicholson's Tavern & Pub
625 Walnut StClassic Irish pub with good food, beer, and outdoor patios.
Upscale restaurant with full bar and some outdoor seating in the newly completed Mercer Commons.
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The Mercer OTR
1324 Vine StUpscale restaurant with full bar and some outdoor seating in the newly completed Mercer Commons.
This beautiful restaurant and bar can take care of all your sushi cravings.
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Kaze
This beautiful restaurant and bar can take care of all your sushi cravings.
More casual than Kaze with outdoor patio right on Vine Street to watch passersby and try their more formal take on Asian street food.
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Quan Hapa
1331 Vine StMore casual than Kaze with outdoor patio right on Vine Street to watch passersby and try their more formal take on Asian street food.
Walk up to window any time of day or night and order a Turtle with chips and Gomez Salsa. You will never ever regret it.
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Gomez
107 E 12th StWalk up to window any time of day or night and order a Turtle with chips and Gomez Salsa. You will never ever regret it.
Gourmet hot dogs? What? Yes, it's true and you have to try the "Lindsay Lohan" to believe it. Don't like hot dogs? They have burgers, BLT, and a few other items to choose from.
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Senate
1100 Vine StGourmet hot dogs? What? Yes, it's true and you have to try the "Lindsay Lohan" to believe it. Don't like hot dogs? They have burgers, BLT, and a few other items to choose from.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nation Kitchen and Bar
1200 Broadway StGreat burgers. Great beer. Need I say more?
Great on a sunny day for happy hour on their terrifically huge outdoor patio. Strike up a game of life-size Jenga while you're at it, or go on Tuesday nights in the summer for an outdoor movie.
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Neons
208 E 12th StGreat on a sunny day for happy hour on their terrifically huge outdoor patio. Strike up a game of life-size Jenga while you're at it, or go on Tuesday nights in the summer for an outdoor movie.
Fabulous sports bar that even shows Premier League soccer in the mornings.
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rhinehaus
119 E 12th StFabulous sports bar that even shows Premier League soccer in the mornings.
Try to grab a seat on their outdoor patio facing the park. It is a great spot to order a cocktail, split an app, and watch the sunset over Music Hall and Washington Park.
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Anchor OTR
1401 Race StTry to grab a seat on their outdoor patio facing the park. It is a great spot to order a cocktail, split an app, and watch the sunset over Music Hall and Washington Park.
If cocktails are your thing, head here for something crafty and original. Late night, the back bar turns into a dance floor, so don't forget those dancing shoes!
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Japp's - Since 1879
1134 Main StIf cocktails are your thing, head here for something crafty and original. Late night, the back bar turns into a dance floor, so don't forget those dancing shoes!
Love their pizza made in a custom built wood burning stove sent all the way from Italia. Prepare to wait on the weekends, but you can't go wrong with their twists on authentic Italian casual cuisine.
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A Tavola Bar + Trattoria
1220 Vine StLove their pizza made in a custom built wood burning stove sent all the way from Italia. Prepare to wait on the weekends, but you can't go wrong with their twists on authentic Italian casual cuisine.
Fantastic wine and beer on tap, coupled with antipasto appetizers from local delicatessens makes this bar one of my favorite. It is also more low key and away from the bustle of Vine St.
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Liberty's Bar & Bottle Shop
1427 Main StFantastic wine and beer on tap, coupled with antipasto appetizers from local delicatessens makes this bar one of my favorite. It is also more low key and away from the bustle of Vine St.
Live music nightly always keeps this bar happenin'. Also known for their Sunday Brunch.
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MOTR Pub
1345 Main StLive music nightly always keeps this bar happenin'. Also known for their Sunday Brunch.
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine StTacos, margaritas, and more!
Cool pub with an open terrace bar upstairs and all beers served are canned.
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Krueger's Tavern
1313 Vine StCool pub with an open terrace bar upstairs and all beers served are canned.
A huge, open brewery with corn hole, ping pong, and large picnic tables for chowing down on the lunch you just brought from Findlay Market, which is just one block down the street.
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Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StA huge, open brewery with corn hole, ping pong, and large picnic tables for chowing down on the lunch you just brought from Findlay Market, which is just one block down the street.
Buy a drink, play all the arcade games for free. I can't think of anything more fun!
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16-Bit Bar+Arcade
1124 Main StBuy a drink, play all the arcade games for free. I can't think of anything more fun!
From their outdoor biergarten to upstairs bar to huge glass windows with a view of the Roebling Bridge, you can't go wrong with their food or locally brewed beer.
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Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall WayFrom their outdoor biergarten to upstairs bar to huge glass windows with a view of the Roebling Bridge, you can't go wrong with their food or locally brewed beer.
The place to be for Reds games! Big bar, big tv's, and good food. The next best thing to having tickets to the game.
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Holy Grail Tavern & Grille
161 Joe Nuxhall WayThe place to be for Reds games! Big bar, big tv's, and good food. The next best thing to having tickets to the game.
Awesome local sports bar. You gotta try the wings!
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Knockback Nat's Neighborhood Bar
10 W 7th StAwesome local sports bar. You gotta try the wings!
An dressy casual bar across from the Aronoff Center in the entertainment district. The patio and bar out back is beautiful.
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Righteous Room
641 Walnut StAn dressy casual bar across from the Aronoff Center in the entertainment district. The patio and bar out back is beautiful.
This classy bar has a NYC feel in the middle of Downtown Cincy. I like the 2nd floor balcony and outdoor patio.
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Igby's
122 E 6th StThis classy bar has a NYC feel in the middle of Downtown Cincy. I like the 2nd floor balcony and outdoor patio.
Nada
600 Walnut StGreat place for happy hour or brunch!
Cool and retro, this corner bar on Vine and 13th is great for a low key happy hour or pre-show cocktail.
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The Lackman
1237 Vine StCool and retro, this corner bar on Vine and 13th is great for a low key happy hour or pre-show cocktail.
Boy band stars turned bartenders, the Lachey brothers opened this bar in 2015 with giant TVs, a sports ticker and good hearty food. Check it out for Trivia Tuesdays or just for a pint and burger.
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Lachey's
Boy band stars turned bartenders, the Lachey brothers opened this bar in 2015 with giant TVs, a sports ticker and good hearty food. Check it out for Trivia Tuesdays or just for a pint and burger.
Live music almost every weekend and a big open space. This is located on the corner between Neons and Japp's.
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The Drinkery
1150 Main StLive music almost every weekend and a big open space. This is located on the corner between Neons and Japp's.
Sightseeing
From Omnimax films special exhibits, this railroad station turned museum has a magnificent rotunda with mosaics featuring Cincinnati history. Free tours of rotunda occasionally offered on weekends.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveFrom Omnimax films special exhibits, this railroad station turned museum has a magnificent rotunda with mosaics featuring Cincinnati history. Free tours of rotunda occasionally offered on weekends.
Free entry daily to the art museum, located in beautiful Eden Park, offers a quiet refuge from the noise of OTR as well as a upscale casual in-house bistro. Check their website for special exhibits.
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I-Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrFree entry daily to the art museum, located in beautiful Eden Park, offers a quiet refuge from the noise of OTR as well as a upscale casual in-house bistro. Check their website for special exhibits.
Take an elevator to the rooftop of Carew Tower for a panoramic view of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky ($2). On your way down, take note of the architecture of the lobby that takes you back in time.
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Carew Tower
35 W 5th StTake an elevator to the rooftop of Carew Tower for a panoramic view of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky ($2). On your way down, take note of the architecture of the lobby that takes you back in time.
Newly renovated riverfront park that leads from Paul Brown Stadium, past Great American Ball Park, to Sawyer Point Park, and finally to Friendship Park. Use a Red Bike or rent bikes along the way.
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayNewly renovated riverfront park that leads from Paul Brown Stadium, past Great American Ball Park, to Sawyer Point Park, and finally to Friendship Park. Use a Red Bike or rent bikes along the way.
Green space, Party in the Park on Wednesday nights in the summer, and a nice place for a run.
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Sawyer Point Park
705 E Pete Rose WayGreen space, Party in the Park on Wednesday nights in the summer, and a nice place for a run.
Walk or ride across this pedestrian from the Ohio side and into Kentucky to take in the Cincinnati Skyline from Newport on the Levee.
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Purple People Bridge
Walk or ride across this pedestrian from the Ohio side and into Kentucky to take in the Cincinnati Skyline from Newport on the Levee.
This museum is great to learn about Cincinnati's history from founding to present. The Taft's art collection boasts their world-traveler status and impact on Cincy, and the museum is free on Sundays!
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Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike StThis museum is great to learn about Cincinnati's history from founding to present. The Taft's art collection boasts their world-traveler status and impact on Cincy, and the museum is free on Sundays!
An oasis for city dwellers complete with Krohn Conservatory, Mirror Lake, and the Eden Park Overlook. Part of it is close enough for a Red Bike (uphill), but far enough to get your nature fix.
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Eden Park
950 Eden Park DrAn oasis for city dwellers complete with Krohn Conservatory, Mirror Lake, and the Eden Park Overlook. Part of it is close enough for a Red Bike (uphill), but far enough to get your nature fix.
Exotic plants and special exhibits year-long at this unique Cincinnati gem.
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Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park DrExotic plants and special exhibits year-long at this unique Cincinnati gem.
This San Francisco-esque neighborhood offers more great views of Downtown and the Ohio River, in addition to bars, restaurants and is home to the beautiful Immaculata Church.
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Mount Adams
This San Francisco-esque neighborhood offers more great views of Downtown and the Ohio River, in addition to bars, restaurants and is home to the beautiful Immaculata Church.
The first Catholic church built in Cincinnati, this is a beautiful German church just down the street. Don't let the white exterior fool you, the inside rivals any in Europe.
Old St. Mary's Church
123 E 13th StThe first Catholic church built in Cincinnati, this is a beautiful German church just down the street. Don't let the white exterior fool you, the inside rivals any in Europe.
Built as a memorial following the Civil War, the inside of the building is now a marvelous auditorium and event center that stays in tune with it's historical charm. If it's open, peek inside.
Memorial Hall
Built as a memorial following the Civil War, the inside of the building is now a marvelous auditorium and event center that stays in tune with it's historical charm. If it's open, peek inside.
Home of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, this beautiful building and its acoustics has been entertaining Cincinnatians for decades. The foyer and its chandelier is just the beginning of its beauty.
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Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StHome of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, this beautiful building and its acoustics has been entertaining Cincinnatians for decades. The foyer and its chandelier is just the beginning of its beauty.
Arts & Culture
Home of the Cincinnati Reds, and directly across from The Banks, a major entertainment district in Cincinnati.
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I-Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayHome of the Cincinnati Reds, and directly across from The Banks, a major entertainment district in Cincinnati.
Home of the Cincinnati Bengals and various other events (concerts, etc.) throughout the year.
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IStadium kaPaul Brown
1 Paul Brown StadiumHome of the Cincinnati Bengals and various other events (concerts, etc.) throughout the year.
See talented local artists perform just blocks away at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. Grab dinner at Taste of Belgium right next store, and walk two steps over to enjoy the show.
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Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson StSee talented local artists perform just blocks away at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. Grab dinner at Taste of Belgium right next store, and walk two steps over to enjoy the show.
See more local talent at Know Theatre's unique and quirky shows!
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Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson StSee more local talent at Know Theatre's unique and quirky shows!
Classic Cincy Shownight: Have a happy hour or fish and chips at Nicholson's across the street, go to your favorite Broadway show, and grab Graeter's on Fountain Square until traffic clears.
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I-Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StClassic Cincy Shownight: Have a happy hour or fish and chips at Nicholson's across the street, go to your favorite Broadway show, and grab Graeter's on Fountain Square until traffic clears.
Check out the CAC exhibits after grabbing a bit at the cafe downstairs.
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I-Centre for Contemporary Arts
44 E 6th StCheck out the CAC exhibits after grabbing a bit at the cafe downstairs.
Everything Else
The freshest, tastiest, most delicious donuts you will ever have. Get there before they sell out!
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Holtman's Donut Shop
Vine StreetThe freshest, tastiest, most delicious donuts you will ever have. Get there before they sell out!
Experienced yoga instructors help you relax and find your zen at this amazing yoga studio. Book by e-mail ahead of time.
Main Street Yoga
7050 Ragland RoadExperienced yoga instructors help you relax and find your zen at this amazing yoga studio. Book by e-mail ahead of time.
The Yoga Bar
15 W 14th StAnother nearby yoga studio. Book classes online.
If you've never tried a macaron, now's the time to try... but you might not be able to stop at just one!
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Macaron Bar
1206 Main StIf you've never tried a macaron, now's the time to try... but you might not be able to stop at just one!
This hotel has a free museum that revolves its exhibit quarterly. Check it out for some art-spiration!
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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut StThis hotel has a free museum that revolves its exhibit quarterly. Check it out for some art-spiration!
Hands down the best ice cream in the country. I go for Black Raspberry Chip most often, but their recently released Gelato flavors are a close rival.
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Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StHands down the best ice cream in the country. I go for Black Raspberry Chip most often, but their recently released Gelato flavors are a close rival.