Amazing atmosphere, lots of horse decoration Lots of regulars but you feel welcome Cider was one of the best I've had in a while, drinks very affordable read more

Bay Horse Cafe - Cider - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Enjoy this little bar downtown. The atmosphere is of a local bar with a true Cincinnati flavor. Try one of their signature cocktails. Darts in the back room. Enjoying a Fives or their a version of a Long Island ice tea. Stop in to see Rachel. She'll get you fixed up on a cocktail and fine conversation. read more

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We had a great time here. The bartenders Sarah and Rachel are really good and friendly. These girls rock! Love the music too! We loved them. My husband and I will be back when we are in town from Las Vegas! read more

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The people (regulars) were very nice and engaging to us non regulars. This place is a real treat, like the old bars in the past!

Always a great time and great service at bay horse and love getting away from the santa con chaos! read more

Bay Horse Cafe - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Bay Horse is back, baby! The new owner is super friendly and always says, "welcome home" when we arrive. Nice assortment of draft beers and even more cans and bottles. Note, they do not have food at this time. The crowd is varied and there is a nice back room with some board games, too. Stop in to this cool downtown dive! read more

Love this place! Always an amazing time - Hudy schooner - need I say more?! Plus I love the live music. Truly a downtown gem. Plus, I love that I don't have to worry about drunk Santas. read more

Great little spot for a low key vibe that doesn't break the bank. Owner is a sweet heart. Fuck you and your Santas read more

I push the door open and the first sensation I feel is one of welcome. And it just goes uphill from there. What an amazing place, By my standard a great bar is one where you never know who will walk in the door next. This place has it all. Servers (rock stars) , college students, street people, priests, nuns, poets, musicians, artists, musicians, bores,. All are present. If you need authenticity please come hang with me, because I am home. read more

If you're looking for a cozy and welcoming bar in the city, this is the place. Very close to the Aronoff Center and some of the best restaurants. read more

Thank God I found a place with no Santa Claus idiots. Awesome bar. Great staff. They work hard and it's a great experience.

Everything was amazing the bar tenders the security the drinks the workers I had and amazing time

Wow! Out of this world! Such an amazing spot and service! Impeccable! Friendly staff and friendly guests! And the owner is top tier and really appreciates his clients! Can't wait to spend all my time free downtown at this establishment! And no Santa con! What a relaxing spot to unwind! Literally the most perfect spot! read more

Got refused service for wearing a Santa hat during Santacon. Only 2 people in the bar at the time. Have been going there for almost 40 years. The former owner was awesome but the new owner needs to learn how to run a bar. He screwed his employees out of tips from 8 customers. I'm wondering if I will get kicked out opening day for wearing Reds gear. read more

Marked Safe from Santa Con. Thank gawd for this bar tonight! Great service! Santa's got you on his nice list!!!

We were turned away at the door because we had Christmas outfits on....the owner said they didn't want to let anyone in that had them on which was his right....while I agree with him, it's also my right to post this and never go back. We have been there 8 times in the last six months including last night. There are other establishments where I can spend my money. read more

Ok if you are going for contemporary or uppity, this place is not for you... However, if you like an old school neighborhood bar with good food and friendly staff, you need to give this a try. Located near city center it is between Fountain Square and the Court House on Main. I have had the lunch soft chicken tacos with a wasabi dressing and they are yummy. Drinks are reasonably priced. read more

This is really good for what it is: a simple bar with limited food that reminds me of the 1990s in a good way. I went today for lunch with friends. I must have walked by this place one hundred times and never realized it was... Open. The inside was very nice on a fall day. They had the doors open for a breeze. I liked the exposed brick and other touches. The menu was simple. I had 3 tacos for $7. No complaints. You also can get a large Hudepohl for $4. Can't beat these prices downtown. Note the menus I saw online were not the same as what was offered (sorry I failed to take new pictures). The service was extremely friendly. Nice pacing, not rushed but not slow. I will be back, hopefully for happy hour. read more

The day before St. Patrick's day left a friend and I wandering about downtown when we both realized that we had never taken the time to visit The Bay Horse Cafe. The pub was busy, but not packed. We made our way to the bar and ordered a beer. It wasn't until after we ordered that we saw the check-in offer on Yelp (for a $4 Hudy Schooner), we knew we'd be staying for a second beer after we saw that. We took our first beer out to the small front patio area that extends onto the sidewalk. For our second beer we sat at the bar and people-watched and chatted. The pub really feels straight out of Europe and packs a lot of charm in the small space. With a room full of loud drunk people celebrating the holiday, I was really impressed with how friendly the staff remained. I wish I would have remembered his name, but the black gentleman working the bar on 3/16 was truly a professional- he went out of his way to make sure we were having a good time. We couldn't help but order a round of shots after we got swept up into the fun that everyone seemed to be having at The Bay Horse Cafe. I'll definitely be back to enjoy this gem. read more

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Bay Horse has come back to life! It's always so much fun to experience a re-birth and Bay Horse has certainly restored the original character and charm of this place without making it feel too modern or stuffy. A standard wooden bar (classic Cincinnati!) loaded with all of your favorites. Their main thing and what everyone in the bar seemed to be drinking was a gigantic chalice of Hudy or what they are calling "The Hudy Schooner." $4.00 for 25oz chalice $3 for 16oz pint and the Moerlein version is: $8 for 25oz chalice $6 for 16oz pint Cocktails are $6, yes I said $6. They're not the best, but for $6 you can have twice the fun with friends! Domestics are $4 Retro Domestics are $2 Craft / Local range from $5-$7 Imports are $5 Sandwiches (which I hear are delicious) will run you about $9-10 bucks. Their motto is "every hour is happy hour at the Bay Horse Cafe" and it CERTAINLY IS. I feel like I've gone back in time drinking at these prices, but you know what - they might be onto something because we had 2-3 drinks here each because they were cheap and invited more friends to come here that night because it was cheap and so much fun. Also really love they have trivia on every table. Games bring people together and create laughter and that is always something I am a huge proponent of. Bay Horse should be the next stop on your list. They're not pretending to be anything they're not, and honestly is it incredibly refreshing... read more

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Checked out Bay Horse before a show at The Taft last night. Great small town atmosphere in the city. Hudy Delight was a part of my history so I enjoyed the schooners of Hudy. Sandwiches and food were good- nothing to rave about. We will definitely be back for drinks with friends. read more

Bay Horse Cafe - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this place and Ace the bartender is the best!!! Ask for him by name and get the best cocktails you've ever experienced!

How did I not visit this place schooner?!?! (Lol get it?) I stopped in tonight with a friend and had the famous 24oz Hudy, it was glorious. This place is small, but packs a punch of history! I love the divey vibe, and can't wait to come back when I can spend more time and $$$ for apps too! Updated review to come, but in the mean time, if you're looking for a fantastic, lowkey, downtown joint, check this place out!! read more

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Come for panini lunch, stay for a Hudy Schooner!! History is alive at the Bay Horse Cafe. Classic cocktails. Every hour is Happy Hour. read more

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What a great lunch spot! A friend and I popped in today for the first time and it was phenomenal. They have a great sandwich selection and I was surprised to see that they had so many salad options. We split the special which was a turkey and bacon Panini. My friend also got an order of hummus and pita and I got the side salad. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The place is small, as noted by other reviews, but was not crowded during lunchtime. This will become a definite hangout! read more

Come for a history lesson; stay for the beer. They just don't make 'em like this anymore. If you're interested in seeing what it was like to drink a beer in Downtown Cincinnati at the turn of the 20th century--this is the place for you: Steeped in history and dripping with nostalgia; this is a true Cincinnati landmark. The beers, cocktails, and paninis are dynamite! The staff are super friendly, too! read more

Great neighborhood, downtown bar! Prices are amazingly inexpensive and the bar is steeped in history. A friendly staff, welcoming crowd & on the trolley line makes this place a 'must stop' on downtown adventures. read more

Great renovated classic bar! Lots of classic cocktails and really good paninni sandwiches. The people are genuinely nice and the atmosphere is friendly. This is the perfect place to go after the theater. read more

This place is awesome! Has a fabulous casual and low key vibe! Honestly, I would have given 5 stars if it weren't for the music situation. They had music playing but there needs to be a jukebox for guests. Music makes the night and having that as an option for people would take this quaint and cute space to the next level! read more

Great bar kept the old time feel but cleaned it up. Good cheap drinks. Love this place. New hangout.

The sign said food served all day so I dropped in with a few friends, long story short 2 of them puked & 1 almost pooped his pants on the way home. read more

2 people in my group had food poisoning, cool bar but they need to shut the "kitchen" down

I love this place. Just simply great food, great environment and great people. It is a welcome addition.