I was very excited to try this new brewery! It was a great ambience inside and had an awesome patio. The beer is so unique and delicious, I love their options. The service was incredible, the servers were very friendly and personable. I am so excited to see this place grow and come here regularly! AND it is minority and locally owned! Support our local minority owned businesses with delicious beer :) read more

Esoteric Brewing - Beer Flight - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Esoteric is a truly excellent edition to the area! Just what Walnut Hills needed here. From the retro paintings of musical legends on the walls, to the super cheerful and knowledgeable servers - I was impressed with this place. The owners and managers are hands-on and seem to really care about building a great long-lasting relationship with their patrons. I love to see it! And they also have the nerve to be partnered with the iconic Taste of Belgium. Now allowing me to consume their delicious chicken & waffles along with a delectable Esoteric beer?? Dangerously good combo, my friends!! read more

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Absolutely loves it! The beers are incredible and the service exceeded our expectations over and over. There are so many craft breweries popping up but not all of them are outstanding. This one is. Whether you're sitting on a cozy banquette or a small couch in the corner with a friend or at a table set for four, there's a spot for everyone. Well-spaced. Very clean. Interesting arteork, the atmosphere really is pretty great. Parking is a bit tricky in the area as the neighborhood is still in transition but there is a pay lot behind the building. Food is from a Taste of Belgium across the street with limited menu. They were backed up the night we were there so we waited a while to even order. But they deliver to the door and the restaurant brings it to your table. Not a lot of healthy options beyond the kale salad so heads up for the healthy food lovers. read more

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Located in the historic Paramount building in Walnut Hills. Black owned brewery with a small but diverse line up of beers - my favorite is the Coffee Cream Ale. Decibel Korean Fried Chicken has a satellite kitchen inside. Korean Fried Chicken and Beer was a combination I didn't know I needed in my life, but damn its good! Lots of seating space indoor and outdoor depending on the weather. read more

Esoteric Brewing - Killer Korean Fried Chicken! - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Esoteric is a great place to hang out and grab a drink with friends! They have a good drink selection with some unique beers and they have wine and cocktails as well. The indoor space is large and spacious and the patio outside has plenty of tables. We got a couple flights so we could try a few different beers, which was perfect since they have so many different options! (My favorites are the Kallima and Ethereal.) Parking is also easy to find in the paid lot next to the building. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Esoteric Brewing - Beer flights - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a great place! We were there today and were greeted and interacted with two great ambassadors of the brewery. I wish I had asked their names because they both were awesome. Had a couple of samples but loved the coffee cream ale the best. My wife had the basil infused beer, which also was very good. This is the friendliest, most customer focused brewery I have ever been to. If you don't try it, you are truly missing out! read more

Spacious, if crowded can be noisy due to that plus nearly all hard surfaces Beers are delicious. The absolute standout is the basil (and other specialty ingredients) flavored one. DELICIOUS Not bitter. Not overwhelming flavors just DELICIOUS My friend who never drinks beer really liked the taste she took. I also got one of the darks, commendable. Fun artwork of famous jazz artisits. Attentive bartenders. This place really has to be reviewed alongside the korean chicken place which is technically a separate business, but has a walk-up window INSIDE the restaurant. place your order, they text you when it's done. Incredible crispy crust on the chicken, like nothing I've ever had. I dont' think I'm sheltered... Two pieces of chicken is plenty for anyone. Skip the tenders - they're fine. but crusted chicken is sort of a showstopper. Pro tip: ONLY the items explicitly labeled 'spicy' are ACTUALLY spicy. Others such as: kimchi, items containing gochujang, etc, are NOT spicy. make sure to try the thing that looks like diced onion that comes with the chicken. NOT onion. Probably jicama, maybe quick-pickled. iow, slightly sweet, I think it was slightly sour. A smart accompaniment to the chicken. Lightly pickled cucumber was a standout. not too sour, delicieous spiced, and the tenderest cucumber (but lightly firm) cuke ever. We were both impressed. IMO the 'small' is enough for 2 people. (it's 2/3 the size of the 'large'-- only two sizes). IMO, no need for starchy sides. chicken's breading and the beer covered that department. save a few $ Overall, why 4 stars? has to knock me out/ wow me for 5. A must-visit place? no. Completely commendable? yes. Anything incredible? That one flavored beer. Also, terrific chicken. Regrets? None. Happy with my visit - yes. read more

Love it! Popped in for a quick drink before heading to the jazz caffe down the block. Really inviting vibe, as many others say. Had a great band playing: great groove, and a fantastic singer. The kind of thing that is a great surprise about nightlife in Cincinnati (and I usually hate singers). Only drawback to the band: no horns! (But I'm a horn player so I'm biased). Lots of space. Lots of room if you want to get away from the music. Feels cozy without feeling stuffy. Beers: I'll admit that as an IPA drinker, the IPA's are a little bitter for my tastes, but I really appreciate the variety (after all, IPA is really just sweet tooth disguised as booze in some ways). Nicely mixed crowd (age, race, gender); truly feels that all are welcome. Will definitely be back again and looking forward to seeing more of this in Cincinnati soon. Congrats to the owners/founders on their achievement! read more

I love this place. Great beer and a very trendy sort of ambience with a comfy neighborhood feel. Food is available on site - Decibel - known for their great chicken. It's a great spot for meet ups large and small. Fireside Pizza is about a block away if you want to enjoy both. Go! read more

We came here for a private event and were very impressed! Like other reviewers have mentioned, it is classy!! Classy in that it's beautiful! The private event was held in the back section of the brewery that also had a separate entrance. They designed this are with a half wall which you could look over and view the brewery where they make their beers. Nice! The people behind the bar were knowledgeable about their offerings and let us taste a couple before ordering. Totally enjoyed my pale ale. Yum! There were cozy areas to gather and enjoy your drinks, and these areas were spaced out nicely. We'll be back to sample more brews, especially since it was easy to find street parking too! read more

Love the vibe. Several relaxing spaces, great beer and a window where you can order the best Korean fried chicken .

After lunch at Fireside Pizza, I strolled to Esoteric Brewing for a beer on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I hadn't been here since a Yelp event when the space was still under construction and I love how it's been done up, breathing new life into an iconic building that had seen better days. The bar is very large and beautifully decorated with spacious yet cozy rounded gray sofas and smaller table settings for four. The main area gives off an Art Deco vibe, much like the building that houses it, and I could imagine bands playing here. There's a back room to watch sports as well as a dog-friendly outdoor seating area. Esoteric boasts a great selection of really good beers (with a chocolate stout coming soon) as well as a full bar if you fancy something else. A food partner is coming soon, which would definitely encourage me to linger for a while. The service was very attentive. Look forward to visiting again soon! read more

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The thing I love about this place is the atmosphere. Super cushy seating and chill music. Very clean. They were closing early for a party when we went but they still let us sit on our own which we appreciated. Beer was good too. They don't have a big selection yet but seem to focus on dark, Belgian, hoppy, and light beer. I wish they had a sour or fruit beer though. read more

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Holy moly. The beers here are spectacular. Coupled with a unique loungy/modern vibe, and I'm in love. I cannot believe that their head brewer doesn't have a masters degree in brewery science. Definitely some of the best quality beer in town.lots of breweries can innovate on variants and fruit beers and different kinds of IPAs and they are also very good, you can taste and feel the difference at Esoteric. Their Etherial Belgian Blonde might be one of the best beers in the city. They're dealing with very delicate flavors and balances and they've hit it out of the ballpark. Not only the flavor profiles, but you have to have the right mouth feel, and again, 100%. Now I'm not a certified beer taster (like their head brewer is) but I love love love that beer. Do not change it, and do not cycle it out of rotation!!! Fresh, bright, clean, floral. Okay, the rest: funky decor inside. I didn't venture around cuz Covid, but there is outdoor seating some with sunbrellas, some Adirondack chair low seats(as seen from Gilbert). There is some street parking on McMillan, but there is a lot behind the building that is free now, but slated to become a pay lot. They are working on a kitchen, but will have Taste of Belgium's food truck in the next week or so. ToB's commissary is directly across the street, and a little birdie told me that they "might" use the kitchen at Esoteric as a test kitchen.... don't know how true that is, but I KNOW that the beer is LEGIT, highest quality, and this place is definitely a step-up to the craft brew scene in Cincinnati read more

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Amazing! The service the social distancing the music with YOLO band was incredible! Such a fun evening! Get there early if they have live music to get a good spot! They have such fun ideas with their beer by getting two mini beers with a desert from taste of Belgium! I love their Chrysalis beer! Such a fun atmosphere and the owner came around and thanked us for our service! Loved it will be back soon! read more

Esoteric Brewing - Chrysalis - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wow! What a great new brewery in an awesome old building. They have really done a great job rehabbing this space. We chose to sit outside and the patio is great, too. We sampled 8 beers and each one was unique, balanced, and really tasty. Our favorite was the blonde ale infused with coffee. The best part of this place was the employees, the three that we interacted with were all over the top nice. Aaron C. was our server and he was awesome to chat about beer with. Congratuations on the new brewery, we'll be back! read more

This is a beautiful venue. So many of the breweries go for the industrial aesthetic and it gets a bit old. This is a very cool building and they've done a beautiful job restoring it. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. More importantly, the beer is excellent. All of the bartenders and servers LOVE to discuss beer. They're willing to talk and help you find what you're looking for while building anticipation for works in progress. I've got twice and each time I sampled a flight, so I've now tried the entire menu. None of them are bad, but the Celestial is the best one on the menu, Lotus is close, the Ethereal is a surprisingly good Belgian style, and the 1794 Black IPA is very good. The only built-in food option is Taste of Belgium which is a somewhat limited menu. However, there are plenty of great restaurants in the neighborhood that you can carry-in. Parking is not free, but its so cheap that it might as well be. Final note, they've got a great outdoor venue for music and in the times I've been there the music has been top notch. read more

Amazing service!! Everyone is EXTREMELY friendly and attentive. Love the decor and the drinks are phenomenal. We are so excited to finally be able to sit outside and enjoy a beer on their back patio. Bonus: they have a Taste Of Belgium Food truck! Can't wait to come here all summer long! read more

Esoteric Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This brewery has such a unique feel. It feels urban and sexy and comfortable. There are plush lounging spaces all around the bar. They also have a nice large patio space with picnic tables. There was a good truck there when I went- Taste of Belgium. The beers were very good. I particularly loved the coffee blonde. It had a really nice, stand out, coffee taste. And parking is easy! There is a large paid parking lot right behind the building. read more

I love the vibe of Esoteric. I'm thankful for the quality and thoughtfulness that the owners have put into the space. The beer is delicious and having Taste of Belgium on the patio is a great touch. This may be my new favorite spot in Walnut Hills! read more

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Love this little brewery! Amazing original beers of all types (really loved the celestial and the lotus) and great art! The prices are incredible and there are private rooms for larger parties. The space is huge and comfortably and feels safe even in the pandemic (and also some cute merch)! read more

Esoteric Brewing - Trivia night! - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great local location! Mask ate required and Temps are taking for every customers as they enter the building along Great Social Distancing. Black Owned Brewing that offer Black Owned Beer and Wine. Serve was great and professional. The only downfall is you have to pay for parking there's no food but there is a food truck available there's a couple of restaurants down the street and you can bring in your own food or you can order Food anywhere and have it delivered. read more

Esoteric Brewing - Tasting Flight - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing! Stopped by for their neighborhood soft opening this evening and everything exceeded expectations. Great service, cool environment, and outstanding beers (we tried all 5 currently on the menu). Will be back soon! read more

Esoteric Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here on a Saturday afternoon...couldn't ask for a better chilled spot when it's gloomy outdoors. Caught up with friends while trying couple of the flights! After the flights, I selected to drink their classic divine Matrix! They followed ALL Covid protocols! Checked temps, maintain distance, bathrooms were clean, wiped tables thoroughly! All of the staff was friendly and always had a smile! They also had a good truck in the back. Music ambiance was chilled and decor was very chic! Loved this gem in Cincinnati. I highly recommend you seeing this place! read more

Esoteric Brewing - From left bottom- Divine Matrix, celestial, lotus ipa From left top- dahlia brown, ethereal, virtue - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Esoteric is such a spacious, unique, and cute spot for a beer! They were following all Covid precautions of masking, spacing, and had a hand sanitizer on the way in. Their menu was all electronic through a QR code. They do not serve food, but had a Taste of Belgian food truck in the back that you could order from a QR code as well! The beer had a great taste with a small variety of beers (which I expected for a smaller/newer brewery)! The biggest reason for the 5 stars in the friendly, welcoming, and diverse staff that were working and the atmosphere. I did not at all feel like I was in a brewery, but more so a classy and relaxing drinking spot. I would highly recommend a visit to Esoteric! read more

Esoteric Brewing - Beer flight with list! - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Very clean and decorated nicely! The Dj was jammin' and the beer choices are all good!

Karaoke night was entertaining. The atmosphere was welcoming and chill with a small hometown vibe. Service was attentive and courtesy. Loved the hard apple cider! Nice relaxing night out. read more

Very entertaining place to hang out at. Next time will have to check out the Korean chicken. Very good beer, will have to check out again when I'm in Cincinnati. read more

Esoteric Brewing - Esoteric Bar - Breweries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great spot. Excellent beer. More comfortable and cozy than the average brew pub. Servers were attentive without being overbearing. Only bad part-they we're out of glasses omg or purchase. I'll go back for those and the cool atmosphere. I'll stay for the service and beer!! read more

Great beer and service. You can also get Decibel chicken (Korean fried chicken) to enjoy while you dine. Tasty!

Beer is ok, great atmosphere in dining hall. PUY DIVIDERS IN THE MENS URINAL!!!!! They are not expensive!!!

A group of us stopped in for lunch and beer on the 18th of Feb. 2023. It was our first visit and I was impressed with the general feel of the place. It was a large open space with comfortable seating. We had two orders of chicken tenders and of course a couple of excellent beers. I hope to visit again next time we are in the Cincinnati area. read more

Great environment and friendly staff. Good food next door (but connected internally).

If you have not been to Esoteric Brewing, you NEED to put it on your "To Do" list. Esoteric is relatively new but you wouldn't know it. It has a great "lounge style" vibe to it. The service is fantastic. It almost feels as if you're the only one in the place. (Thanks Nigel and co-owner Brian). Oh yeah and the beer...ABSOLUTELY one of the best in the area. In fact, my wife (after a hard day at work) kicked back and enjoyed her new favorite IPA...Karma. She absolutely LOVED it. Even though I'm not a huge fan of IPA's, I always try them at least and LOVED it as well. I am a big fan of the Paramount Porter. (I actually had been there once before, tried a flight and this one stood out) By the way, this place is only about 4 or 5 blocks from Eden Park. So, after a nice afternoon stroll, (which is what I did), this is THE place to kick back, relax and have a refreshing great tasting cold brew. And if you're a bit worried about Covid, Esoteric is very diligent about spraying everything down after a visit, wearing masks and pretty much all the seating is 6' apart or separated with plexiglass shield. Check it out!!! read more

Well done! Very contemporary feel. Beers were well thought out. I mean basil in a beer?...TOTALLY NOT WHAT YOU WOULD THINK!! Owners and staff on top of everything only open a few days and we have been there 4 times. (preview nights included) the most diverse crowd I have ever seen an a brewery! Outside area is huge. Its a good anchor to the area making it a destination that is very walkable. read more

This brewery is stunning! It has a more sophisticated feel, which is a nice change from the many warehouse type breweries in town. The beer is delicious too! I highly recommend Kallima or Ethereal. Definitely check out Esoteric. You won't regret it!! read more

Great beer not much on food. Friendly workers neat inside. We will be back nice outdoor area

Esoteric Brewing Company Minority owned craft brewery in Cincinnati. Great tasting beers, turned this bourbon gal into a beer lover. The Lotus West Coast IPA is very good, and I don't even like IPAs, but this one is crafted so beautifully and really is delicious. My favorite is the basil infused Ethereal Belgian Blond Ale. It has a crisp start with smooth finish, very refreshing. The Mystic, I think is an English pale ale, hops forward and stays strong, nice and bold throughout. Finally the Dahlia, (brown ale?) so rich and sumptuous. Don't just drink them, you have to get your nose in your glass and breath in the aromas. Each is distinct and it will add so much more to your tasting experience. Oh, and the place is very nice too and has outdoor seating and they are taking precautions too keep everyone safe. (Disclaimer: I am not a beer connoisseur by any means. The descriptions above are how they taste to me) read more

I love this place. The atmosphere is clean, modern and positive, the staff and clientele are friendly. And of course the beer is good! Great music on the weekends. This is where I take my out of town visitors to chill and enjoy the city! read more

Meh, nothing special or worth going out of your way for. I guess that my only real issue is the question of why in the world they named their brewery "Esoteric" and just wonder if they even know what the word means. read more