I came here a few times before covid hit, and had awesome drinks each time. Since covid started, they opened up an outdoor area in an adjacent parking lot, and it could not be better! Even on a cold and snowy day, we had an awesome time drinking hot cocktails by a propane fire which gave off a great amount of heat. There are also a few igloos to bring a small group of people together. I have not had any of the snacks, but we will definitely keep coming back for the drinks and the safe outdoor space! read more

Homemakers Bar - Hot penicillin cocktail by a warm fire outside on a 30 degree and snowy day.... so cozy and perfect! - Sandwiches Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

While it still feels weird to ease my way back into bars since the pandemic started, it was a great feeling being inside Homemakers Bar this weekend. I had a friend in town visiting and was excited meet them for a drink. After another bar that we planned on meeting at was closed, we popped into homemakers for a quick drink. Cocktail prices are pretty fair for the area ($9-12). The gentleman wearing a hat behind the bar was very kind and really provided that kind of service that feels beyond just good service, but truly genuine human compassion. It's pretty difficult to convey that in such a brief interaction, but the staff here really managed it. I even listened to the bartenders checking in on a patron at the bar who was definitely feeling good. You could definitely hear that they were gently prodding to make sure she was okay to have another drink without being offensive or making her feel bad, truly a difficult situation that was handled with poise. I really liked my spritzer drink and would love to have more drinks from their cocktail menu. Will come back for the drink and definitely hope to see more of this awesome service from a great staff. Keep on being awesome, y'all! read more

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I've been waiting most of the year for this bar to open! I've been taking cocktail classes with my husband since Catherine worked at Metropole and they've always been so unique and so much fun. When I heard she was opening a bar, I couldn't wait! The drinks here are unique and interesting - not what you'd find on an average cocktail menu and in the best way. We tried 3 different cocktails and all were quite good! It's Toasted, Hires to You, and That's Luck! My favorite was It's Toasted, but Hires to You had a great root beer taste. We also ordered some of the caramelized hummus with celery (I'm gluten free so you can get celery in place of or with the dips which is great!) and it was so so good!! Can't wait to come back here soon. read more

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Cute little place that has tasty drinks for every type of drinker. Fantastic non-alcoholic cocktails too

Beyond friendly. I'm so happy I stumbled on this place. The drinks are amazing and the staff even more friendly. Relaxed vibe focused on quality cocktails. Small and intimate without the fake vibe. Cincinnati is lucky to have a pace like this. I cannot wait to visit again. read more

Incredible atmosphere. It wasn't super busy when we went, which was kind of nice actually. Excellent service from the bartender and fantastic mixed drinks. We will definitely be back again! read more

This place is a step back in time. You can take "homemakers" quite literally, it feels like a throwback to the 50s and 60s when mom was the hostess with the mostest. The decor is probably my favorite part of this place. It is bright and full of color and definitely has a retro vibe. The bar itself looks fantastic-- someone went through the effort of breaking a bunch of beautiful old glassware, laying it out and cementing it in (with acrylic? I don't know the material lol but it's clear) so it looks beautiful. The windows in the building allow for a lot of natural light, too, so that's nice. There's a lot of seating available (at the bar and tables) and even some space for a small dance floor for when they have guest DJs. There is even a Pac-Man arcade game! My favorite place to drink, though, is the bar in the back room. It's a small area, fits probably 15-20 customers, but it's nice if you want a little cozy quiet spot (the main bar gets loud sometimes). The best part is they started doing themed weekends! One weekend in July they had a Christmas in July theme. As someone who LOVES Christmas, I was all over it. Now for what you're going to be putting in your face! You knew the drinks were going to be great, with a lot of influence from the Sundry & Vice crew. They have a decent cocktail menu, lotsa spritzers available but they can make you anything. They also have a food menu!! I might venture to say the menu might not be for everyone, most of the times I've seen the offerings it was some kind of mayo-meat salad on a sandwich. Definitely something new and different than any other restaurants I've been to! So I had to get the plate one night when they had a deal with a drink for $10! (The drink itself was I think $8? A steal!) I loved the food, but my favorite part was the dessert, I think it was a little custard pie. So good! Also want to point out the different hours. A lot of OTR cocktail bars will be closed on Mondays, but not Homemakers!! Homemakers fills a hole that OTR did not know it had. Worth checking out for a good time! read more

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Super cute, charming bar! Good to bring larger groups of people if you're going out, and close to everything in OTR. The bar top itself is unique, and the drink list is very diverse. I liked the feeling I got when I walked in, and can't wait to come back! read more

This cute retroish bar in OTR is such a dope spot to chill and indulge in crafted cocktails. I absolutely love the "It's toasted" which melds together 3 of my all time favorite flavors Coffee-lavender-Gin! Such a refreshing cup of yumminess! I also have enjoyed their gin and tonic bar on the weekends! I'm the girl who goes to a bar with a book in hand or my journal and stays in my own world, and Homemakers Bar doesn't make it feel uncomfortable at all. They also have local artisans have pop up shops inside which introduced me to some epic croissants from northsouth bakery... Try it out! read more

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Great place for a group event, I went for a boardgame night. It's cozy, and the staff were very friendly. The reason I give 4 stars rather than 5 is because I didn't really enjoy anything I ordered? It wasn't bad, just not my taste. I had the ham salad sandwich, and a drink involving bourbon and grapefruit. The sandwich was SO salty i could only eat half of it out of sheer hunger. The cocktail had this weird chemical taste that I wasn't a fan of, but hey maybe it's just the grapefruit/bourbon combo. I feel like the quality and presentation of both were very good, I just picked very wrong... haha. I would definitely go back and give it another go, and do actually plan to do this at some point. I had a great night with friends despite not being a fan of my fare. I did finish the drink tho... i'm not a monster. read more

I actually got the privilege of meeting the owner of this bar before it opened at a cocktail class at New Riff. You could tell her excitement to bring her vision to life and I was delighted to finally be able to stop by after hearing about it so long ago. The place is super cute with retro themed decorations. It's a fun break from the usual "dark" bars that we have in OTR, and the drinks are good too! Great spot to start the night with some cocktails on a night out. Much love to this new business! read more

I ordered a glass of wine, was poured apporox 3 ounces into a whiskey glass (not even filling half way) so i asked for a double in order to get a full "glass" she hit me w a total of 26$ for one glass of house wine. Not impressed. read more

Amazing! The person that works behind the bar greeted us and was very helpful. The atmosphere of the place was amazing. Can't wait to try this place in the summer. They have igloos outside for reservation and a fire pit! It was very clean and neatly decorated. Ordered wine and a cocktail, which all tasted very good! Will be visiting again! read more

The bartenders have always been friendly and made custom non-alcoholic beverages/mocktails for my wife. Their cocktails are solid. The atmosphere is comfortable. read more

Excellent cocktails and the coolest decor in town. The vibe alone is enough to make me want to come back. If you want a good drink and a cool pic for IG, Homemakers is the place to go. read more

Homemakers is a breath of fresh air to the OTR bar scene. Decor is warm and inviting. Drinks are creative and tasty. They have a ham salad sandwich which is delicious. My favorite food item was the salami roll ups, one had some cucumbers that was soaked in gin. 100% will be back! read more

Cool little bar with fantastic cocktails! Enjoyed playing games and the quiet conversation until DJ started (albeit a bit later than expected.) Great energy as the night progressed and loved the broken china bar decor. read more

Homemakers delivers exceptional cocktails with a dose of childhood nostalgia! We stopped by for a few drinks on a weekday night and enjoyed a great atmosphere, quality service, and tasty drinks. I only wish we had tried the food, because it looked awesome! read more

This place has the best cocktails, the best atmosphere, the best staff. The "it's toasted" (I think?) cocktail is amazing. Feels very cozy and inviting in this place. Immediately one of my favorite bars. :). Try it out! read more

Homemakers is probably my favorite bar in OTR! It has craft cocktails amd a super fun vibe, but there are also plenty of tables and board games to just chill! Also from a Covid standpoint, I didn't feel comfortable at the first bars we looked at , but at homemakers I was able to get a table with my husband pretty distanced from the next. The drink menu is delicious and the staff is always great! It is also women owned! read more

Was in town for a short trip but can honestly say this place had the best drinks in town.

This place is amazing! Especially if you like Amaro - this is the place for you. Amazing owners that are incredibly knowledgeable about different Amaro. Catherine killed it with some off menu drinks. Make sure you spin the wheel!! read more

The bartender was very friendly. The cucumber drink I had was very refreshing. I love the vibe. It's so homey!

Freaking love this place. Has a really awesome throw back vide. Owners, chef and staff are AMAZING. Must try a hand crafted cocktail also get whatever they are serving for food, ways great. read more

Visited here on a Sunday. Was greeted with what I thought was good staff, but then realized the bartender cracked both of my 21 year old friends' IDs in half. When we confronted them, we were blamed for what seemed like "an ID they had never cracked before." Very rude, very embarrassing, when we are all legally able to drink. Were just given a sorry and no solution when legal identifications were ruined. That sucks. read more

Homemakers Bar is the first bar I've been to post-undergraduate life to just chill, grab a drink, and catch up with a good friend. And let me tell you it was a breath of fresh air. We went on a rainy Friday night and immediately I loved the interior and the space. There were hightop, table, and bar seating which I can't stress enough how grateful I was for that. Too many chill small bars don't have enough of this and people are shoulder to shoulder most of the time. With Homemakers, there was plenty of room to fit a decent number of people on a fairly busy night. My friend and I grabbed bar seats and you know how a lot of bars give off certain vibes like "oh this is definitely a trashy college bar" or "why are these old people staring at us"? Homemakers gave off a completely relaxed and no pressure energy. I came to socialize with a friend with a drink or two in a laid back setting and Homemakers delivered. The speciality drink menu wasn't that varied but I got a nice buzz from just two drinks (lightweight I know). To top it all off the second drink was on the house from one of the bartenders so I very much appreciated that. Him and the other bartenders checked in to see how we were doing without intruding on our conversation too much which was appreciated too. Anyways, Homemakers is one of the best places you can come and relax, drink, and socialize with your crew without getting blackout drunk and regret it the next morning in Cincinnati. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Love this place. Walking by while shopping for Christmas & stopped in for a drink. Cool vibe with great bartenders & nice owners. Got a lesson about Vermouth. Will be back with friends for sure. read more

Cute space. Thoughtful menu. Affordable prices, in an increasingly trendy (read pricy) neighborhood. Early evening crowd is light. Y'all better get hear 'fore everyone else discovers it. read more