Might be my new favorite bar in cincy. This place has so much character. They have a fire outside,…read morebut do sit inside if you have the chance. Cool relics hanging on the walls, stained glass. Get the spiked hot chocolate. This place is certainly a gem.

We stopped here before a wedding and it was really cute and kitschy inside. It's pretty small which…read moreis the downside for me but servers were great and the cocktails were nice as well. It also has a nice back patio. They let you order and bring food over from the tavern next door as well.

Metropole delivered a consistently refined experience during our stay at 21c Museum Hotel…read moreCincinnati, especially through their in-room dining. Ordering twice gave us the opportunity to explore several dishes, and the quality and presentation remained thoughtful each time. Service was prompt and seamless, allowing us to enjoy a restaurant-level meal in the comfort of our room without losing the sense of intention behind the food. We sampled the steak and eggs, omelette, pork hash, along with lattes and cappuccinos. The coffee program was excellent, balanced and well crafted, pairing beautifully with the savory dishes. The steak and eggs and omelette were satisfying and well executed, but the true standout was the pork hash. It was deeply flavorful, comforting yet elevated, with a richness that felt chef-driven rather than heavy. Every bite carried warmth and depth, making it the highlight of our stay. Metropole succeeds in creating a dining experience that feels both approachable and quietly sophisticated. Even through in-room dining, the kitchen's attention to detail shines through, making it a place we would gladly return to for another thoughtfully prepared meal.

Good food, friendly staff and a great location for going to a show afterwards. Valet parking is…read moreconvenient for going to the Aronoff.

WOW! This place is so cool! I was in Covington for a wedding and the entire wedding party decided…read moreto stop by for a few drinks. Despite having such a large group, drinks were out fast and there was plenty of seating. 2 things stick out here: Decor and the Drinks. Both were impeccably done. The nature meets wood and brick aesthetic is so purposefully laid out and when the eye cruises across the landscape it's so satisfying!! We had a LOT of drinks, but the jade river, el toro rojo, and pacific muse were our favorites. The drinks are priced pretty well ($12-$14) and the service was very prompt, always cleaning up empty glasses and clearing space for more people to sit. I for SURE recommend this place as a spot to come and throw a couple rounds back. We stayed for hours and drank and talked our hearts out! Thank you for such a wonderful night. 5 stars.

If you haven't been to Second Story, you NEED to check it out! This place has the best vibes! They…read morehave one of the coolest bar designs I've ever seen, it's perfect for grabbing a drink or two with friends, date night, or hanging out! They offer delicious seasonal drinks, and every drink & shot I've tried has been amazing! My absolute favorite thing I've had here (and one of the best drinks I've ever had period) is their S'mores Espresso Martini! It's literally perfection; aesthetically it's fun but still well composed as any espresso martini should be; it's has the right balance of sweet & coffee, & all of the flavors really make it taste like you're drinking an espresso flavored s'more! If you see this on the menu, it is a must try!

The vibe was amazing and I love Katie's service and friendliness. Everyone was chill and welcomingread more

I hadn't been to Righteous Room in probably years after it being a regular happy hour spot when I…read moreworked downtown. Now my BFF is working a block away, so we hit it up to start off my birthday weekend and I'm definitely going to have to make it a regular stop. Happy hour deals are the most clutch here. Half off all the drinks (or at least almost all - they say there are "rare" exceptions, but I haven't encountered any. Even the specialty cocktails were half off! AND it goes until 7pm. (If your happy hour ends before 6, it's not happy.) The main bar is moody and honestly makes it kind of feel like you're transported. I believe they open the front windows during nice weather but in the winter, you're snug and cozy and the hustle and bustle of Walnut St is miles away. There is counter seating and then the other side is a long line of a booth seat with bistro tables and extra stools. The courtyard in the back is its own vibe and another transport. You're outside! No, you're inside! Kind of like Arnold's patio. There's a bar back there too. No snacks here (all the bars should have some snacks, dammit!) but it's more of a stop on the way to the rest of your night. Check out Righteous Room - it's an institution to still be open after more than a decade.

Oh my! Merry Christmas on overdrive! Couldn't be more excited to share this unique experience with…read moremy adult children. We started with a shot and then the two cocktails. Such an amazing experience

I came out in December for their Miracle pop-up in 2025…read more As someone who has gone to a ton of holiday cocktail bars and pop-ups over the last 10 years, Overlook Lodge's is probably the best I've ever been to. Be aware it will be FAST. Look at the order ahead of time if you're a picky eater/drinker. They run your appointment like clockwork, and you'll be in-and-out, gulping down cocktails, through the entire experience. Your two drinks are included (this year, anyway), and I'd honestly be surprised if you managed to have time for a third. Time zips by fast. That being said, because they do it this way, you essentially have constant service, there's "events" that happen at the end of your reservation time, (I don't want to spoil it, but cover your drink!), and then they kick you out. Service was friendly, though, and I saw the server make time to take group photos for all of the tables (including ours) with someone at the table's camera. (No bullshit "group photo" upsells here) It's kinda loud, though, and I wouldn't recommend this as a chill meet-up-and-socialize spot. (If you wanna talk, they have an addendum, Christmas-themed laid-back bar next door.) It's more of a "get blasted in the face by Christmas for an hour and then leave" experience. It's pretty loud, and talking can be a bit difficult over the music and constant interruptions (more drinks? Photos? Cute Christmas video montage?) But this works in its favor as it feels the most Christmas, over-the-top, and seasonal out of all the holiday bars I've ever been to. It also keeps it from feeling too crowded as reservations are required, so you for-sure have a seat and you don't have to stand forever in line to wait for drinks. I'd probably guesstimate that bar staff is making all of their seasonal drinks, constantly, and servers just pick one up to deliver. With the capacity in here, it would make sense. No idea what the bar is like the rest of the year; this is just a review for the Miracle pop-up which, again, is probably the best I've been to in the Midwest. Cincinnati, you're spoiled down here. (Sidenote, I was absolutely taken aback by their TV presentation on the wall. It's hard to describe, but it isn't just a projector showing a giant rectangle. It's specifically slotted into the holes in-between holiday decorations. Staff told me that had to hire special technicians to get it to show up that way and that's seriously a level of detail I am so amazed by.)

Ghost Baby is really cool underground spot. We found out about this place from the bartenders at…read moreAgigail Street so we decided to check it out. The entrance is in an alley, you can either use the elevator to get down or walk down the stairs. Shout out to Big T the boucner for being so kind. When you first enter, there is a large bar with its own drink menu, different than whats served inside the music area. You do need reservations to get into the music area, we didnt know that going in since we were from out of town. We were told reservations are made months in advance so we didnt really have high hopes of being able to get it but we were pleasantly surprised. We talked to the hostess and she was able to squeeze us in between reservations which was awesome. The inner bar was awesome, they gave us complimentary mini espresso shots which were served inside these chocolate little boats, so fun. I also had the best drink, #4, inspired by the pornstar martini but purple, it had Ketel One, Licor 43, passion fruit, ube, vanilla, lemon and prosecco. We loved listening to the live music, and everyone was so kind. Servers Logan, Vicente & Travis were 5 star.

We went here for my 60th and I loved it!! There was 11 of us and our server was attentive and so…read morenice The drinks outstanding I had the ghost baby special which was for cinco de mayo Our entire group loved their drinks Its a beautiful speakeasy bar and its underground The decor is breathtaking and the entertainment top notch The only thing is the volume is loud Hard to talk but overall a fantastic time

Definitely a top-notch classy bar! No food here at all but great service. Definitely some high…read moreclass drinks! Could be hard to find a table at times but if you stand around long enough eventually you will get one. Very comfortable booths and very great for small groups of friends. Definitely would return!

Delicious cocktails in a fun atmosphere. Every drink we tried was delicious but the espresso…read moremartini was perfection!

Thoroughly enjoyed the poetry and spoken word night! It's only once a month but I will definitely…read morebe back!! One thing is I wish the patrons who are not there for the show would respect the artists more and keep conversation low volume while the people are on stage, but otherwise it was such a fantastic mood! Drinks were on point with some neat cocktails though they don't really have any food service I ate up the street and walked down no problem!!

We've been a few times and each time it gets progressively worse. I don't know if they want to be…read morea jazz lounge or a hip hop club. The last time we were there they had a dj. It was so loud we had to scream to hear each other talk. That's a far cry from the pleasant experience we had when we to a spoken word event. Maybe I have aged out of this venue, but I wouldn't make the drive from Louisville again with such inconsistent experiences and service.