To start, let me just say that I've never been the biggest fan of bars. The noise? The crowds? No…read morethanks. Throughout my time as a student at NKU, my friends told me all about 'The Tavern' and the great times they had there. One day, they finally convinced me to give it a shot. In return, it gave me some of the best shots I've ever had. Since then, Billie's Skyline Tavern has been a frequent hangout for my group of friends. The atmosphere is very, for the lack of a better word, chill. It's never too loud and it's never too crowded. It's a perfect place to spend a night with friends without having to shout at them over someone else. It's also really easy to strike up a conversation with someone new there. The food is the standard stuff you'd find on any other pub's menu, but the prices are good for the portions you get, and everything I've every ordered has been good. As for the mixed drinks, they are some of the BEST I've ever had! Better quality than some of the 'fancy' restaurants I've been to. I've watched the staff make the drinks at the bar, and they certainly aren't skimpy with the liquor. Every bartender I've ordered drinks from has been very helpful. I have a handful of cocktails I always order, but if I point out a liquor I'd like to try but don't know what to combine it with, the staff has always been more than happy to make suggestions. They've all been winners! My friend, who is very particular about her drinks, once asked one of the bartenders for a very specific cocktail she had ordered at another restaurant. Though she had never made that specific drink, the bartender was very enthusiastic about trying something new, and worked very hard to assure my friend was satisfied with her drink. The only real complaint I have is that smoking is allowed in the building, but honestly, for the quality you get and the price you pay, a little bit of second hand smoke is worth it. I'd recommend it to anyone!

Typical neighborhood bar , Close to NKU campus . Love the wings & spicy cheese curds . Service is…read moregood & friendly , along with reasonable prices

This nice neighborhood family oriented spot is hosting the Grinch today 12/20 and tomorrow 12/21…read morefrom 12 to 1:30p. A cookie and hot cocoa special offered for the kids. They have a good menu and beers on tap. Whether it's Christmas or any time of year the Post had a great family atmosphere. Come in with friends, grab a beer and some eats , let the kids play in the kids play atea

The Post in Ft.Thomas is the perfect local spot! The bartenders are so attentive and within the…read morelast year, they added a kitchen and have delicious poke bowls, as well as other menu items, and the kids menu! The back of the restaurant even has a small area that's gated for kids to play in inside and there is a small play area on the side outside!

I love my wings and I love bleu cheese dressing. I'm torn about Barleycorn's bleu cheese dressing…read more It's the diced onions and lack of celery seed. It tastes good but just unusual. Not used to crunching my dressing. The buttermilk and bleu cheese is there but the crunch? I've been going to Barleycorn's since the 70s when they were floating on the Ohio river. Always one of my favorites. But, the bleu cheese dressing, while good, is not pure. The bleu cheese dressing is meant to cool your tongue after the heat to the wing. As a purist, I like the onion in the dressing if it's on a salad but not with my wings. Final answer, swap the onion for celery seed like the lord meant it to be. Do that and we got another star

OK - so check out the tab. I was paying for my friend and myself. You will notice two tall Michelob…read moreUltras, two short Modelo Esp. I ordered myself a "shot of screwball". The server asked me for clarification and I said a "shot of Screwball". She said "OK" and off she went. She returned later with the shot of screwball and all is fine. Then I get my tab and notice this very weird "UP" entry for $2.25. I asked the server what the "UP" entry meant and she stammered through something about the shot and mixer.... I explained that I had a straight shot - no mixer and she asked if I wanted to speak to her manager. I said "Yes please". This guy walks over and i ask him to explain the UP charge. He says "well maybe you had one shot during happy hour and one later..." I respond, "No - I had one shot". HE says "Well what do you think a shot is?". I say, " An ounce and a half". He replies, "Well, we pour 2oz". I say, "I didn't order 2 ounces". He replies, "We always pour 2 ounces - we've been doing that for 48 years". I say, "Well, I haven't been coming in here for 48 years - I ordered a shot". Now, just do the math. Suppose what he claims is true - first off, why would you charge for a shot and then add an additional UP charge without someone specifically asking for an "over-pour" or a double or something? Also, if you are over-pouring by 1/2 ounce why would it be $2.25 for a $5.75 shot? i mean, you are over-pouring 1/3 of the original shot - right? $2.25 is NOT 1/3 of $5.75. Not by a long shot. Also, where do you get off over-pouring anyone without an explicit request? The fact that the server stumbled on an explanation and then the "manager" comes out with a very weak explanation leaves me doubting the entire thing. A couple of bucks is not a big deal but wtf? This is just not necessary. It makes little sense and only served to piss off a potential regular from returning. Just charge whatever the shot is supposed to cost and let people know that you supposedly "over-pour". Also, don't over-pour unless somebody specifically asks for it..... this isn't rocket-science.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised to find a mini music festival going on. The…read moreplace was packed with families and others of all ages. Fortunately a couple got up from the bar as we were walking by. We enjoyed a couple beers. Since it was an event they weren't doing flights but were able to accommodate with a couple half pours so we could try something of the higher ABV offerings. There was a nice imperial IPA that was over 10% abv with a nice hop balance that I'm glad was available in a half pour. We didn't eat on this visit but lots of people were eating! The team behind the bar were super friendly and just the right balance of having fun and delivering great service. I wish it were closer. I really enjoy this spot!

This place has really developed into a great brewery. They now have lots of their own beers on tap,…read morevarious styles and a permanent food offering with a large menu.

Really good chicken wings! Nice atmosphere. You can sit outside right across from Tower Park. The…read moreserver was pretty nice.

Great place in Ft Thomas to come on for a beer and a game on the TV. Just a great local tavern…read morefeel. Street parking 2 hr limited but I say screw it... you're enforcing the local businesses. Have a drink, strike up some conversation on Reds, Bengals.... Heck anything and get into the local vibe.

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!

Wow, what a fall from Grace... When second story originally opened the bar was incredible. The…read moremusic was great, the drinks were really well made, and they had a great selection and were willing to make specialty cocktails for anybody who asked. Sadly not the case today. Each and every time my friends and I have returned it seems that things are getting worse and worse. The menu has been cut in half, the service is not as good as it used to be, the prices have increased, and they are no longer willing to make exceptions or modify most of the cocktails; even when asking for something simple like a replaced spirit for an up-charge or to accommodate allergies. It's been getting a little more "club" atmosphere recently. The music is louder, the clientele a little more rowdy. Maybe some prefer that, but we miss the elevated cocktail lounge it used to be.

Love everything about this place! The staff is so friendly and they attract such great patrons, got…read moreare sure to make some new friends. Had never tried smoked wings before but I'm now a huge fan! The Alabama white sauce was recommended and didn't disappoint. Look forward to the next visit!

Everyone here was so nice!!…read more The food was delicious and perfect for a cold day like this past weekend. We had never been to Alexandria Brewing Company and they not only had delicious beer but also had great food. There were lots of regulars there when we arrived which just shows that it is a cool place to hang out. We would for sure come back

Great selection of bourbons, speakeasy feel and incredibly knowledgeable bartenders. Try one of…read moretheir signature cocktails or go for an original favorite!

I was surprised with my experience not only here but with the entire Main Street, what a great part…read moreof town! We arrived late traveling from out of town, and tried to go to a local brewery which had closed earlier. We ventured down the road a mile or two and came across a bustling part of town, and Against The Grain had to be the highlight of the area for bourbon bars. I was really impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the other folks at the bar. Good stop really happy we stopped in. A+

Just today we had a late lunch at VIP Mediterranean, for the first time. The service, food,…read moreambiance, and hospitality was beyond our expectations. We will definitely be return customers.

Prices are great and I love the atmosphere! Delish all the way around !!! Try the sage tea!!read more

This place is so lame. It is never lively or well attended. It's a dead zone. An afterthought…read more Nothing on draft, very few selections for beer and a very lame wine list. I was afraid to even order an appetizer because it looks like everything is in a deep freezer and who knows how long it's been sitting there. Bartenders don't seem to care. They don't engage conversation. They are clearly just there to make their hourly pay and then gobble up your tip as soon as you place it on the bar. Lady's night was a total joke. No specials, no advertisement. No presents on social media whatsoever. I think this place is a money laundering scheme or the owner. Or a tax write-off. Go down to Olde Town.

Unexpected visit was more than I expected. We were welcomed in from the cold with a smile and nice…read moregreeting. There was a nice selection at the bar. The bartender made me an amaretto sour, which I hadn't had in years and it was fantastic. On street parking. Small and affordable food menu. Great price on drinks.