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    Pelle's Cafe

    4.4 (12 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nate S.

    The interior of this bar is stuck in the 1980's, but in a good way. It was an amusing stop for a Saturday afternoon. We drove by and said "We have to check this place out, I mean look. Pelle's Cafe is attached to Pelle's Tax Service. It has to be a good place, right?" The price is definitely right! $2 for any drink, except for one (can't remember which one) that's $2.25 - the extra quarter might be worth it, but it is CASH ONLY. The bar tender was friendly, and some dude was setting up hot dogs. I'm not sure if there was a special party/event, but we did notice him grilling on an actual grill outside when we were leaving. If you do not like smoke, do not go here. I was a smoker, but the amount of smoke in there was really hurting my eyes. I unfortunately will not likely go back for this reason, otherwise, it's worth visiting!

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    Literally one of the best deals and coolest out of the way places in Cincinnati. Love this food. A must visit. Put this on your list.

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    Homemade fries + burgers, but the star of the show in my opinion is the deep fried hoagie.

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    Crazy Fox Saloon

    4.1(62 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $

    Went here to celebrate my birthday with some friends and was basically harassed out of the place…read more We went to find a spot to settle in and had brought in waters because it's a hot summer day. I was unsure if this was allowed but nothing was said upon entrance so I thought it was okay. not even five minutes into being there we were aggressively told to dump out our drinks so I go ahead and do so immediately. We went towards the bar a few minutes later to order a drink and to play pool afterwards. before we could say or do anything the bartender yelled at us to order something and accused us of things. very alienating and rude I would not go here if you don't like to be treated poorly.

    The only reason gave it more stars than I wanted to because the place was so cute…read more I traveled from Texas to see a concert in Newport. I chose to pick local dive places to visit to support small businesses. I came in and the place was dead silent in the front. The bartender was not welcoming. I said hello. She proceeded to tell me I couldn't sit at the bar because people were there but they weren't. Which is fine I just wanted to order. I asked if there was a menu or a recommendation. Explained I traveled from Texas. She said nope no menu. And gestured like "this is it" I said ok no worries. Asked if she had a local beer to recommend she said no. She doesn't drink. I said ok that's fine just pour me anything local I like all kinds of beer. She got upset and said I needed to help her out and pick something. Wild to me. As someone in the industry that would be my point to serve them the best or most expensive thing. She just didn't seem to care. I really was excited to come here. And only spent $5.50. Could have spent alot more if the hospitality was there. Drank half my beer and left to the next spot.

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    Billie's Skyline Tavern and Restaurant - Wings

    Billie's Skyline Tavern and Restaurant

    4.2(28 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    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

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    Grove Park Grille

    Grove Park Grille

    4.0(377 reviews)
    1.0 miAnderson Township
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    Everything went well !! Food excellent!!!…read moreService was great!!! There were 15 of us and we had our own little area!!!

    Location; right up road to Riverbend music venue and was in town for a concert. Super cute place,…read moreright off the river. ALTHOUGH, when we went in for our reservations we were seated, in the back of the restaurant it was warm, like really warm. Come to find out that the AC was out, and appeared we were seated in the warmed part. Thankfully the table next to us left, and the server moved the box fans our way. Food; We started with the Brussel sprouts, and they were really good season and cooked to perfect. We did share the Chicken salad croissant, which I didn't asked which is my fault it is NOT all white meat chicken I did try it, and sadly I stopped eating it as not only was it mixed with white/dark meat the actual chicken salad was warm. I did ask the server if it the Chicken Salad is served warm typically, and she replied "no?", so I was a bit taken back and apparently the Kitchen AC was out too :(. The positive, we also shared The Figgy flat bread was very good, I would not have been mad if it had a bit more bacon. Bar; I ordered a Dirty Martini and it was one of the best I have had, the bar service was great. Service; Our server was so sweet, and friendly and HONEST. I was a bit disappointed in the couple things, but the service and cocktails I want to go back and try again with the AC is working. TIP if AC is broken, make sure to seat everyone is the coolest part first.

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