Food was good. Service was great. Ambiance was super chill. I loved it that it's pet friendly. I got to pet so many fur babies. Really cool place to eat and have some drinks. read more

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Great place to go to before an FC game. It's busy today due to Reds opening day . Prices are on par with other places for beers. Cocktails are available. Seating in and outside... they have a fire pit. Parking on the street. They have a food truck on site. read more

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Several thc drink options, which was great for dry jan! The seating inside was great!!! So many cozy couches and moody rooms, which are great for date night or groups of friends. The bartenders were nice and helpful. HUGE outdoor area! read more

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Fun bar with great service and a comfortable atmosphere. I've been here when they have the large garage doors open and when they're closed. If open, sit outside. If closed, try upstairs! I like the drink options but haven't tried the food just yet. read more

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Great food great drinks. Don't come for trivia night. Dude loves his voice and questions are awful. Nice spot to hang out though to watch sports and great hangout spot read more

Chill spot to grab some beers. If you are looking for a great place to knock back a few drinks outside, QCR is a decent spot to hang during those more pleasant months of the year. Located on the edge of OTR near downtown, this bar is a convenient spot to meet up, with plenty of nearby parking. Bartenders are affable and quick to provide a pour. Queen City often offers food via truck and live events including music. read more

I totally loved this laid back place. I was looking for a great place to do some day drinking and this place is totally it for me. The drinks were great. I had two of the boozy slushes, strawberry lemonade and orange creamsicle, both infused with vodka. Let me tell you, be careful. All I needed was a nap after these two drinks. I will definitely return. Next time, I may even try out some of their food. It's located to many other places and a short walk from several of Cincinnati's landmarks. Service is at the counter only, so be sure you can walk after indulging in a few of their drinks which are reasonably priced. read more

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Fun atmosphere and great staff. Great schnitzel sandwich! Fun place to pregame for GCC games. read more

Queen City Radio - Pork Schnitzel Sandwich - Beer Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My wife and I loved the vibe of QCR so we decided to throw an event there. We could not be more disappointed in the way the staff handled the event and the way they've handled its aftermath. -We rented a part of the venue with a private bar, but were told unapologetically on our arrival that the bar wouldn't be tended during the party (I guess shame on me for assuming a bar at a... bar... would have a bartender for a private event). -We were treated poorly throughout the entire process. The only time they engaged with us was when Morgan (apparently the GM) told us how she "felt like s***" because she was so hung over. -We were offered zero service with our private party despite a bar crawl showing up at the bar and basically preventing anyone from being able to get to the main bar given how short-staffed they were. They did warn me about the crawl, but they did not prepare for it. -I politely asked the bar staff to put orders/tabs from our party on our primary tab, which they ignored and led to me not coming near our minimum (despite our partygoers spending money outside the tab). After all of this, they rung up my card for our party's $800 minimum and went ahead and tacked on 20% "service charge" to boot, ignoring that the environment they provided would've made it impossible to spend that much money. What was worst was after the party when I tried to voice my concerns to Erica, she dismissed every issue I had and got angry and accusatory towards me instead of trying to understand ("Why would you assume that a bar at a bar have a bartender?? You didn't even ask. That's on you." "If your friends put a drink on their own tab instead of yours, that's your fault"). She was smug and condescending. I did also speak with Cambria (apologies to her if misspelled), who was genuinely courteous about our experience. I'm not typically a complainer or a "Karen." Read my other reviews. There aren't many but they're all positive. I try to use Yelp to promote local businesses. But the way that management at QCR handled this was unprofessional and frustrating on our end. QCR can be a fun place to get a beer before an FC soccer game. But if you are considering it for anything beyond that, focus on someplace that is run by friendly, professional people that care about their patrons. In Cincy there are a lot of them. This place isn't one. read more

Super dog-friendly, inside and out, and all the staff were very nice too! Nice variety of local beers on tap and great food from the Queen City Whip food truck parked permanently in the Biergarten. We had a delicious beef brisket and sirloin burger and a falafel burger, both came with tasty shoestring fries too. read more

Queen City Radio - Dog friendly! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

QCR is my favorite bar before and after COVID! Since they have a patio area and are able to put out the heaters, it is really nice to sit at the picnic tables and socially distance with your group. The bar is walk-up service, and the staff are fast and friendly. They cater to day drinkers, pedal wagon groups, and sometimes they invite food trucks in the summer time (since they don't have a kitchen, but this also means you can order food to be delivered to your table!). I am so excited to return here in the summer time, because they used to have field games such as cornhole set up for people to play. They are also dog and kid friendly! I can't say enough good things about QCR. read more

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QCR is a great outdoor bar that is perfect for pre-gaming before an FCC match. They have a decent beer selection, and a full bar for cocktails. It seemed they also had boozey slushies. The food truck has a limited menu, but that's ok because the pork tenderloin on the pretzel bun might be the best I've had. read more

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It's a cool place, but a little woke. If you want to be surrounded by pride flags come on in! The slushies are good. The staff is very nice! read more

My friend brought me here for their slushies. They are good and very strong. They have a big patio area ans plenty of seating. I would recommend this bar. read more

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Love QCR. The bartenders are always super nice. Love the indoor/outdoor options. I've gotten a few things from the food truck and they all were delish. Love stopping in there for a few cocktails before a Music Hall event. read more

Used to be a great bar in a great location in OTR, but toxic management and lazy service has made this place go downhill over the past year or so. I came in with friends and had a minor discrepancy -- 6 beers that we did not order were on our tab when we were closing out. Seems like a mutually small deal, so I brought it up with the bartender since they weren't very busy. It got escalated to the manager, all of whom acted like I was in the wrong. An extra $36 isn't the end of the world, but the way I was treated during the process was baffling. There are enough cool spots in OTR that I'll no longer waste my time with this place. read more

I waa considering attendiing Oktoberfest but was aporehensive about the 700K people anticipated, so I opted for a quick lunch at Queen City, ordering Schniitzel, kaese spaetzel, and sauerkraut. OMG! I was immediately transported to my childhood in Milwaukee, Yet another city known for good homemade German food. Both dishes were superb. Even the kraut was fantastic, not a vinegary, inedible mess like most. I left to attend a high school game nearby, but for those who are sports enthusiasts this seems like a great sports bar. Excellent food, reasonable prices. Recommend highlly. read more

I was visiting Cincinnati and had heard great things about this place but was sorely disappointed. The bartenders were rude and inattentive. The bar was grossly unclean. There are many bars in OTR that are much better if visiting Cincy. read more

This is a very cool, and very versatile space. It converts easily from indoor to almost entirely outdoor in the warmer weather. There is a large seating area outside with fire outs and a parked food truck that is always there. Additionally, they have an indoor area with two floors and some sofas available. I've had drinks and a falafel sandwich from the food truck on visits and I am impressed with all the items I have tried. They have a seasonal rotating cocktail menu that is worth a look. Recently I tried hot cider with apple Crown Royal which was served with a cinnamon candy cane, very fun and tasty. I've not ordered the slushy drinks that they are so famous for, but it is certainly on my list. It's a great bar, and has a LOT of seating, add its proximity to Washington Park...and you've got a winner! read more

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What a cool space! Plenty of cool seating inside and outside. They let you bring your pup too! Outside there were a few good trucks you can order at and they bring it to you when it's ready. I got an order of fries which were a generous helping and pretty tasty. read more

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Great addition to the Cincinnati area! Located near the Washington Park area. This set up reminds me of Neons. Very open with plenty of patio room seating, upstairs lounging, great selections of taps and beers, food (food truck next to the patio area). To get in, security does check IDs and search your bag. My friend and I had a seat at the bar area. I had the 50 West Doom Pedal (white ale) and Taft's Ale House Gourd to Death (Brown Ale) which both were very good. The food truck's menu is very simple. Just hamburgers, chili dogs, falafel, shakes and fries. Bathrooms are one stall. (sinks outside). I know I will return. This place is very laid back and has a great atmosphere! read more

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Food is fuckin delicious. I had the best beyond beef burger (plant based) and fries, and I must say it was the best I ever had. The bathrooms are clean af and I love clean bafrooms. Parking is trash af... but it's downtown so what do you expect. Y'all know how I feel about Parking *rolls eyes* HATE IT! But the drinks are cheap and the vibe is always chill. Oh... and DOGS ARE WELCOME (the four legged kind and the two legged ones too) Kids somehow are welcome too. I seen kids and babies at this indoor outdoor bar so idk if it's a bar still but whatever. *whispers* they have alcoholic slushees and *leans closer* cookies and cream milkshakes! Order the burger and fries and get back to me I inhaled mine and forgot so can I have a bite of yours? read more

Queen City Radio - Beyond beef burger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

QCR impresses me! So I like a good outdoor seating/garden/patio space for a bar. I used to go to Neons just for that. After that closed, something was amiss in OTR for me. I was glad to see QCR, and the first time I tried this place was for a friend's 21st, and this place was PACKED. They were short staffed, so drinks were getting circulated to other tables, and we were getting drinks we didn't order. But, we still had a LOT of fun. A friend and I went last week on a Friday night. The weather was not too chilly, so perfect for a drink in the open space. They have a lot more beers on tap now. And there's a cute truck out for drinks, and another food truck to satiate your hunger. My friend got Easy Ale beer and I got a vodka tonic. The drink was good- not too icy, not excruciatingly strong, the right balance. The ambience is laid-back, there's music indoors, and you can play Jenga outside. The service is quick and most people are warm and really nice. read more

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Queen City Radio is an awesome venue! We most recently went here on St Patricks Day weekend, and they had some fun stuff going on like a DJ and a barbershop glitterifying peoples beards and hair for the holiday! They have a great selection of beers on tap as well as cans. Try out their alcoholic slushes, which are a great deal and yummy! They rotate flavors, but I tried the Tequila Strawberry version. The bartenders were super attentive and friendly. In the winter they close off part of the patio so there is still a large enough "indoor" space. There is usually a food truck outside, although I haven't tried it. Dog friendly as an added bonus! read more

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I'm pretty sure everyone's heard of this bar by now. They opened the right time and we're crazy busy from the beginning. The space is very beautiful and feels awesome to be in. It's clearly an old mechanics garage that got converted into a bar and has a nice huge outdoor area that used to be the parking lot. They were one of the first bars to start doing alcoholic slushy's and they have some interesting drink choices as well as the full slew of standard items you would expect at a modern bar. I've known quite a few people who have worked here and there are mixed reviews about the management but overall the staff is pretty good as they tend to hire industry veterans. I enjoy going here and really only have the complaint that it can be too busy at times. Good spot and worth going to especially if you want to impress someone from out of town or have a nice outdoor experience near a fire pit. read more

Super cool place. It is open air seating. Love their slushy drinks, there's always something new to try. It gets packed, but the service is always great. One of our favorite go to places that never disappoints. read more

Finally visited QCR after driving past it countless times. Visited on a Sunday Funday after brunch and enjoyed the large wide open space with strong, unique and festive cocktails. Grabbed a seat at the bar, saw a listing bar specials plastered and hanging near the bar and choose the most seasonal drink, the Cranberry Vanilla Mule. The drink was poured strong, very sweat however I didn't enjoy eating the fresh cranberries. The place was busy but not crowded when I visited so, I was able to walk through the covered outdoor garden equipped with a fire pit and semi-permanent food truck. Lots of seating inside and out. In knowing that, I would return in the summer when I can take advantage of the patio and enjoy a beer or two. Cheers! read more

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Liked the outside garden a lot. I don't think they have food, but Queen City Whip food truck was parked in garden with burgers and dogs. The bartender was not knowledgable on the beers after asking two bartenders and several questions. The price of the beer was crazy. My bottled beer was $8.50. My friends draft was $6. Some of the ladies I was with said the bathroom smelled awful. Net- like the outdoor seating. I would be fun in summer but maybe not in winter. The prices are high and the location is a bit further out from OTR that I doubt I'll frequent. read more

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#1 favorite bar in all of Cincinnati. The clientele, the staff, the security, the space, and the drinks are all absolutely stellar. I literally cannot recommend this place higher. And possibly the best part? They are dog friendly (!) The patio is huge and welcoming and the permanent food truck (Queen City Whip) has honestly some of the best burgers in the city. Most people say they are surprised at the quality. Plus they are super supportive of the LBGT community, hosting drag shows regularly and donating part of the profits on some drinks to the local alliance chapter. Special shoutout to Brittney behind the bar with the cool dreads. She treats Whinnie (the corgi) like family! read more

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I haven't spent a bunch of time here, but I definitely enjoy the vibe. Had a burger & beer out on the patio when I came by during the summer and both were on point. Dropped by on a cool fall evening and I was THRILLED to find out that they had hot apple cider and you could add your choice of alcohol. I went for Crown Royal Regal Apple - and all was right in the world. read more

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I love this place because they know how to take care of their costumers. Chris thank you so much for everything ! It's our to go neighborhood bar! read more

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What a great place! Went here for lunch recently and loved the entire set-up. Beautiful flowers on the outside that are so cheery. We sat outside on the wooden tables with umbrellas keeping us mostly in the shade. Someone came around to get our drink order and we went to the food truck to order our food. Their burger called the Whip Classic was one of the best I've had!! It's described as 1/4 lb ground chuck + brisket + sirloin blend plus the usual condiments, but it makes me wish that I had one right now. Ordered a refreshing slushie type drink called Hawaiian Haze and it was delicious, too. There was corn hole for people to play and lots of room to sit, eat and drink. Big tv's if that what you're after. I would definitely go back there again. read more

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What can I say about QCR that hasn't already been said? It's a great summer hangout and it's not the worst when it's cold (they have heaters). Good beer selection, boozy slushes, food truck, dog friendly...it checks off all your boxes. It's the perfect stop for a Sunday Funday/bar hopping night. I haven't been here in a while but I'm sure nothing has changed. The bouncers can be a bit much. Sometimes they check IDs, sometimes they don't. Sometimes it's easy to find a table and sit for a while, sometimes it's not. It really all depends but I definitely recommend this place anytime you're hanging out in OTR. read more

There's no spot more perfect for a cocktail in the great outdoors. QCR holds the title of best beer garden in OTR, with a super wide can and draft beer selection to boot. They have fun seasonal cocktails and the mystery shot is always a good two dollar time. The food truck in the parking lot is good for a mouth watering burger and some chili cheese fries, and the bar staff is always fun, upbeat, and helpful. read more

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Queen City is a really great space for drinking and eating food truck food and being entertained by live music and other events. Very cool..I never noticed it before as it is slightly off the beaten path in OTR..but I'm really happy to have discovered it. The night we were there was to be their 90s night. They were pretty much just setting up while we were there..it was still pretty early..but the elaborateness they were putting forth was pretty impressive. Everything was definitely a cool throw back..from decorations to drinks. Oh yea..and they have a frozen Surge alcoholic drink. Yes! How cool is that? Not sure if it was just on tap for 90s night or if they regularly serve it but regardless it's awesome! I could see myself hanging out here. The space is big and spacious and doesn't feel that crowded..even when it starts to get crowded. The staff seems cool and to really like their jobs. So yeah..very decent place I will definitely be checking out again in the future. read more

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People are calling this the "Old Neons" the way Neon's used to be before everyone took it over and it's the truth. Not sure that the word on this hot spot is out yet and it feels nice to be able to sit out on their patio tables around the fire and I don't know if I am getting old or what - but I like having conversations where I can actually hear people and this is a great spot to catch up. We came on a Sunday afternoon to watch the Bengals game and the weather was practically narcotic. What I loved most was that this was a community gathering place for all people. Different races, ages, and everything in between all coming together. I also loved the break down of different seating areas. You can grab a cozy couch in the corner, a 4-top upstairs or a seat on the giant wooden community tables outside. Tons of options for any size group. I also want to note that I got the Queen City Whip burg and it was magical. Buttered bun, crispy edges seared to perfection. A classic burger done right. Now for some things that could use improvement -- as a non-beer drinker I was a little sad that this place didn't even give it a go on the cocktail menu. Not to mention that the bartender seemed annoyed at the thought of even bringing it up. I felt the service was very off putting. Especially for our first time here there was no-run down of the menu or excitement for what you do here. I may be nitpicking but I just hated that I had to pull every piece of information out of this person and I felt like I was bugging him. When we moved outside we flagged down a server and wanted to order another drink. We asked about the price of a bourbon we ordered at the bar prior. The bartender told me somewhere between $8-$10. And this time the server told us "Ugh I don't know like $5-$6?" This is drastically different! She said she was going to confirm and then never came back. 5 stars for the atmosphere, and the food was delicious. But 2 stars for the service. And in the end service is what keeps people coming back. The service this day (especially with it not being busy) tainted our experience so much that we left before the game ended and moved to another bar. I hope this isn't the case everyday, but it definitley seemed like some of the basics need a refresher. I am a fan, but I can't give more than 3 for now. read more

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This is the best burger I've had in the city. The bun is like a dense buttery cloud. The toppings are generous and haphazardly placed in a way that feels purposefully careless. The meat is strongly spiced (arguably overspiced), really tender, great ratio vs toppings and bun. I mean the picture says it all, this burger is sooooo good. I had the chili cheese fries too which were really good and had a smoky flavor. The cheddar seems pretty high quality. It was a satisfying side and HUGE. Service is just ok and the drinks are decent. The frozen cocktails are good but sometimes too light on alcohol. Decent prices. read more

Queen City Radio - The burger is unforgettable. The chili cheese fries are also excellent. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The best thing I learned while I was here was that making a boozy milkshake is a true skill - and one that not everyone possesses. You see, I'm a fan of boozy milkshakes and I was mistaken when I thought QCRB served them (they serve sober milkshakes, but boozy slushies). My second mistake was trying to mix my own milkshake cocktail... wouldn't recommend that unless you're a bartender or have similar experience. Ha. I'm not sure what the cost of the beer is here, but the liquor I got was quite pricey, so I wouldn't recommend going that direction here. Every other part of my experience was positive. Loved the vibe of the whole place, including the huge patio space. I also tried out the food truck and had one of the most awesome burgers. It tasted pretty salty, but I was really into it and if I had gotten a beer, this would have been the perfect combo. I can't wait to go back here. read more

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This is a mixed review. I happened to be in OTR all day Saturday, so I came here once in the afternoon to hang out on the patio, then came BACK again that night around 11:30pm with a large group. If I was writing my review just off of the afternoon, it would have been 5 stars hands down. But based on my experience at night, that would have been 3 stars...So I'll stick with 4 stars. The atmosphere is amazing, very casual on the patio and indoors it feels like someone's living room off to the side but there's also industrial areas with tables for smaller groups. Big TV's to watch football or baseball. This is the largest outdoor patio I've seen in OTR, so if you have a large group, this is a great option! The afternoon experience: We came here to hang out on the outdoor patio and enjoy what little bit of sunshine we could before it starts getting cold. They let us bring our dog onto the patio and brought out a bowl of water for him. The service was great, they kept track of our tab and let us order food from the food truck. Beer selection is amazing, probably 20+ beers on tap, plus just as many in bottles or cans. Very small wine list, and no cocktail list (WHAT?? Get a cocktail list ASAP!). If you're with beer drinkers, this is definitely a good option. The Saturday night experience: The crowd was decidedly younger (lower 20's), and definitely rowdier. It took us over 20 minutes to get a drink because they only have the one bar on the inside, and the bartenders weren't paying much attention to who arrived when (I get that they were busy, but we kept getting passed up by pushier people that arrived after us). Still no cocktail list, so we stuck with beer. They need another bar on the outside, at least one serving canned beer or something. Also there were no cups for the water station, so there was no way to get water except to ask the bartenders. The bathroom was out of toilet paper and paper towels. Around midnight a drunk guy threw up all over the stairs to the seating area, so that was our cue to leave. As you can tell, a very different atmosphere at night time. Overall, I would come back to enjoy the patio on a sunny afternoon, but it's not my scene after 11pm. And they really need to start making CRAFT cocktails (no one wants to go to OTR and order a Jack and Coke)! UPDATE: They now have a craft cocktail list! read more

Queen City Radio - Love this outdoor space! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is my new favorite hangout in OTR! I'm so glad they made another Neon's type bar in OTR that is much nicer but had the indoor/outdoor combo with lots of space. They also have a food truck inside the beer garden called Queen City Whip, which has burgers, fries, milkshakes. I've been here twice now and each time the experience has been great. For starters, this is a great place for large crowds where you may actually want to sit or be able to have a conversation. There are plenty of tables and benches around. The facility looks similar to 16 bit with the giant garage doors, but is definitely larger in size. The crowds are mainly late 20s and 30s and there aren't a ton of people smoking like some of the outdoor bars in OTR/downtown, which is great. The music and vibes here are fun and mixed with oldies and modern music. The inside areas have a ton of large TVs so you can watch a game and it's not too loud that you can't heard one another talking. There are some people dancing around having a good time but it's not set up to have a dance floor. The beer selection is plentiful and they have an alcoholic slushies that are refreshing. They have a few wines and cocktails too to chose from. Their local breweries include 50 west, rhinegeist, taft's ale house, Braxton, Moerlein, and mad tree. One helpful tip is that they actually have bartenders that are walking around that you can order a drink from so you don't have to crowd around the bar. The bar area can be packed, but I can't say I've had to wait in line more than 2-3 mins to get a drink. Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere here and see myself coming back often, even when it gets chillier. I would think they'll have some cool heat lamps to turn on. I'd definitely come here to watch college football games on Saturday with some friends. read more