Riverfront Live

We were here for a show upstairs on a Friday. I misread the information about will-call, so we…read moreshowed up around 5:30. The doors to the upstairs venue were to open at 7:00. We walked into the bar downstairs. Thankfully someone asked what we needed and then they were able to get our show wristbands. We were set and headed to dinner. When we returned after 7:00, there was someone right at the door handing out wristbands. We could have skipped the early drop in. Live and learn. I liked the small venue upstairs and the different chair options. We were early enough we had our choice of seats. I thought the sound was good, but we all had trouble understanding the singing. Of course I figured it was my ears, but after the show everyone admitted they had trouble as well. This seems like a possible limitation of the sound system. That said, the music itself sounded great. The Revival Room has its own bar and two bathrooms, one each outside the doors to the side of the stage. All of this is very convenient. We didn't eat or drink, so no comments on either. I checked the calendar and there's nothing coming up I'd like to see, but I wouldn't think twice about coming here for music.

Great venue for a large fundraiser. There is ample seating with table and chairs. Nice stage for…read moreperforming as well as great bar staff.

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Arnold's Pub

4.0(8 reviews)

4.5 mi

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.

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Thompson House

2.8(17 reviews)

3.4 mi

The food was great. Wait, they have food? Don't think so, but Mersiv was insane fun. Love this…read moreplace. And drinks are just regular price. Can't beat it.

Last weekend and few friends and I were looking for a relaxed place to grab a drink post-Reds game…read more We wondered upon the newly reopened Thompson House and figured we'd give it a try. Disclaimer: I never made it to Southgate House before it closed. I always said I wanted to go but just never made it there. So I have no idea how Thompson House compares. We were just there for a drink, not to enjoy any live music, so the bar was our destination. The drinks were fairly cheap, and my top shelf mixed drink was only 50 cents more than the well version of the same drink. The indoors still reeked of smoke even though no one was smoking. We decided to enjoy our drinks on the front patio and were able to enjoy the Friday Reds fireworks with a drink in hand. Overall it was a nice ending to our evening.

John T. Thompson residence that invented this American Tommy gun that is now a music venue

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Riverside Marina

3.2(30 reviews)

1.0 mi

Bar food, basically. I had a salad, very basic, no hard-boiled eggs. lol Liked having cottage…read morecheese as a side (some protein for this vegetarian). But the queso and chips were not edible. The cheese was thick, like gravy, and the chips were hard.

2023- it's their 50th anniversary. They have revamped the menu and the food is the best it has ever…read morebeen! If you were disappointed at all by the food in the past, I really recommend trying it again!!

They really stepped up their game. The food is better than ever!

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Blind Lemon

4.5(244 reviews)

3.5 mi•Mt. Adams

Love sitting outside here and listening to live music! The inside is super cozy too, just more…read moretightly packed. Great vibes and drinks here always

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.

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Gangsters Speakeasy

2.9(59 reviews)

3.4 mi

I came here for a new years eve event that this venue was also apart of .. the dueling pianos was…read moreso fun and so cool to watch ! I liked how the performers asked the crowd regularly what type of music they wanted to hear instead of playing just whatever - it really was a vibe! The drinks were strong and the bartenders were nice - the smoking section even was decently kept clean. I think I would come back for another event here.

We all went to the murder mystery dinner Friday night…read more What a BLAST!!! We learned some history of Newport (a.k.a "sin city") and "solved a murder" by analyzing clues and hearing from the "suspects". It was a lot of fun and lots of laughs. Also... dinner was delicious... chicken marsala, baked salmon, a roast beef carving station, garlic mashed potatos, mixed vegies, rolls, salad, and cheese cake. An excellent night out. We highly recommend it!!

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The Woodward Theater

4.1(43 reviews)

4.3 mi•Over-the-Rhine

This venue is perfect! I went for a large event and the vibes were just what I was hoping for. It…read morewas pretty, bright, the dance floor was big, and the drinks were yummy. There were a ton of staff and photographers helping out which made the night great and super fun to celebrate. When I got in there were at least three people helping out at the front doors to make sure the line wasn't too long to get in. There was also a nice coat check which made it super easy. I loved the upstairs balcony that you could look over onto the dance floor. I really loved this place and would definitely come again or plan a cool event here.

A small venue that punches above its weight. I honestly prefer the Woodward to Bogart's and some of…read morethe larger standing-room-only venues. There's less room to move around, and the acts are on an arguably different scale, but it's easier to access resources like the bar and the bathrooms, and the smaller space means it's easier to find a good vantage point.

One of the performers! Very talented lady!

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Midnight Circus:Witchcraft

The Olde Fort Pub

3.7(13 reviews)

2.6 mi

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.

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Bogart's

3.3(153 reviews)

4.6 mi•Corryville

I was there for the Cin-City Burlesque show and the show was amazing. The venue was spacious and…read moreclean and was full of energy. Staff was very helpful AND the young man who was working downstairs (South African was extremely adorable. The popcorn was delicious and hot, drinks were cold.

Bogart's is a classic music venue where you can actually see bands in relatively close quarters…read more There are some VIP and seated areas available, but the venue is overwhelmingly a general admission space. While this can be harder for the older venue-goers like myself, I found it a bit refreshing to be able to jump into the throng, fight for a spot, and lose myself a little enjoying the bands up close. It was nice to be free of the seated mega-venues for a change. Bogart's offers a couple bar spaces with all the offerings you would expect including bagged snacks. I was not amazed by the specialty drinks on my last foray, so I might stick with the typical well cocktails on my next visit. Security was pretty aggressive at the entrance, so you might want to leave the purses and bags at home. They were even flagging things like pens, which seemed like a bit much. Parking in the Short Vine area can be a little tricky. There is mostly street parking and a couple lots, but they can be a bit on the pricey side even for just a few hours.

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The 86 Coffee Bar

4.6(108 reviews)

4.8 mi•Corryville

This was a perfect coffee spot to find on our visit. Coffee choices were great, the employees were…read morefriendly and also shared advice on other places to visit and see on our trip.

This past Saturday I came in for an iced tea on a warmer day. I was looking forward to a pastery or…read morebagel as well. They did not have too much of a selection but they do carry Cincinnati small bussiness. I got the blueberry hibiscus tea and it was alright, nothing special. My boyfriend got a dirty chi that was pretty good. There is not too much seating since students like to come and study. There were a few seats outside which is nice on a warm sunny day. Only street parking.