It amazed me how much the vibe of this place changed during the time I was there. Around 8 it was…read morechill, romantic, and although the tables were filled, not very loud. By 10 or so, they were packed, happening, and high energy! The sound levels was pretty loud but you could still have a conversation no problem. The staff were very efficient and had great recommendations if you don't know what you want or want to swap out a liquor in a drink. Had a great conversation about Studio Ghibli and the graphic novel Uzumaki, if that tells you anything about the staff vibe Purple Rain - great balance of lavender to citrus. I tried this on a whim and absolutely loved it! Mr. Blue Sky - this also had a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. Not too much on either side and made with real blueberries I hear. This Mainer approves!

Good drinks and good service. Set up a little awkward to where we didn't know if someone would come…read moreto our table for drink orders or not (which they didn't.) and we weren't sure if we were okay to seat ourselves because no one said anything to us. Vibe was pretty dark and moody. I'd go for my cucumber cocktail again (east side I think??) but wouldn't go out of my way because the vibe and setup wasn't my fav.

We went on a Sunday afternoon. Drinks were inventive, and Zack the bartender was amazing. Great…read moreknowledge of his craft as well being handy w NYT Crossword. Highly recommend- checkout the NAs. If you are into flavor, theirs are very nice.

Visited in June and it was a Deep Eddy Vodka Sponsored month. My friends and I made a 2 hour trip…read moreto a Rum/Tiki Bar only to be greeted with a menu serving 12 of 15 drinks vodka/non-rum based. I asked for their signature Bang Bang Barrel but was informed that I could only order from the sponsored menu, I was prepared to buy mugs, merchandise and several drinks but after that we were a bit put off. Within the first 15 minutes the bartender also set off the fire alarms with a flaming drink so we had to wait outside for a bit until the fire department shut off the smoke alarms. I've been to several Tiki Bars in California and other locations, this one is pretty low on the Tiki Pole for me unfortunately. If it wasn't so far of a drive I would give them another chance but at this point I would rather just go to Nashville or Indianapolis for my Tiki Fix.

One of my favorite Cincinnati hidden gems is The Blind Lemon! They have one of the BEST outdoor…read morepatios; the atmosphere is incredible! Inside the vibes are amazing too & the staff are great! There are so many wonderful cocktails here, and there are drink options for everyone! The Pomegranate Twist is fruity & fun, & the Cabernet float in the Little Miss Sour is delicious! I can never turn down a tasty dessert drink like the Chocolatini & the Hendrickstini is incredibly refreshing & light! Whether you're in the mood for a great cocktail, and awesome patio vibe or want to catch some live music, you have to try The Blind Lemon!

My wife and I absolutely love this place. The drinks, especially the chocolatini, are delicious…read more Inside is eclectic and love the decor, but the outside patio is the place to be. From the ambience to the live music, it is the perfect place to just relax and have a romantic date night. Staff is also very friendly and attentive to your needs! Recently came back to this place as it was our very first date location. Everything is exactly the same and honestly we are very happy about that.

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

Excellent little place to go and have a good time. Staff were really great. Drinks were really…read morenice. Cute atmosphere

I LOVE this place!!!! I attended day party/birthday celebration which happened to fall on the…read moreowner, Kyle's birthday. Man, the vibes were electric!!! The music was playing, Kyle was pouring and the place seriously has some of the absolutely most creative and delicious craft cocktails in the city. I enjoyed the Last Wish which included bourbon, dandelion tea and pear. A week later and I'm still daydreaming about it. lol. My bestie enjoyed the Paradise in Clifton. If you love creative cocktails and positive vibes, this place is for you. Cheers!

We just had the most unbelievable horrible experience I have ever had at an establishment. 8 of us…read morewere there to get a drink One of us was looking to see what kind of bourbon they had and the bartender starting screaming at him at the top of his lungs that he was in the way to move and he was trying to move and this bartender was basically pushing over top of him. All he had to do was ask him no problem. But he had to act like a 4 year old that didn't get his way. I sure hope he has better day tomorrow. But he will not be getting any patronage from us. We walked out. Which was such a shame for all involved. Wow I am still so very shocked. Never seen anything like that before ever.

Definitely a beautiful interior. I loved the vibe this place has. I ordered the Cafe de Noche,…read morewhich is basically an espresso martini. The drink was strong and surprisingly cheaper than what I'm used to back home. It was so good! We also ordered some bread with a garlic balsamic dip, and it was delicious. We definitely had a great time and really enjoyed our visit. Our bartender was very friendly. Plenty of parking in the lot.

I was in town and wanted a cocktail before heading back home. Thankfully this place opened early…read more Loved the vibe as soon as I walked in. I asked the bartender what the prettiest Valentine's drink was. I ended up ordering the Disco T**S. It was the perfect V-Day cocktail.

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!

I loved this place immediately. There's something about these bars that are themed after very…read moremasculine men with dark wood and leather (Hemingway, Teddy Roosevelt, etc) that just attracts me like a moth to a candle. The space is great and is both casual and sort of intentionally ironically macho and you would fit in in a t-shirt or a suit equally. Service was very friendly, the cocktails were great and at least one was named for cats. No matter agar type of cocktail you like, you've got options- it's not all whiskey! I was bummed this wasn't our first stop of the evening, but then, I probably wouldn't have left it. Decidedly going to go back.

Our drinks were handcrafted so well. This is not your average run tiki bar. The service was great…read moreand the live music was the icing on the cake.

This is hands down my new favorite bar in Cincinnati. Nestled in a side street off of Madison road,…read morethis cozy speakeasy is an absolute hidden gem in Oakley. If you're looking for a fun space to grab a good cocktail and watch a game - this establishment should be on your list!

This place is pretty cool, almost like a speakeasy. We walked by during the daytime and could…read morebarely fine it, but once we knew it was there we made a point to go. We visited on a rainy Friday night, when we got there it wasn't too busy, but by the time we left it was almost full. It's a pretty small space. The drinks are fairly priced, $10 for the spicest margarita I've ever had. The bartender was busy, and working alone she managed to keep everyone happy. The decor is pretty cool, including the bullet holes on the bar top. Annie Oakley herself was a badass and there's lots of memorabilia here to see. We'll be back!

This bar was a recommendation from Logan, one of the bartenders at Ghost Baby. He told us he was…read moreplanning to come here after his shift to celebrate his bday, so that tells you its a solid late-night spot with the locals. It has that classic "Cheers" bar vibe, small-ish, clearly a spot where regulars know each other. They had a fun feature, there is a chalkboard where you can buy a drink for someone and then that person can come redeem it later. Insider tip: after 11pm they serve pierogies, a great late night bite if you are bar hopping and need some food. We only stopped for one drink as part of a bigger bar crawl we were doing but its a place worthy of going back to for sure.

My sister and I ended our night out last weekend at Longfellow with a nightcap. The bartenders were…read morereally friendly and the drinks were strong and came out fast. It was pretty busy when we first stopped in, so we stood at a little wall table towards the front, but then a large section of the bar opened up and we moved over there to get more space. The music vibes were immaculate! All of the bangers from my childhood mixed in with some classics. At one point everyone in the bar was singing along to Michelle Branch and it was so fun. Before we leaving, we were talking about how cute the drink coasters were (like little doilies) with one of the bar tenders and she gave us extra and some match books for little mementos. Now we are contemplating starting a junk journal to have a physical reminder of our trips together. Wholly recommend stopping in for some late night drinks.