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    Somerset Bar

    4.6 (170 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Diana K.

    WOW. This bar is insane in the best way. There's so much to look at and so many different seating options that you can come back multiple times and have a totally different experience. There's an indoor, glass conservatory-style area with dreamy lighting and film photos everywhere, a cozy fireplace section that feels very intimate, and an outdoor area with a movie playing and really cool art deco vibes. The drinks are genuinely well-balanced and thoughtfully made. Absolute 10/10 atmosphere. I would recommend this place to literally everyone!! I got a mezcal old fashion and it was SO good! Check this place out!

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    Dale Marie P.

    I am a long-time Somerset fan. I remember reading about it online and being super excited for it to open and it didn't disappoint. First of all, it's open every day. As someone who loves a Monday happy hour, I appreciate this. I am in my late 40s and I'm going to go to happy hour on a Monday night and back home to bed by 9 like I'm supposed to be. Anyway, I just appreciate a daily-open bar. Somerset is an experience. You enter through these giant doors that are from Indonesia or something. It's basically a portal to what awaits you inside. From that moment, you know you're not in your typical Cincinnati bar. One caveat is the food truck right inside the entrance. I appreciate that they offer food (I'm not sure the schedule for it) but I won't lie that it detracts from the aesthetic a bit. There are three main sections - they probably have names but I'm going to call them the lounge, the greenhouse, and the garden. I am always in the garden if weather permits. The lounge is a moody library vibe. Big leather couches, a fireplace, poufs for extra seating. It's a nice balance to the other spaces, which are open and airy and green. There is a bar in there, but it's not always staffed. But, I'm usually there for the happy hour timeframe, so it might be staffed more at night. The greenhouse is the main part of the bar. With its giant windows and plethora of plants and white walls, it's the opposite of the lounge in the best way. This is where the main bar is. Service is usually pretty good although you do run into the kind of bartender that finds ennui to be an appropriate customer service philosophy. The garden is my favorite. You need to explore, because there's more than meets the eye. I like the pagodas, but I try to post up in the peekaboo spot in my picture - pagoda-adjacent but surrounded with bamboo and it feels private. Other notes: There is a water station. It's dog-friendly (even inside). There is almost always a bouncer checking every ID. The bathroom doors are kind of hidden in the wallpaper. And I'm usually there early but my understanding is that the young people show up after dark and really make it a party if that's your jam. TL;DR - Check out Somerset - all of it.

    Blue Bijou martini
    Devena S.

    Stopped in after shopping for a quick drink with a friend. Best decision on a Monday evening ever! They had little mini martinis for $5 each and I decided to make it a flight! And the bartender made them look so adorable! It was a nice chill vibe. A few dog owners, some people at the bar working solo, and some friends like us just hanging out! My only wish is that they had some kind of food on a regular basis. That would have made the evening 5 stars!!

    Trinity G.

    Such a cool bar!! I was pleasantly surprised. The drinks we ordered were delicious. The staff was kind and the service was speedy. The decor was the thing that stood out to me the most!! So unique and beautiful. Would 100% recommend.

    Indoor
    Isabel E.

    Hands down my favorite bar in Cincinnati! It is so beautiful and unique. I love all the different spaces outside, which are for all kinds of groups (dates, friends, party, etc.). The bartenders are always nice and quick. I love their thc drinks. Sometimes the cocktails aren't a hit for me, but they do look beautiful.

    Drinks
    Kristal O.

    What a lovely little gem of a spot! The greenery, outdoor almost "spiritual" space, allows you to escape the city while being in the city! The drinks were on point, staff nice and knowledgeable. You really are transported to a beautiful oasis that you forget you're in the city. There was a DJ on Sunday daytime that had the perfect vibe as well. Can't wait to go again!!!

    Amanda S.

    Such a cool spot. You would never imagine how dope this place is from just the outside. Once you go inside it opens up into this beautiful garden like area and the outside, courtyard is incredible. Truly so many little hidden spots to discover. Cocktails are top notch and really thought out too.

    Emily W.

    The bouncer was super nice and talked with me about Wisconsin because I had a Wisconsin ID. We came to Somerset on a Saturday night in the winter and it was packed but our group of 5 was still able to find a seat. The cocktails are about $12 which is fair because their cocktails are true mixology. The inside has lots of plants and is like a greenhouse. We were able to get drinks super quick and close out in a timely manner. I got the Curio Punch and really enjoyed it. The summer would be the perfect time to come here.

    Jameelah D.

    Cincy gem foresure. Whenever I had family and friends in town this is the bar I take them too. They have full open bar, all around huge table for bar seating. They also have lots of seating outdoor as well. One of my favorite things about this bar is the gorgeous well kept plants! The service is pretty good. I will say on a busy weekend it's hard to get a bartender to take your order. They also usually have a diverse selection of food trucks that often pop up on the weekends to serve food. I've had the yuca fries and they were so delicious. My go to spot for a good time and good drinks. The I've margarita is highly recommended.

    Main room
    Amberly D.

    I was really hoping there would be more plants, haha but I did go at night and it was so crowded you could barely move. They were playing some dance music in the main hall. The drink menu was small and I asked for a simple chocolate martini and they said they don't carry anything chocolate. They did make an espresso lavender martini thing and it was okay, drinkable but not what I wanted. The bartenders seemed like it was an inconvenience for us to be there. The drinks got made quickly though. Like I said it was sooo crowded. It was loud even outside with the music that was playing out there as well. It has the potential to be a beautiful place, I'd like to see it in the daytime. But I guess maybe I just was expecting a different vibe.

    ube marg, aloha garden party, cider, marg
    Sam L.

    The ambiance here is amazing! Came with a couple of friends on a saturday night, we really liked the vibe and the crowd was pretty chill. I really love the decor, the plants, the seating. I ordered a margarita, pinot noir, and one of their seasonal drinks the ube margarita. I loved the ube marg, so delicious, but wasn't crazy about the other drinks. I usually stick to wines and margaritas as my favorites, and I can't lie the ones I had here were kind of mid. I guess I would just say these weren't their specialties, their signature drinks seemed a little more quality. But the ambiance was really worth coming here, I think I would just have to know what options are good if I was planning on coming here with some regularity.

    Lounge
    Anna Y.

    Checked out Somerset on a Monday night with some out of town visitors, there was a good crowd for a Monday! The bartenders were super nice, we all got different cocktails & a mocktail and they were all delicious. Somerset is the best if you're looking for cool vibes, even in the winter the lounge area is super cool and comfortable, I can't wait to come back in the summer and check out the patio!

    Cucumber cocktail
    Patrice B.

    I absolutely love this bar! It doesn't feel like you are in Cincinnati when visiting somerset. The vibes and the ambiance are everything! It gets pretty packed on the weekends but during the weekday it's more chill and less of a crowd. I tried a cucumber cocktail and the lavender margarita. Both are tasty and flavorful but neither gave even a buzz and I'm a super lightweight. A lot of the mixers are premixed assuming to help keep up with the crowd however the cocktails are like drinking juice.

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    Gorgeous ambiance and great drinks. It's seriously a beautiful space. I only wish the mocktails were a little cheaper lol.

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    Great cocktails and amazing aesthetic and ambiance, a must visit if you love curated cocktails and plants galore!

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    The drinks and the ambiance are great here. I was hoping we'd have time to go back a 2nd time on our trip.

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    We will catch you next time!!

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    Really cool bar! They had a nice drink menu, bartenders were nice, and it was gorgeous! Decor and outdoor area were stunning!

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    Unique, fun and funky, service was good. Ambiance and drinks were great. definitely would recommend

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    Yay! Glad you enjoyed everything :) Thank you so much Alissa!

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    Ask the Community - Somerset Bar

    Is outside food allowed?

    You are welcome to bring outside food or order in if you meet the delivery person at the door! Our food truck will be opening in early April though for the season though, highly recommend trying some of the eats once its up and running :)

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