Bartender with the blue ocean shirt; (ugly) the man with a little stubble has great service!! You need to ask for him!!

Very good dive bar located right across the street from the stadium enjoy the cigar. The food was good.

We have been loyal customers for years. We appreciated the neighborhood vibe and welcoming staff, we felt appreciated and like family when arriving. We knew all the bartenders and staff. New management had fired most of the longtime staff due to "lack of flexible" schedules, despite availability being the same as prior years. Most bartenders or service people choose these jobs for flexibility so it is unexpected that management would not appreciate this. On top of the culture eroding, with longtime staff fired and remaining staff walking on eggshells, apparently the new reality is a pat down and wand upon entry. Nothing says welcome to your friendly neighborhood bar like being wanded and assumed to be packing. We have loved the pig but will be taking our business elsewhere read more

As a long standing regular at the Blind Pig, I am deeply disappointed with recent changes that have affected the culture, the culture that I have loved for many years that keeps me coming back. I suspect that new management has upended tradition and establishment, not in a favorable way. I am concerned that these changes will materially impact the friendly feel of the place and I, among others, will choose to take our consistent business elsewhere. Beyond that, I understand that one of the stalwarts of the staff, having been there for 6 years, has been let go for reasons that are not well defined, despite this individual's willingness to work with management on scheduling. I am extremely upset about these changes and deeply disappointed. The Blind Pig and O'Malley's are pillars of Cincinnati socialization and they are perfect the way they are... or they were. Please, these establishments are not suburban Applebee's. They are cultural institutions that represent the best of Cincinnati. The history, the decor, but most of all, the staff. Please do not change. Do not "evolve." We don't want you to change. we like you just the way you are, and the people behind the bar is the main reason we keep showing up as opposed to going elsewhere. Please don't change the staff or anything for that matter, or many us will. read more

Denied access to a veteran friend with a trained service dog saying they (the manager) was above the federal ADA guidelines. I hope this gets turned in to the AG office for review and possible fines. read more

Educate your staff on ADA laws. A veteran was denied access with his PTSD service dog. Do better!

The bartender Travis was a BALLER ASS DUDE . Super personable and chill, drinks were good and bar was cool and eclectic. Take time to look at the details. Me and my boyfriend came here for the first time and we had a great time :) -Taylor and J Oh and Bobby dope too, catch your ass at Creed read more

If you don't like your job I suggest you QUIT! We had to ask for water because she didn't greet us. Then after we got our water she didn't ask if we were ready to order drinks or food. I asked another bartender who was glad to help us. Another customer walks up to the bar and she greets him right away( he's white, me and my friend are black) just for context, not assuming anything. Let's do better. Don't make your misery our problem. I typically have a great experience here but this interaction was AWFUL! Idk the bartender name but she's not too much to look at in the face, average height, regular build with greasy brown medium length-ish hair. read more

The blind pig is a great place to drink the night away and an equally great place to grab a bite the next morning. The food is decent and the staff is friendly. The servings are healthy and left us feeling satisfied. Definitely a place to drop by while in the city. read more

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We went in and sat for about 10-15 minutes without being acknowledged at all. It was not busy. We got the impression that we were not welcome and left. read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel and wanted a lighter bite for dinner, like just a sandwich or something. After looking at their website, I walked over and walked up into the deck area. I didn't know if I was supposed to grab a seat, approach the bar, or whatever. After nobody approached me at the entrance, I decided to go to the bar and ask for a menu. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and upgraded to a side salad (alcohol would have put me to sleep after a long day), paid and got a number to place at a hightop I grabbed on the deck. Boy, was I disappointed in the sandwich, especially given the name of the place. The description read applewood smoked pulled pork smothered in barbecue sauce but there was hardly any sauce on mine. It looks like a fun place to grab a drink, especially when the weather is nice, but my meal left something to be desired. read more

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Meh, at least regarding the food. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap. It was mostly wrap and not as much filling. It came with a side of bagged Lays potato chips. It was just a-okay. The views of this place were where it was at. Great to have the patio overlooking the southern views of Cincy. read more

Co-located with O'Malley's in the Alley, The Blind Pig is a local dive on non-event days, and an out-if-towner dive during events. The music is far too loud for my taste, but if you stand people smoking around you, you can escape to a rather nice outdoor seating area. The service was a bit brusque, but not unfriendly. I ordered the fish and chips, which was surprisingly good, with seasoned fries and an excellent tartar sauce. I doubt I'll return, as I truly detest eating my dinner with clouds of cigarette smoke around me, but the meal wasn't disappointing. read more

Pretty cool bar, the food here is okay for bar food. Wouldn't go out of the way to go here but the view from the patio is great and the drinks are good. read more

Fun local spot in downtown Cincy. Stopped in for a couple beers. Would be a great spot on game day. Overlooking Bengals and Reds stadiums. Fun bartender too. read more

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What a fun place located next to omalleys on the alley The bartenders are so much fun we loved talking to Noah and their bourbon slushes are amazing They have an outdoor patio which is great for summer read more

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The Blind Pig is a staple of Cincinnati and located within walking distance of the Reds (10-15 min). The Blind Pig offers both indoor and outdoor seating including a deck that overlooks the Reds, Paycor, and the Banks. The bar is decorated with Cincinnati themed items including a signed football from Zac Taylor (coach of the Bengals). They offer a wide variety of drinks which are fairly cheap compared to the rest of downtown along with your general bar food. The bartenders are efficient and friendly even when it gets busy before a game. Make sure to stop in! read more

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Took them absolutely forever to answer the phone and when they did I asked if they have a family room because of my 13 year old sister. She kept saying she couldn't hear me so I spoke louder and she still couldn't hear me. She said "we're 21 and up" and then just hung up. Very unsatisfied with the customer service and the amount of respect given. read more

Owners - I can pretty much guarantee you that zero Bengals season tickets holders, who just walked away from their 0-4 in-person experience so far this season, enjoyed your DJ who was talking trash to the whole establishment while wearing his Eagles gear. I get it, he's from Philly and glad that his team won, but no one cares about who he is or where he is from. Just play the music and help people have a good time. When asked why he wasn't being a professional about it, he had the audacity to say we, as customers, don't pay him, meanwhile he clearly is not reasonable enough to connect the dots to the patrons, the bar's revenue, and him getting paid. I would recommend he keep his poor attitude and personality at home next time so he doesn't end up playing DJ Hero on his couch with his roommates one of these Sundays. read more

My friends and I stopped in at The Blind Pig last weekend for a quick bite and a drink. We came the night the Bengals had their first preseason game, so the place was busy! It's located right by both the Reds stadium and the Bengals stadium downtown, so it's a good spot to go to if you're looking for a drink before or after a game. My friends ordered chicken tenders and fries, and I got the burger. My burger was really good! It was a solid size for a good price. They also loaded everything up with a ton of fries, so there was plenty to share at the table. In order to get to The Blind Pig, you have to go up a flight of stairs. At the top, there is a nice rooftop patio space, where you get a great view of the city. There is also an indoor area with plenty of screens to watch the games, which is where we ended up sitting that night. We had great service there as well. The bartenders were quick to put our food orders in and we got our drinks very quickly. You have to order food at the bar as a heads up, as I wasn't too sure when we first walked in. I would definitely come back the next time the Bengals are playing! read more

Food was great and staff amazing. Enjoyed the BBQ sandwich the most! It was pretty crowded, but food came out quick and never an issue getting a drink at the bar. read more

First, I wasn't sure to review The Blind Pig or O'Malleys in the Alley, they are seemingly one in the same. But, according to the Yelp pictures, I think we sat in the Blind Pig part...maybe. Stopped here after going to Duke Convention Center, saw O'Malleys had high Yelp reviews, and it was a nice day, so why not walk here? Upon walking in the entrance, no one addresses you & there is no sign as to what to do, maybe this is just one of those neighborhood places? We passed through into some seating along a wall by a bar and open wall to their outside patio, the pleasant breeze was the only positive about this place! Don't come here if you are hungry, because you will leave hungry. I ordered the Cobb salad, and while the balsamic was decent, the chicken wasn't edible. They didn't even cook it, it was the super cheap already made chicken pieces from Aldi (or something extremely similar). The hard boiled egg wasn't even cooked correctly lol. My husband ordered the chicken tenders and fries, and while he said the fries were some of the best he's ever had, the chicken was so so. He also paid like $7 for a solo cup of beer. The crowd was very....not my scene. There was a girl wearing a see thru dress...I could see everything. It was more of a college bro vibe, to look cool drinking pricy beer with sticky countertops. I can see how this would be a desirable place before or after a game downtown, but it made McDonald's look gourmet. Two big thumbs down. Oh, and I saw a sign hanging in the corner, saying this was the Friendliest Place of Earth...LOLOLOLOL. No one was friendly at all, much better service at Chick Fil A! read more

Trust me the food was good but I paid $28 for the buffalo tender-wich and an extra side of fries............

Had a GREAT time visiting this bar from out of town. We got The Smasher to eat per the bartenders recommendation and it was delicious! It was such a fun atmosphere. read more

Great little rooftop, it's three bars in one I believe. Great specials or prices, good view, and great location. Just ordered beers, place was semi-crowded but we were acknowledged rather quickly. I have no complaints, it's a must visit if you're ever in Cincinnati. read more

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I have been here before on multiple occasions and again the same service consists of weird bouncers who only let their friends in even though there is a line of 20+. The food is mediocre. The bartenders pay you no mind. Save yourself a trip and just go to the banks. read more

Attached to O'Malley's in the alley; a strange marriage that makes sense. I tend to prefer the blind pig over O'Malley simply based on space, but sometimes you want to drink in a pub and then after that pub drink, you can go over to the sports bar. Staff is great. read more

Great food! Quick service. Large portions. Fresh. Clean. Eclectic decor. Lots of seating options. read more

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Great variety of drinks ( 10/10 would recommend the hurricanes and painkillers), solid bar food, and friendly service. My favorite spot for day drinking downtown-especially in the summer with the patio! read more

Nice patio bar top. Had to go inside to get service which was fine once you get the bartenders attention. Too busy talking to their friends. So service not great. Food was ok but nothing special just overpriced bar food. Could be a great place but not really worth a return visit. read more

Horrible service! Placed our order at the bar. No table service. Waited 45 minutes and no food. Asked the bartender who said they were "making our food now". Waited another 35 minutes and asked the same bartender where our food was. Bartender said I was being rude to him before he left to check on our order with the kitchen. I was not rude, I stated the facts and was inquiring. Without a simple apology he goes to the kitchen to return 5 minutes later to state they forgot our order. He returned our money, and never apologized. Not once. Poor system and poor service. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. And, please set an expectation with customers when your kitchen is backed up or under staffed. We could have gone elsewhere. read more

Great place to go before and after a Reds or Bengals game. Has outdoor area and three bars. Prices are reasonable. It does get very crowded! read more

Windy lunch on a beautiful day! Quick service and a ton of refills made for an easy lunch on a nice day outside on the deck. Connected exactly to O Malleys makes it easy in and out either from third or the alley between fourth. Look forward to heading back for an evening outside in the nice weather read more

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Always love a good time at blind pig! This is our go to spot for events and rugby things! Always a fun time celebrating birthdays, NYE and rugby socials. read more

I arrived early afternoon and was told by the bar tender that it was 21 and over. I had my wife, our 20 yr old daughter, and her boyfriend with me. I asked if we could order "to-go", and she said that was fine. So I ordered, and we sat and waited in the corner booth next to the entrance. Not long after, she starts talking to security, and gesturing towards me and my group. Security approaches me and asks if there's a problem. I tell him the same details I already covered above, and he tells me the bar tender (who is clearly a liar), said that I was "giving her shit". As soon as security approached me, I sent my group out. I guess I didn't realize it would be such a huge deal to get some below average tasting food, and some watered down sprites to-go. The only thing this establishment has going for it is that it's located so close to the Great American Ballpark. I would guess, and probably correctly, that if it had to stand on its own, in a not so prime location, it would be able to do so. read more

Awesome hidden gem in downtown Cincinnati! Fiancé and I were looking for a place to grab a bite for lunch. After scrolling through the nearest places to our hotel, the Blind Pig fit the bill for both of us! I was a bit skeptical at first, the place was covered in shower curtains (Covid-19). Curtains in between every bar seat and every booth. Definitely a money friendly way to remain socially distanced and adhere to guidelines. Once the food came out the skepticism all went away. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was AMAZING. Tender chicken slathered in buffalo sauce and ranch. I'm excited to go back when bars are back to normal and enjoy a beverage... or five. read more

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Met up with my cousin here on my way home from Kentucky- she lives in Cincinnati and suggested this place. I loved the indoor/outdoor thing- the whole wall was just open to the patio so it was one big room, but half of it was outside. Great setup for summer! I got an alcoholic slushie of some kind and it was delicious. Slightly pricy, but I would definitely come back when I'm back in the area! read more

Came in a quick bite. Got an O'Malley burger with cheese and bacon, came with a side of fries. Service was fast and the staff was helpful.

I had read so many glowing reviews about this place. Since it was around the corner from where we were staying, we thought it would be great idea to check it out. Can't really tell you much about Blind Pig. Why is that? Because we were never acknowledged here. Walked up to the patio area and walked around for a bit, trying to get an employees attention. No such luck. Cool views though.Ignored on the patio. Walked into the next room. Bar area with a few tables scattered about with sports on. Beautiful. I like this. Bartender says nothing and is speaking with a patron. Ignored in the first bar. Walked down a short little hallways to a back area with yet another small bar and yet a few more tables about. Saw a ledge with a stack of menus. Grabbed a couple of menus, sat down at a table and started figuring out what to order. Several employees passed with zero acknowledgement. Ignored in the back bar. So we put the menus back and started casually making our way towards the front of the bar waiting for anybody to say anything. Never happened. Nobody even TRIED to acknowledge us the entire time we were there. Not Once. I was there intent on spending money to eat and drink and watch some sports. Blind Pig was not having it that night. Seriously, wth? 1 star. You suck. read more

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Had a great time here before Bengals training camp. Everything was reasonably priced and the service was good. I didn't wander to the back, but loved the outdoor areas and view of the stadium. It's a great setup to hang out with friends and enjoy good company. I only removed a star because we were excited to have lunch but couldn't order food. I went up to the bar a couple of different times and was told the kitchen was backed up and to come back in 15-20 minutes. The last time I tried, they said they weren't taking orders again until 2PM, and by that time we had to leave. So the food was a bummer, but we still look forward to going back next time we're in town. read more

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