Great spot for a pit stop on the way before or after the reds or bengals smaller and with a bit more character than the usual spots in The Banks. The outdoor patio has great ambiance and great views of both stadiums and the banks and bridges overall. Good selection of beers on tap. Love the Jameson bottles chandelier and the Jameson bottles Christmas tree for the holidays. read more

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Close at 2am but not letting people in after 11:30. Awful service to have it say you close at 2am but close at midnight. On the biggest night as well... very rude people read more

What a fantastic place! Great atmosphere and service. Beer is cold and the chicken tenders with fries is the BEST deal EVER!!! Always our go to while visiting Cincinnati. read more

A diamond in the rough, what a great place awesome food and drinks and Noah did a great job as our server. We will definitely be back what a great time... true Dive Bar read more

This was the second time that I've been here and I just LOVE this place! The atmosphere is super cool, kinda hipster and all the crazy antique collectibles all over with the fireplace going - it's a cool vibe for sure. We all had a hot cocktail and everyone was happy with their selections. I had the Milky Way and really enjoyed it ! We didn't have too much time to stay as we had another gathering to attend but I'll be back for sure next time I'm in Cinncy read more

We came here after dinner just to grab some drinks. The drinks were fun NOLA themed like hurricane, painkiller, and zombie. The outdoor space was so so nice to sit at and enjoy our evening. We didn't order food but the waitress was so kind and was unbothered by us taking up a table and just getting drinks. We got carry out fries and chicken tenders which were not good, but not terrible. The service and atmosphere were definitely the best part! The read more

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

I was there on a week night but the food was great and the service was attentive. I would go back. As a matter of fact, we won trivia and $40 off our bar tab but we had all already paid. read more

Came here for trivia night and was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was sitting outdoors and luckily the weather was good enough for that. They have a great beer selection plus good bar food. I wouldn't say the nachos were worth the money but they were okay. Everything else we had was pretty good. Nothing really sensational and special in regards to food, but still not terrible either. Trivia was great, it's on Wednesdays around 7 PM. Inside they had dividers between the booths so that was a good safety measure. Someone also made me either sit down without a mask or stand with a mask. You can't stand without a mask though. Just good to know. read more

Pros: Location and Outdoor Patio Cons: Service and Food Ordered a round of shots here on Friday after seeing their specials on the TV slide show, $3 Vegas Bombs. Ordered 6 and got a bill for $44...asked the bartender to clarify and she just said the board was outdated and that's not actually their special...not sure why their board isn't fixed or why she didn't warn me when I ordered them. Bartender continued to be rude and thought it was ridiculous I wanted a refund for the difference. Husband brought home a to go order of a wrap/fries last night. It was less than average bar food and not even what he ordered. Good place for a drink outside. read more

The Blind Pig - Sad wrap and fries :( - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

One of my favorite bars! Always such a fun vibe with the rooftop that overlooks the city. It is very casual and always my favorite place for day drinking and night drinking. I also recently started going here for lunch and their food is amazing too! I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good time. read more

This place has got all that you can ask for. Friendly staff. strong vibes. chill like that nice read more

I really like Blind Pig, but its another timing sort of bar. Its great on Reds or Bengals game days, but other times it can be hit or miss. This past time I was here on a Sunday afternoon with the Pedal Wagon and there was a good crowd. I really like the rooftop patio and upstairs bar. Ive never tried the food, but the drinks are run of the mill. I think its more of a great location place then a go out of your way to come here for the bar itself place. read more

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Good food. Great service and they are open late. It gets busy right after the work crowd shows up.

The food was great. I had the BLT plus Egg and my girlfriend had the burger. Both were seasoned to perfection. The staff were very attentive and a DJ came around 11 and played a really good set read more

Hands down the single greatest bar in Cincinnati. In a small, failing city that borders Kentucky like two boils on a blistering anus, this bar stands out as its saving grace. Sure the crowds can be hit or miss. Sure they employ mouth breathing buffoons like Billy. But boy oh boy do they know how to make a place with kitschy shit on its ceiling feel like home. I'm writing this in some godless shithole chain in Philly, longing for my corner bar seat back at pig. I'd give anything to hang with Troy, Kalie, Christian, Brooke and Heather. Not Billy. Definitely don't miss Billy read more

Average pub food. Nachos were simple with a white queso, cubed chicken and jalapeños with side of sour cream and salsa. The chicken finger basket was good, well cooked and perfect for dipping. The Italian smasher is an O'Malley original. It's similar to a panini. It's great dipped in ranch. It's filled with Italian meat, melty cheese and banana peppers. You can also create your own. The decor is very cool, a Jameson bottle chandelier, a pabst lamp and lots of old beer signs. They also have a deck outside with a fire pit. It connect all the way to O'Malley in the alley and bot have relaxed fun vibe. Great for catching up with friends and enjoying a cold one read more

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This place is the shiz!! Great mixed drinks and really friendly staff! Great music and even has the TouchTunes option. The frozen margs in the slushy maker will get you absolutely sloshed after 2! Great pre-game for the bengals or reds games read more

The Blind Pig - a man and a woman behind the bar - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Look, I typically make my reviews very winded and detailed. I'm not going to do that today. All I'm going to tell you is that I frequent here so often the bouncer gets worried if I've been gone too long. I love this place THAT much. I love the bartenders, the beers, the atmosphere...I love it all. And I'm sure you will too. read more

Went after reds game. Service was fast. Drinks were good. Patio was exactly what we needed.

What an awesome bar! . Another cool joint my husband found in downtown Cincy. Located behind O'Malley's In the Alley. You have to walk through the O'Malley's bar to get to it. They are right next door to eachother. (There is an Entrance via stairs on Third Street as well). The Blind Pig has the same owner but a different atmosphere from O'Malley's. Beautiful decor! I love the lounge-type space, with yellow chairs and the rich warm browns. It has a 50-bottle Jameson chandelier, which stands out (you can't miss it) and one of my favorite decoration in the bar. There are more than 6 widescreen TVs for watching games. Capacity of the bar holds at least 45 people inside and another 50 on the patio, which has a great view of the Freedom Center and Paul Brown Stadium. Patio is very spacious and open. There are also two fire pits and four heaters. It was built on top of what used to be the Locker Room, which O'Malley's previously opened for Reds and Bengals home games. There are 20 beers on draft, including craft, local and domestic offerings, plus wine and a full bar. My husband got an 2 IPA (drafts) and I got the Hudepohl lager. All three beers close to $15.00 with tip. Blind Pig also offers a menu which serves sandwiches and a mixture of comfort foods. The Blind Pig hosts DJs on the weekends. A great addition to downtown Cincinnati! Friendly bartender and great service. read more

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If you walk into O'Malley's and keep going straight, you walk into the Blind Pig. The main difference I noticed may have been the age of the clientele. It could just be the day or time, but it appeared as though the Blind Pig had more of a millennial presence while O'Malley's catered to Gen X and older. Some great craft beers on tap including several local brews. read more

Nachos great, pretzel tasty, roof seating beautiful, and atmosphere fun. Our server/bartender Noah was a hoot and gave us wonderful recommendations. We came back later that night because he made it such a fun experience. Only thing I have to say is steer clear of the alcohol slushees they look good but looks can be deceiving. read more

I was assaulted by the Bouncers at this bar. I wasn't feeling well so I only had one beer but was out with a group of friends till last call. I asked calmly and nicely if we could wait inside for our Uber to arrive (it was 10 degrees out) but was told that it would be illegal for us to stay. It was 2:05 am, they can legally serve until 2:30 am, so this was clearly a lie. They grabbed me to force me out so I calmly asked them to stop touching me but they continued to manhandle me until they forced me out the door. My arms have bruises from their fingers digging in. If that is how they would treat me when I am sober and make a very reasonable request I can't imagine how they treat their more inebriated clientele. AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Had lunch here with a couple of friends. It was a nice day and we sat on the patio. I thought the food was good. I had the cheeseburger special and it came with fries for $8. I am sure this is a great place to grab a drink before a Reds or Bengals game. Fortunately there were only a handful of people as there was only one guy working. I assume they staff up on game days. I will stop by this place again when I am headed to a game. read more

We went to the Blind Pig for trivia on Wednesday, with intentions of only getting a few drinks, however when we saw the nachos arrive at the table next to us - we knew we weren't going to be able to hold out. Between the 4 of us, we tried the Quesadilla, chicken strips, nachos, and buffalo chicken wrap - all which were delicious but the chicken strips stole the show. Clearly freshly fried - the large chicken pieces came out hot and crispy ready to dunk into a plentiful honey mustard sauce. I will certainly be back, and this time food will 100% be part of the plan. read more

The Blind Pig - Chicken strips and fries - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The fine dining of bar food. Always a great time there whether you're dining or just having a good time with friends!

Went here about a week ago for some nice weather drinks on the patio. The patio is always nice when sunny and the drinks cold! I recommend this place for a fun nice drink while enjoying the weather on their patio read more

Ian the bartender has the best recommendations and never steered me wrong. I don't think I would've liked the bar as much as I did if it wasn't for him! Definitely going back good food, good beer and great staff! read more

Really wanted to try this place because it has rooftop bar downtown and I wanted to be outside so we could enjoy the nice warm weather. So we stopped by on Friday evening to get drinks and some food, unfortunately we stopped we stopped with the beers, they were warm. After talking to another person that says he goes there all the time he said, yes warm beers are a problem! Loved the outdoor area that have a big jenga game and I think a few other oversized games and the bar area just inside the garage door, but did not make it inside we needed to find some cold beer and food. read more

If you are downtown and want to grab a quick beer then this is a good spot. They have a nice size patio area that has a view of The Banks area of the city. Nothing special but a solid option when you are in the area. read more

Pros: great drink specials (especially for downtown), relatively low key, the patio is a great place to just sit and watch the city. Cons: Bar food is just okay, lots of bros, smoking on the patio. read more

Went to the Blind Pig today and. Barry the bartender is a excellent mixologist and has a great personality . He is extremely knowledgeable of craft beers and drinks our party was ordering. I would highly recommend going there in Saturday's when he is working. read more

I never really know what I'm going to get when going to Blind Pig. The crowd is always so different and odd every time I go. It's a fun place to stop in for a drink or two before a game or after a happy hour. A lot of people enjoy the rooftop bar that overlooks 3rd street, which is nice on a great evening. Drinks are priced fair and they even have bar food for those who enjoy a snack to help soak up the drinks. Parking isn't convenient, but if you're in the area it's easy to get to. read more

My colleague and I took a customer to The Blind Pig for bar food and drinks. Beautiful rooftop setting. However, there were no servers working the customers. We finally figured we'd try and get the attenroom of the bartender. The staff ignored us and it took a long time to get any service. If they hired one server to work the customers, they'd generate a lot more sales and a lot more good will. read more

Ever since the now defunct Locker Room closed their doors this past Fall I've been wondering what was going into this prime real estate between both GAB and PBS. Seeing the signs on 3rd street and all the construction also piqued my interest. When I saw the Blind Pig sign go up I got even more excited. Reading about what they wanted to do in the Enquirer article put me over the top. I was sold and had to get here ASAP. It was the opening round of the NFL playoffs and besides the Lions getting Jerry Jonesed it was a great day. They have an entrance off 3rd St as well as the connector between the bar and O'Malley's. The feel is a mix between lounge and sports bar. I can easily see this place being awesome in the warm weather. Half of their space is located outside on the patios that overlook both stadiums. Inside there's a long bar on one side with casual seating on the other. It ends with some high tops before the huge garage door that opens up to the patio. They have a decent selection of beers with plenty of local crafts. The bartender might have been a little overwhelmed with a room full of people and only himself behind the bar acting as server and bar tender. I can see that being a problem down the road. I will definitely be back and hopefully next time I can wear my Lions shirt out with pride.... haha, that's a good one. read more

Great place for drinks prior to the game. The patio was very nice and had a lovely view of the football stadium. Music was also on point! Glad we stopped. read more

The Blind Pig - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Wandered in looking for a beer after a long day working. Hotel was downtown and this place was just two blocks away. Excellent tap selection although several domestic standards sullied the lineup, so it's not a full-on "craft beer" bar, there are more than a few labels represented. I took the theme to be less Prohibition and more post-modern sports bar. Both are fine with me, but don't go expecting a straight Speak-Easy environment. Great service and a very cool outdoor patio overlooking the stadium. Great place I'll definitely come back to when back in Cincinnati. read more

This place rocks. Outdoor bar, great service and hot bartenders. Food is above average bar for. Brooke and Cailey are great

I was in town for weekend trip and decided to check this place out. Very cool looking spot that connects to O'Mally's in the Alley. The roof deck and decor are unique and hipster chic. My only issue was the service- it really ruined the experience. Around 1:30 they closed the outdoor seating and people started to trickled out. We moved inside to finish our drinks at the bar and around 2:00 found ourselves as the last ones there. There were two young women bar tending that did not once come ask if we needed new drinks or our check. The doorman/bouncer stood on the far end of the bar and yelled twice that they were "closing up, so finish your drinks and leave"...please keep in mind we were literally the only people there, so it was a little strange. After the second time I jokingly said "I assume you are talking to us since we are the only people here- we are just waiting to close out here." The two bartenders continued to stand 3 feet away from me with their backs turned until I eventually waved one down to get the bill. Overall it was an okay bar, but it was poor service and we were made to feel very uncomfortable while finishing our drinks. Maybe we just came in during a weird day since I have seen several good reviews...I would not go back- Cincinnati has a lot of other cool spots to offer! read more