We were visiting from out of state with our baseball team and families. They accommodated our large…read moregroup of teens and parents without batting an eye, and the staff were friendly and happy to share about their restaurant and the surrounding area. Delicious burgers, fries with coarse salt, fried pickles, and Cincinnati chili! Thank you!!

Four of us visited for the first time. We had the smash burgers and chili and fries. Plus tried the…read morecheese curds and fries pickles. Everything was great and the prices were very reasonable. We will eat here again.

PUB FOOD DONE RIGHT!…read more If you're looking for a spot that delivers comfort food with big flavor, Bender's Pub Grub needs to be on your radar! Located inside Alexandria Brewing Company, Chef Shawn Weinbender & his managing partner Lora Damron opened Bender's Pub Grub in December 2022 & they've definitely made their mark on NKY! Their team is serving up traditional pub food with a Southern touch that is undeniably delicious! Voted Best Burger in NKY 3 years in a row, I'd say they're definitely doing it right!! The Smashburger was everything you want in a burger--juicy, flavorful, and perfectly smashed with those crispy edges we all love. The Tots were golden, crispy, and impossible to stop eating. And can we talk about the Charcuterie Board?! The perfect mix of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments that made every bite a little adventure. My favorite bites were the Charcuterie Board & the Smashburger! Whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting friends for drinks, or just craving some seriously good pub food, Bender's Pub Grub delivers. What are your must-have pub food orders? Let me know in the comments! Bender's Pub Grub 7926 Alexandria Pike Unit 1a Alexandria, KY 41001 https://benderspubgrub.com/ Instagram & TikTok: @biteswithmissb #biteswithmissb #contentcreator #foodreview #kentucky #smallbusiness

Solid char on the smash burger. A little on the drier side though. I went with the classic smash…read moreand we did a side of deviled eggs and tots. The deviled eggs were buffalo chicken. The buffalo chicken topping was good! Very friendly staff. Liked the new West Chester location for the vibe. A little tucked away but a good brewery feel.

A great place in Fort Thomas that is a little quirky…read more The items are named after rock bands or stars Bread Zepplin Pearl Jam Metallica Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mariah Curry Just to name a few We went for burger week and got the Pearl Jam Pretzel bun goat cheese caramelized onions with a jalapeno jam Yummy The onion rings were fantastic They also have milkshakes They looked fantastic

Stopped by Tickle Pickle in Fort Thomas recently and had a really great experience. The service was…read moreexcellent--friendly and attentive, which made for a really relaxed atmosphere. The food was definitely the highlight. I went with the Slaytar, which was tasty, though next time I might ask for a little extra tartar sauce on the side. My wife grabbed the Pearl Jam and really liked it, and my daughter went with the Bread Zeppelin, which was a hit with her as well. It's a super comfortable spot to grab a bite, and we'll definitely be adding this to our Cincinnati adjacent rotation. If you're in the area and looking for a solid meal, I'd highly recommend checking it out.

Well, what to say about this. It's a bar serving food in a house. Kinda divey but also weirdly…read morecharming. Located directly across from the NKU campus it seems like a local favorite. We stopped mainly for a meal, but the bar counter seemed a much more lively place to be at! We ordered a chicken salad and chicken wings. Both were good. We also ordered their spicy cheese curds. They were definitely spicy- but a great spin on the familiar fried cheese curds. The prices were very reasonable. It would be a fun stop to enjoy a brew at happy hour (they advertised some great happy hour prices) and catch a sports game on one of the TV's.

Typical neighborhood bar , Close to NKU campus . Love the wings & spicy cheese curds . Service is…read moregood & friendly , along with reasonable prices

I'm writing this with blackberry BBQ sauce all over my hands and I've never been happier. Smoked…read moreturkey and bacon and havarti sandwich. Don't even get me started on the Brussels sprouts.

The sandwich was so flavorful and moist I ate the entire pulled pork sandwich without adding any…read moresauce.

I'm posting an update to my last review about explicit music being played…read more Jason, the owner, DID respond to my email, and assured me they would look into filtering the music to avoid kids hearing it. His response was greatly appreciated.

We absolutely love wandering monsters. Huge parking lot area for parking, quick service inside even…read morein a busy night, and duck pin bowling! They host trivia nights, private parties, and have awesome merch if you are into that. Always a new fun drink on the menu and their classics. The food is classic bar food + BBQ and it's pretty good for not being their main gig. Duck pin bowling can have about 45-60 wait if you get there at peak time on a weekend night, but if you put your name in as soon as you get in it times out well with having a drink, eating, and catching up some! A go to for us when we need a night out of the house but want something easy.

I was a little nervous about eating here when I walked in because the place looks pretty run down…read more It could definitely use a makeover. But don't judge a book by its cover because the cheeseburger I had was fantastic! The man that took my order couldn't have been nicer. He thanked me for stopping in, which was really nice. Give this place a try!

Soooo fire. Stopped here on our way into Cinci from Louisville. Decided to come to this…read morehole-in-the-wall after doing some research on tasty local places, and they did not disappoint! We were the only ones here on a Friday night before a snow storm, and the wings were coated with such a good hot and tangy sauce. They were crispy, fries were cooked perfectly and salted to perfection. We will be stopping by again next time we come by. Cool cooks, fast service. I do wish they had a restroom though.

Stopped in twice this week for lunch. Had the hamburger then the award winning wings. Both were…read moregreat!! I love the crew the was working. Even the owner popped in the check in on me. Great story and can see why they are successful. Burger was full of flavor and filling!! Had the blue cheese burger was a great choice for me. The wings were great would have liked to been able to split up the order to try more flavors but maybe next time. The smoking prior to flash frying gives another layer of flavor and would be very complex with some of the flavor profiles of the sauces I'm sure. Great job Midway!! And you better not sleep on this place it serves great food but also has an amazing supply of bourbon and spirits for sell and drinking.

We stopped in for lunch and had an incredible meal. It was so good. I completely forgot to take…read morepictures. Our server knew the menu and was very accommodating. Lots of fun and I look forward to returning. I highly recommend this cute place.

This place has just opened up in the last month and this burger joint is A LOT better than the one…read moreit replaced here! Granted, it took them a bit to get our burgers and fries out to us, but they were in the end part of a rush too. Our burgers and fries came out hot and fresh. Those burgers tasted amazing, as did the fries -- they were also cooked all the way through. The only problem that I had was that it was slightly chilly in the restaurant, like a door was propped open in to the cold evening air, but was fine outside of that part though. I think that my husband and I will be back here.

I have eaten here 2x this week and am now hooked on their hot dogs! Buns are very fresh and dog is…read moresplit & grilled perfectly. Fresh onions & relish---& they're not stingy. Customer service also a +!

I love my wings and I love bleu cheese dressing. I'm torn about Barleycorn's bleu cheese dressing…read more It's the diced onions and lack of celery seed. It tastes good but just unusual. Not used to crunching my dressing. The buttermilk and bleu cheese is there but the crunch? I've been going to Barleycorn's since the 70s when they were floating on the Ohio river. Always one of my favorites. But, the bleu cheese dressing, while good, is not pure. The bleu cheese dressing is meant to cool your tongue after the heat to the wing. As a purist, I like the onion in the dressing if it's on a salad but not with my wings. Final answer, swap the onion for celery seed like the lord meant it to be. Do that and we got another star

OK - so check out the tab. I was paying for my friend and myself. You will notice two tall Michelob…read moreUltras, two short Modelo Esp. I ordered myself a "shot of screwball". The server asked me for clarification and I said a "shot of Screwball". She said "OK" and off she went. She returned later with the shot of screwball and all is fine. Then I get my tab and notice this very weird "UP" entry for $2.25. I asked the server what the "UP" entry meant and she stammered through something about the shot and mixer.... I explained that I had a straight shot - no mixer and she asked if I wanted to speak to her manager. I said "Yes please". This guy walks over and i ask him to explain the UP charge. He says "well maybe you had one shot during happy hour and one later..." I respond, "No - I had one shot". HE says "Well what do you think a shot is?". I say, " An ounce and a half". He replies, "Well, we pour 2oz". I say, "I didn't order 2 ounces". He replies, "We always pour 2 ounces - we've been doing that for 48 years". I say, "Well, I haven't been coming in here for 48 years - I ordered a shot". Now, just do the math. Suppose what he claims is true - first off, why would you charge for a shot and then add an additional UP charge without someone specifically asking for an "over-pour" or a double or something? Also, if you are over-pouring by 1/2 ounce why would it be $2.25 for a $5.75 shot? i mean, you are over-pouring 1/3 of the original shot - right? $2.25 is NOT 1/3 of $5.75. Not by a long shot. Also, where do you get off over-pouring anyone without an explicit request? The fact that the server stumbled on an explanation and then the "manager" comes out with a very weak explanation leaves me doubting the entire thing. A couple of bucks is not a big deal but wtf? This is just not necessary. It makes little sense and only served to piss off a potential regular from returning. Just charge whatever the shot is supposed to cost and let people know that you supposedly "over-pour". Also, don't over-pour unless somebody specifically asks for it..... this isn't rocket-science.