Guidebook for Cincinnati
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blind Lemon
936 Hatch StGreat live music and patio! Great for date night!
Walking distance from our house! Seasonal cocktails and the local pizza place (Taglios) will deliver to your table.
35 locals recommend
Pearl's
3520 Eastern AveWalking distance from our house! Seasonal cocktails and the local pizza place (Taglios) will deliver to your table.
This is a Tarantino themed bar. You enter in the front of what looks like a video store, and the bouncer will direct you to a certain section. You have to find the DVD that opens the bar.
All the drinks are themed and there is free popcorn and candy from the bar.
On nice nights, they screen throwback movies on the patio. The last time we were there we watched the matrix and back to the future.
14 locals recommend
The Video Archive
965 E McMillan StThis is a Tarantino themed bar. You enter in the front of what looks like a video store, and the bouncer will direct you to a certain section. You have to find the DVD that opens the bar.
All the drinks are themed and there is free popcorn and candy from the bar.
On nice nights, they screen throwback movies on the patio. The last time we were there we watched the matrix and back to the future.
Try to go during the day and sit on the patio upstairs!
Order a John Daley pitcher and some snacks. Its a great way to spend an afternoon!
30 locals recommend
Krueger's Tavern
1313 Vine StTry to go during the day and sit on the patio upstairs!
Order a John Daley pitcher and some snacks. Its a great way to spend an afternoon!
MOTR Pub
1345 Main StGreat live music, very relaxed atmosphere!
Brand new brewery, about a 10 minute uber away from our house. They have homemade pizza on site as well as all their own beers on tap.
There is an outdoor patio for corn hole and it is pet friendly!
82 locals recommend
MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison RdBrand new brewery, about a 10 minute uber away from our house. They have homemade pizza on site as well as all their own beers on tap.
There is an outdoor patio for corn hole and it is pet friendly!
This bar has every arcade or video game you ever wanted to play. All games are free except pinball.
Try going in the afternoon, its hard to get a machine to play on busy nights!
All specialty cocktails are named after 80s stars. Try the Kevin Bacon or the Hulk Hogan.
46 locals recommend
16-Bit Bar+Arcade
1124 Main StThis bar has every arcade or video game you ever wanted to play. All games are free except pinball.
Try going in the afternoon, its hard to get a machine to play on busy nights!
All specialty cocktails are named after 80s stars. Try the Kevin Bacon or the Hulk Hogan.
Parks & Nature
Walking distance from our house; watch the planes take off and land at Lunken Airport
36 locals recommend
Alms Park
710 Tusculum AveWalking distance from our house; watch the planes take off and land at Lunken Airport
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WaySit on the swings and watch the barges on the Ohio River!
Food Scene
Great diner food! Go early, the line is usually around the corner and they don't take reservations.
Our favorite: German Greats Breakfast (you have to try goetta if you're in Cincinnati!)
15 locals recommend
The Echo
3510 Edwards RdGreat diner food! Go early, the line is usually around the corner and they don't take reservations.
Our favorite: German Greats Breakfast (you have to try goetta if you're in Cincinnati!)
Great food, great atmosphere, great service. This is our favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. All the food is locally sourced and they make everything in-house. Their wine list is great.
Favorites: literally anything on the menu
14 locals recommend
Red Feather Kitchen
3200 Madison RdGreat food, great atmosphere, great service. This is our favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. All the food is locally sourced and they make everything in-house. Their wine list is great.
Favorites: literally anything on the menu
Great atmosphere and variety of options for breakfast/brunch.
Full bar and cold pressed juices.
Our favorites: Chicken Hash, Breakfast Sandwich, Steak and Eggs
33 locals recommend
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
525 Race StGreat atmosphere and variety of options for breakfast/brunch.
Full bar and cold pressed juices.
Our favorites: Chicken Hash, Breakfast Sandwich, Steak and Eggs
Perfect for a special occasion. Worth every penny.
Our favorite: We split a steak with two freddy salads and a side of brussels sprouts!
64 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Precinct
311 Delta AvePerfect for a special occasion. Worth every penny.
Our favorite: We split a steak with two freddy salads and a side of brussels sprouts!
The best barbecue in the city hands down. Walking distance from our house.
Our favorites: pulled turkey sandwich with cheddar jalapeño grits and cole slaw.
45 locals recommend
Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside DriveThe best barbecue in the city hands down. Walking distance from our house.
Our favorites: pulled turkey sandwich with cheddar jalapeño grits and cole slaw.
Great cajun food, walking distance from our house.
Everything on their Sunday brunch menu is great.
Weeknight favorite: blackened salmon with seasonal veggies and a side of jambalaya.
30 locals recommend
Allyn's Cafe
3538 Columbia PkwyGreat cajun food, walking distance from our house.
Everything on their Sunday brunch menu is great.
Weeknight favorite: blackened salmon with seasonal veggies and a side of jambalaya.
Shopping
Elm & Iron
1326 and 1411 Vine StHome goods store with unique pieces!
Indoor market serving any kind of food you can imagine!
They have great produce, fresh meat, seafood, cheese and food stalls!
Order something from the gyro shop in the center aisle!! The baklava and dolma are fantastic!
Around the outside of the market there are restaurants, a wine store, a chocolate shop and even a specialty pet supply store!
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race StIndoor market serving any kind of food you can imagine!
They have great produce, fresh meat, seafood, cheese and food stalls!
Order something from the gyro shop in the center aisle!! The baklava and dolma are fantastic!
Around the outside of the market there are restaurants, a wine store, a chocolate shop and even a specialty pet supply store!
Sightseeing
Carew Tower Observation Deck
41 W 5th StGreat view of the river and the entire city!