Guidebook for Covington
Food Scene
Looking for a great brunch spot? Otto's is the place to go. Best fried green tomatoes you'll ever have. Otto's is also open for lunch and dinner. Sit out out front if you get the chance.
43 locals recommend
Otto's
521 Main StLooking for a great brunch spot? Otto's is the place to go. Best fried green tomatoes you'll ever have. Otto's is also open for lunch and dinner. Sit out out front if you get the chance.
Not only is the pizza here amazing (NY Style...), Goodfella's has a fabulous back patio and an AWESOME bar on the second floor.
37 locals recommend
Goodfellas Mainstrasse
603 Main StNot only is the pizza here amazing (NY Style...), Goodfella's has a fabulous back patio and an AWESOME bar on the second floor.
Need to grab a cup of coffee or a breakfast treat? Bean Haus is the way to go. Located just a block away, Tim will welcome you with open arms and have your mouth watering from his made from scratch baked goods.
21 locals recommend
Bean Haus Coffee Shop & Bakery
1316 Main StNeed to grab a cup of coffee or a breakfast treat? Bean Haus is the way to go. Located just a block away, Tim will welcome you with open arms and have your mouth watering from his made from scratch baked goods.
While Zola is a bar first, they make one of the BEST burgers in town. Sit outside if you can. Burgers are only $6 on Wednesdays. This restaurant allows smoking.
15 locals recommend
Zola Pub and Grill
626 Main StWhile Zola is a bar first, they make one of the BEST burgers in town. Sit outside if you can. Burgers are only $6 on Wednesdays. This restaurant allows smoking.
From the owners of Otto's, Frida's has the BEST tacos in Covington. Great cocktails and large selection of mezcal too. Enjoy a game of foosball while you wait on your table.
PS. They have Brussels Sprout tacos and they are SO GOOD!
42 locals recommend
Frida 602
602 Main StFrom the owners of Otto's, Frida's has the BEST tacos in Covington. Great cocktails and large selection of mezcal too. Enjoy a game of foosball while you wait on your table.
PS. They have Brussels Sprout tacos and they are SO GOOD!
Need to grab a quick bite? Frisch's Big Boy is located just across the 5th Street Lot. Offers a breakfast bar in the mornings, then lunch and dinner. Known for it's Big Boy sandwich and hot fudge cakes.
32 locals recommend
Frisch's Big Boy
520 W 5th StNeed to grab a quick bite? Frisch's Big Boy is located just across the 5th Street Lot. Offers a breakfast bar in the mornings, then lunch and dinner. Known for it's Big Boy sandwich and hot fudge cakes.
Great pizza and menu. Plenty of outdoor seating and shuffle board. Try the Tasty Tots!
15 locals recommend
Mac's Pizza Pub Covington
604 Main StreetGreat pizza and menu. Plenty of outdoor seating and shuffle board. Try the Tasty Tots!
Want to get out of the Village for a bit? Left Bank Coffeehouse is my favorite coffee shop in the city. This cute shop often has art on display as well as tasty pastries. Closes at 3pm.
16 locals recommend
Left Bank Coffeehouse
701 Greenup StWant to get out of the Village for a bit? Left Bank Coffeehouse is my favorite coffee shop in the city. This cute shop often has art on display as well as tasty pastries. Closes at 3pm.
Known for their mac n cheese, we love the outdoor seating and the beer selection. Great opportunity to take a stroll across the Roebling Suspension Bridge after lunch/dinner where you can explore Smale Riverfront Park. Free two hour parking in the lot down by the river.
32 locals recommend
Keystone Bar & Grill
313 Greenup StKnown for their mac n cheese, we love the outdoor seating and the beer selection. Great opportunity to take a stroll across the Roebling Suspension Bridge after lunch/dinner where you can explore Smale Riverfront Park. Free two hour parking in the lot down by the river.
Home to lots of great restaurants, and located right by Great American Ball Park. Great parking garage at The Banks for those heading to the games.
55 locals recommend
The Banks
145 Second St EHome to lots of great restaurants, and located right by Great American Ball Park. Great parking garage at The Banks for those heading to the games.
Hotel Covington
638 Madison AveMIDWAY on Madison Avenue Casual Dining & Drinks
724 Madison AveDrinks & Nightlife
Pachinko Club
424 W 6th StGreat spot for happy hour. Gets pretty packed late night.
Also a restaurant with a great happy hour, Cock and Bull Public House has a great beer selection and you can enjoy your tasty beverage outside near the goose girl fountain!
21 locals recommend
Cock & Bull Public House Mainstrasse Village
601 Main StAlso a restaurant with a great happy hour, Cock and Bull Public House has a great beer selection and you can enjoy your tasty beverage outside near the goose girl fountain!
Covington is home to Braxton Brewery. Great craft beer selection, board games, and you can bring your own food, or order in from places such as Tom & Chee. Always something fun happening here so check their website before heading over.
77 locals recommend
Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StCovington is home to Braxton Brewery. Great craft beer selection, board games, and you can bring your own food, or order in from places such as Tom & Chee. Always something fun happening here so check their website before heading over.
Rich's Proper Food and Drink
701 Madison AveThe Hannaford at Pike & Madison
619 Madison AveBourbon Haus 1841
522 Main StSightseeing
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom WayContemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th StFindlay Market
1801 Race StArts & Culture
A former Carnegie library, The Carnegie hosts theatre performances, gallery exhibitions and children's art programing. If you can catch a show or opening while in town, it's a great evening in an historic building.
8 locals recommend
The Carnegie
1028 Scott BlvdA former Carnegie library, The Carnegie hosts theatre performances, gallery exhibitions and children's art programing. If you can catch a show or opening while in town, it's a great evening in an historic building.
Admission to the galleries is FREE thanks to the Johnson Foundation, The 50 and additional support from Macy's.
118 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th St Admission to the galleries is FREE thanks to the Johnson Foundation, The 50 and additional support from Macy's.
Shopping
Stoney's shop, just a block away feels magical. Stop in and take a look around if you have children, or nieces and nephews. You are sure to find a great gift to bring home to them.
Stoney's Village Toy Shoppe
323 W 6th StStoney's shop, just a block away feels magical. Stop in and take a look around if you have children, or nieces and nephews. You are sure to find a great gift to bring home to them.
Handzy Shop + Studio
421 W 6th StGrainwell Market
33 W Pike StEssentials
You'll have to hop on the expressway, and you'll be wondering... "why am I leaving Kentucky, driving through Ohio and going back to Kentucky..." but it'll be worth the drive. This Kroger is a Marketplace store, ensuring you are bound to find everything you could ever need.
82 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
4613 Marburg AveYou'll have to hop on the expressway, and you'll be wondering... "why am I leaving Kentucky, driving through Ohio and going back to Kentucky..." but it'll be worth the drive. This Kroger is a Marketplace store, ensuring you are bound to find everything you could ever need.
DEP's is my favorite liquor store in Covington. It's a small space, but it's packed with a huge selection of wine, liquor (especially bourbon), and local craft beer.
15 locals recommend
LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar
1142 Main StreetDEP's is my favorite liquor store in Covington. It's a small space, but it's packed with a huge selection of wine, liquor (especially bourbon), and local craft beer.
Parks & Nature
Just up the street you'll find Goebel Park. This park was revitalized in 2015 thanks to two 11 year old boys from the neighborhood. Located near the Pied Piper Bell Tower, Goebel Park is also home to the Goebel Goats. Be sure to check them out in advance (We recommend Googling "Running of the Goats, Covington for a good chuckle...)
11 locals recommend
Goebel Park
501 Philadelphia StJust up the street you'll find Goebel Park. This park was revitalized in 2015 thanks to two 11 year old boys from the neighborhood. Located near the Pied Piper Bell Tower, Goebel Park is also home to the Goebel Goats. Be sure to check them out in advance (We recommend Googling "Running of the Goats, Covington for a good chuckle...)
If you have kids (or are a kid at heart) you won't want to miss visiting Smale Riverfront park. Lots of water features, creative activities, playground and more.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayIf you have kids (or are a kid at heart) you won't want to miss visiting Smale Riverfront park. Lots of water features, creative activities, playground and more.
Connected to Smale, Sawyer Point is a HUGE park hosting concerts, an inclusive playground, splash areas, sand volleyball, and much, much more. Great spot for a picnic or bike ride.
37 locals recommend
Sawyer Point Park
705 E Pete Rose WayConnected to Smale, Sawyer Point is a HUGE park hosting concerts, an inclusive playground, splash areas, sand volleyball, and much, much more. Great spot for a picnic or bike ride.