Guidebook for Cincinnati
Drinks & Nightlife
MOTR Pub
1345 Main StLive rock shows every night. Arcade in the basement.
Neons
208 E 12th StSand pit bocce ball and jumbo jenga out on the dog-friendly patio.
Japp's - Since 1879
1134 Main StLive gypsy jazz (Fridays) and dancing (Saturdays)
rhinehaus
119 E 12th StThe one and only sports bar in OTR.
Food Scene
Quan Hapa
1331 Vine StAsian street food, usually no wait.
Favorite pizza place in Cincinnati. ~$16 brick oven pies. We also love Strong's in Newport, Kentucky, but you'll have to drive and pick it up.
38 locals recommend
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria
1220 Vine StFavorite pizza place in Cincinnati. ~$16 brick oven pies. We also love Strong's in Newport, Kentucky, but you'll have to drive and pick it up.
Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwyFree wi-fi, food, lots of tables.
Collective Espresso
1324 Woodward StFor a quieter and more artisan experience.
Tacos, queso, guac, margaritas! Usually a really long wait, even for 2. Pro tip: put your name and phone number in about an hour before you want to eat, then go hang out at Lackman's or wherever.
108 locals recommend
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine StTacos, queso, guac, margaritas! Usually a really long wait, even for 2. Pro tip: put your name and phone number in about an hour before you want to eat, then go hang out at Lackman's or wherever.
Espresso and wine tasting. Great for late night conversation. Sometimes live music.
36 locals recommend
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
1215 Vine StEspresso and wine tasting. Great for late night conversation. Sometimes live music.
Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine StChicken & Waffles. Just do it.
The kind of pizza you'd expect for take-home and movie night. But better.
16 locals recommend
Tavern On the Hill
1111 St Gregory StThe kind of pizza you'd expect for take-home and movie night. But better.
Everything Else
Lawn games, picnics, dog park, playground, live bands, food trucks, water fountain.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StLawn games, picnics, dog park, playground, live bands, food trucks, water fountain.
JACK Cincinnati Casino
1000 Broadway StNew casino with outdoor concerts all summer.
OTR's newest local brewery. Bar and social scene in the warehouse.
186 locals recommend
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StOTR's newest local brewery. Bar and social scene in the warehouse.
Arts & Culture
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StCincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra.
Final Friday galleries. Walk thru for free. There's usually food trucks and wine.
9 locals recommend
Pendleton Art Center
1310 Pendleton StFinal Friday galleries. Walk thru for free. There's usually food trucks and wine.
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrLearn about the city's art history in the Cincinnati Wing.
AMC Newport On The Levee 20
Cross the river to watch a movie.
Essentials
Findlay Market
1801 Race StOutdoor and indoor farmer's market.
This grocery store sucks. It should be called a convenience store. There's some produce. Not a ton of selection. But the basics are covered.
The Kroger Company
1014 Vine StThis grocery store sucks. It should be called a convenience store. There's some produce. Not a ton of selection. But the basics are covered.
Kroger Marketplace
4613 Marburg AveBest grocery store option just across the river.