Downtown Cincinnati, Inc.

Located on the third floor with 25-foot ceilings and wood rafters, this bar features craft cocktails and a rotating selection of high-end bar fare, as well as a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. Streetcar Stop #18: Fountain Square

(513) 381-0956

8 E. Fourth St.

Hours:

Mon, Wed, Thurs, 4pm-12am; Fri and Sat, 4pm-2am; brunch service from 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday

Casual, neighborhood bar featuring daily drink specials and lunch service. Streetcar Stop #3: Richter & Phillips station, 6th & Main

(513) 662-8804

625 Main St.

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 11am-11pm; Sat, 4pm-11pm

Happy Hour:

Every hour is happy hour!

A bar that sings! Below Zero Lounge is situated in the new trendy Gateway Quarter of Over the Rhine. The Ultra Plush lounge features over 100 vodkas and the only Video Juke Box in the Mid West. Parking is offered every evening across the street in the lot after 6 PM. Entertainment nightly from sing-along movies on Monday, Music Trivia Tuesdays, Wednesday Music and comedy video clips, Thursdays Karaoke, Friday and Saturdays Djs and Sundays Showtunes -- a fun collection of Broadway and musical video clips. Visit the Cabaret Room directly above the lounge. Streetcar Stop #7: 12th & Vine

(513) 421-9376

1120 Walnut St.

Hours:

Sun-Tues, 4pm - 12am; Wed-Sat, 4pm -2am

Happy Hour:

Mon-Sat, 4pm-8pm

Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch or dinner. Located in the Millennium Hotel.

(513) 352-2189

150 W. Fifth St.

Hours:

Sun-Thu, 6:30am-12am; Fri-Sat, 6:30am-2am

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 4-7, half price apps, $1 off draft beers

From the people who brought you Che, The Blind Pig, and O'Malley's in the Alley, comes a new restaurant to Cincy that combines meat, bourbon, and whiskey. Streetcar Stop #17: The Aronoff Center

(513) 954-8974

700 Race St.

Hours:

Mon-Thurs, 11am-2am; Fri-Sun, 5pm-2am

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 2:00pm-7:00p.m.

Serves a combination of Italian and Latin American food, including pizza and empanadas, the savory turnovers native to Spain and popular in Latin America. Ché also features a large bar, an outdoor area, Argentine wines by the glass, craft beers and late-night hours.

(513) 978-1706

1342 Walnut St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 4pm-12am; Fri-Sat, 11am-2:30am; Sun, 11am-12am

A wine market and bar offering a curated selection of hand crafted wines from the world over, set in an authentic urban environment geared toward discovery. Meat and cheese boards. Private room available.

(513) 381-3752

640 Main St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun closed

Happy Hour:

Check our Facebook page for special, affordable wine offerings.

Court Street Lobster Bar is a New England style lobster shack in the heart of downtown. Serving both Maine and Connecticut style lobster rolls, salads, and appetizers. Soup and Salad Lunch Specials.

(513) 324-0556

28 W. Court St.

Hours:

Mon-Wed, 10:30am-10pm; Thurs-Sat, 10:30am-12am; closed Sunday

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 4:30-6:30, $1 off all drinks (except Sangria)

Cincinnati's own Craft Beer Bar and Growler-to-Go Shop. The 16 taps serve a unique selection of expertly crafted beer from breweries local and afar. Fill up your a Growler (32 or 64oz. jug), hand pick a six-pack, or enjoy a pint. Streetcar Stop #6: Hanke Exchange Station, 12th & Main

1128 Walnut St.

Hours:

Tues-Wed,4pm -10 pm; Thu, 11am-12am; Fri -Sat,11am - 2:30am

Happy Hour:

Wed-Thur, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.; Fri, 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Distinctive sports bar and grill located across the street from Paul Brown Stadium. Daily drinks and food specials.

(513) 421-8900

218 W. Third St.

Hours:

M-Sun 11am-2am

Happy Hour:

M-F 4-7 $2.25 domestics, $3 wells, $3.50 imports

Stylish but casual neighborhood bar featuring exposed brick and modern charm, flat screen TVs, and handpicked music on the jukebox. Streetcar Stop #7: 12th & Vine

(513) 381-0741

1237 Vine St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 4pm-2am; Fri, 3pm-2am; Sat 12pm-2am; Sun, 12pm-12am

Low Spark features a laid-back, '70s vibe, with specialty cocktails, four wines, a dozen beers on tap, and an octopus named Sheila. Streetcar Stop #8: 14th & Elm

(513) 371-5722

15 W. 14th St.

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 4 pm-2:30 am; Sat, 12pm-2:30 am; Sun, 4pm-10pm

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm

Coming Soon! Casual eatery offering traditional Mexican street food, homemade salsas, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Streetcar Stop #3: Richter & Phillips station, 6th & Main

611 Main St.

Hours:

Offering a menu that changes daily with more than 30 seafood options, hand-crafted cocktails, and a focus on customer service. Ask about the $1.95 happy hour menu. Outdoor dining. Valet parking available. A 160-seat banquet facility is located in the Westin Hotel. Streetcar Stop #18: Fountain Square

(513) 721-9339

21 E. Fifth St.

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 11am-11pm; Sat, 12pm-11pm; Sun, 4-10pm

Happy Hour:

M-F 4-6:30pm, M-Th 9:30pm-11pm. $1.95-$4.95 appetizer menu.

Late Hours:

F, Sat kitchen until 11pm

Metropole offers a contemporary take on old world fireplace cooking techniques in the 21c Museum Hotel. Led by executive chef Michael Paley, the menu focuses on dishes cooked in a custom-built wood-burning fireplace. A showcase for the region’s sustainable farmers and producers, Metropole’s ever-changing menu features hearth roasted meats, fish and vegetables; grains; and housemade charcuterie. Streetcar Stop #17: The Aronoff Center

(513) 578-6660

609 Walnut St.

Hours:

Sun-Thu, 7am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 7am-11pm

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.; Sunday, 7:00p.m.-closing

Late Hours:

Sun-Th 5 p.m. -10 p.m.; Fri -Sat 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.

Specializing in classic, hearty American fare, Morton's serves USDA grain-fed prime-aged beef, fresh seafood and chicken entrees and desserts. Reservations are recommended. Private dining facilities overlooking Fountain Square for groups 10 to 100. Morton's Bar 12.21 offers plasma screens, the popular Bar Bites menu, and early and late happy hours M-F. Streetcar Stop #18: Fountain Square

(513) 621-3111

441 Vine St.

Hours:

Sun-Thu 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm

Happy Hour:

Drink specials Sun-F 5-6:30; Bar Bites menu Sun-F 5-6:30; 9pm to close

Offers the newest sounds from Cincinnati and beyond, food and a courtyard.

(513) 381-6687

1345 Main St.

Hours:

Mon-Sat, 11am-2:30am; Sun, 10am-2am

The city's first and finest gastropub featuring the authentic Scottish pub atmosphere and warm hospitality found in a traditional public house. The creative tavern cuisine is partnered with a carefully crafted beverage program. Outdoor dining. Streetcar Stop #17: The Aronoff Center

(513) 564-9111

625 Walnut St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11am-11pm; Fri- Sat, 11am-1am (kitchen open until 11:30pm); Sun 11am-9pm; Sun brunch, 11am-3pm

Happy Hour:

M-F 3-7

The second oldest bar in Cincinnati is a local favorite for those looking for a bite to eat, have a drink, or gear up or cool down from watching the Reds or Bengals. Streetcar Stop #18: Fountain Square

(513) 381-3114

25 Ogden Pl.

Hours:

Mon-Sun, 11am -2am

Prime Restaurants invites you to experience steakhouse and seafood dining at its finest, with an extensive wine selection and outstanding service, using only the finest, freshest ingredients, masterfully prepared in recipes designed to engage all of your senses. Along with its fine cuisine, Prime Cincinnati also offers live music Wednesday through Saturday evening and Friday from 12-1:30pm.

(513) 579-0720

580 Walnut St.

Hours:

Mon-Thurs, 11am-10pm; Fri, 11am-11pm; Sat, 4-11pm; Sun, 4pm-9pm

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm

More than two dozen farms, distilleries and purveyors throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky supply the restaurant with hormone-free meats, organic produce and high-quality beer and spirits. In addition to its farm-to-table style menu, Red Roost Tavern features a contemporary environment for patrons. An open kitchen and warm colors complement tabletops and accents made with local, reclaimed wood, and various seating configurations provide accessible dining options for business meetings, happy hour gatherings, private events and more.

(513) 579-1234

151 W Fifth St.

Hours:

6:30am-12am Daily

Rotisserie chicken sandwiches on grilled pita, salads, delicious sides, as well as whole and half birds. We source the best chicken, fresh ingredients, and feature many homemade sauces. Wine, beer and cocktails.

(513) 381-0009

1106 Race St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun,10-3pm

The restaurant offers classic sophistication in a modern dining setting, with house-made dishes, 16 beers on tap, and an extensive wine list. Located inside the Holiday Inn & Suites.

(513) 904-4149

701 Broadway

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 6am-10pm; Fri, 6am-11pm; Sat, 7am-11pm; Sun, 7am-10pm

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm; $1 off all cocktails, wine and beer. $7 starters.

A turn-of-the-century apothecary-themed cocktail bar and gathering place in the heart of Over-the-Rhine.

(513) 721-8423

18 W. Thirteenth St.

Hours:

Tue-Fri, 4pm-2am; Sat, 12pm-2am; Sun, 12pm-12am

Relaxed fare in a 1930s French art deco setting. Private label microbrew, hand-selected single barrel bourbon program, creative cocktails. Live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 1a.m.

(513)421-9100

35 W. Fifth St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11am-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-1am; Sun, 5pm-12am

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 4-7pm

Located in the Cincinnatian Hotel. Lighter fare prepared in The Palace Restaurant's kitchen provides The Cricket's traditional selections with their own special touches. Live jazz on the weekends.

(513) 381-3000

601 Vine St.

Hours:

Daily 11:30am-1am

Happy Hour:

4-7pm daily, $1 off imports, $2 off domestics, $6 wine, $5 cocktails and coffees, food specials

Late Hours:

Sun-Thu, kitchen until 2am, Fri- Sat, kitchen until 2am

(513) 549-7417

1150 Main St.

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 4pm - 2am; Sat-Sun, 12pm - 2am

Happy Hour:

M-F 4-8 ($1 off all drinks and bar food; free soup of the day 4pm until it's gone)

Cocktail bar and lounge designed by Bromwell's including cozy fireplaces, comfortable furniture, and jazz piano music Thursday-Saturday nights. Available for private events Sunday through Tuesday nights and on weekdays before the bar opens.

(513) 621-3473

125 W. Fourth St.

Hours:

Wed -Thurs, 5pm- 11pm; Fri, 5pm- 2:30am; Sat, 6pm-2:30am

Located inside the Residence Inn, this wine bar features small bites, wines and hand-crafted cocktails in a contemporary, urban atmosphere. Seasonal veranda overlooking Lytle Park and courtyard seating around a firepit.

(513) 651-1234

506 E. Fourth St.

Hours:

Mon - Thurs & Sun,5pm-12pm Fri-Sat,4pm-12pm

Happy Hour:

M-F 4-7pm; $1 off well cocktails and beers

Diners experience a mix of classic and new dishes prepared with the finest ingredients available, where classic drinks have modern and unique variations; all set in a beautiful and elegant piece of Cincinnati's architectural history. Happy Hour, 5-7 pm daily, with 1/2 off bar menu (excluding charcuterie and Haus Burger), 1/2 off draft beer, and $5 select wines by the glass.

(513) 721-2260

812 Race St.

Hours:

Thurs-Sat 5pm-9pm

Located across from the Aronoff Center offering a cool and intimate setting inside, plus an open-air lounge.

(513) 381-4408

641 Walnut St.

Hours:

Mon-Sat, 4pm-2:30am; Sun, 8pm-12am

Happy Hour:

Mon-Sat, 4pm-8pm half price drinks

The Rook, Cincinnati's first Board Game Parlor features nearly 1,000 board games along with a full service bar and restaurant serving game night classics.

(513) 954-8191

1115 Vine St.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 4pm-12am; Fri, 4pm-2am; Sat, 11am-2am; Sun, 11am-12am

The Stretch has a bar and entertainment space, featuring local and national DJs on the weekends.

(513) 229-9065

191 E. Freedom Way

Hours:

Fri-Wed, 3pm-2:30am; Thu, 11:30am-2:30am

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 3:00p.m .- 7:00p.m.

A live music venue with a laid-back atmosphere serving made from scratch food including salads, quesadillas, giant sandwiches and award-winning appetizers. Located at The Banks.

513-381-2176

160 E. Freedom Way

Hours:

Mon-Sun 11am-3am

Late Hours:

Open daily until 2am

Neighborhood bar and grill serving lunch and dinner. Open early during Reds and Bengals season.

(513) 621-3567

350 W. Fourth St.

Hours:

Mon-Sat, 11am-2:30am; Sun, 12pm-2:30am

Featuring unparalleled views of Lytle Park, Downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Mt. Adams, The Top of the Park is unlike any venue in downtown Cincinnati and can be reserved for corporate meetings, weddings, private social events and cocktail parties for up to 60 people.

(513) 651-1234

506 E. Fourth Sts.

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 4pm-11pm

New bar in the former church that has become an event center called the Transept. Features cocktails, craft beers and imported wines, with space for 50 to 60 people. The adjacent North Tap Room can also be used, which adds room for 90 more people.

(513) 667-5822

1205 Elm St.

Hours:

Mon-Wed, 4pm-12am; Thu-Sat, 4pm-2am

Enjoy a diverse menu of American fare, 160 taps, and a heady selection of classic rock music on a state-of-the-art sound system. The award-winning and extensive menu of American fusion cuisine features more than 130 items including appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, street tacos, grilled burgers, individual-size pizzas, seafood, steaks and ribs. The lively environment is created by colorful abstract artwork, classic rock music and flat screens in every direction showcasing the day's news and sporting events. Yard House supports Round It Up America® by offering their guests the opportunity to "round up" on their check and donate that change to charity.

(513) 381-4071

55 E. Freedom Way

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11am-12am; Fri - Sat, 11am-1:30am; Sun, 11am-11pm

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 3-6 PM; Late Night Happy Hour Sun-Wed, 10PM - close (food only)

Late Hours:

Food, Sun-Thu until 12:30AM; Fri-Sat 1am; Last Call, Sun-Thu 1AM ; Fri-Sat 1:20AM