Bars and Restaurants Around Festival Area

All ratings based on Yelp

----------Cincinnati - The Banks------------

Holy Grail
3.5 star rating
Large sports bar by Great American Ball Park with 30+ TVs & a menu of burgers, pizza & sandwiches.

Moerlein Lager House
4.0 star rating
Artifact-adorned beer bar with New American fare & river views from a wraparound patio.

Tin Roof
3.0 star rating
Unpretentious shotgun shack bar & music venue with creative takes on American pub food.

Yard House
3.5 star rating
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

Jefferson Social
3.5 star rating
Jefferson Social offers craft beers, classic cocktails & fine foods at The Banks in Cincinnati, Ohio

Toby's Keith's
2.5 star rating
Owned by the country singer, this outpost of a national chain offers American food & live music.


----------Downtown Cincinnati------------
In-Between Bar
2.5 star rating
The Original Pre and Post Game Destination

Freshii
4.0 star rating
Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.

Simon Says
4.0 star rating
One of the oldest gay bars in Cincinnati

Rockbottom Brewery
3.5 star rating
Brewpub chain serving house beers & upscale pub food & American fare in lively environs.

Igby's
3.5 star rating
Luxurious, expansive cocktail joint with a menu of shareable small plates & a trendy vibe.

Nicholson's Tavern and Pub
4.0 star rating
Men in kilts serve a Scottish-American gastropub menu with beer & brown spirits plus live music.

Scene Ultra Lounge
3.5 star rating
Boisterous nightspot with craft beers, cocktails, DJs, a dance floor & TVs for sports fans.

The Righteous Room
3.5 star rating
The Righteous Room caters to the after-work crowd and those looking to grab a drink


--------Over The Rhine---------

Famous Neon's Umplugged
4.5 star rating
Hopping, dog-friendly indoor/outdoor beer garden offering craft brews, cocktails, games & events.

The Drinkery
3.5 star rating
The Drinkery OTR is a music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio featuring local & national original bands and DJs.

Rhinehaus
4.0 star rating
Laid-back hangout with sports on TV & craft beers offered in a contemporary, exposed-brick space.

Lachey's
3.5 star rating
Modern, lively sports bar owned by former boy-band members Nick & Drew Lachey serving gourmet fare.

The Mercer
4.0 star rating
American/ European style bistro located in Over-the-Rhine

Krueger's Tavern
4.5 star rating
Stylish, seasonal New American haunt with a menu of small & large plates & a rooftop patio.

Bakersfield
4.5 star rating
Tacos & a few other Mexican dishes are delivered in a chic, upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere.

The Lackman
4.0 star rating
Luxe lounge in a turn-of-the-century building offering craft beers & eclectic wines, plus a jukebox.

MOTR Pub
4.0 star rating
Easygoing hangout with local art on the walls, featuring live rock bands & hearty comfort fare.

Happy Belly on Vine
4.5 star rating
Clean eating in OTR

Holtman's Donut Shop
4.5 star rating
Voted best doughnuts in Cincinnati! Family owned and operated since 1960

Pontiac BBQ
3.5 star rating
Rustic-chic haunt with a vintage vibe offering eclectic BBQ & classic sides, plus tiki drinks.

Taste of Belgium OTR
4.0 star rating
A chic spot offering Belgian-tinged dishes alongside a long beer list plus wine & cocktails.

Revolution Rotisserie and Bar
4.5 star rating
This is where we perfected the art of cooking rotisserie chicken and invented our signature rotisserie chicken sandwiches.

Taft Ale House
4.5 star rating
Artisan beers, gourmet steaks & salads in a classic brewpub named after Cincinnati’s prodigal son.


----------Newport, KY----------

Hofbrauhaus
3.5 star rating
House-brewed beer, hearty German fare & staff in traditional garb in sprawling indoor/outdoor space.

Ei8ht Ball Brewing Company
4.0 star rating
We embrace the new, the creative & the odd. There are no rules at EI8HT BALL and anything goes in the name of good beer.

Brother's Bar and Grill
2.5 star rating
Outpost of a Midwestern sports-bar chain serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.

Bar Louie
3.0 star rating
Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals.

Arnie's On The Levee
2.0 star rating
Sports bar serving American eats in an upbeat setting with 14 HDTVs & live events most nights.

Dick's Last Resort
1.5 star rating
Restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.

Beer Sellar
2.5 star rating
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports.

Gameworks
3.0 star rating
GameWorks is the incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant and bar experience ... Newport on the Levee

Riverwalk Sports Cafe
3.0 star rating
Riverwalk Sports Cafe cafe is a hidden gem that locals favor.

Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill
3.5 star rating
The premier place for casual breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night cocktails.

Thompson House
3.0 star rating
Performance venue & art gallery set in an 1820s-era mansion with a colorful history.

The Southgate House Revival
4.0 star rating
The Southgate House Revival is an historic live music and entertainment venue


PLENTY MORE TO FIND!