If you live in Cincinnati and you enjoy cocktails, then you’re in luck because the Queen City has a huge variety of cocktail bars sprinkled throughout the city that serve up some delicious drinks.
From hidden speakeasy-style bars to rooftop terraces, there’s a diverse selection of cocktail bars in several neighborhoods where you can enjoy a drink.
In this article we share a complete list of the best cocktail bars around Cincinnati.
Map of Cocktail Bars
The following map shows the location of every cocktail bar mentioned in this post:
Anjou
Located in East Walnut Hills, Anjou is a high-end cocktail bar that offers a delicious list of cocktails and spirits in a cozy setting.
Location: 2804 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Website: Anjou
The Blind Lemon
Located in the Mt. Adams Neighborhood, The Blind Lemon is known for their unique outdoor courtyard where you can enjoy cocktails and live music during the warmer months.
Location: 936 Hatch St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: The Blind Lemon
Cobblestone OTR
Located in Over-The-Rhine, Cobblestone OTR is a cocktail bar that serves up delicious drinks in a hip setting.
Location: 1132 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Cobblestone OTR
Cocktail Terrace at 21c Museum Hotel
Located inside of the 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, a secret elevator takes you to the 21c Cocktail rooftop terrace that offers a total of 75 seats where you can enjoy incredible views of the city while you sip on a cocktail.
Location: 609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Cocktail Terrace
Cincinnati Distilling
Located in Old Milford, Cincinnati Distilling offers bourbons, whiskeys, vodkas, rums and a variety of hand-made cocktails that can be enjoyed with charcuterie boards along with salads and sandwiches.
Location: 203 Mill St, Milford, OH 45150
Website: Cincinnati Distilling
Comfort Station
Located in Walnut Hills, Comfort Station is a cocktail bar filled with plants and skylights that also offers a spacious outdoor courtyard where you can enjoy drinks during the warmer months.
Location: 793 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Website: Comfort Station
Ghost Baby
Located in the heart of Over-The-Rhine, Ghost Baby is an underground bar that serves up an impressive selection of cocktails and other drinks, which you can often enjoy while listening to some live music.
Location: 1314 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Ghost Baby
Homemakers Bar
Known for their vibrant atmosphere and impressive selection of drinks, Homemakers Bar is a popular spot to enjoy some cocktails and other drinks in OTR.
Location: 39 E 13th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Homemakers Bar
Igby’s
Known for their upscale vibe, top-notch service, and spacious seating areas, Igby’s is a popular place to enjoy cocktails in Downtown Cincinnati.
Location: 122 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Igby’s
Japp’s
Located on one of the most popular streets in OTR, Japp’s is known for their laid back atmosphere where you can enjoy classic and craft cocktails alike, served up by their knowledgeable bartenders.
Location: 1134 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Japp’s
Karrikin Spirits
Karrikin is a “full-service grain to glass distillery” and restaurant located in Fairfax. It has been open since 2017 and features Ohio’s largest copper pot still.
Location: 3717 Jonlen Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Website: Karrikin Spirits
The Mercer OTR
Located in OTR, The Mercer is a restaurant and bar combo that offers a wide variety of cocktails that can be enjoyed with light snacks.
Location: 1324 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: The Mercer OTR
The Overlook Lodge
Based on the bar from The Shining, The Overlook Lodge is a unique bar in Pleasant Ridge that serves up cocktails and a variety of other drinks.
Location: 6083 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213
Website: The Overlook Lodge
SAESO
SAESO might be the smallest cocktail bar on this list, but they have a whole lot of character. With a simple menu and an inviting environment, this is a great spot to enjoy a cocktail or two with a small group in an intimate setting.
Location: 1208 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: SAESO
Somerset Bar
Located on the north end of Over-The-Rhine, Somerset is one of the most unique cocktail bars in the Queen City set in a sprawling exotic garden and conservatory.
Location: 139 E McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Somerset Bar
Sundry and Vice
Located a block away from Washington Park in OTR, Sundry and Vice is a cocktail bar self described as a “purveyor of fine tinctures, tonics, and elixirs.”
Location: 18 W 13th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Sundry and Vice
Three Spirits Tavern
Located across the Ohio River in Bellevue, Kentucky, Three Spirits Tavern is a cozy locally owned and operated tavern known for their craft cocktails and light food menu.
Location: 209 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073
Website: Three Spirits Tavern
Top of the Park
Located atop the Phelps in Downtown Cincinnati, Top of the Park offers a rooftop cocktail experience with some incredible views of the city.
Location: 506 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Top of the Park
Wiseguy Lounge
With Locations in OTR, Covington, and Pleasant Ridge, Wiseguy Lounge is a cocktail bar located above Goodfella’s Pizzeria chains. Here, one can enjoy a variety of classic and craft cocktails.
Location: 1211 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: Wiseguy Lounge
