From laid back wine bars to upscale wineries, the Queen City has an impressive variety of wine bars around the city.
Whether you’re interested in trying a flight of new wines with a friend or enjoying a charcuterie board with a larger group, Cincinnati has places where you can do both.
In this article we share the 11 best wine bars around the city.
Map of Wine Bars
The following map shows the locations of every wine bar mentioned in this post:
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
Located in the heart of OTR, 1215 Wine Bar offers an impressive selection of wines which you can enjoy in an upscale setting. They’re also known for hosting live music on the weekends, which means you can enjoy your drinks with some tunes.
Website: 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
Crafts & Vines
Located in historic MainStrasse Village in Covington, Crafts & Vines is a petite wine bar located on the corner of seventh street that is known for their friendly service, delicious wines, and laid back atmosphere.
Website: Crafts & Vines
EMMA Wine Bar
Located in Columbia-Tusculum, EMMA is a wine bar that offers both indoor and outdoor seating along with a huge selection of hundreds of different wines. Check out some photos of the bar here.
Website: EMMA Wine Bar
Liberty’s Bar & Bottle Shop
Located in OTR, Liberty’s Bar & Bottle Shop is a neighborhood wine and beer bar and retail shop featuring 20 rotating draft handles and over 100 bottles of different wines.
Website: Liberty’s Bar & Bottle Shop
Marty’s Hops & Vines
In a 1920s building brought back to life with love and character, Marty’s Hops & Vines is a wine bar located in College Hill that offers a huge selection of wines that can be enjoyed in an antique and friendly atmosphere.
Website: Marty’s Hops & Vines
Oakley Wines
As the name implies, Oakley Wines is a wine bar and retail shop located in the trendy neighborhood of Oakley that serves up top-notch wines that can be enjoyed with some delicious charcuterie spreads.
Website: Oakley Wines
Revel OTR
Located in the hip little neighborhood of Pendleton, Revel OTR is known for being a popular urban winery that serves up some incredible wine in a space with plenty of seating.
Website: Revel OTR
Ripple Wine Bar
Located in Covington, Ripple Wine Bar is a winery that serves up a long list of wines that can be enjoyed with an impressive variety of foods on their menu.
Website: Ripple Wine Bar
Somm Wine Bar
Located on the west side of the city in Price Hill, Somm Wine Bar is a popular spot to enjoy some wines with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and an impressive menu of charcuterie-style dishes.
Website: Somm Wine Bar
The Listing Loon
Located in the hip neighborhood of Northside, The Listing Loon is another popular spot for wine and food, which can be enjoyed in a cozy outdoor patio that features a fire pit.
Website: The Listing Loon
Unwind Wine Bar
Unwind is a popular wine bar in Hyde Park known for their spacious indoor and outdoor seating, friendly service, rustic upscale atmosphere, and delicious wines.
Website: Unwind Wine Bar