Nightlife Options


DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI

 

Arnold’s Bar and Grill – 210 E. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/421-6234 – Established in 1861 – wonderful sense of history and cultural diversity, great food and entertainment. Full Menu. Bands perform on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed on Sunday.

BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon – 19 E. 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/721-3466 - BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon is ideal for any occasion or for any function. It's perfect for lunch & dinner, after work, late night or game day! www.blackfinncincy.com (Nightly specials)

Blue Wisp Jazz Club – 318 East 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH – 513/241-9477 – Classic jazz sounds from local and national bands. Approximately 7 to 8 blocks from the downtown hotels.

Cadillac Ranch – 41 E. 6th Street – Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/621-6200 - Cadillac Ranch the Premiere All-American Bar and Grill. Best Country, party & rock music, live bands and the baddest mechanical bull in town. Multiple plasma TV's . Enjoy dining on our large outdoor patio. www.cadillacranchcincinnati.com

Fat Cats Dueling Piano Bar – 537 E. Pete Rose Way – Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/744-9096 – www.fat.catscincinnati.com - Check out the dueling pianos (Wednesday-Saturday)! Happy Hours and Drink Specials Daily! No cover charge on Wednesday nights. Available food – appetizers and pizza! 

Knockback Nats – 10 W. 7th Street – Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/621-1000 – Downtown’s neighborhood bar! Great food, great people and, of course, great drinks!

The Lodge Bar – 35 E. 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/ 721-944 - Accommodates large groups, parties of 100-1000 guests. Committed to bringing the best live music in the city, an energetic DJ plays all the greatest dance hits, two beautifully furnished bars, cozy fireplace and inviting atmosphere where your group can mingle and have the time of their lives!

Madonna’s Bar & Grill – 11 E. 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/621-8838 – American, Bar Food, Imported beers.

Mainstay Rockbar – 301 W. 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/721-7625 - www.mainstayrockbar.com - Big comfy couches line the room, funky art and music framings deck the walls, with a great stage for live music. Enormous beer selection and within walking distance of the Duke Energy Convention Center.

Mynt Martini Club – 28 Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – 513/621-6968 - Closed on Sundays – Mynt is a fresh new martini bar located on Fountain Square (the “hub” of downtown Cincinnati!). This chic venue has mint-colored walls and a spacious patio. This venue has three bars serving signature martinis and a stage set for live music. Monday – Friday (4-9 PM) is Happy Hour with $5 Well Martinis & Select Martinis; $5 Tapas; and $1 All Beer. Sandwiches, Salads and Desserts are available - http://www.myntcincinnati.com/.

Rock Bottom Brewery and Restaurant – 10 Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH – 513/621-1588 – Come for TRUE HANDCRAFTED BREWS – great food also!
 

 

 

NORTHERN KENTUCKY – Easily accessible by car, taxi or the Southbank Shuttle*

 

  1. Arnie’s on the Levee – 120 East 3rd Street, Newport, KY 41071 – 859/431-4340 – Classic sports bar with a fully stocked bar and cushy booths. Televisions show the latest scores. Appetizers and full dinners are available.

 

  1. Hofbrauhaus Newport – 3rd & Saratoga Streets, Newport, KY 41071 – 859/491-7200 – Opens daily at 11:00 AM – The first authentic Hofbrauhaus in America. Fun & friendly is the atmosphere in the Bier Hall, with live music. Featuring genuine Bavarian cuisine, American favorites and world famous beers of the Royal Brewery in Munich!

 

  1. Newport on the Levee – Third Street, Newport, KY 41071 – Enjoy a quiet movie at the AMC 20-screen theater; laugh at the Funny Bone Comedy Club or at Shadowbox Cabaret; enjoy music and drinks at many other venues (Bulldogs Roadhouse; GameWorks; Jefferson Hall; Star Lanes and Toro – to mention a few). This complex is across the street from Arnie’s on the Levee and the Hofbrauhaus Newport. All venues are accessible by car, taxi (approximately $5 for 1 to 4 people sharing a ride), or the Southbank Shuttle*. Parking costs range from $3 to $5 (depending day and time of day).

 

* Southbank Shuttle – route stop – Race Street (next Sak’s Fifth Avenue) between 4th & 5th Streets. Current cost is $1.50 (exact change needed and no transfers).  The service is operated seven days a week and run every 15 to 20 minutes. Monday – Thursday – 6 AM – 10 PM; Friday – 6 AM – Midnight; Saturday – 10 AM – Midnight; Sunday – 10 AM – 10 PM.

 

 

MOUNT ADAMS DISTRICT

 

The Mount Adams District is located approximately 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. The taxis outside of the hotels can take you to this entertainment district. You can enjoy great views, great food, and great fun! Here is a partial listing of the area venues: The Celestial Steakhouse (fine dining); City View Tavern; Daveed’s (fine dining); Guido’s Lounge; Gusto; Longworth’s.

 

Directions from Downtown Cincinnati – Proceed to 7th Street and turn right; Continue on Gilbert Avenue (0.7 miles); Turn right on Elsinore Place (0.1 mile); Bear left on Elsinore Avenue (0.3 miles); Turn left on Wareham Drive (0.1 mile); Turn right on Hatch Street (0.1 mile); Turn right on St. Gregory Street (0.1 mile). You are now in Mt. Adams and the surrounding streets are “home” to many of the venues listed above. Total distance from downtown is a little over 2 miles.

 

AREA CASINOS

 

  1. Hollywood Casino – 777 Hollywood Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 – 888-274-6797. Located approximately (25) minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Open daily – 24/7. No admission is charged. Accessible by car, charter transportation or public transportation*. 

 

Directions from downtown Cincinnati  – Proceed east on 5th Street and turn right onto Race Street; proceed one block and turn right onto 4th Street; turn right at the next corner onto Elm Street; Proceed north two blocks to 6th Street and turn left onto 6th Street; Proceed two blocks and turn right onto Central Avenue. Go straight for two blocks and turn left onto 8th Street. You will proceed straight for one block as you will enter onto I-75 South. Proceed on I-75 South for 7.2 miles. Take exit #185 onto I-275 West toward the airport – go 15.6 miles. Take exit #16/US-50 toward Lawrenceburg/Aurora/Greendale – go 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Eads Parkway (US 50) and go 1.4 miles. Bear left on Hollywood Parkway – go 0.2 miles.  An approximate 25-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati.

 

* H & H Transportation runs a bus route from downtown Cincinnati – 5h & Main Streets. The service begins at 10:15 AM and concludes at 8:15 PM – Monday through Friday. On Saturday, the service concludes at 2:15 PM. The cost is $20 round trip (subject to change). Groups of 8 or more can call 513/733-4808 and H & H Transportation will arrange to pick your group up at your hotel.

 

  1. Grand Victoria Casino – 600 Grand Victoria Drive, Rising Sun, IN 47040. Located approximately (45) minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Open daily – 24/7. No admission is charged. Accessible by car or charter transportation.

 

Directions from downtown Cincinnati – Follow the directions to Hollywood Casino. Proceed past Hollywood to Highway 56 – turn left and follow the highway along the Ohio River for approximately 12 miles and Grand Victoria is located on the left. It is approximately 20 minutes from the Hollywood Casino.


Last updated September 21, 2010