Things To Do
Great American Ball Park
The Cincinnati Reds will be at home against the Washington Nationals Friday night at 6:40pm
Skyline Chili
A Cincinnati tradition. Just remember - Cincy chili is more like a sauce than a soup, and is meant to be served over spaghetti (a "way") or coney dogs, don't order a bowl!
Graeter's Ice Cream
Cincinnati's classic ice cream parlor
Craft Breweries
Cincinnati has a huge craft beer scene, featuring upwards of 60 independent breweries. See below for a few recommendations, or check the linked list out to venture out on your own!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
One of the best zoos in the country
The Banks
A collection of bars and restaurants just outside of Great American Ballpark, it gets crowded on game day, but the closed-off street offers a great venue for outdoor drinking!
O'Malleys In the Alley
Fun pub/sports bar near the Reds and Bengals stadium - check out the patio!
Rhinegeist Brewery
Our wedding venue, and the largest craft brewery in Cincinnati
Findlay Market
Huge open-air market full of locally-grown food and wine options, plus plenty of nearby restaurants
Rosedale
Cool bar with a great patio just a few blocks from our old apartment
TAGLIO
Awesome Detroit-style pizza in Over-the-Rhine
Bakersfield
Great tacos and better margaritas in Over-the-Rhine, with a cool rooftop patio
Teak
Delicious Thai and Sushi in Over-the-Rhine
The Blind Lemon
Hidden gem in Mt. Adams, and site of our first date!
Chef Jose Salazar • Mita's Restaurant | Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant & Tapas
One of our favorite restaurants in the city - delicious tapas-style Spanish food
Tokyo Kitty
Japanese karaoke bar
Sleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown
Great brunch spot near the hotel
The Rhined
Awesome cheese shop with wine served on-site
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery
Beautiful brewery just a block from the wedding venue
Pins Mechanical Co
Huge bar featuring duckpin bowling, pinball machines, a cool rooftop, and all kinds of other entertainment
Nation Pendleton
Great brunch/burger spot a short walk from Over-the-Rhine
Liberty's Bar & Bottle Shop
Very cool craft beer/wine bar in Over-the-Rhine
The Eagle
An Over-the-Rhine staple - delicious southern-style food
Pepp & Dolores
Great Italian in Over-the-Rhine
Braxton Brewing Company Cincinnati
Second Braxton location in Over-the-Rhine
Hofbräuhaus - Newport
Traditional German beer hall - the largest such venue in the US
Newport on the Levee
Big complex of shops, restaurants, and bars, featuring a large outdoor drinking area. If you're up for a cool walk, take the Purple People Bridge from downtown over to Newport
Covington Yard
Modern courtyard area with a number of food and drink options
Braxton Brewing Company
Great brewery in Covington
Keystone Bar & Grill - Covington
Cool restaurant/bar in Covington
Urban Artifact
One of the best sour beer breweries in the country - right down the road from our house in Northside
Humble Monk Brewing Co.
Neighborhood brewery in Northside
Higher Gravity
Our local bar & bottle shop
Pho Lang Thang
Great Vietnamese near Findlay Market
Brink Brewing Company
Award-winning brewery near our home
Krueger's Tavern
"World's Best Veggie Burger" -Lauren
Fifty West Brewing Company
A bit out of the way, but this brewery features a huge outdoor area, sand volleyball courts, kayaking down the Little Miami river, and a burger bar