Guidebook for Cincinnati
Sightseeing
Main Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
Worth a visit if you like that sort of thing.
Eden Park
950 Eden Park DrJust a good place to be outdoors.
It's no Central Park but when the weather's nice it's a lovely place to spend time outdoors.
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Washington Park
1230 Elm StIt's no Central Park but when the weather's nice it's a lovely place to spend time outdoors.
Food Scene
If all you get from here is the queso, you'll have won.
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Taqueria Mercado Cincinnati
100 E 8th StIf all you get from here is the queso, you'll have won.
I never thought I'd feel good about paying for a $10 hot dog until I ate here. Totally worth it.
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Senate
1100 Vine StI never thought I'd feel good about paying for a $10 hot dog until I ate here. Totally worth it.
Try the Turtle, it's delicious. You can get ahead of the evening rush by downloading their iPhone app and pre-ordering.
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Gomez
107 E 12th StTry the Turtle, it's delicious. You can get ahead of the evening rush by downloading their iPhone app and pre-ordering.
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
1215 Vine StGreat low key wine and coffee bar.
It's the main local coffee spot for artists and professionals alike.
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Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwyIt's the main local coffee spot for artists and professionals alike.
2330 Reading Rd
2330 Reading RoadMiddle Eastern food. Here's your best option for falafel, shwarma, etc.
They deliver and their pizza is the best in town. Monday and Tuesday they offer discounts on their pies. Order sicilian style for maximum value. Definitely worth the trip for their half priced appetizers and discounted drinks during their 3pm-6pm Happy Hour. I can't get enough of their buffulo chicken egg rolls.
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Adriatico's New York Style Pizza & Sportsbar
113 W McMillan StThey deliver and their pizza is the best in town. Monday and Tuesday they offer discounts on their pies. Order sicilian style for maximum value. Definitely worth the trip for their half priced appetizers and discounted drinks during their 3pm-6pm Happy Hour. I can't get enough of their buffulo chicken egg rolls.
On the ground floor they've got great pizza and they're open late. The 2nd floor is a classy cocktail lounge.
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Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main StOn the ground floor they've got great pizza and they're open late. The 2nd floor is a classy cocktail lounge.
They don't deliver for orders under $30 but their food is outstanding. My go to choices are the chicken tikka masala, the lamb korma, and always always their garlic naan.
Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carry Out
313 Calhoun StThey don't deliver for orders under $30 but their food is outstanding. My go to choices are the chicken tikka masala, the lamb korma, and always always their garlic naan.
Small family run Vietnamese restaurant with $4 sandwiches that are just too good. I can never leave without adding some crab rangoon too.
Le's Pho and Sandwiches
3 E Court StSmall family run Vietnamese restaurant with $4 sandwiches that are just too good. I can never leave without adding some crab rangoon too.
Their pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans.
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Eli's Barbeque
133 W Elder StTheir pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans.
Their pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans.
*This location has a large outdoor seating area.
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Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside DriveTheir pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans.
*This location has a large outdoor seating area.
It's strictly take out orders only but if you like fish and chips you can't beat their dinners, all under $10.
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Alabama Fishbar
1601 Race StIt's strictly take out orders only but if you like fish and chips you can't beat their dinners, all under $10.
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StAll natural, all delicious. Treat yourself.
Everyone raves about the bacon maple glazed doughnuts but my personal favorite of theirs the blueberry with cream cheese frosting.
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Holtman's Donut Shop
Vine StreetEveryone raves about the bacon maple glazed doughnuts but my personal favorite of theirs the blueberry with cream cheese frosting.
Their fried chicken and spicy honey are outstanding. Best mac & cheese I know in this town too.
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The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StTheir fried chicken and spicy honey are outstanding. Best mac & cheese I know in this town too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic old bar with loads of charm and the best burger in town.
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Madonna's Bar and Grill
210 E 8th StClassic old bar with loads of charm and the best burger in town.
If you have to go to a glitzy sports bar this is probably the one to visit. Yes that is "as in Nick Lachey."
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Lachey's
If you have to go to a glitzy sports bar this is probably the one to visit. Yes that is "as in Nick Lachey."
The outdoor area has an amazing fireplace and the quirky indoor area is cozy and always has live music going.
Their specialty is hot cocktails, try the Milky Way.
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The Blind Lemon
936 Hatch StThe outdoor area has an amazing fireplace and the quirky indoor area is cozy and always has live music going.
Their specialty is hot cocktails, try the Milky Way.
It's not cheap but this place has a pretty great overlooking view of the city.
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Incline Public House
2601 W 8th StIt's not cheap but this place has a pretty great overlooking view of the city.
Classic low key local bar with a pool table and shuffleboard.
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Miltons The Prospect Hill Tavern
301 Milton StClassic low key local bar with a pool table and shuffleboard.
This is where you want to go for the best cocktails in town. True destination for real mixology.
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Sundry and Vice
18 W 13th StThis is where you want to go for the best cocktails in town. True destination for real mixology.
Queso with chorizo, fresh guacamole, and great tacos. It's easy to get pricey quickly but I seldom go there without ordering a pitcher of their excellent margaritas.
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Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine StQueso with chorizo, fresh guacamole, and great tacos. It's easy to get pricey quickly but I seldom go there without ordering a pitcher of their excellent margaritas.
The gourmet burgers here are pretty solid. Always 2 beers on tap, their specialty is an eclectic supply of canned beer.
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Krueger's Tavern
1313 Vine StThe gourmet burgers here are pretty solid. Always 2 beers on tap, their specialty is an eclectic supply of canned beer.
This is the alternative bar scene if you're in the mood to dance.
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Below Zero Lounge
1120 Walnut StThis is the alternative bar scene if you're in the mood to dance.
There's a real beer garden vibe here with a large outdoor seating area complete with alternating food vendors and oversized Jenga.
Inside and upstairs they have a quality pool table.
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Neons
208 E 12th StThere's a real beer garden vibe here with a large outdoor seating area complete with alternating food vendors and oversized Jenga.
Inside and upstairs they have a quality pool table.
Great beers and great burgers. A chill place to grab a bite and hang with friends that's a bit removed from the OTR buzz.
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Nation Kitchen and Bar
1200 Broadway StGreat beers and great burgers. A chill place to grab a bite and hang with friends that's a bit removed from the OTR buzz.
Live music and cheap drinks. They're also the secret spot for cheap and delicious weekend brunch.
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MOTR Pub
1345 Main StLive music and cheap drinks. They're also the secret spot for cheap and delicious weekend brunch.
Arts & Culture
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson StAlways a good production running here.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm StAlways a good production running here.
AMC Newport On The Levee 20
The go to spot for movies.
A fantasically quirky little theatre doing important and compelling work. I've been known to perform there from time to time. They've often got free shows Wednesday nights and they're also home to the local Improv group.
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Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson StA fantasically quirky little theatre doing important and compelling work. I've been known to perform there from time to time. They've often got free shows Wednesday nights and they're also home to the local Improv group.
Shopping
This is the giant liquor store with a huge variety of booze and beer and pretty much anything else you need to party.
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The Party Source
95 Riviera DrThis is the giant liquor store with a huge variety of booze and beer and pretty much anything else you need to party.
Essentials
If you've got your own car, it's definitely worth the trip for groceries.
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Trader Joe's
7788 Montgomery RdIf you've got your own car, it's definitely worth the trip for groceries.
Kroger
4777 Kenard AveIt's your closest option for a full grocery store.
Fresh groceries plus a variety of nifty shops for locally produced tea, spices, honey, etc.
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Findlay Market
1801 Race StFresh groceries plus a variety of nifty shops for locally produced tea, spices, honey, etc.
Everything Else
The Christ Hospital
2139 Auburn AveIn case of emergency.
Off The Vine
109 E 12th StFor all your fresh juice needs.
Shell
2330 Reading RdClosest gas station.
CVS
17 William Howard Taft RdFor any amenities you might require.