Downtown Cincy Guide
Food Scene
Boca
114 E 6th StFine dining with beautiful style. One-of-a-kind.
Brunch is amazing and served all day long! Add a side of bacon to your avocado toast. the Wine on tap is also excellent and their fresh squeezed juice cocktails are a must!
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Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
525 Race StBrunch is amazing and served all day long! Add a side of bacon to your avocado toast. the Wine on tap is also excellent and their fresh squeezed juice cocktails are a must!
Best kitchen in Cincinnati with a classic French menu. Food is EXCELLENT.
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Jean-Robert's Table
713 Vine StBest kitchen in Cincinnati with a classic French menu. Food is EXCELLENT.
An architectural marvel! Sit at the original Art Deco bar for a casual experience or reserve a table and prepare for a fantastic fine dining experience. Don't forget to take the elevator up to the observation deck to see the fantastic city view from one of the tallest buildings in Cincinnati.
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Orchids at Palm Court
35 W 5th StAn architectural marvel! Sit at the original Art Deco bar for a casual experience or reserve a table and prepare for a fantastic fine dining experience. Don't forget to take the elevator up to the observation deck to see the fantastic city view from one of the tallest buildings in Cincinnati.
Sexy grotto vibe, fantastic Italian menu. Great for a romantic dinner on a birthday or anniversary.
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Sotto
118 E 6th StSexy grotto vibe, fantastic Italian menu. Great for a romantic dinner on a birthday or anniversary.
Restaurant L
301 E 4th StOne of the city's best chefs, Jean-Robert.
Beautiful and delicious - all-around scrumptious in every way. A perfect place for dinner after day drinks on the Rhinegeist rooftop. Excellent craft cocktails.
Sartre OTR : Thoughtful Dining, Delicious Drinks | Cincinnati, Ohio
1910 Elm StBeautiful and delicious - all-around scrumptious in every way. A perfect place for dinner after day drinks on the Rhinegeist rooftop. Excellent craft cocktails.
Lola's
24 W 3rd StFantastic little nearby coffee and wine bar! They can make everything you can imagine.
A convenient deli and carryout on the corner by the apartment - your bodega while in town. Soups, sandwiches, filter coffee, omelets, burritos, beer, wine, basic groceries and snacks. Open 7-7 most weekdays. Closes Saturday early afternoon and closed on Sundays.
Caffè Barista & Deli
231 W 4th StA convenient deli and carryout on the corner by the apartment - your bodega while in town. Soups, sandwiches, filter coffee, omelets, burritos, beer, wine, basic groceries and snacks. Open 7-7 most weekdays. Closes Saturday early afternoon and closed on Sundays.
solid tacos, affordable eats and open until 1am!
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Condado Tacos
195 E Freedom Waysolid tacos, affordable eats and open until 1am!
Nostalgic 1950s diner in Carew Tower - a blast from the past, typical diner fare with affordable prices.
Hathaway's Diner
25 W 5th StNostalgic 1950s diner in Carew Tower - a blast from the past, typical diner fare with affordable prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally owned by a neighbor! Harth Lounge has delicious cocktails, live jazz, and beautiful atmosphere.
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The Harth Lounge
125 W 4th StLocally owned by a neighbor! Harth Lounge has delicious cocktails, live jazz, and beautiful atmosphere.
When it comes to dive bars, Tina's is a secret treasure. A football gameday favorite for many locals.
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Tina's Bar
350 W 4th StWhen it comes to dive bars, Tina's is a secret treasure. A football gameday favorite for many locals.
The second-oldest continually operating bar in Cincinnati, O'Malley's in the Alley is a staple Irish pub and an easy walk from the apartment.
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O'Malley's in the Alley
25 W Ogden PlThe second-oldest continually operating bar in Cincinnati, O'Malley's in the Alley is a staple Irish pub and an easy walk from the apartment.
Top of the Park
506 E 4th StBest rooftop views in town - a must!
This is a neat old garage converted into a bar that opens to an outdoor courtyard with a food truck.
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Queen City Radio
222 W 12th StThis is a neat old garage converted into a bar that opens to an outdoor courtyard with a food truck.
Tacos and drinks - sometimes it's that simple.
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Jefferson Social
101 E Freedom WayTacos and drinks - sometimes it's that simple.
Blind Pig
24 W 3rd StAn amazing urban oasis within the historic brewery district, Rhinegeist Brewery has something for everyone. They have a rooftop that is fantastic when the weather is warm. Beer people are REALLY into their beer! Go check it out!
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Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StAn amazing urban oasis within the historic brewery district, Rhinegeist Brewery has something for everyone. They have a rooftop that is fantastic when the weather is warm. Beer people are REALLY into their beer! Go check it out!
A rock bar with a variety of local bands and a patio in the back.
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MOTR Pub
1345 Main StA rock bar with a variety of local bands and a patio in the back.
Schwartz's Point Jazz & Acoustic Club
1901 Vine StA one-of-a-kind, gritty jazz experience for music lovers.
Arts & Culture
A must-see for art lovers! The Taft Museum is a historic house museum that maintains and displays a world-class collection of Old Master paintings, Chinese porcelains, French Barbizon paintings, a very fine pocket watch collection, important British portraits and Cincinnati painters. One of only two original Rembrandt paintings in Ohio lives here. Don't forget to make a reservation at their cafe - when the weather is nice they host guests in their gorgeous garden.
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Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike StA must-see for art lovers! The Taft Museum is a historic house museum that maintains and displays a world-class collection of Old Master paintings, Chinese porcelains, French Barbizon paintings, a very fine pocket watch collection, important British portraits and Cincinnati painters. One of only two original Rembrandt paintings in Ohio lives here. Don't forget to make a reservation at their cafe - when the weather is nice they host guests in their gorgeous garden.
For art lovers - the rotating contemporary art exhibits on display in the common areas at 21c are FREE and open 24/7 to visitors! They have a small but nice rooftop that opens during nice weather. Check out their event calendar because they often have free yoga and usually host fun and interesting performers and events that are geared toward a more art-centric audience.
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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut StFor art lovers - the rotating contemporary art exhibits on display in the common areas at 21c are FREE and open 24/7 to visitors! They have a small but nice rooftop that opens during nice weather. Check out their event calendar because they often have free yoga and usually host fun and interesting performers and events that are geared toward a more art-centric audience.
The CAC hosts an exciting roster of contemporary artists at any given time. They have a wonderful lobby cafe for coffee, breakfast, or lunch, and a really interesting performance art series that is worth a look on their event calendar. For families, the UNMuseum is great - every object in it is meant to be touched for an interactive experience. The CAC is totally FREE!
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Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
44 E 6th StThe CAC hosts an exciting roster of contemporary artists at any given time. They have a wonderful lobby cafe for coffee, breakfast, or lunch, and a really interesting performance art series that is worth a look on their event calendar. For families, the UNMuseum is great - every object in it is meant to be touched for an interactive experience. The CAC is totally FREE!
The Museum Center is held within our historic Art Deco style train station, Union Terminal. Within the group of collections there is a children's museum, history collection, IMAX theatre, a natural history collection, enclosed within the terminal itself. Some great travelling exhibits come through the museum center so it's worth checking their exhibition schedule to see what's on during your visit to town.
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Centro de Museos de Cincinnati en la Terminal de la Unión
1301 Western AveThe Museum Center is held within our historic Art Deco style train station, Union Terminal. Within the group of collections there is a children's museum, history collection, IMAX theatre, a natural history collection, enclosed within the terminal itself. Some great travelling exhibits come through the museum center so it's worth checking their exhibition schedule to see what's on during your visit to town.
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.
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Centro Nacional de la Libertad del Ferrocarril Subterráneo
50 E Freedom WayThe National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
800 Vine StMuseo de Arte de Cincinnati
953 Eden Park DrParks & Nature
Fantastic views of the City! Trails, picnic areas, golf course, and more. Drees Pavilion is where you can go for a beautiful view.
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Devou Park
1201 Park DrFantastic views of the City! Trails, picnic areas, golf course, and more. Drees Pavilion is where you can go for a beautiful view.
Washington Park is a beautiful urban greenspace across from Music Hall and Memorial Hall. It's well-programmed and if you look at their schedule you'll find numerous festivals and live music options as well as totally FREE exercise classes a la Cincinnati Parks & Rec.
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Parque Washington
1230 Elm StWashington Park is a beautiful urban greenspace across from Music Hall and Memorial Hall. It's well-programmed and if you look at their schedule you'll find numerous festivals and live music options as well as totally FREE exercise classes a la Cincinnati Parks & Rec.
Smale Park is an award-winning, nationally recognized public park along the downtown Cincinnati Riverfront. It is the finest park in the city and you cannot visit without taking a walk along the river through Smale Park between the stadiums. The Banks food and entertainment district surrounds the park and there are many dining options here too.
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WaySmale Park is an award-winning, nationally recognized public park along the downtown Cincinnati Riverfront. It is the finest park in the city and you cannot visit without taking a walk along the river through Smale Park between the stadiums. The Banks food and entertainment district surrounds the park and there are many dining options here too.
Sightseeing
Built by John Roebling prior to his commission for the Brooklyn Bridge, this early suspension bridge connects the city core of Cincinnati with the Kentucky town of Covington.
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Puente Colgante John A. Roebling
John A. Roebling Suspension BridgeBuilt by John Roebling prior to his commission for the Brooklyn Bridge, this early suspension bridge connects the city core of Cincinnati with the Kentucky town of Covington.
Shopping
Switch Lighting & Design on 4th
126 W 4th StBeautiful modern furniture, lighting design, and home accessories.
3 floors of fine interiors, art, and home decor with a focus on creative, one-of-a-kind fireplace installations that will have you wide-eyed!
Bromwell's
117 W 4th St3 floors of fine interiors, art, and home decor with a focus on creative, one-of-a-kind fireplace installations that will have you wide-eyed!
ILLEST Barber shop - sneaker store: for that fresh fade and the freshest Jordans you can put on your feet.
Illest salon sneakers sports
323 W 4th StILLEST Barber shop - sneaker store: for that fresh fade and the freshest Jordans you can put on your feet.
Cincinnati-owned streetwear business ready to deck you out in fresh denim and sweet kicks in fab colors. If nothing else, stop in and checkout the giant graffiti mural. Perhaps the best selection of men's underwear in town. Fun shopping experience. Clothing for the adventurous!
UNheardof
15 W 4th StCincinnati-owned streetwear business ready to deck you out in fresh denim and sweet kicks in fab colors. If nothing else, stop in and checkout the giant graffiti mural. Perhaps the best selection of men's underwear in town. Fun shopping experience. Clothing for the adventurous!
Oldest continually-operating auction house in Cincinnati - a family business for 5 generations - there is an estate auction every Tuesday that attracts a whole cast of characters coming to purchase treasures for sale.
Main Auction Galleries Inc
137 W 4th StOldest continually-operating auction house in Cincinnati - a family business for 5 generations - there is an estate auction every Tuesday that attracts a whole cast of characters coming to purchase treasures for sale.
Saks Fifth Avenue
101 W 5th StA women's consignment clothing shop with proceeds going to charities supporting women entering the workforce - some great finds!
Dress for Success Cincinnati
4623 Wesley AvenueA women's consignment clothing shop with proceeds going to charities supporting women entering the workforce - some great finds!
For bookish folks, a lovely family owned book store - new, used and rare with a focus on regional subjects. It's always fun to browse their shelves and cases.
Ohio Book store
726 Main StFor bookish folks, a lovely family owned book store - new, used and rare with a focus on regional subjects. It's always fun to browse their shelves and cases.
Entertainment & Activities
A gem of an art house theatre, The Mini Microcinema hosts films of every stripe within a small intimate storefront on Main Street - it's about as local of an experience as you can find and you'll meet plenty of artists. You can check out their website for a calendar of showings. FREE (suggested donation $5) and BYOB.
The Mini Microcinema
1329 Main StA gem of an art house theatre, The Mini Microcinema hosts films of every stripe within a small intimate storefront on Main Street - it's about as local of an experience as you can find and you'll meet plenty of artists. You can check out their website for a calendar of showings. FREE (suggested donation $5) and BYOB.
Brewery District Tours are of interest to Beer folks and this is a good one.
BREWERY DISTRICT Station, Elm & Henry
Brewery District Tours are of interest to Beer folks and this is a good one.
Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown StadiumGreat American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayCincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
100 Joe Nuxhall Way