During the Prohibition era in the 1920s, there was a constitutional restriction on the production, importation, transit, and sale of alcohol across the United States.
As a result, speakeasies, or secret bars, began to spring up everywhere, where people could assemble for live entertainment and alcoholic beverages.
Although the alcohol prohibition is no longer in effect, certain bars remain hidden for the sake of amusement. Several of these types of joints may be found across Cincinnati, in particular.
We’ll show you where to uncover the best secret bars and speakeasies in Queen City in this post.
Hidden Bars & Speakeasies Map
The map below depicts all of the bars referenced in this article.
The Video Archive

The Video Archive is, without a doubt, Cincinnati’s most unusual bar. This pub in Walnut Hills is concealed at the rear of a video rental store, accessible only by a secret entrance hidden behind a row of movies. The bar’s interior has a relaxed, cozy feel to it, and there’s even a large patio in the back with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and even a window to Qin, one of the city’s top barbecue restaurants.
Address: 965 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
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