It is no secret that the city is home to a wide collection of neighborhoods in Cincinnati. Even a brief drive through the city might demonstrate how drastically different one neighborhood is from the next.
This refers that each area has its blend of distinctive and intriguing locations to visit and activities to participate in.
Our recommendations for the following sites in each neighborhood are highlighted in this post, which will help you plan a day trip to 25 various communities around the city.
- Brunch spots
- Dinner spots
- Drinking Points
- Coffee shops
- Outdoor spots
- Best Attractions
Let us get started!
Map of Neighborhoods
Every neighborhood mentioned in this post is depicted on the following map.
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Summary
The table below summarizes our top picks for each neighborhood in the following order of importance:
Please remember that this table can be scrolled to the left and right.
Neighborhood | Coffee Shop | Brunch | Outdoor | Attractions | Dinner | Drinks |
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Anderson Township | Luckman Coffee Village Coffee Shop | First Watch | California Woods Withrow Nature Preserve Woodland Mound | Coney Island Amusement Park | Sweets & Meats BBQ Clough Crossings Latitudes | Big Ash Brewing |
Blue Ash | Sleepy Bee Cafe | Sharon Woods | Climb Time of Blue Ash Houdini’s Room Escape Summit Park | Senate Sammy’s Craft Burgers Brown Dog Cafe Milya Cafe | Fretboard Brewing | |
Camp Washington | Mom ‘n ‘Em Coffee | American Sign Museum Wave Pool Art Gallery | Camp Washington Chili | |||
Clifton | Sitwell’s Coffee House Lydia’s on Ludlow | Proud Rooster | Mt. Storm Park Burnet Woods | Esquire Theater The Ludlow Garage Clifton Performance Theater | Los Potrillos Ambar India Clifton Gaslight Cafe | Arlin’s Bar Fries Cafe |
Columbia-Tusculum | Alms Park | Yust Art Gallery Irish Heritage Center | Precinct TAGLIO Pizza Allyn’s Cafe | Streetside Brewery Stanley’s Pub Pearl’s Bar | ||
Covington | Left Bank Coffeehouse Roebling Point Books & Coffee | Otto’s Commonwealth Bistro | Devou Park | John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge Roebling Murals The Carnegie Theater & Art Gallery | Wunderbar Anchor Grill Amerasia | Braxton Brewing Company Mainstrasse Village Pub Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar |
Central Business District | Cheapside Cafe Black Coffee Lounge Kitty’s Coffee | Maplewood Kitchen | Smale Riverfront Park International Friendship Park | Carew Tower Observation Deck Fountain Square 21c Museum Hotel The Mercantile Library | Sotto Nada Taqueria Mercado Yard House | O’Malley’s in the Alley Arnold’s Knockback Nat’s Jefferson Social Tin Roof Holy Grail |
East Walnut Hills | Urbana Cafe | Branch | Manifest Art Gallery | Branch O Pie O Suzie Wong’s | The Woodburn Brewery Night Drop The Growler House | |
Hyde Park | Hyde Perk Awakenings Coffee Emporium | The Echo | Miller Art Gallery Cincinnati Observatory | Alfio’s Aladdin’s Green Papaya E+O Kitchen | Unwind Wine Bar | |
Loveland | Mile 42 Coffee | Paxton’s Grill | Nisbet Park & Amphitheater | Loveland Bike Trail Loveland Castle | Tano’s Bistro Ramsey’s The Works Lyle’s Bikes, Brews, & BBQ | Narrow Path Brewing Bishop’s Quarter |
Madeira | Coffee Please | Madeira Cafe | Bookshelf Mad Potter | A Tavola Bar + Trattoria Ferrari’s Little Italy & Bakery | Madeira In | |
Mariemont | Dilly Bistro | Dogwood Park Mariemont Gardens Park | Mariemont Theatre | The National Exemplar The Quarter Bistro | Fifty West Brewing | |
Mt. Adams | Bow Tie Cafe | Bow Tie Cafe | Eden Park | Cincinnati Art Musem Krohn Conservatory Mt. Adams Steps | City View Tavern Amigo’s Mt. Adams Bar & Grill | Blind Lemon Monk’s Cove Pavillion Quincy’s |
Mt. Lookout | Lookout Joe | Ault Park | Zip’s Cafe Cloud 9 Sushi Ichiban Sushi | Mt. Lookout Tavern | ||
Newport | Carabello Coffee | The Baker’s Table | Southgate House Revival Newport Aquarium Newport on the Levee Purple People Bridge | Hofbrauhaus La Mexicana York Street Cafe | Jerry’s Jug House Brothers Bar & Grill Crazy Fox Saloon | |
Northside | Sidewinder Coffee Collective Espresso | Melt Revival | Buttercup Valley Preserve Parkers Woods Nature Preserve | Spring Grove Cemetary | Tickle Pickle Django Western Taco The Littlefield | Urban Artifact Brewery Humble Monk Brewing Chameleon Northside Tavern The Listing Loon |
Pleasant Ridge | Apricot Coffee House The Coffee Exchange | French Park | Everybody’s Records | Revolution Rotisserie The Gas Light Cafe Pleasant Ridge Chili | Nine Giant The Overlook Lodge | |
O’Bryonville | Bean & Barley | The BonBonerie | Owl’s Nest Park Annwood Park | O’Bryon’s Bar & Grill Rinds, Wines, & Swines | Bean & Barley | |
Oakley | Redtree Art Gallery & Coffee Deeper Roots Coffee | Sleepy Bee Cafe | Caza Sikes Art Gallery Madison Bowl | Oakley Pub & Grill Dewey’s Pizza Bones’ Burgers Red Feather Kitchen | MadTree Brewing Oak Tavern | |
Old Milford | The Main Cup | May Cafe | Little Miami Scenic Trail | Row House Art Gallery | 20 Brix Padrino | Little Miami Brewing Company |
Over-The-Rhine | 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab Iris Book Cafe Collective Espresso | Salazar Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey Pleasantry | Washington Park | Cincinnati Music Hall Findlay Market | Sacred Beast The Eagle Pontiac BBQ Bakersfield Kruegers | Rhinegeist Brewery Taft’s Ale House MOTR Mecca Rosedale Longfellow 16-Bit Queen City Radio |
Sayler Park | Sayler Park Coffee | Fernbank Park | Buddha Barn Cabana On the River | 13 Below Brewery | ||
Walnut Hills | Parkside Cafe | Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Gomez Salsa Fireside Pizza Just Q’in Barbeque | Comfort Station The Video Archive | ||
Westwood | Muse Cafe | J&J Restaurant | Trotta’s Pizza Henke Winery | West Side Brewing | ||
Northside | Wyoming Community Coffee | Half Day Cafe | Glenwood Gardens | Century Inn Friendly Stop | Tela Bar + Kitchen |
Anderson
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On the east side of the city, Anderson is primarily a residential area conveniently placed near several beautiful parks and nature preserves along the Ohio River. Anderson is a primarily residential neighborhood. We recommend beginning your day here at either Luckman Coffee or Village Coffee Shop, both of which are popular venues for getting your morning caffeine fix in the neighborhood. Alternatively, you can stop into First Watch for brunch, which serves a selection of traditional breakfast foods and beverages.
After that, pay a visit to one of the many outdoor places available in the surrounding neighborhood. California Woods is a great place for hikers. Withrow Nature Preserve has pathways that are a little easier to navigate. Woodland Mound is a great place to go for a casual walk, frisbee golf, or play in the playground.
Make a stop at Big Ash Brewing after dinner for a wide selection of local beers and a spacious outdoor deck that is particularly popular during the warmer months. After dinner, visit Clough Crossings, Sweets & Meats BBQ, or Latitudes for drinks before heading home.
Blue Ash
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Blue Ash, which is situated on the northern edge of the city, is a large, primarily suburban community with several interesting attractions to visit in the surrounding area.
Sleepy Bee Cafe is a great place to go for brunch. After that, pay a visit to Sharon Woods, one of the nicest public parks in the entire city of Cincinnati, which offers a variety of hiking routes, walking lanes, and a vast body of water.
There are several interesting places to visit in the neighborhood, including Summit Park, which is an outdoor shopping and dining area, Climb Time of Blue Ash, which has rock climbing walls, and Houdini’s Room Escape, which is considered to be one of the city’s most challenging escape rooms.
Gourmet hot dogs at Senate, mouthwatering burgers at Sammy’s, a choice of dishes at Brown Dog Cafe, and Mediterranean cuisine at Milya Cafe are all excellent options for dinner.
Finally, pay a visit to Fretboard Brewing, one of the most entertaining and hospitable breweries in the northern end of Cincinnati.
Camp Washington
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Camp Washington, which is located on the west side of the city, is an area that contains some hidden gems that are well worth exploring.
Mom ‘n ‘Em Coffee, one of the best and most attractive coffee shops in the entire city, is an ideal place to start your day. After that, pay a visit to the American Sign Museum, the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States, followed by a stop at Wave Pool, a contemporary art gallery in the neighborhood.
Before leaving, make a pit stop at Camp Washington Chili, one of Cincinnati’s most well-regarded chili parlors.
Clifton
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Among the many unique neighborhoods in Cincinnati is Clifton, which has a lot of history. The Clifton Gaslight District, in particular, has the majority of the interesting locations to visit in the neighborhood, which is a half-mile stretch of land, including the entire community.
When you come, we recommend stopping for a cup of coffee at either Sitwell’s Coffee House or Lydia’s, both of which are excellent options that provide coffee and light fare. Proud Rooster, a diner noted for its great bacon and egg selections, is a good alternative for lunch.
Visit Mt. Storm Park, which has a great perspective of the city’s western side, or Burnet Woods Park, a frisbee golf course, walking trails, and a pond, as a follow-up to your hike.
Continue to the Esquire Theatre, where you may watch a movie, listen to live music at The Ludlow Garage or see a comedy/improv act at the Clifton Performance Theater. Continue with dinner at Los Potrillos, Ambar India, or Gaslight Cafe, which also happens to have the only rooftop bar in the neighborhood.
Arlin’s Bar or Fries Cafe are two popular venues for enjoying a drink that both provide pool tables and outside seating spaces where you may cap off the evening.
Columbia-Tusculum
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Columbia-Tusculum, situated on the city’s eastern edge, is one of the city’s oldest and wealthiest neighborhoods and one of its most prosperous.
It is recommended to start your tour with a visit to Alms Park, which is one of the most beautiful public parks in all of Cincinnati, and which features an excellent view, hiking paths, a pavilion, and a large playground area for children.
Then go to the Yust Art Gallery and the Irish Heritage Center and have supper at Jeff Ruby’s Precinct – a famous steakhouse, TAGLIO, a fantastic pizza business, or Allyn’s Cafe, a restaurant noted for its Cajun food, to round out your day.
Get a drink at Streetside Brewery – a neighborhood brewery with a big range of craft beers and an outdoor seating area – or at one of the other bars in the area, such as Stanley’s Pub – a neighborhood dive bar with live music – or Pearl’s Bar – a two-story bar with an outside patio.
Covington
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Covington, Kentucky, is located across the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky and is home to a diverse selection of restaurants, a park with one of the nicest vistas in the city, and several good drinking establishments.
Suppose you want to start your day off well. In that case, we recommend stopping by either Left Bank Coffeehouse or Roebling Point Books & Coffee, both of which are warm and friendly venues to have a cup of coffee. Alternatively, try out Otto’s or Commonwealth Bistro, which are popular brunch destinations.
After that, drive over to Devou Park, which serves as the neighborhood’s flagship park and is home to several excellent hiking trails, a golf course, and a picturesque overlook of the city of Cincinnati. Taking a walk along the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, seeing the Roebling Murals — a sequence of 18 enormous panels illustrating the history of Covington – and taking in some art at the Carnegie Theater and Art Gallery are all recommended after this.
Wunderbar serves up German cuisine, while Anchor Grill delivers burgers, and Amerasia offers up Taiwanese cuisine, among other things.
Make a stop at Braxton Brewing Company, a brewery that features a rooftop bar and some of the city’s best craft beers, to round out the evening. Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar or Mainstrasse Village Pub are excellent choices if you want a more classic pub environment.
The Central Business District (CBD)
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A large range of activities and places to visit can be found in the Central Business District, which comprises Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks neighborhood.
Start your day with a coffee cup from Cheapside Cafe, Black Coffee Lounge, or Kitty’s Coffee – all of which are excellent choices for your morning cup of joe. If you are planning for a great brunch spot, Maplewood Kitchen is a great choice.
After that, take a stroll around Smale Riverfront Park or International Friendship Park, both of which are lovely parks located directly along the Ohio River. Visit the Carew Tower Observation Deck for spectacular sweeping views of the city, the 21c Museum Hotel to see some contemporary artwork, Fountain Square – the most well-known square in the city – or The Mercantile Library – the city’s most hidden and picturesque library – after that.
Get dinner at one of the more popular restaurants in town, including Italian meals at Sotto, Mexican food at Nada or Taqueria Mercada, or American dishes at Yard House, located along The Banks of the Mississippi.
End your night with drinks at popular dive pubs such as O’Malley’s in the Alley, Knockback Nats, and Arnold’s, or larger bars such as Tin Roof, Jefferson Social, and Holy Grail are all located in The Banks neighborhood.
East Walnut Hills
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North of the city’s central business district, East Walnut Hills is a small area containing many hidden gems.
Consider starting your day with a coffee cup at Urbana Cafe, a quaint coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere. Alternatively, head to Branch for brunch, where you can find a choice of delicious breakfast and lunch options. Continue down the street and take a look around in the Manifest Art Gallery, where you can see some modern art created by largely local artists.
Spend the evening with artisan beers at Woodburn Brewery, cocktails at The Growler House, or cocktails at Night Drop — one of Cincinnati’s more secret bars. Try O Pie O, Branch, or Suzie Wong’s for a delicious dinner.
Hyde Park
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Hyde Park, situated on the east side of Cincinnati, is one of the most affluent areas in the city. It is home to a range of distinctive eateries and boutiques that are well worth a visit.
Begin your day in Hyde Park at either Awakenings or Hyde Perk, two coffee shops that both provide warm, pleasant spaces in which to enjoy a cup of coffee. If you are looking for a great brunch spot, we recommend The Echo.
After coffee and lunch, pay a visit to the Miller Art Gallery on Hyde Park Square, as well as the Cincinnati Observatory, which is just a few blocks away. Head out to supper at Alfio’s for Italian cuisine, Aladdin’s for Middle Eastern cuisine, E+O Kitchen for Asian fusion cuisine, or Green Papaya for Thai food in the evenings.
After a long night out, relax with a drink at Unwind, the neighborhood wine bar that serves drinks in a calm, staked atmosphere.
Loveland
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It is located on the extreme northeastern edge of the city, in Loveland. It is a neighborhood home to the Loveland Bike Trail and a Downtown area filled with bars, restaurants, and shops, among other things.
A trip to Mile 42 Coffee, the neighborhood’s newest community meeting location and the greatest place in the neighborhood to purchase a cup of your favorite morning brew, is a great way to kick off a visit to Loveland.
In the mood for brunch? Stop into Paxton’s Grill, a famous restaurant in the area that serves a range of breakfast and lunch dishes.
Madeira
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Madeira, a small posh suburb on the east side of the city, is home to several interesting attractions worth exploring.
Coffee Please, a locally owned and operated small coffee business in the center of the neighborhood, is the natural choice for a cup of joe. Madeira Cafe, another local institution, is a great place to go for brunch.
After that, pay a visit to Bookshelf, a charming little neighborhood bookstore with a welcoming and helpful staff, or Mad Potter, a business where you can decorate your pottery.
For dinner, we recommend Ferrari’s Little Italy & Bakery or A Tavola Bar + Trattoria, both of which are terrific options in the area. And to round out the evening, stop into Madeira Inn, a bar that provides a wide selection of specialty beers and other beverages.
Mariemont
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Mariemont, located on the east side of Cincinnati, is a charming little area home to numerous small parks and a few high-quality restaurants and is only a short drive away from one of the city’s most distinctive breweries.
Our recommendation for starting your stay is to visit Dilly Bistro for brunch, a popular breakfast and lunch location that offers a diverse array of menu items to choose from. Explore Dogwood Park and Mariemont Gardens Park, both close by and represent the neighborhood’s charm before returning to your hotel. After that, make a pit stop at the Mariemont Theatre, an old movie theater that shows rare films that are not often played in larger theaters.
Consider dining at The National Exemplar or The Quarter Bistro, both popular American eateries with the local population.
After that, head to 50 West Brewing, which has six outdoor sand volleyball courts, an indoor and outdoor bar, and a restaurant across the street that serves food and craft brews to round off the evening.
Mt. Adams
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Mt. Adams is yet another upscale area in the city of Cincinnati. This neighborhood, perched on a hill overlooking downtown Cincinnati, is home to several fantastic bars, restaurants, and parks.
We recommend beginning your day at Bow Tie Cafe, where you can get a cup of coffee and a little brunch to get your day started right. Please proceed to the neighboring Eden Park, which boasts an impressive water feature, walking pathways, a pavilion, and the Krohn Conservatory, among its many attractions. Proceed to the neighboring Cincinnati Art Museum, which provides free parking and free entrance to the general public.
Try City View Tavern or Mt. Adams Bar & Grill for conventional American fare or Amigo’s for authentic Mexican cuisine when it comes to dinner.
After dinner, head to The Blind Lemon, an obscure bar with an outdoor patio and live music, Monk’s Cove, a fun bar that serves delicious spiked smoothies, Pavilion, an elevated multi-level bar that offers stunning city views and is particularly popular among college students, or Quincy’s, a bar that serves a large selection of spirits and cocktails.
Mt. Lookout
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Mt. Lookout is another wealthy neighborhood on the east side of the city. It is home to various restaurants and pubs, one of the city’s most beloved parks, and several other amenities.
Stop by Lookout Joe, a locally owned and operated coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, to start your day off right at Mt. Lookout! Continue to Ault Park, one of Cincinnati’s top parks, which boasts a gorgeous botanical garden, a pavilion, many hiking trails, and plenty of open green areas for lounging and enjoying the scenery.
If you are craving a delicious burger for dinner, Zip’s Cafe is a great choice, as is Cloud 9 Sushi or Ichiban if you are in the mood for some sushi. Mt. Lookout Tavern, a local hangout for artisan beers and spirits, is a great place to end the night with a few cocktails.
Newport
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Newport, located across the Ohio River in northern Kentucky, is a neighborhood home to a diverse selection of clubs and restaurants and the most well-known aquarium in Cincinnati.
Traveling to Carabello Coffee in Newport will get your day started in the best way possible. This well-known local coffee shop offers plenty of seats and a diverse selection of beverage options. If you are planning for a fantastic brunch, make your way to The Baker’s Table, considered one of the best brunch spots in all of Northern Kentucky.
The Southgate House Revival, a local music spot – The Purple People Bridge, a pedestrian footbridge that provides beautiful views of the city and the Ohio River – Newport on the Levee, an outdoor area with shops and restaurants– and The Newport Aquarium – a massive aquarium with dozens of exhibits – are all worth visiting while in Newport.
Our top recommendation is Hofbrauhaus, a German-themed restaurant known for its beer and live music for dinner. Other excellent options are La Mexicana, which serves Latin-inspired cuisine, and York Street Cafe, which serves American cuisine.
End your memorable night with a drink at one of the many local favorites, Jerry’s Jug House or Crazy Fox Saloon, or take advantage of the outdoor patio at Brother’s Bar & Grill, which overlooks the Ohio River provides a spectacular perspective of the Cincinnati skyline at night.
Northside
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The northernmost area in Chicago, Northside, is a trendy neighborhood with an extensive selection of restaurants, stores, and bars. Northside is located in the western part of the city.
It is recommended that you begin your day at either Sidewinder Coffee, which has a courtyard and a resident bunny that you may pet, or Collective Espresso, a small coffee shop with an outside courtyard that can only be reached by foot down an alley. If you are in the mood for brunch, Melt Revival is the place to go.
Trek through Buttercup Valley Preserve and Parkers Woods Nature Preserve for some outdoor adventure. These two preserves are connected and offer several miles of interweaving dirt pathways to stroll across for some outdoor fun.
After that, take a trip to the neighboring Spring Grove Cemetery, one of the largest scenic cemeteries in Cincinnati and the entire United States of America.
Restaurants serving typical American fare include Tickle Pickle for burgers, Django Western Taco for tacos, and The Littlefield for traditional American meals.
Visit the local breweries – Urban Artifact and Humble Monk – or stop by one of the nearby bars to round off the evening with a few drinks. Chameleon, Northside Tavern, and The Listing Loon are some of our favorite places to eat.
Pleasant Ridge
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Pleasant Ridge is another Cincinnati neighborhood that has a lot of charm. It is a residential neighborhood with a small downtown area of fantastic restaurants, bars, and stores.
The Apricot Coffee House, a tiny, quiet coffee shop, or The Coffee Exchange, a larger, more expansive coffee shop, are both excellent places to start your journey here in the city center. After that, take a trek in French Park, a park located just outside the area containing several miles of interconnecting hiking paths.
After hiking, make sure to stop by Everybody’s Recordings, a local record store that has rows and rows of intriguing records in a variety of genres to peruse.
Some of our top recommendations for dinner are Burgers at The Gas Light Cafe, chicken at Revolution Rotisserie, and chili at Pleasant Ridge Chili.
End the night with a stop at Nine Giant. This neighborhood brewery serves a wide selection of locally brewed craft beers and a diverse menu of mouthwatering burgers.
O’Bryonville
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Despite being the smallest area in the entire city of Cincinnati, O’Bryonville boasts several interesting businesses, restaurants, and parks that are well worth visiting.
Beginning your stay with a stop at Bean & Barley, a multi-level neighborhood coffee shop, is a great way to kick things started. Alternatively, The BonBonerie specializes in baked goods, and pastries are a great place for brunch.
After that, pay a visit to one of the area parks, such as Owl’s Nest Park or Annwood Park, both of which are wonderful little community parks.
For dinner, we recommend O’Bryon’s Bar & Grill, which serves traditional American food, or Rinds, Wines & Swines, which serves pulled pig tacos.
Begin your evening with Bean & Barley, the coffee shop that doubles as a bar in the evenings, serving an amazing range of craft beers that can be enjoyed both inside and on the back patio.
Oakley
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Oakley, a neighborhood situated on the east side of the city that offers a wide selection of stores, clubs, and restaurants, is one of the most popular neighborhoods among young professionals in Cincinnati.
Visiting RedTree Art Gallery & Coffee, a huge coffee shop with local art displayed throughout, or Deeper Roots Coffee, a smaller coffee shop known for serving up some of the best coffee in the city, is a great way to start your day here in the neighborhood. Alternatively, brunch can be found at Sleepy Bee Cafe.
Madison Bowl, a bowling alley in the neighborhood, and the Caza Sikes Art Gallery are two things to check out in the surrounding region.
At Red Feather Kitchen, we recommend traditional pub fares such as the Oakley Pub & Grill, pizza such as Dewey’s Pizza, burger fare such as Bones’ Burgers, and traditional American cuisine such as Oakley Pub & Grill. Visit the most popular bar in the neighborhood, Oak Tavern, to round out the evening.
Alternatively, you may pay a visit to MadTree Brewing, which is one of the most popular breweries in all of Cincinnati. There is no denying why this place is so popular. With a vast interior and an expansive outdoor space, as well as an in-house pizza bar and a large selection of locally made beers, it only takes one visit to understand why.
Old Milford
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Old Milford, located on the extreme east side of the city, is a downtown district home to various fascinating bars, restaurants, and stores.
Here at The Main Cup, a neighborhood coffee shop that serves light breakfast and lunch alternatives, you can get your day started right. Alternatively, May Cafe, a hometown cafe down the road that also happens to serve a fantastic brunch, might be considered.
Take a ride on your bicycle or a walk along the Little Miami Scenic Trail after that. After that, pay a visit to Row House Art Gallery, a gallery that focuses mostly on modern work by local artists.
For supper, we propose 20 Brix, a sophisticated establishment noted for its American cuisine and fine wine. Alternatively, you may pay a visit to Padrino, a local Italian eatery.
A stop at Little Miami Brewing Company, a spacious brewery with both indoor and outdoor seating, an outstanding choice of craft beers, and a brick oven for those in the mood for pizza, will round out the evening well.
Over-The-Rhine
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Over-the-Rhine, sometimes known as “OTR,” is a neighborhood in Cincinnati that has witnessed a remarkable renaissance over the past decade. Central Business District’s north is situated immediately; OTR is densely packed with restaurants, bars, and retail establishments.
Suppose you are in the mood for a cup of coffee. In that case, we recommend 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab, Iris Book Cafe, or Collective Espresso, all of which are popular spots in the neighborhood. Salazar, Pleasantry, or Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey are some of our favorite brunch spots in the city.
Visiting Washington Park, an urban park in the heart of the neighborhood with a gazebo, a large open space of grass where festivals and citywide events are held, a dog park, and an outdoor bar area with games such as corn hole and life-size chess, is a great way to cap off your brunch or coffee experience.
Take a look at Cincinnati Music Hall, which overlooks Washington Park and the historic Findlay Market, located on the district’s northern edge and contains hundreds of different vendors selling food, beverages, and crafts.
As for dinner, we propose the barbecue at Pontiac BBQ, the traditional American cuisine at Sacred Beast, chicken at The Eagle, Mexican cuisine at Bakersfield, or burgers at Krueger’s.
Finish off the night with a visit to a local brewery – either Rhinegeist Brewing Company or Taft’s Ale House – or one of the more popular bars in the neighborhood – MOTR for live music, 16-Bit for arcade games and drinks, Queen City Radio for an outdoor patio and boozy slushies, Mecca for a hip vibe with an outdoor area, Longfellow for beers and cocktails, or Rosedale for a large outdoor patio.
Sayler Park
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Sayler Park, located on the extreme west side of the city along the Ohio River, is a tranquil neighborhood containing a few hidden gems worth exploring.
Make a stop at Sayler Park Coffee, a neighborhood coffee shop that serves as a community gathering site and offers some of the lowest coffee rates in the city to start your day off right.
After that, take a stroll around the picturesque Fernbank Park, a riverfront park that offers sweeping Ohio River views and various benches strategically placed along with the paved walking route ideal for sitting and taking in the scenery.
We recommend Buddha Barn or Cabana on the River for dinner, both popular eateries in the neighborhood respectively.
Visit 13 Below, a local brewery with a spacious space that is known for organizing trivia nights and for giving a wonderful assortment of local craft beers to round off the evening.
Walnut Hills
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Even though Walnut Hills is mostly a residential neighborhood, it is also home to several interesting bars and eateries.
Begin your tour by stopping by Parkside Cafe, a popular site to get brunch throughout your stay. After that, please pay a visit to the historic Harriet Beecher Stowe House, which served as the residence of antislavery author Harriet Beecher Stowe, well-known for her novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Adult admission is $6, but you can obtain two complimentary tickets with a Cincinnati library card.
For dinner, we recommend Gomez Salsa for tacos, Fireside Pizza for pizza, and Just Q’in for barbecue (all of which are located in San Diego).
Check out Comfort Station, a bar noted for specialty cocktails and offering both indoor and outdoor seating, or The Video Archive, a hidden bar concealed inside a video store that has the feel of an old speakeasy to round off the evening.
Westwood
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As the name indicates, Westwood is a neighborhood on the west side of the city, home to several interesting restaurants and bars worth checking out.
Make a pit stop at Muse Cafe, a renowned local coffee shop, to get your day started. Alternatively, have brunch at J&J Restaurant, a welcoming establishment recognized for delivering delectable food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Trotta’s Pizza and Henke Winery are two excellent options for supper. Make a pit stop at West Side Brewing. This neighborhood brewery serves up an amazing assortment of craft beers that can be enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere before ending the night.
Additional Bonus – Northern Neighborhoods
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Finally, several communities located on the northern outskirts of Cincinnati have some hidden gems that are well worth exploring. Wyoming, Woodlawn, and Glendale are just a few neighborhoods within a five-mile radius of one another in this area.
Begin your day with a coffee cup from Wyoming Community Coffee, which is considered one of the top coffee shops in the entire city. This establishment boasts many seats and a menu that includes delectable lattes, teas, coffees, and baked goodies. During the warmer months, they also offer tables out front that are excellent for enjoying a meal while sitting outside.
In the mood for brunch? Half-Day Cafe is just a couple of doors down the street and is well-known for its bacon, eggs, and other popular breakfast items (including waffles).
After that, take a short drive a few miles down the road to Glenwood Gardens, one of the most beautiful public gardens in the entire city and features several miles of walking trails.
Consider dining at Century Inn, a huge restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating that serves typical American food and hosts live music on weekends, or The Friendly Stop, a small neighborhood cafe in Glendale that serves some of the city’s greatest burgers.
Finally, conclude your vacation with a drink at one of Wyoming’s many bars, like Century Inn, The Friendly Stop, or Tela Bar + Kitchen.
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