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Reviewed Cincinnati Dive Bars
SFG Rating
10
City View Tavern
Take in the view in a tequila-free zone.
SFG Rating
10
O'Malley's In The Alley
How can a dive bar down an alley be bad?
SFG Rating
9
JD's Honky Tonk & Emporium
Cash-only fried bologna under the highway.
SFG Rating
9
Dunlap Cafe
Classic drinking spot in a classic part of Cinccinnati.
SFG Rating
9
Dana Gardens
Bring a Sharpie and good luck finding a spot.
SFG Rating
9
Larry's Covington
Hot dogs, tater tots, Pac-Man and beer.
SFG Rating
8
Edge Inn Tavern
Nothing sparks conversation like a dive bar horseshoe.
SFG Rating
8
Pilot Inn
Visiting for lunch is the obvious recommendation, stopping at Edge Inn to wash everything down.
SFG Rating
8
Friendly Stop
Burgers, Potato Rags and an avalanche of license plates.
SFG Rating
8
Crowley's Irish Pub
Everything communal and authentic about an Irish pub.
SFG Rating
8
Murphy's Pub
A century of darts, college students and Guinness pours.
SFG Rating
8
Up Over
New Orleans vibe, German surroundings, Kentucky address.
SFG Rating
7
Milton's Prospect Hill Tavern
Goats, snowmen and deep Cincinnati tradition convene.
SFG Rating
7
The B List
Old floors, orange felt and an ornate chandelier.
SFG Rating
7
Cindy's Friendly Tavern
Nothing hits like a dive bar sun room.
SFG Rating
7
Stanley's Pub
Live music, the Ohio River and Mario Kart convene.
SFG Rating
7
Madonna's Bar & Grill
Escape the world in the heart of Cincinnati's downtown.
SFG Rating
6
Gypsy's Mainstrasse
Slim footprint, deep beer selection, stellar patio.
SFG Rating
7
Knockback Nats
Cincy's classic sports bar with destination smoked wings.
SFG Rating
8
Crow's Nest
Cincy's oldest Irish dive.
Recommended But Not Reviewed Dive Bars
We have not had the great pleasure of getting to every possible dive bar (life goals), so inevitably there are great bars that we simply haven't been able to get to yet. The list below includes noteworthy dive bars that by all accounts look amazing but do not have a review associated with them just yet.
Coach's Corner
Other Divey Drinking Options
The bars listed here are the best of the rest, great local drinking options that may not quite be classified as must-visit dive bar destinations (in our rudimentary estimation). There is no doubt a hidden gem or five in the list below. Happy hunting.
Boswell's
Bramble Patch
Brother's Café
C&D Tavern
Club Trio
Crazy Fox Saloon
Flying Pig Irish Pub
Fries Café
Happy Hollow Inn
Liberty Inn
Monk's Cove
Montgomery Towne Tavern
Northside Tavern
Old Time Saloon
Old Towne Tavern
rhinehaus
Tammy's Airport Inn
The Arena Lounge
The Backyard Bar
The Comet
The Pike Bar & Grill
The Vogue
The Wood Bar
Twenty Mile Tavern
Ethel's Tavern
The Fill Inn
Plum Street Cafe
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What did we miss? Where should we go? We'd love to hear your ideas, your favorite spots, your profound disappointments and anything in between.
