Ryan's Guidebook to Covington & Cincinnati
Breweries
There are tons of amazing breweries in the area. Here’s some of our favorites!
Braxton has a great beer selection! Plus you can order food from the neighboring restaurant, Parlor on 7th (definitely order the Hanky Panky dip!) they have an amazing rooftop! If coming in the colder months, check out their website to reserve an igloo!
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Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StBraxton has a great beer selection! Plus you can order food from the neighboring restaurant, Parlor on 7th (definitely order the Hanky Panky dip!) they have an amazing rooftop! If coming in the colder months, check out their website to reserve an igloo!
If we had to pick our favorite Cincinnati area beer, it’s Taft’s! Not only is the building stunning (it’s an old church!) but the beer is mighty tasty. Nellie’s Key Lime and Cherrywood Amber are too favs! They also have a full food menu. Plus it’s just a few blocks from Washington Park where there is almost always something going on!
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Taft's Ale House
1429 Race StIf we had to pick our favorite Cincinnati area beer, it’s Taft’s! Not only is the building stunning (it’s an old church!) but the beer is mighty tasty. Nellie’s Key Lime and Cherrywood Amber are too favs! They also have a full food menu. Plus it’s just a few blocks from Washington Park where there is almost always something going on!
A Cincinnati favorite for beers. In the nearby OTR area, a quick Uber ride away. They also have cornhole and an amazing rooftop view.
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Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StA Cincinnati favorite for beers. In the nearby OTR area, a quick Uber ride away. They also have cornhole and an amazing rooftop view.
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom
1727 Logan St
LOCOBA by Platform Beer Co
1201 Main StreetFood scene
If you like smoked meats and bourbon…this is YOUR spot! Smoke Justis is our favorite! They often have live music in the bourbon bar and man do they have a bourbon selection! We recommend the smoked brisket nachos and an old fashioned. Also a great place to watch games. It’s right near the Roebling Bridge and water front to take a scenic view of downtown Cincinnati after to walk off your meal :)
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Smoke Justis
302 Court StIf you like smoked meats and bourbon…this is YOUR spot! Smoke Justis is our favorite! They often have live music in the bourbon bar and man do they have a bourbon selection! We recommend the smoked brisket nachos and an old fashioned. Also a great place to watch games. It’s right near the Roebling Bridge and water front to take a scenic view of downtown Cincinnati after to walk off your meal :)
A must! Findlay Market has a variety of vendors so you can explore and tasty all things Cincinnati
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Mercado de Findlay
1801 Race StA must! Findlay Market has a variety of vendors so you can explore and tasty all things Cincinnati
Gomez
107 E 12th StGET A TURTLE! You won’t regret it!
Located next door to Braxton. Delicious smoked meats!
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MIDWAY on Madison Avenue Casual Dining & Drinks
724 Madison AveLocated next door to Braxton. Delicious smoked meats!
Wow DELICIOUS! Don’t miss the short rib cappellacci and save room for dessert…homemade ricotta donuts with sauces. Make a reservation before you come visit or you might not get in, a popular favorite!
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Sotto
118 E 6th StWow DELICIOUS! Don’t miss the short rib cappellacci and save room for dessert…homemade ricotta donuts with sauces. Make a reservation before you come visit or you might not get in, a popular favorite!
Fancy date night? Ruby’s is the best steak around! Fabulous drinks, always spectacular service. Recommend making a reservation in advance if you want a table. If not seating at the bar is first-come-first-serve and they offer the full menu.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
505 Walnut StFancy date night? Ruby’s is the best steak around! Fabulous drinks, always spectacular service. Recommend making a reservation in advance if you want a table. If not seating at the bar is first-come-first-serve and they offer the full menu.
Such a great outdoor spot. They have a variety of food trucks plus bourbon slush on tap!! Highly recommend
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Covington Yard
401 Greenup StSuch a great outdoor spot. They have a variety of food trucks plus bourbon slush on tap!! Highly recommend
Tasty tacos and margs! The Brussels sprout taco is so good!
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Frida 602
602 Main StTasty tacos and margs! The Brussels sprout taco is so good!
Agave & Rye
635 Madison AveEpic tacos!
Coppins is inside Hotel Covington. Great for brunch, happy hour, or dinner!
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Coppin's Restaurant & Bar
638 Madison AveCoppins is inside Hotel Covington. Great for brunch, happy hour, or dinner!
The Standard Covington
434 Main StreetGreat outdoor spot for drinks
Bagels…can’t go wrong! Walking distance too!
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Lil’s Bagels
308 Greenup StBagels…can’t go wrong! Walking distance too!
Sightseeing
Just a stunning view of the downtown Cincinnati area!
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Puente Colgante John A. Roebling
John A. Roebling Suspension BridgeJust a stunning view of the downtown Cincinnati area!
Great riverfront park to walk and take in the scenery. There’s swings and benches along the way. Plus play places if you have kids
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayGreat riverfront park to walk and take in the scenery. There’s swings and benches along the way. Plus play places if you have kids
Sweet Treats
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StBest ice cream, period.
Moonrise has two locations - one that’s open in the mornings (Crescent Springs) and a second that opens late for the evenings (Covington). They serve hot donuts and they are heavenly! They often sell out so get there early
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Moonrise Doughnuts
3718 Winston AveMoonrise has two locations - one that’s open in the mornings (Crescent Springs) and a second that opens late for the evenings (Covington). They serve hot donuts and they are heavenly! They often sell out so get there early
Holtman's Donut Shop
Vine StreetA Cincinnati favorite!
Sports
If the Reds are playing at home, we highly recommend catching a game. It’s a fantastic stadium and outside the stadium there’s ton of restaurants and bars (the area is called The Banks).
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Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayIf the Reds are playing at home, we highly recommend catching a game. It’s a fantastic stadium and outside the stadium there’s ton of restaurants and bars (the area is called The Banks).
TQL is home to the FC Cincinnati soccer team. Brand new stadium that has stunning views, especially for night games
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West End Stadium
1501 Central PkwyTQL is home to the FC Cincinnati soccer team. Brand new stadium that has stunning views, especially for night games
Amusement Park
Roller coasters your thing? Then definitely plan to go spend the day at Kings Island! Tons of great rides - personal favorites include Orion and Diamondback. And don’t forget the have some blueberry-vanilla swirl soft serve.
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Kings Island
6300 Kings Island DrRoller coasters your thing? Then definitely plan to go spend the day at Kings Island! Tons of great rides - personal favorites include Orion and Diamondback. And don’t forget the have some blueberry-vanilla swirl soft serve.