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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Cincinnati CityBeat, WCPO, Ohio Magazine, and Cincinnati Magazine. Updated September 2026.
Somerset Bar · Over-the-Rhine
Somerset Bar turns an Over-the-Rhine address into a plant-filled drinking space with several distinct areas to explore. The visual setting is part of the draw, but the drinks program gives the room a reason to stay.
Ghost Baby · Over-the-Rhine
Ghost Baby sits below Republic Street in a subterranean Over-the-Rhine room built for cocktails and live music. The underground setting gives a visit a sense of occasion, while the program keeps the focus on composed drinks rather than a conventional neighborhood taproom.
Mid City Restaurant · Downtown
The East Court Street address works for drinks alongside small plates or as a stop on its own. Its restaurant format adds a food-aware option without treating the bar as secondary.
Sanctuary Social · Villa Hills
Sanctuary Social pairs a serious cocktail menu with a Villa Hills lounge and restaurant. The bar makes twists on espresso martinis and Old Fashioneds, pours seasonal spritzes, and keeps bourbon and whiskey selections alongside the drinks. Plush indoor seating and a patio give guests two ways to settle in over a cocktail.