As a Clevelander, I must admit I have never been to the city down South...Cincinnati.  I have heard good and not so good, so it's about time to find out for myself.  I have heard (and seen the pics) that it is a beautiful city, but I have also heard it is a bit reserved, a slower pace, and a bit boring.  I have heard this from people who have moved there from here, and from people who have moved here from there.  I want to be proven wrong about my assumption!!!  I have tried Columbus many times, it is a nice place, but when going out, things just seem to spread out for me.  Here in Cleveland, downtown has the warehouse district, gateway, and the theater district all within a short trolley(bus) ride or walk.  (for those unfamiliar, they are areas with many bars, clubs and restaurants).  Then in either direction (East or West) with a short train, bus or cab ride, you have Ohio City, Tremont, or Lakewood (all West) and University Circle (many museums) Little Italy, and Coventry(all East).  As you can see, I am looking not to be driving over a huge sprawled out area when I go out.  I would love suggestions on where to go in Cincy.  Is(are) there an area(s) where there are many things in close proximity?  I am a thirty something and so are my friends, we are looking for pubs, lounge type places, and maybe a few clubs.  Any upscale Latin clubs?  Not really looking for the hip hop scene.  Suggestions for restaurants would be nice as well.  Is there a museum or theater district?  I would appreciate all and any suggestions!  I am sure there will be no shortage of ideas for me on this post!  Thanks

Mount Adams, Skyline Chili, Graeters, Montgomery Inn, UDF the Waterfront, Newport on the Levee, Mainstrauss, Mainstreet, Fountain Square, Taft Museum, Art Musem, Union Terminal, Music Hall, UC, Jungle Jims, Kings Island, Coney Island, The Zoo, The Riverboat Casinos in Indiana, Glendale, Mairimont, Indian Hills,Hyde Park, Clifton, Anderson Ferry, Pigalls, Great American Ballpark, ATP Tennis Center, Eden Park, Ault Park, Sawyer Point,... Makes a nice weekend agenda...

 

 

JDD941, Glad to see that you have an interest in visiting Cincy.

 

I wouldn't get so caught up on the "down south" issue as this is not the case. Canada and the east coast (Baltimore) are both realistic drives (especially Canada) when it comes to geographical location.

 

I would definitely hook up with Colday on the Cincy tour. Chris is very familiar with the area and separations of the neighborhoods that make Cincy such a wonderful place. There are neighborhoods chock-full of ridiculous historical architecture that is unique to the midwest.

 

As far as the bar/pub/club scene, I wouldn't mind meeting up with you. As with anything in life, being entertained limits itself to that persons' personality and character make-up. If someone can't find something to do, then they are more than likely a boring person. If you want to PM when you pick a weekend, then I would be more than happy to go bar/club hopping with you. Give me some notice though. Nights that are especially fun in the Nati are; Wednesday-Sunday, so I would plan on that time period (especially Wednesdays & Saturdays).

Oh yeah, museums ... you will have no trouble finding those! ;)

For nightlife areas, Main Street (Over-the-Rhine), Mt. Adams' Gregory Street, Mainstrasse, Newport, Mt. Lookout, Northside, Clifton, O'Bryonville, and (if you like hip-hop and such) Corryville are for you.

 

If you need a tour of the city, I am more than happy to tour.

I have tried Columbus many times, it is a nice place, but when going out, things just seem to spread out for me. 

 

I don't get how in Columbus (where the majority of the nightlife is on a north-south axis) it is more spread out than Cleveland, yet Cleveland's nightlife is not as coheisive as Columbus.  Tremont isn't exactly a walk from Little Italy to Lakewood, etc.  It's essentially Northwood Park-OSU-Short North-Downtown-German Village, all in a row.

 

Perhaps you did nightlife in Easton?!?

JDD941 -

 

Mt. Adams is a great place to start.  Good concentration of bars, restaurants, etc...  Definitely an All-Ohio "must-see."  Start there and buy a local a beer - they should be able to give you a good list of places for the rest of the weekend.

 

Have fun!

I would say try Main Street - it has peaked out from being the "happening" place it once was but there is still a collection of about 15 bars there.  If you are downtown (not far from the Main Street area), you could go for the trendier (and I think chain) McFadden's, or live music at the Poison Room, martini's at Havana Martini club, or the cheesy but cool Federal Reserve.  Mt. Adams should be a definite stop with Longworth's and the Pavilion being larger and Yesterday's, Mt. Adams Bar & Grill, and Crowley's having more of a neighborhood bar feel.  There are a few other places (like Alive One I think) as well.  Mt. Lookout has 4 or 5 places and is popular now with the twenty-something's - try MLT's and/or Millions.  Main Strasse in Covington also has a grouping of bars which makes it easy to walk among them.  This would be a little out of the way, but Northside has a couple of cool places like Northside Tavern and the Comet (with a very cool juke box). At my age I am about 5 years out of going out consistently, but I thought I would try to help.

I would say Mount Adams.  You're not looking for Hip-Hop or loud bar environments (Main Street), and you're looking for a nice, dense, walkable place where things are in close proximity.  Mt. Adams is a really unique neighborhood with a lot of bars/lounges, laid back live music, restaurants/eateries, and the best view of the downtown skyline anywhere in the city.  Honestly I would make that my base for your first time in Cincy.  If the weather is nice (which it will be), you should definitely check out the Blind Lemon in Mt. Adams, and sit in the courtyard.  It is a truly unique Cincinnati experience.

great call, dglenn.  Blind Lemon was the first thing that popped into my mind - especially if the weather is nice.  And walking back through that narrow alley/hallway into the courtyard is quite the experience.

 

enjoy!

do a lunch/dinner at the mt adams bar and grill and walk around the area, take in some views, maybe go to the art museum or playhouse while you are up in Mt. Adams as well.

 

You will enjoy it much more than columbus. There is definitely much more character in cincy.

Ludlow Ave. in Clifton is a vibrant, urban streetscape surrounded by beautiful residential architecture.  Not much of a bar scene, but it has a bunch of restaurants, unique gift shops, Graeter's ice cream, Skyline chili, and an independent movie theater (the Esquire).  Around noon on Saturdays they have live jazz on the small plaza at the corner of Ludlow and Clifton.  It would be a great place for lunch and an afternoon stroll.

It's essentially Northwood Park-OSU-Short North-Downtown-German Village, all in a row.

  :x

sorry to interrupt a thread, but Colday:

the neigborhood  you are thinking of is called Old North Columbus....

northwood park is strictly residential, just six streets of nice looking houses off high street.

 

 

it'd be like me telling you that you live in hilliard.  :shoot:

 

:-D

I realize this is a little late, but I just saw a copy of Cin Weekly and they have an issue devoted to bars in Cincinnati.  They review hundreds of bars, and give samplings of the areas below.  Who knew Cheviot was a place to go out?  If a new issue comes out this is titled the 2nd Annual Bar Guide, but this could give you an idea:

http://www.cinweekly.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060510/ENT06/60509045/1076/rss01

 

MAINSTRASSE

Just south of the river is this historic German-influenced district, where you can check out Zola Bar & Grill, Chez Nora, Cock & Bull English Pub and much more.

 

MAIN STREET

Nightlife rules in this Over-the-Rhine entertainment area, where you can visit Neon's Tavern on 12th, Cooper's on Main, Club Dream and many others.

 

NEWPORT

From Levee spots such as Bar Louie to off-the-beaten path pubs Crazy Fox Saloon and Mansion Hill Tavern, this area is full of fun spots to check out.

 

MASON & VICINITY

The suburbs have their own scene going. Start out with Deerfield Township's Polo Grille, Mason's The Brazenhead, and Symmes Township's Porch of All Sorts.

 

CLIFTON & CAMPUS

There's a glut of bars of all varieties in the UC area, from cozy college hangouts to large beer gardens and more. Try Mecklenburg Gardens, Murphy's Pub or Arlin's Bar.

 

MOUNT LOOKOUT

All within the small square are several bars that pack in the crowd every weekend (and during the week). Bar hop to The Stand, Muz's?, Mt. Lookout Tavern and more.

 

HYDE PARK & VICINITY

From Oakley to O'Bryonville and Norwood to Hyde Park proper, the area abounds with must-visit bars. Try R.P. McMurphy's, The Edge Inn and Hyde Park Tavern and Grille.

 

NORTHSIDE

The eclectic bar scene includes newly remodeled The Fifth Amendment, drag shows and dancing at Jacob's on the Avenue, and live music and burritos at The Comet.

 

CHEVIOT

There's always something going on in this West Side entertainment district at Smokin' Monkey Lounge, Second Street Saloon, Shelton's Pub and Social Hall and other spots.

 

MOUNT ADAMS

Up on the hill, the scene ranges from laid-back hanging out at The Blind Lemon to sipping wine at The Wine Cellar and rocking out at Mount Adams Pavilion.

^ my ugly mug is in one of their happy hour pics and apparently in the print edition again.  pretty thorough guide, although the majority of the descriptions could be better.

^ my ugly mug is in one of their happy hour pics and apparently in the print edition again.  pretty thorough guide, although the majority of the descriptions could be better.

 

which one is it?  :-D

http://cinweekly.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060510/ENT06/60509022

 

orange shirt.

When I pulled up that page, the only image I saw at first was this:

 

 

...and I thought, "that's more brown than orange, and it doesn't look like a shirt...and dude, with eight appendages you must be able to type awfully fast..."

See where the yellow arrow is pointed? St. Gregory street. That's where you want to be.

Bobby Mackie's Western World, home of the mechanical surf board.

Annie's Complex, where you urinate on a rock formation.

Bobby Mackie's is haunted as hell or so I hear :[