If he wants Lebron to just shut up and play basketball, he should shut up and pour drinks for people who want to watch Lebron play basketball while not using his position as a business owner to further an agenda. 

22 hours ago, Ram23 said:

They're going to have a line out the door.

 

I can safely say I highly doubt that.

If they do it will be bad tippers

On 4/26/2021 at 9:21 AM, ColDayMan said:

 

I can safely say I highly doubt that.

 

This ordeal is the talk of the West Side:

 

'Linnie's has never been busier': Cincinnati pub owner talks about reactions to LeBron James

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/delhi-township/2021/04/27/lebron-james-linnes-pub-owner-west-side-cincinnati-continue-react/4861000001/

 

cancel culture run amok.

 

also, absolutely no one outside of conservatives on the west side (and you) seem to care about it. Enjoy your victory lap, I guess? I'm sure we'll be talking about this years from now as the turning point for Linneys

51 minutes ago, Ram23 said:

 

This ordeal is the talk of the West Side:

 

'Linnie's has never been busier': Cincinnati pub owner talks about reactions to LeBron James

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/delhi-township/2021/04/27/lebron-james-linnes-pub-owner-west-side-cincinnati-continue-react/4861000001/

 

I need to see pics of this bar with lines out the door before I even start to care.

Newport on the Levee signs 4EG bar, four new food tenants

 

 

The owner of Newport on the Levee is bringing on one of the region's largest bar operators to open a drinkery with views of Cincinnati's skyline over the Ohio River as well as four new food vendors as it moves toward unveiling the redeveloped attraction.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/04/27/newport-on-the-levee-signs-4eg-bar-four-new-food.html

Sports bar with rooftop deck across from FC Cincinnati stadium sets opening date

 

A bar with a rooftop deck that has views of the new TQL Stadium, home to FC Cincinnati, will open in time for soccer at the venue's new pitch.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/05/13/the-pitch-opening.html

 

Look inside the Pitch, a sprawling bar across from new TQL Stadium

 

The Pitch, a sprawling bar with a rooftop deck looking out onto the West End home of Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati, just opened in time for a return to live sports. Here's a look inside.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/05/20/look-inside-the-pitch-across-from-tql-stadium.html

 

4EG announced a new bar on Court Street. Despite what they say, this bar is going to be in the CBD, not OTR.

 

On 4/27/2021 at 6:45 PM, Ram23 said:

 

This ordeal is the talk of the West Side:

 

'Linnie's has never been busier': Cincinnati pub owner talks about reactions to LeBron James

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/delhi-township/2021/04/27/lebron-james-linnes-pub-owner-west-side-cincinnati-continue-react/4861000001/

 

 

 

so you can just say things and make a sign and its somehow promoted as a truth.

 

we are truly continuing in stolen election conspiracy, post-logic here, not to mention post actual news reporting.

 

surely there must have been some actual evidence of lines out the door at this 5 minutes of fame bar.

 

i would bet that just like orange man its not even the talk of the westside anymore.  

 

1 hour ago, ryanlammi said:

Despite what they say, this bar is going to be in the CBD, not OTR.

LOL. Everything is OTR now. 

I've always hated "Central Business District" as a neighborhood name, since it implies there's only one use for the neighborhood (and every city has a similarly named district). Maybe Kroger was onto something with their "Over the Rhine" store; we could rename CBD to "Under the Rhine". UTR ('you-tee-are') still rolls off the tongue well.

35 minutes ago, carnevalem said:

I've always hated "Central Business District" as a neighborhood name, since it implies there's only one use for the neighborhood (and every city has a similarly named district). Maybe Kroger was onto something with their "Over the Rhine" store; we could rename CBD to "Under the Rhine". UTR ('you-tee-are') still rolls off the tongue well.

What’s wrong with “downtown”?

"Downtown" works of course, but it conflicts with the city's more expansive branding of "Downtown" and "Uptown", with Downtown including CBD, OTR, and West End and Uptown including CUF, Clifton, Correyville, etc. 

OTR's newest bar, opening in July, will be an urban oasis

 

An upcoming bar aiming to open next month in Over-the-Rhine plans to be an urban oasis, and community gathering space in an emerging part of the neighborhood.

 

Somerset Bar at 139 E. McMicken Ave. is shooting to open by mid-July. The bar is a project from Northcrown Property, a real estate group founded by Cincinnati startup entrepreneurs. 

 

Somerset is a bar divided into discrete spaces. The bar is entered through a courtyard, the entrance of which is a large gate that used to protect a village in Northern India, which dates back at least 180 years. That courtyard will house a converted double-decker bus, which will serve as a food truck serving up Mexican street food from Mazunte, but also with its own private deck for seating on the second level, which the owners envision groups will reserve for private seating.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/29/somerset-otr-opening.html

 

^ welp, obviously all the investors had visions for this place. 😆

 

Schwartz's Point Jazz Club is reopening this weekend! You can read their whole newsletter for subscribers here

 

Some highlights:

 

Pam Diebold will be the new bar manager. Zarleen will remain the owner and booker for live acts, which is great news to have someone dedicated to managing the bar who has that experience.

 

Several acts are donating shows to get the Point back up and running. Here's a list of the first few weekends of acts.

 

 

The are also looking for funding to repair one of the large windows that has been boarded up for a while. You can donate here if you are inclined.

 

And you can find out more details about Schwartz's Point or subscribe to their newsletter on their website at www.thepoint.club

New East Walnut Hills bar takes culinary approach to cocktails

 

East Walnut Hills' newest bar offers cocktails that take a culinary approach to their creation and is now open in a European cafe-inspired setting.

 

Anjou, a craft cocktail bar that takes its name from Margaret of Anjou, the wife of British King Henry VI, opened June 15 at 2804 Woodburn Ave. in East Walnut Hills.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/07/12/inside-anjou.html

 

Gorilla Cinema partnering with local video game developer for 3 new bars; first opening in OTR this fall

 

The first cocktail Jacob Trevino created as a professional bartender, while working at Salazar in Over-the-Rhine, was the Bruce Banner, named for the alter ego of the comic book character the Incredible Hulk.

 

Today Trevino is known for creative and whimsical bars through his company Gorilla Cinema, like a Neo Tokyo-inspired karaoke bar with private rooms and a robot server; and a tiki bar entered through a windswept video store, a speakeasy with tropical vibes.

 

For his newest outing, Cosmic Gorilla at 1834 Race St. across from Findlay Market, Trevino is turning to the roots that inspired his first cocktail, opening a comic book shop and lounge in Over-the-Rhine. The goal is to open this fall.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/07/20/gorilla-cinema-new-concepts.html

 

Wine-centric cantina planned for key corner of East Walnut Hills

 

Two veterans of Cincinnati's culinary scene are opening a cantina at a key corner of East Walnut Hills that will be coffee shop by day, wine-centric bar by night.

 

J. Matt Nickels and chef Aaron Owen are opening Symposium in the former Cafe DeSales space at 2835 Woodburn Ave. on DeSales Corner in East Walnut Hills. The goal is to open by the end of September.

 

From 7 a.m. until about 4 p.m. Symposium will serve as a coffee shop and cafe, offering coffee and espresso drinks using beans from Cincinnati-based Coffee Break Roasting Co., which Nickels was familiar with from his time at the Boca Restaurant Group. It will offer light bites for breakfast as well.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/07/24/wine-centric-planned-for-key-corner-of-east-walnut.html

 

3CDC adds bar to Fountain Square

 

Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) has installed a container bar on the west side of Fountain Square.

 

The 20-foot by 8-foot container is set up with 10 bar chairs along the perimeter and 10 surrounding café tables that can each seat up to four people. Named the Container Bar, it replaces the temporary concession stand that was set up on the east side of Fountain Square during events. It is a full-service bar selling beer, wine and spirits.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/08/20/3cdc-adds-container-bar-to-fountain-square.html

 

4EG sets opening date for new downtown bar

 

One of the largest bar operators in Cincinnati is opening its latest venue – inspired by the life and works of author Ernest Hemingway – downtown in the final weekend of August.

 

Four Entertainment Group (4EG) is hosting the grand opening of Pilar, named for Hemingway's boat (which was in turn named for the author's second wife), at 56 E. Court St. on Aug. 28. 

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/08/26/4eg-sets-opening-date-for-new-downtown-bar-photos.html

 

Somerset is scheduled to open next week. Possibly the most hyped bar opening of the year. 

8 hours ago, Troeros2 said:

Somerset is scheduled to open next week. Possibly the most hyped bar opening of the year. 

 

Has it been hyped by anyone but you?

1 hour ago, Traveler Joe said:

 

Has it been hyped by anyone but you?

I don't know if it's coming from facebook, instagram or other places but I have had quite a few random people (people who don't normally talk about developments or OTR) bring up Somerset, so yes it is in fact quite hyped. I walked by last week and the bar was not close to being finished, it was roughed in electrical and plumbing with a die wall and that was it, so it will take some overtime to make that next week timeline true. 

4 hours ago, Traveler Joe said:

 

Has it been hyped by anyone but you?

I'm very hyped for Somerset. I love the details and open area that they have put into this project.

MOTR Pub now requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entry. Queen City Radio is now requiring masks for all patrons regardless of vaccination status.

 

I have seen a number of people on social media threatening to "boycott" these bars or saying "I hope you go out of business!!!!11!~~" which is sadly to be expected...but it's not like any of the people making those threats were likely to be customers anyway.

Somerset has been hyped. Look at there Instagram page. It speaks for itself. 

Troeros might be the only one on here making consistent posts about Somerset, but who ever is in charge of their marketing has been doing an excellent job. I've seen all kinds of marketing on Instagram, CityBeat, and Reddit about this place. It's created some buzz even among some friends of mine offline. People who live downtown and in OTR are excited for it to open.

2 hours ago, taestell said:

MOTR Pub now requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entry. Queen City Radio is now requiring masks for all patrons regardless of vaccination status.

 

I have seen a number of people on social media threatening to "boycott" these bars or saying "I hope you go out of business!!!!11!~~" which is sadly to be expected...but it's not like any of the people making those threats were likely to be customers anyway.

For every person that says they will boycott (but wasn't their clientelle anyway) there are people like me who still haven't been to a live show yet and we will be more willing to come back knowing this is the case. The unfortunate thing is the college age kids creating fake vaccination cards to go with their fake IDs...

Newport on the Levee sets opening date for 2 bars

 

Two new bars at the recently unveiled redevelopment of Newport on the Levee will open their doors before the end of this month.

 

Beeline, the newest bar by Four Entertainment Group (4EG) will welcome guests on Sept. 18, while an outpost of Newport craft brewery Wooden Cask will host a soft opening on Sept. 5.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/09/01/newport-on-the-levee-sets-opening-date-for-2-bars.html

 

On 8/27/2021 at 9:40 AM, ucgrady said:

I don't know if it's coming from facebook, instagram or other places but I have had quite a few random people (people who don't normally talk about developments or OTR) bring up Somerset, so yes it is in fact quite hyped. I walked by last week and the bar was not close to being finished, it was roughed in electrical and plumbing with a die wall and that was it, so it will take some overtime to make that next week timeline true. 

So good on hype, not so good on construction.  Look I hope they do well and it could be quite the game changer for that area but hype people tend to get bored easily and move on to the next project.  Especially when non bar people realize that running a bar takes a crazy amount of personal involvement.

1 hour ago, Traveler Joe said:

So good on hype, not so good on construction.  Look I hope they do well and it could be quite the game changer for that area but hype people tend to get bored easily and move on to the next project.  Especially when non bar people realize that running a bar takes a crazy amount of personal involvement.

I am 100% with you. Not dumping on these people in particular.... but I don't think the average person understands what a monumental effort it takes to open, and then continue to operate a bar/restaurant business on the daily.

19 minutes ago, TheCOV said:

I am 100% with you. Not dumping on these people in particular.... but I don't think the average person understands what a monumental effort it takes to open, and then continue to operate a bar/restaurant business on the daily.

 

This showed up on my feed, and I can flat promise that they have no clue.

They have experience running bars

Yeah I’m not sure where the no experience statement is coming from? ^ 

 

And construction is mostly wrapped up and they have publicly stated that the delays are because of permits that they are waiting approvals for.

 

It’s okay to be excited for something. Everything on their social media shows a bar that looks top notch in the design and atmosphere department. 
 

 

Somerset opened to a large crowd last night!

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTV0YJEI4Nn/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

The whole theme and atmosphere of this bar is first in class! Super excited to check them out soon! 🥳

On 9/3/2021 at 8:40 AM, Troeros2 said:

Somerset opened to a large crowd last night!

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTV0YJEI4Nn/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

The whole theme and atmosphere of this bar is first in class! Super excited to check them out soon! 🥳

Their official instagram still says they haven’t opened. Was this a soft launch?

13 hours ago, RealAdamP said:

Their official instagram still says they haven’t opened. Was this a soft launch?

Yes. The invitation-only soft launch was last week... but they haven't announced the public opening yet. 

Somerset is officially open as of Friday. 
 

Hours are 4pm to 2am.

 

Again, some people will roll their eyes regarding the hype behind this bar…I get it..with that said, I stopped by Saturday and was gobsmacked by the attention to details and how the owners were able to transport you into a different world. It’s a theme style bar you would find in LA, NYC, Miami, Chicago, London, Hongkong, Singapore, etc…this is a genuinely a first for Cincinnati and I applaud this ownership group for what they have curated and achieved.

 

I hope everyone gets to check them out soon and I simply cannot wait for their second themed bar experience on Main Street. 

I checked out Somerset on Sunday after the Bengals game and it was very cool. There were still some kinks being worked out including hearing many people ask for a local beer on draft (including some Vikings fans in town) only to be told they didn't have any local beer on draft. They are in the brewery district, so they should be supporting local breweries.

 

Other than that the place was great, all the varied seating options, private little nooks and crannies were extremely intimate and unique. Walking my in-laws from Northern Row down McMicken to the bar was an interesting journey and I could feel their trust in me waning but everyone was happy once we arrived.

 

@Troeros2did you hear what they are planning with the Main street location? I've only seen the garage door open once and there wasn't much to see. 

41 minutes ago, ucgrady said:

I checked out Somerset on Sunday after the Bengals game and it was very cool. There were still some kinks being worked out including hearing many people ask for a local beer on draft (including some Vikings fans in town) only to be told they didn't have any local beer on draft. They are in the brewery district, so they should be supporting local breweries.

 

Other than that the place was great, all the varied seating options, private little nooks and crannies were extremely intimate and unique. Walking my in-laws from Northern Row down McMicken to the bar was an interesting journey and I could feel their trust in me waning but everyone was happy once we arrived.

 

@Troeros2did you hear what they are planning with the Main street location? I've only seen the garage door open once and there wasn't much to see. 

I’ve heard talks about it being an Art Deco 1960 theme but not sure how true that is. 

On 9/14/2021 at 9:37 AM, ucgrady said:

There were still some kinks being worked out including hearing many people ask for a local beer on draft (including some Vikings fans in town) only to be told they didn't have any local beer on draft. They are in the brewery district, so they should be supporting local breweries.

 

They didn't have their keg room cooler working so they had limited selection. I believe their full menu has lots of local stuff. 

4EG debuts latest bar

 

One of Cincinnati's largest hospitality groups just opened its 14th local establishment at Newport on the Levee.

 

The Four Entertainment Group (4EG) opened the Beeline at Newport on the Levee on Sept. 18. 

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/09/20/4eg-debuts-latest-bar.html

 

I saw on Facebook that the Frost Factory will be opening a second location at the Banks in the spring.  No other details were posted.  They're currently located at the Liberty Center.  I've never been, but it's a build your own alcoholic slushy bar.  Earlier this year I was telling my girlfriend how something like that would be perfect for the Banks, I'm glad someone listened. 🙂  

On 9/20/2021 at 10:06 PM, LAW 21 said:

I saw on Facebook that the Frost Factory will be opening a second location at the Banks in the spring.  No other details were posted.  They're currently located at the Liberty Center.  I've never been, but it's a build your own alcoholic slushy bar.  Earlier this year I was telling my girlfriend how something like that would be perfect for the Banks, I'm glad someone listened. 🙂  

Absolutely perfect spot!

 

They showed their spot at the banks but I can’t make out where that is? Any idea?

8 minutes ago, Troeros2 said:

They showed their spot at the banks but I can’t make out where that is? Any idea?

Pretty sure it's going to go in the Radius building, just west of The Escape Room. 

Edited September 22, 20213 yr by jwulsin

Indeed.

 

Boozy slushy bar headed to the Banks

 

A bar specializing in frozen boozy beverages that first opened in Liberty Center last summer is bringing its brand of chilled cocktails to the Banks.

 

The Frost Factory, which first opened at the Liberty Center in July 2020, is opening a new location in retail space under the apartment complex Radius at the Banks. Jamie Gregory, who owns the Frost Factory with her husband Kei, told me she hopes to be open by Reds Opening Day 2022.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/09/23/the-banks-getting-a-boozy-slushy-bar.html

 

Cincinnati craft brewer launches Northside winery

 

The very first employee of Northside craft brewery Urban Artifact, itself known for sour and fruited beers, is taking what he learned there and striking out on his own with a new winery.

 

Josh Elliott, the first employee of Urban Artifact outside of the brewery's founders, this month launched winery Fruit Blood as an outgrowth of the brewery. The winery is a separate business backed by the brewery, much the same way it launched Radio Artifact.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/10/21/cincinnati-craft-brewer-launches-northside-winery.html