Cincinnati's top 5 dive bars, ranked

Cincinnati's top 5 dive bars, rankedPhoto: Madonna’s Bar & Grill/Yelp 
Hoodline
Published on January 18, 2019

Wondering where to find the best dive bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Murphy's Pub

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Topping the list is Murphy's Pub. Located at 2329 W. Clifton Ave., it's the highest rated dive bar in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp.

2. O' Malleys In The Alley

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Next up is O' Malleys In The Alley, situated at 25 Ogden Place in Central Business District. With four stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp, the Irish pub has proven to be a local favorite.

3. City View Tavern

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Mt. Adams's City View Tavern, located at 403 Oregon St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar, which also serves up burgers, sandwiches and more, four stars out of 105 reviews.

4. Madonna's Bar & Grill

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Madonna's Bar & Grill, a dive bar with traditional American fare in Central Business District, is another go-to, with four stars out of 60 Yelp reviews. Head over to 11 E. Seventh St. to see for yourself.

5. Milton's Prospect Hill Tavern

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Over in Mt. Auburn, check out Milton's Prospect Hill Tavern, which has earned four stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp. You can find the dive bar at 301 Milton St.