
Wondering where to find the best beer bars near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable beer bars in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Streetside Brewery

Topping the list is Streetside Brewery. Located at 4003 Eastern Ave. in East End, the brewery and beer bar, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated affordable beer bar in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp.
Streetside Brewery serves up various beers consisting of IPAs, wheats, lagers and more. There is also a menu of sandwiches, tacos, potatoes, salads and some breakfast and brunch items.
2. Bad Tom Smith Brewing

Next up is Columbia-Tusculum's Bad Tom Smith Brewing, situated at 4720 Eastern Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and beer bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
The brewery’s Cincinnati location offers 12 beer taps. Expect prices like $2 for pints, $4 for flights and other weekly specials.
3. The Growler House

The Growler House, a beer bar, pub and venue/event space, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1526 Madison Road to see for yourself.
Stop by for a growler, growlette or wine by the glass for under $10 at The Growler House.
4. Rhinehaus

Over in Over-The-Rhine, check out Rhinehaus, which has earned four stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the beer and sports bar by heading over to 119 E. 12th St.
Rhinehaus provides a drink menu of shots, wine and beer. Wine is priced at $6, while beer ranges between $3 and $16.
5. The Pony

Finally, there's The Pony, an Over-The-Rhine favorite with four stars out of 60 reviews. Stop by 1346 Main St. to hit up the beer and cocktail bar, which offers chicken wings and more, next time you're in the mood for cheap drinks and eats.
Choose a draft beer for $6, bottled beer for $4 or a specialty cocktail for $7 at The Pony. A food menu features chicken wings, submarines, sandwiches and salads that range between $8 to $14.
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