Cincinnati/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 18, 2019
Check out 4 best affordable sports bars in CincinnatiPhoto: Queen City Exchange/Yelp

Looking to try the top sports bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sports bars in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Queen City Exchange

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Topping the list is Queen City Exchange. Located at 32 W. Court St. in Central Business District, the sports bar is the highest-rated low-priced sports bar in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp.

Grab drinks under $10 at Queen City Exchange. Look for beers like Guinness Draught, Tangerine Wheat and Corona. 

2. Kitty's Sports Grill

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Next up is Central Business District's Kitty's Sports Grill, situated at 218 W. Third St. With 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

Kitty's Sports Grill offers burgers, wings, salads, soups and more for under $10. Try a slow-roasted pulled pork sandwich with slaw for $8, jalapeño poppers for $6.99 or a steak or chicken fajita quesadilla for $9.99.

3. Knockback Nats

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Central Business District's Knockback Nats, located at 10 W. Seventh St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive sports bar four stars out of 273 reviews.

Choose from a selection of sandwiches, appetizers, sides and wings ranging from $5 to $20. Share a batch of Knockback’s nachos with tortilla chips, housemade queso, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and barbeque and horsey sauce drizzled on top. Or sink your teeth into a grilled chicken club sandwich served on a hoagie roll and topped with plain, buffalo or barbecue sauce. 

4. Rhinehaus

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Finally in Over-The-Rhine, is Rhinehaus, which has earned four stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the sports and beer bar by heading over to 119 E. 12th St.

Rhinehaus has an assortment of drinks, including shots, wine and beer. Wine is priced at $6, while beer ranges from $3 and $7. Find beers like Listermann Brewer's Delight, Rhinegeist Cougar, Guinness and Blue Moon.


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