Cincinnati/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 03, 2020
Cincinnati's top 4 bars, rankedPhoto: Bakersfield/Yelp

Looking to try the best bars in town?

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

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1. Bakersfield

Photo: Bakersfield/Yelp

Topping the list is a member of the Bakersfield chain. Located at 1213 Vine St. in Over-The-Rhine, the bar, which also offers tacos and more, is the most popular bar in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,202 reviews on Yelp.

2. Court Street Lobster Bar

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Central Business District's Court Street Lobster Bar, located at 28 W. Court St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar, which offers seafood, salads and more, 4.5 stars out of 324 reviews.

3. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade

Photo: Kimberly J./Yelp

16-Bit Bar+Arcade, a bar and arcade in Over-The-Rhine, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 317 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1331 Walnut St. to see for yourself.

4. The Hi-Mark

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Over in East End, check out The Hi-Mark, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 105 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and traditional American spot at 3229 Riverside Drive.


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