The countdown to the opening of a fresh new venue in Cincinnati is on as Vintage on Race gears up to welcome residents and visitors alike at the end of August. Nestled in the heart of downtown at the 500 Race St. address, this sports bar and lounge is banking on becoming an integral part of Cincinnati's vibrant urban tapestry. According to Cincinnati.com, the grand opening is slated for Friday, Aug. 30, primed for the onset of the Bengals' season home opener on Sept. 8, and will be marked with an event featuring former Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green.

With the Foundry building's transformative journey from the former Macy's store to a hub of commerce and pleasure, the addition of Vintage on Race by Further Concepts and Investors is an anticipated event, one that has been in the works since December two years prior. As reported by the Cincinnati Business Courier, Tyler Wogenstahl, the owner, expressed hopes for the venue to become a daily retreat where patrons can shed the stress of the office and revel in the communal joy of the game.

Designed to serve multiple purposes, from a luxurious cocktail spot to a relaxed sports viewing arena, Vintage on Race seems determined to marry comfort with a high-end ambiance. The interior promises a visual feast with a 9-foot by 36-foot video wall and an array of large TVs, all ensconced within a decorative schema of gold hues, copper, orange, magenta, and deep blues, as described by Citybeat Tyler Wogenstahl aims to create a multipurpose space, stating, "Vintage was built as a place for people to spectate socially—a place to stop in and hang out while you're out enjoying the city."

Meanwhile, Cincinnati's CityBeat relayed Wogenstahl's enthusiasm for the bar's potential role in the community. "We're excited to be bringing Vintage on Race to the Fountain District and to make this a home base for grabbing a bite to eat, watching a game and celebrating life’s moments, both big and small," Wogenstahl told CityBeat. With an owner that boasts a successful track record with Baru and Lori’s Road House, and the Voices of America Country Music Fest, Method Concepts and Investors seem to have latched onto a successful formula for Cincinnati's nightlife and social scene.

The comprehensive revitalization strategy by Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) for the Foundry building at a whopping $51 million only underscores the ambition behind projects like Vintage on Race. The city's Fountain Place Mall area is evidently in a state of evolution, piecing together a social mosaic that Vintage on Race is eager to shine in. The stage is thus set for Cincinnati denizens to discover whether Vintage on Race lives up to the hype as it opens its doors for the first chapter of what many hope will be a storied legacy.