North
Back Porch Saloon
9626 Princeton-Glendale Road, West Chester, 513-874-2432
You’re likely to hear everything from classic rock to contemporary hits at this funky neighborhood pub.
Stuff to do:
Trivia Wednesday nights during the winter. Sand volleyball leagues
Sunday-Thursday April through October. Live music and DJs on Saturdays.
Recommended drinks: Frozen drinks.
Food: Full menu.
Brazenhead Irish Pub
5650 Tylersville Road, Mason, 513-229-0809
This is one huge Irish pub, kind of a suburban spin on a mega scale.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Live music Saturdays. DJ Fridays and Saturdays.
Recommended drinks: Guinness.
Food: Full menu.
Carlo and Johnny
9769 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-936-8600
A splendid, gangland-era supper club.
Stuff to do: Live music five nights a week. No cover. Happy Hour 5-8 p.m. Fridays
Recommended drinks: Martinis.
Food: Full menu.
Cavanaugh’s Irish Pub
7340 Kingsgate Way, West Chester, 513-779-7241
What other Irish bar has two brass poles and a dance floor?
Stuff to do: DJs on Monday and Wednesday. Karaoke Wednesdays. Free pool and jukebox Thursdays. DJs Fridays and live bands Saturdays.
Recommended drinks: Jager Bombs and Jager Bullets.
Food: Full menu.
Embers
8170 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-984-8090
Sophisticated, upscale drinking and dining.
Stuff to do: Half-priced bottles of wine Tuesdays. Half-priced sushi Wednesdays and half-priced bar menu Thursdays. Live music Saturdays.
Recommended drinks: Specialty martinis.
Food: Full menu.
Fox & Hound Pub and Grille
5113 Bowen Drive, Mason, 513-229-7921
A poppy neighborhood dive that’s known for its seafood, mud wrestling and trivia.
Stuff to do: DJ and drink specials Thursdays and Fridays.
Recommended drinks: Kryptonite Margarita.
Food: Full menu.
The Friendly Stop
985 Congress Ave., Glendale, 513-771-7427
Classic, small town Americana, served with a smile.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 2-6 p.m.
Monday-Friday and all day Sundays.
Recommended drinks: Extensive beer selection.
Food: Full menu.
Go Bananas
8410 Market Place Lane, Blue Ash, 513-984-9288
One of Cincinnati’s premiere comedy clubs.
Stuff to do: Comedy acts as scheduled.
Recommended drinks: Frozen drinks.
Food: Full menu.
HD Beans and Bottles Café
6721 Montgomery Road, Madeira, 513-793-6036
A coffee shop, bar and sports haven all in one.
Stuff to do: Movie and open mic nights as scheduled.
Recommended drinks: Bloody Mary.
Food: Bar food.
MJ’s on Main
18 Main St., Milford, 513-831-9888
Fresh food and creative cocktails in a casual atmosphere.
Stuff to do: $4 martinis on Tuesday, weds half-proced bottles of wine, thursday $1 off all craft beers
Recommended drinks: Extensive selection of craft beers.
Food: Casual American fare.
Play By Play Rock Cafe
6923 Plainfield Road, Silverton, 513-793-3360
It’s always a party at Play by Play.
Stuff to do: 50-cent drafts on Wednesdays. Live, local music on Thursdays and local and national acts on the weekends.
Recommended drinks: A rotating selection of shots.
The Wise Owl
6206 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, 513-889-2500
The tapas dining makes for an out-of-the-ordinary bar experience with an international flair.
Stuff to do: Live music on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Recommended drinks: Taylor Made Margarita.
Food: Tapas menu.
Silverton Café
7201 Montgomery Road, Silverton, 513-791-2922
Massive double deckers, an enthusiastic sports scene, spirits and fun.
Stuff to do: Karaoke Thursdays and Fridays. Live music Saturdays.
Recommended drinks: Long Island Ice Tea.
Food: Full dining menu.
Village Tavern
9390 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-793-7882
A historic, neighborhood watering hole in the heart of Montgomery.
Stuff to do: Trivia Tuesdays. Karaoke Wednesdays. Live music Thursdays. DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Never a cover.
Recommended drinks: Eight beers on tap and the only shot club in town.
Food: Full menu.
Willie’s Sports Café
6475 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, 513-891-2204
A local, independent family sports restaurant.
Stuff to do:
Happy hour 3-7 p.m. and 9 p.m.-midnight Monday-Friday. Trivia on Mondays
and Wednesdays. Kids meals free with adult meal on Tuesday.
Recommended drinks: 10 beers on tap.
Food: Full menu.
