Westside
Boogie Nights (dance club inside Hollywood Casino)
777 Hollywood Boulevard, Lawrenceburg, Ind. 888-274-6797
A place for boogiers of all type to break loose before or after hitting the slots.
Stuff to do: Theme nights as scheduled.
Food: Several restaurants inside casino.
Black Sheep Bar & Grill
3807 North Bend Road, Cheviot, (513) 481-6300
Upstairs is an intimate stage setting, complete with
candlesticks and high top tables. Venture down a few flights and onto a
dance floor, where a DJ plays the latest club classics.
Stuff to do: Live music on the weekends. Karaoke as scheduled. Darts, shuffleboard and video games.
Food: Pizza and bar food
Cheviot Sports Tavern
3613 Harrison Ave., Cheviot, 513-661-9464
Huge. It’s like the Disney World of sports bars.
Stuff to do: Catch any major game on the televisions daily.
Recommended drinks: Extensive selection of beers.
Food: Bar fare.
Jim and Jack’s on the River
3456 River Road, Riverside, 513-251-7977
Dance the night away to classic rock or soak up the West Side nostalgia.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. weekdays. Live music weekends.
Recommended drinks: Extensive beer selection.
Food: Full menu
Henke Winery
3077 Harrison Ave., Westwood, 513-662-9463
Wine and dine the old fashioned way, with both food and grapes processed in house.
Stuff to do: Live music Tuesday and Fridays.
Recommended drinks: House wines made in-house.
Food: Full menu
Holy Grail Tavern and Grille West
1278 Ebenezer Rd.., Delhi, 513-941-5555
The West Side extension of the Corryville classic.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m.
Monday-Thursday and 3-7 p.m. Fridays.
Recommended drinks: Blueberry Ale.
Food: Full menu
Hot Wings Sports Café
5297 Delhi Avenue, Delhi, (513) 347-3333
Beer, sports and wings. This family-friendly location is the go-to before, after or during “the game.”
Recommended drinks: Happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. $2 domestic bottles and $2.50 23-ounce drafts.
Food: Wings, burgers and sandwiches.
Keller’s Cheviot Café
3737 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, (513) 661-9678
A casual Cheviot haunt where you can enjoy a bucket of beers ($11 for 5), shoot a game of pool or watch the game.
Stuff to do: Jukebox and darts.
Maloney’s Pub
408 Greenwell Ave., Delhi, 513-922-3156
A well stocked bar is the centerpiece, with darts, big screen TVs and billiards in supporting roles.
Stuff to do: Bring your own mug for beer on Mondays, fill up for $1.10. Buy one get one free burgers on Tuesdays. Trivia on Wednesdays.
Recommended drinks: Daily beer specials.
Food: Bar fare.
Maury’s Tiny Cove
3908 Harrison Ave., Cheviot, 513-662-2683
A classic café with red padded booths and lots of hardwood. A great place to get your West Side on.
Stuff to do: Trivia on Wednesdays; Comic Book Trivia on Thursdays. Happy Hour 6-8 on weekdays.
Recommended drinks: Martinis and Manhattans.
Food: Full menu.
Patrick’s Sports Bar & Grill
5060 Crookshank Road, Western Hills, 513-451-1763
A family-friendly pub during the day, a spectator sports haven at night.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. daily. Live music on weekends.
Recommended drinks: Big cups of beer.
Food: Full menu.
Second Street Saloon
3703 Harrison Ave., Cheviot, 513-389-1900
No pretense here. Second Street is a classy, classic retro bar, straight out of the ‘40s.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 4-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Recommended drinks: The coldest beer on the block
Take Five Bar and Grill
6957 Harrison Ave., Taylor’s Creek, 513-353-0308
A family-friendly grill with a drinking habit.
Stuff to do: Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. daily. Trivia Wednesdays.
Recommended drinks: Take 5 Twister.
Food: Full menu.
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain, 513-385-9309
Delightful food and drink at a scenic vineyard.
Stuff to do:
Grill to Perfection dinners on Friday and Saturday, including wine
tasting, a bottle of wine and choice of entrée with soup, desserts,
coffee and iced tea. Music by a roving violinist.
Recommended drinks:
Wines made right here in Cincinnati including Brother Joe cabernet,
Cincinnatus merlot, Sunset Blush white zinfandel, La Dolce Vita dessert
Riesling and Tears of Joy chardonnay.
Food: Full menu.
