22 Hidden Bars, Lounges and Speakeasies in Cincinnati

The Queen City may be packed with nightlife options, but there are a few local gems that are a challenge to find. From secret garden patios to a literal underground nightclub, these bars may be playing hard-to-get... but they're totally worth the struggle.
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Schwartz Point
1901 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Pianist Ed Moss is a Cincinnati Jazz legend for his musical achievements, but he was also beloved for his low-key venue, which was written about as one of the area's "Best Kept Secrets" so often, it really wasn't a secret anymore, particularly among the city's Jazz players. When Moss passed away in 2016, his daughter, Zarleen Watts, decided to honor her father by keeping his passion project going. The club reopened in 2017, retaining the eccentric character and regular Jazz performances that were part of Moss' vision, but modernizing it a bit and adding a new drink menu.

Schwartz Point

1901 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Pianist Ed Moss is a Cincinnati Jazz legend for his musical achievements, but he was also beloved for his low-key venue, which was written about as one of the area's "Best Kept Secrets" so often, it really wasn't a secret anymore, particularly among the city's Jazz players. When Moss passed away in 2016, his daughter, Zarleen Watts, decided to honor her father by keeping his passion project going. The club reopened in 2017, retaining the eccentric character and regular Jazz performances that were part of Moss' vision, but modernizing it a bit and adding a new drink menu.
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 Humble Monk Brewing Co.
1641 Blue Rock St., Northside
Specializing in Belgian-style beers, this Northside taproom — nestled in a more industrial part of Northside, next to the Bertke Electric warehouse — pours a mix of traditional Old World recipes with a healthy dose of experimentation.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Humble Monk Brewing Co.

1641 Blue Rock St., Northside
Specializing in Belgian-style beers, this Northside taproom — nestled in a more industrial part of Northside, next to the Bertke Electric warehouse — pours a mix of traditional Old World recipes with a healthy dose of experimentation.
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