Newport on the Levee is Back After Millions in Renovations, Let's Take a Tour

The Gallery building at Newport on the Levee used to be covered in red brick on the outside, but now has been renovated to feature all glass on the front, offering plenty of natural light inside the building. The 380,000-square-foot building is home to a few of the new retail shops and restaurants.

Since 2001, Newport on the Levee has been serving the people of the Greater Cincinnati area in more ways than one. With live music in the summer, a variety of shopping, food and drink options, and a picturesque view of Cincinnati, there's plenty to do at the Levee.

The redevelopment of Newport on the Levee began in June 2019, and the construction crew was able to create a safe outdoor environment for families and kids. With multiple green spaces for parents and children to play games, eat Cold Stone ice cream, or sit and relax after a long day at the aquarium, the new add-ons to the Levee can take the stress off of one’s shoulders in the midst of a pandemic.

Family and friends gather around at Newport on the Levee for their grand opening. Visitors are able to walk around and explore the new retail shops such as Native, Artifact and Celestial Scents Candles, or eat and drink at the Bridgeview Box Park.

Around the newly constructed Newport on the Levee’s “mixed-use” destination, there are many lawn chairs lined up for various ages and sizes. Parents are able to keep an eye out on their kids while relaxing in one of the many seating arrangements on the lawn.

One of the new restaurants found at Newport on the Levee is Crepe Guys. They offer about 40 different crepes — savory and sweet — and nitro cold brew.

North American Properties bought Newport on the Levee in 2018 and has overseen the current renovations.

Since 2012, Lexington-based West Sixth Brewing has been making craft beer. Find its beers at Newport on the Levee’s newly constructed “mixed-use” destination and enjoy a beer on tap or a canned IPA.

After initially opening with their West Sixth IPA, West Sixth Brewing now serves around 30 different types of canned beers today. Head up to the West Sixth bar at Newport on the Levee, order yourself a drink and wander around the Box Park while sipping your cerveza.

If coffee or beer aren’t quite your drink of choice, walk across the lawn and head toward the Blackmarket Saloon for a spiked lemonade. With 15 puree options and six different liquors, you’re able to customize your lemonade. They also serve margaritas, moonshine and Dixieland Iced Tea.

Newport on the Levee has added four new food and drink businesses to its Bridgeview Box Park, including Crepe Guys and The Buzz.

Wondering if your classic favorites are still at the Levee? No worries! Long-loved spots such as Tom + Chee, Cold Stone Creamery and Five Guys are all still here.

Guests can find refuge from harsh weather even while hanging out outside at the Levee.

Adjacent to the Bridgeview Box Park is the Newport Aquarium.

Looking for something away from the crowds? Check out Rotolo, a bowling and bocce restaurant next to Brio. Rotolo offers boutique bowling for all levels and serves a variety of different Italian dishes, along with house cocktails, red and white wine, and domestic and craft beer.

Located at Bridgeview Box Park, The Buzz is a bar that serves craft cocktails and frozen drinks. The Buzz is an add-on of Beeline, a sophisticated bar also found in Newport on the Levee, which has a clear view of Cincinnati.

Bridgeview Box Park continues to practice social distancing with tables spaced six feet apart.

One of the many shops added into the renovated Gallery building is called Trade. But this isn’t just one retail store — it's made up of 10 businesses. Inside Trade, you can find the stores Celestial Scents Candles, Leaf & Limb on the Levee, ANEW Clothing, The J. Salandino Brand, Lucky Kat, Ten Thousand Villages, Queen City Cotton Candy, JWK Juicery, Artifact and Wild Ivy Apothecary.

Offering over 500 herbs and spices, Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices is a local family-owned business with a location inside the Gallery building in Newport on the Levee.