These are Cincinnati's Best Bars, According to CityBeat Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are the coolest and which shops are your best bet for dropping a pretty penny. And Cincinnati's diverse bar scene means there are tons of great watering holes for any vibe you're seeking. From queer dive bars and places to hear live music to Cincinnati's oldest, continuously operating bar, these are the best bars to grab a drink in the Queen City, according to our readers. (Note: This list doesn't include breweries and taprooms).
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No. 1 Best Overall Bar: Good Judy’s
4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside
Photo: Provided by Good Judy's

No. 1 Best Overall Bar: Good Judy’s

4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside
No. 2 Best Overall Bar: The Belle and the Bear
8512 Market Place Lane, Montgomery
No. 3 Best Overall Bar: Northside Yacht Club
4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside
Photo: Catie Viox

No. 3 Best Overall Bar: Northside Yacht Club

4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside
No. 4 Best Overall Bar: Somerset
139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

No. 4 Best Overall Bar: Somerset

139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine
No. 5 Best Overall Bar: Longfellow
1233 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

No. 5 Best Overall Bar: Longfellow

1233 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine
No. 6 Best Overall Bar: Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
Photo: Steve Ziegelmeyer via Press Release

No. 6 Best Overall Bar: Ludlow Garage

342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
No. 7 Best Overall Bar: Arnold’s Bar and Grill
210 E. Eighth St., Downtown
Photo: Maggy McDonel
No. 8 Best Overall Bar: MOTR Pub
1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
Photo: facebook.com/MOTR Pub

No. 8 Best Overall Bar: MOTR Pub

1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
No. 9 Best Overall Bar: Queen City Radio
222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Photo: Patty Salas

No. 9 Best Overall Bar: Queen City Radio

222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
No. 10 Best Overall Bar: Queen City Exchange
32 W. Court St., Downtown
Photo: Hailey Bollinger