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

By on Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm

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 Overall Bar: Good Judy's 4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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No. 1 Overall Bar: Good Judy's

4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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No. 2 Overall Bar: Queen City Exchange 32 W. Court St., Downtown
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No. 2 Overall Bar: Queen City Exchange

32 W. Court St., Downtown
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No. 3 Overall Bar: Arnold's Bar & Grill 210 E. 8th St., Downtown
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No. 3 Overall Bar: Arnold's Bar & Grill

210 E. 8th St., Downtown
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No. 4 Overall Bar: Northside Yacht Club 4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside
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No. 4 Overall Bar: Northside Yacht Club

4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside
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No. 5 Overall Bar: Somerset 139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine
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No. 5 Overall Bar: Somerset

139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine
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No. 6 Overall Bar: Ludlow Garage 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
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No. 6 Overall Bar: Ludlow Garage

342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
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No. 7 Overall Bar: MOTR Pub 1345 Main St., Downtown
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No. 7 Overall Bar: MOTR Pub

1345 Main St., Downtown
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No. 8 Overall Bar: Queen City Radio 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
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No. 8 Overall Bar: Queen City Radio

222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
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No. 9 Overall Bar: Longfellow 1233 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine
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No. 9 Overall Bar: Longfellow

1233 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine
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No. 10 Overall Bar: Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar 629 Main St., Covington
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No. 10 Overall Bar: Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar

629 Main St., Covington
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