Whether you’re a lifelong West Sider or an East Sider looking to “stamp your passport” and explore new parts of Cincinnati and its suburbs, there are plenty of great spots on this side of town to grab a drink or a bite to eat, catch up with an old friend or spend time with your family.

West Side Brewing 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood The aptly named West Side Brewing was the West Side’s first brewery. Since opening its doors in 2017, the brewery has offered a spot for the community to grab a drink, catch up with old friends (or make some new ones) and spend time with family of all ages. West Side offers a wide selection of its craft beers and cider that are rotated out seasonally, including some experimental IPAs. And with a packed event calendar and visiting food trucks, you can spend your whole day here! Photo: Megan Waddell
Somm Wine Bar 3105 Price Ave., East Price Hill Food and wine are perfectly paired at Somm, and the outdoor patio with its fountain, Edison-bulb string lights, fire table and meticulous landscaping is the perfect spot to enjoy them. This Incline District wine bar and restaurant has over 80 kinds of wine to choose from and a menu ranging from charcuterie boards to the Somm burger to filet mignon. It fills up fast though, so you’ll want to make a reservation. Photo via Somm Wine Bar
Maloney’s Pub 408 Greenwell Ave., Delhi Maloney’s Pub is a West Side staple that serves up plenty of brews, burgers, wings and Irish vibes. Sit with a Guinness and watch the Bengals game, gather outside around the patio’s firepit with your friends or visit on Wednesday nights for trivia. And the best part: They serve hearty breakfast dishes all day to help you soak up all the alcohol from the night before. Photo via Maloney’s Pub West/Facebook.com
Game Time Sports Bar and Grill 3613 Harrison Ave., Cheviot Game Time lives up to its name: In the warmer months, it opens its sand volleyball court and Tiki bar so you can relax and experience some of the best parts of being at the beach without leaving the West Side. While enjoying a beer, you can play shuffleboard or bowl, or even try your hand at the arcade games. The bar also hosts year-round cornhole, pool and steel-tip and soft-tip dart leagues. And if you worked up an appetite after all the fun, indulge in one of their famous burgers. Photo via Game Time Sports Bar & Grill/Facebook.com
Vinkolet Winery 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Nestled near the edge of the West Side is an idyllic winery surrounded by rows of grapes and rolling hills. Vinkolet is the only working winery in Hamilton County and is home to 12 award-winning wines and the annual autumn Vinkolet Wine & Art Festival. It’s the perfect spot to relax with a glass of vino and enjoy the scenery. And on Fridays and Saturdays, the winery hosts its Grilled to Perfection dinner, where you select your entree and grill it yourself while sipping on a half bottle of wine of your choosing. Photo via Vinkolet Winery, Restaurant, & Vineyard/Facebook.com
BierMarkt 420 Three Rivers Pkwy., North Bend BierMarkt specializes in craft, imported and specialty beers, as well as craft cocktails and wine. They also offer an eclectic menu – from authentic tacos and tortas to traditional bar fare like wings and nachos to the Cincinnati staple goetta. Photo via BIERmarkt USA/Facebook.com
Pirate’s Den Bar and Grill 3670 Werk Rd., Green Township You’ll always have a good time with your mateys at the Pirate’s Den! This West Side favorite is open for lunch and dinner and prides itself on its wings and drinks. If you’re a sports lover, they’ve always got the latest game on their 20-inch flat screens, or you can play pool or darts. And on Friday and Saturday nights, they feature live music from some of the best local bands around. Photo via Pirate’s Den Bar and Grill/Facebook.com
The Public House 3807 North Bend Rd., Cheviot The Public House embraces its roots in Cincinnati’s German and Irish heritages with its extensive drink menu and traditional pub fare from both countries. According to its website, it’s even the only Cincinnati bar that’s been officially certified to pour the perfect Guinness pint by Guinness brewmaster Fergal Murray. In addition to downing the perfect pint, you can join in on trivia on Mondays, listen to live music on Wednesdays or just hang out on the patio. Photo: The Public House/Facebook.com
Keller’s Cheviot Cafe 3737 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot If you just want a casual place to hang out and grab a beer, Keller’s is the spot. This cozy watering hole in Cheviot is your quintessential West Side bar: No fuss, good drinks, pool, darts and the Bengals game on TV. What more could you want? Photo via Keller’s Cheviot Cafe/Facebook.com
Delhi Liquor Store’s Taproom 5193 Delhi Rd., Delhi There’s no just “going on a beer run” at the Delhi Liquor Store. Not only do they have a wide selection of beers, wines and liquors in store, you can also stop in for a drink. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8 p.m., you can visit the liquor store’s taproom downstairs at the back of the building and grab a bite to eat at the visiting food trucks. Photo via Delhi Liquor/Facebook.com
JTaps Sports Bar & Grill 6441 Glenway Ave., Green Township Boasting the best gyros in town, JTaps Bar and Grill offers an extensive menu featuring both traditional bar offerings and Greek-style foods. They also have over 20 beers on tap, including seasonal drinks, that change regularly and two nights devoted to their wings: Monday for regular wings and Tuesday for boneless. And like any good sports bar, they have over 20 TVs circling the establishment so you’ll never miss a moment of the big game. Photo via JTaps Sports Bar & Grill/Facebook.com
White Oak Marathon 6050 Cheviot Road, White Oak A White Oak staple. This gas station offers one of the area’s widest craft beer and fine wine selections as well as Wine Wednesdays and Thursday Pint Nights hosted on their spacious back patio. That’s right — they have a bar with rotating beer taps updated almost weekly. Need to make a quick stop? Swing through their drive-thru. Fill up your tank, grab a drank and enjoy great company at this local one-stop shop. Photo: Twitter.com/CheviotMarathon Photo: Twitter.com/CheviotMarathon
13 Below Brewery 7391 Forbes Rd., Sayler Park Next door to Fernbank Park on the Ohio River, you’ll find micro-craft brewery 13 Below. They specialize in brewing small batches of craft beer, including porters, IPAs, ambers and brown ales – and don’t skip on their hard seltzers or “beertails!” They’re also dog-friendly, and you can sit both outside and inside with your pup while you enjoy a brew or two. Food truck Incline Smoke Shack is also permanently parked outside for all your BBQ needs. Photo via 13 Below Brewery/Facebook.com
Bucketheads 6507 Harrison Ave., Green Township You can come to Bucketheads for specials throughout the week. On Monday nights you can get your fill of boneless wings and domestic buckets . Tuesdays, you can take part in Music Bingo while enjoying $12-for-two burgers and $11 fishbowls until 9 p.m. Wednesdays are $3 Craft Pint Nights with a special on traditional wings, and Thursdays are rounding out the toughest part of your week with $1.25 tacos and $1 cans of Nati Light. The bar also keeps a running event calendar on their website. Photo via Bucketheads/Facebook.com
Tavern on the Hill (CLOSED) 5510 Rybolt Rd., Green Township You can grab a drink, kick off the weekend and practice your cover of “Sweet Caroline” at this bar’s Friday karaoke nights, or try your odds at music bingo on Thursdays. The bar also hosts live music with plenty of space for dancing, or, when it’s nice out, take your drink out on their patio and enjoy the hilltop view. Photo via Tavern On The Hill/Facebook.com
The Crow’s Nest 4544 W. 8th St., West Price Hill Opened in 1895 by husband-and-wife duo Mike and Mary Crow, this Irish pub is one of the oldest drinking establishments in Cincinnati. And like any good pub, their claim to fame is their delicious fish sandwich. You’ll find live music here on Friday and Saturday nights, and Tuesdays are home to open mic nights. Outside, you can warm up with a strong drink around the firepit, or play a game of cornhole. Photo: facebook.com/The Crow’s Nest Cincinnati
Jocko’s Pub 4862 Delhi Rd., Delhi Jocko’s Pub owners Kathy and Ron Jacimine say they made it their mission to make their bar the best place to hang out, listen to some live music, enjoy a cold drink and just have a good time. You can stop by Jocko’s after work to enjoy happy hour until 6 p.m. during the week, take part in open mic nights on Wednesdays or stop by and hear local bands play on Friday and Saturday nights. They also have some great game-day specials when the Reds and Bengals play. Photo via Jocko’s Pub/Facebook.com
Patrick’s Sports Bar and Grill 5060 Crookshank Rd., Westwood Come to Patrick’s on game days for a special football season happy hour: On Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, buckets are $6 for 12 until 9 p.m. The bar also serves lunch, dinner and all-day breakfast, and you can play Keno and cornhole – two favorite West Side pastimes. Photo via Patrick’s Sports Bar and Grill/Facebook.com
Golden Fleece Lounge 4918 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill Price Hill Chili is arguably the most iconic of West Side restaurants, but other than just being a chili parlor, it also features the Golden Fleece Lounge, a full-service cocktail lounge. You can stop in the Fleece for a drink while you wait for your PHC order or just grab a drink with family and friends before enjoying a burger or coneys. Photo: Liz Davis
Poppy’s Sports Bar 6611 Glenway Ave., Green Township In addition to good eats and drinks, Poppy’s hosts karaoke on Tuesday nights starting at 9:30 p.m. Or, you can flex your lyrical knowledge at Wednesday night music trivia. Photo via Poppy’s Sports Bar
Another Bar & Grill 250 S. Miami Ave., Cleves If you’re on the farthest reaches of the West Side looking for a drink and a bite to eat, the cheekily named Another Bar & Grill has you covered with its daily drink and food specials. This quintessential neighborhood bar stands out to reviewers, who praise its convivial atmosphere and friendly staff. Photo via oAnother Bar & Grill

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