Cheers!

Enjoy an array of libations before, during, and after your show. Mix it up and try low-key dive bars or step into an elegant cocktail lounge. Here’s a short list of options for you to consider as you plan your opera experience. For a more complete listing of the “Best Pubs in Cincinnati,” check out Visit Cincy.

Before the show

Refined Settings

Sundry and VicE

A moody, apothecary-style bar crafting inventive cocktails with a touch of nostalgia.

18 West 13th Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday 4pm-12am
Tuesday 4pm-1am
Wednesday 4pm-1am
Thursday 4pm-1am
Friday 4pm-2am
Saturday 2pm-12am
Sunday 2pm-12am

Safi wine bar

A Moroccan-inspired lounge in Cincinnati offering Mediterranean wines, craft cocktails, and small plates in a cozy, candlelit setting.

1401 Republic Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4pm-11pm
Thursday 4pm-11pm
Friday 4pm-11pm
Saturday 4pm-11pm
Sunday 2pm-9pm

Palm Court at the Hilton

A stunning Art Deco space featuring elegant dining, a stylish bar, and rich 1930s architecture, offering a unique and historic experience in downtown Cincinnati.

35 West Fifth Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday-Sunday 6:30am-12am

Low-Key Vibes

Low Spark

A cozy, '70s-inspired cocktail bar in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district, featuring a vibrant tropical fish tank, vinyl music, and a menu of pop culture-themed drinks.

15 West 14th Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday 4pm-12am
Tuesday 4pm-12am
Wednesday 4pm-12am
Thursday 4pm-2:30am
Friday 4pm-2:30am
Saturday 12-2:30pm
Sunday 12-10pm

Somerset Bar

A laid-back, globally inspired bar in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine, with a cool glass-roofed conservatory, a rooftop garden, and unique décor from all over the world.

139 East McMicken Ave • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday 4pm-12am
Tuesday 4pm-12am
Wednesday 4pm-2am
Thursday 4pm-2am
Friday 4pm-2am
Saturday 2pm-2am
Sunday 2pm-12am

Knox Joseph Distillery

A lively, female-owned spot in Over-the-Rhine serving house-made spirits, craft beer, and street food with live music and a fun, laid-back vibe.

2015 Branch Street • Cincinnati, OH 45214

(Temporarily closed)

Mellotone Beer Project

A modern brewpub in a renovated OTR church, serving house-made beers and seasonal American fare in a vibrant, multi-level space.

139 East McMicken Ave • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4-10pm
Wednesday 4-10pm
Thursday 4pm-10pm
Friday 12-11pm
Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-10pm

Coffee Lounges and Juice Bars

Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop

Looking for something cozy? Here is a community-driven spot offering locally roasted coffee, rotating art exhibits, and handmade goods in a warm, creative space.

3210 Madison Road • Cincinnati, OH 45209

Monday 8am-4pm
Tuesday 8am-4pm
Wednesday 8am-4pm
Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Saturday 8am-4pm
Sunday 8am-3pm

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab

A charming spot in Over-the-Rhine where you can savor artisanal coffees by day and indulge in organic wines by night, all in a cozy, rustic setting.

1215 Vine Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday 7:30am-8pm
Tuesday 7:30am-8pm
Wednesday 7:30am-8pm
Thursday 7:30am-8pm
Friday 7:30am-10pm
Saturday 8am-10pm
Sunday 12:30-7pm

REVEL URBAN WINERY

If you want to have a night out, check out this urban spot in Over-the-Rhine which serves award-winning handcrafted wines in a relaxed, artistic setting with some live music!

111 E 12th Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5-10pm
Wednesday 5-11pm
Thursday 5-11pm
Friday 5-11pm
Saturday 2pm-1am
Sunday 2-8pm

BanaSun Smoothie Bar

Searching for a health-focused café? Look no further! Located near Findlay Market, offering a menu of fresh, organic smoothies, smoothie bowls, nitro coffee, and more!

1810 Race Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8am-6pm
Wednesday 8am-6pm
Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 9am-5pm

Better Blend

Support this women-owned smoothie bar serving low-sugar, protein-packed blends and acai bowls that taste like your favorite desserts—minus the guilt.

345 West 4th Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202

Monday 7:30am-7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am-7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am-7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am-7:30pm
Friday 7:30am-7:30pm
Saturday 9:30am-6pm
Sunday 9:30am-5pm

At Music Hall

Concessions

Enjoy expanded concessions at Music Hall, including signature cocktails, premium coffee, and snacks. Order a drink before the performance and, it will be waiting for you at intermission. Drinks without ice may be enjoyed in Springer Auditorium and all drinks are permitted in Wilks Studio. All food is prohibited in Springer Auditorium.