Inspired by European café culture, Longfellow is a typical neighborhood café that serves creatively crafted cocktails, beers, wines and European inspired cuisine. The café has been beautifully decorated, and has a horse-shoe shaped bar that can seat about 20 people. The drinks menu has something for everyone; they serve a variety of wines, beers on tap, and creative, seasonal cocktails. There's also an open kitchen where snacks, bar food and light bites are prepared. The must try is Cincinnati’s authentic Babushka Pierogies. Overall the café has a calm and relaxing atmosphere with background music playing memorable numbers from the 1970s and 1980s.
If you are a beer lover and haven't visited Municipal Brew Works and guzzled down their craft beers, you surely are missing out on something significant. With its chill outdoor patio, intimidating large brewing machines and games like cornhole, it is the perfect place to unwind after work or meet a couple of friends over a few beers. Although they don't have an in-house kitchen serving food, their visiting food trucks offering classic comfort food and delicious bar bites ensure that you don't go hungry for too long. With their extensive list comprising all-time favorites like Approachable Blond Ale or Courageous White IPA, and seasonal sensations, their collection is nothing short of impressive.
Inspired by 'The Shining', the Overlook Lodge is a popular cocktail bar and lounge located in the heart of the city. The decor of this local retreat reminds one of the 70s rustic lodges done up in lots of wood and wall papers. On the drinks menu they serve simple craft cocktails inspired by simple flavors of nature. Try their signature drinks 'The Hatchet' (a mix of tequila, ginger, lime and a Spanish-spiced rim) or the coffee based drink like 'The Writers Block'. They do not have a kitchen but serve rustic bar snacks that go well with drinks.
With ever-changing scenery, white linen table cloths, and a four-course meal, a dining experience aboard the Cincinnati Dinner Train is truly one-of-a-kind. Amble through the greater Cincinnati area as you dine on succulent dishes of prime rib, smoked salmon, and chocolate pecan pie in a vintage 1940's diner car. This unique experience is only available on Saturday evenings, so plan accordingly.