Arnold's Bar & Grill

Cincinnati's oldest tavern. Since 1861.

9 / 10
197
ratings
  • Phone

    (513) 421-6234

  • Website

    arnoldsbarandgrill.com

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

210 E 8th St (btwn Main & Sycamore) Cincinnati , OH 45202 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 49


Keywords:

cincy bockfest outdoor seating beer casual good for dates fried green tomatoes good for groups good for singles happy hour courtyard chicken pears brunch food dinner lunch dresses live music blueberries root vegetables
David Billiter

Oldest bar in Cincinnati. Great atmosphere, good beer selection at good prices, and really good burgers . Can be a little cramped at times but great place to go with a couple friends.

Erik Rowley

This bar has been in business since 1861, full of history and unique charm. Local Cincy drafts on tap , an outdoor patio with live music , Victorian decor, and plenty of ghost stories.

Anna Hider

The patio is really nice and they usually have live music .

Taylor E

Arnold's is a hidden gem in Cincy for sure. The whole menu is very high quality and priced fairly .

Mike D

The oldest bar in the city . Great draft beer selection & patio . No tv , the way a bar like this should be.

Emily S

Awesome place! Bourbon flights, craft cocktails , basically a bar in someone's old house - you can get a whole room to yourself

K F Sherrill

Great food, courtyard music is a unexpected treat, great place to relax and chat with friends

Jay Minkin

Great historic hole-in-the-wall with food and entertainment

Leah Cole

Pasta Androski (dinner ) and Greek spaghetti deluxe (lunch version) is numero uno in my book !

David Davie

I really enjoy the beer and selection and sitting at the bar . Not a big fan of the food but it is a bar what do you expect.

Joe Wessels

The spaghetti and meatballs is very tasty. Get a tossed salad with Italian dressing , change your name to Tony and it feels like you're in Rome.

Drew W

Good cocktails and beer . Outdoor seating is enclosed in the winter.

Geoffrey Gulley

The most awesome people in the world go here... I should know as I'm one of them.

Paul Kruth

They claim to be the oldest bar in Cincy . I'm not sure, but the set is great. An outdoor eating area with heat so that you can sit outside in the winter and listen to local talent.

Jackie D

They have a vegan menu here! So refreshing not to have to ask for substitutions! THANK YOU!

John

Great bar and that's coming from a Louisville native. If you want to avoid the Jersey Shore crowd this is the place for you.

Patrick Haney

The outdoor courtyard looked great, but we ended up sitting upstairs and it felt like I was in someone's house without all the furniture . Way too loud , and the decorations were awful.

Emily S

The seasonal Spiced Pear cocktail is super good!

Jessica Langmeyer Specht

Hopefully, since this was during Bockfest , the prices weren't typical of this place. I found the beer prices to be OUTRAGEOUS ($9-$10/pint).The food was pretty good, but also expensive .

Michael Ruebusch

The Greek spaghetti that i grew up with. FAT Tuesday

Drew Frey

You're grabbing a beer in Cincinnati's oldest pub . Job well done.

George Wiedemann

Make Sure to ask for Wiedemann's Fine Beer

Johnny Burgoon

The entertainment is tops. The courtyard is fab! Bourbons galore!

Kerri Rainbolt

Oldest bar in the city ! Good food, great local beer on tap !

Dallas Winkler

Very cool place. Unique atmosphere, and full of history.

Keith Garner

Great vibe! Oldest bar in the nati!

Colleen Watson

The root vegetable salad is amazing!!

Brian Smith

Go with the hot ham and cheddar for lunch

AJ Harris

Get the tomato soup . Best I've ever had

Brittany Justice

AWESOME courtyard ! Order a Jameson mojito and chill .

Gail Ginther

When you get the fried green tomatoes , try the cajun ranch dressing with them, yummy!

Mandy Jenkins

You MUST try the fried pickles . Best I've ever had (and I'm an expert in yummy fried things).

John Back

Sit in the courtyard for sure.

G S

oldest bar in town , live music in the courtyard

Steve White

Steve @steveewhite recommends the meatballs in any form and Greek spagetti... Look for the full review on emulsifiedblog.com

Kenneth Jordan

Best place to start the Bockfest

hillary d

Blueberry chicken is excellent!

priyanka sah

"Greek spaghetti " is similar to puntanesca, just no anchovies and capers . It's hearty!

Kevin Hackman

Love the outdoor seating and stage.

Elliott Blodgett

This courtyard is fantastic!

Gail Ginther

Live music all the time

Chris Thompson

Don't order the fried pickles . They'll look at you like you're crazy.

Jayson

A Downtown institution since 1861, expect a local crowd and cold beer . Read more

Linda Hicks

Drink un the courtyard area.

R.J. Seifert

Great Breakfest and Music for an Opening day Pre celebration!!

Carla Gesell-Streeter

Sit in the courtyard ! It's available year round. Read more

Suzanne Van Fleet

Try the clam sauce !

Tom Streeter

Think about how folks probably sat that bar and debated re-electing Lincoln

Diego Dier

Buenas hamburguesas , carta de cervezas y patio agradable, la mejor comida que hice en Cincinnati

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