Arnold's Bar & Grill
Bar and Music Venue$$$$
Central Business District, Cincinnati
"Arnold's is a hidden gem in Cincy for sure."(3 Tips)
"The Greek spaghetti that i grew up with."(3 Tips)
"Best place to start the Bockfest"(2 Tips)
"Great draft beer selection & patio."(7 Tips)
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David BilliterAugust 10, 2014Oldest 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 RowleyOctober 13, 2016This 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.
- Arnold's is a hidden gem in Cincy for sure. The whole menu is very high quality and priced fairly.
- The oldest bar in the city. Great draft beer selection & patio. No tv, the way a bar like this should be.
Emily SDecember 7, 2014Awesome place! Bourbon flights, craft cocktails, basically a bar in someone's old house - you can get a whole room to yourself
K F SherrillFebruary 10, 2017Great food, courtyard music is a unexpected treat, great place to relax and chat with friends
Leah ColeApril 1, 2013Pasta Androski (dinner) and Greek spaghetti deluxe (lunch version) is numero uno in my book!
David DavieApril 17, 2014I 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 WesselsDecember 30, 2010The 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.
- Geoffrey GulleyFebruary 3, 2016The most awesome people in the world go here... I should know as I'm one of them.
Paul KruthMarch 7, 2010They 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 DNovember 24, 2012They have a vegan menu here! So refreshing not to have to ask for substitutions! THANK YOU!
JohnJuly 24, 2012Great 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 HaneyJune 5, 2021The 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.- Jessica Langmeyer SpechtMarch 11, 2017Hopefully, 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.
The entertainment is tops. The courtyard is fab! Bourbons galore!
Oldest bar in the city! Good food, great local beer on tap!
When you get the fried green tomatoes, try the cajun ranch dressing with them, yummy!
Mandy JenkinsJanuary 15, 2010You MUST try the fried pickles. Best I've ever had (and I'm an expert in yummy fried things).
Steve WhiteMarch 2, 2010Steve @steveewhite recommends the meatballs in any form and Greek spagetti... Look for the full review on emulsifiedblog.com
priyanka sahMarch 3, 2010"Greek spaghetti" is similar to puntanesca, just no anchovies and capers. It's hearty!
Don't order the fried pickles. They'll look at you like you're crazy.
Sit in the courtyard! It's available year round. Read more
Think about how folks probably sat that bar and debated re-electing Lincoln
Diego DierOctober 3, 2015Buenas hamburguesas, carta de cervezas y patio agradable, la mejor comida que hice en Cincinnati
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Arnold's Bar & Grill
210 E 8th St (btwn Main & Sycamore)
Cincinnati, OH 45202
United States
Cincinnati, OH 45202
United States
Cincinnati's oldest tavern. Since 1861.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
- Thu–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
(513) 421-6234
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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