Visiting Cincinnati this weekend. Looking for beer bar for Friday

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  1. Govt_Peon

    Govt_Peon Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2014 Virginia

    I will be going to a family wedding this weekend and will be staying at the Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati.

    I will only have Friday night available to visit a local establishment. Looking for recommendations on a place or two to grab dinner and a beer. Or maybe just a beer. Might be able to squeeze a second place after dinner. I have a car but don't want to travel too far.

    Also any good beer stores withing walking distance of the Marriott?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 Govt_Peon, May 21, 2014
  2. BorisKarloff

    BorisKarloff Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Ohio

    Since Abe Vigoda looks vaguely like me, I'm happy to help:

    Visit Party Source (just over the river in KY) and go to Ei8ht Ball Brewing - they're awesome. Plus, Party Source has the best beer selection in the area by far.
     
    #2 BorisKarloff, May 21, 2014
  3. KevinL

    KevinL Pundit (876) Aug 5, 2012 Michigan
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    I'd suggest the Christian Moerlein tap house downtown. Excellent tap selection (guest and in house) and food by a local brewer.
     
    #3 KevinL, May 21, 2014
  4. meanmutt

    meanmutt Grand Pooh-Bah (3,883) Feb 6, 2012 Ohio
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    As mentioned in the above post by KevinL, Moerlein downtown is awesome, but I'd probably avoid it this Friday night since the Reds are in town playing the Cardinals. Moerlein is right next to the ball park and it can get insanely crowded on game days. If you wanna stay close to UC, check out The Brass Tap. Their food menu is small, but the tap list is great.

    As far as bottle shops, take BorisKarloff's advice and go to the Party Source...it is definitely worth the short drive to Northern KY.
     
    #4 meanmutt, May 21, 2014
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  5. Govt_Peon

    Govt_Peon Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2014 Virginia

    Thanks for the replies. I appreciate the info.
     
    #5 Govt_Peon, May 22, 2014
  6. cbhuffman

    cbhuffman Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2010 Indiana

    The Brass Tap on Clifton Ave...2 min cab ride from you....has a ton of taps (local and regional)....great place and close to you. enjoy!
     
    #6 cbhuffman, May 22, 2014
  7. jpsy422

    jpsy422 Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2009 Illinois

    "Half Cut" is a new craft beer bar that just opened downtown. I think it's in OTR. We went opening night and it was amazing. It's super tiny, but has awesome bottles and taps and also has carry out sales.

    I don't believe it has food.
     
    #7 jpsy422, May 22, 2014
  8. MajorBuckeye

    MajorBuckeye Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2012 Ohio

    If you can get over to Listermann's, there may still be bottles of Triple Digit - Pappy Chickow! available. It's well worth seeking out.
     
    #8 MajorBuckeye, May 22, 2014
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