Bengals bars near the stadium

Top spots handy for pre-game parties and big TVs

By Sarah E. Bailey

Metromix
September 5, 2012

Bengals bars near the stadium
Amy Barnhorst of Covington, Mike Hurley of Norwood, Julie Bishop of Bridgetown and Amber Frilling of Downtown at Holy Grail. (Credit: Thomas E. Smith | Special to Metromix)

Come before, after, or watch the entire game on a big screen at one of these Riverfront restaurants and bars with drink specials, wings and more.

Holy Grail Tavern and Grille
This newer large hometown sports bar has 31 HD TVs for you to enjoy the game. Choose from pizza, a burger, sandwich, wrap or any other choices and match it with your favorite drink.
Where
: 161 Joe Nuxhall Way
Hours:
11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Monday-Sunday
Contact:
513-621-2222, www.holygrailcincy.com

In-Between Tavern
In-Between Tavern offers a biergarten full of options that run $5 or less, a beer bucket of 5 for $25 and many HD TVs. They also open their doors around 9 a.m. for home games.
Where
: 307 Sycamore Street
Hours: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday
Contact: 513-621-7009, www.facebook.com/InBetweenTavern

Tina’s
Just two blocks from Paul Brown Stadium, Tina’s offers a laid-back neighborhood bar with $3 beer and $4 shots. It is open as early as 8 a.m. for home games.
Where
: 350 West 4th Street
Hours:
11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-2:30 a.m. Sunday
Contact:
513-621-3567

Head First Sports Café
American food, a full bar and 10 TVs await you here. Tailgate with DJ Toad when he returns for Sunday home games.
Where: 218 West 3rd Street
Hours:
11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Monday-Sunday
Contact:
513-721-3767

Moerlein Lager House
Pair a Pilsner, pale or dark lager, porter or a stout with wings, shrimp, fries or more from the many options available at this restaurant that’s already buzzing around town.
Where
: 115 Joe Nuxhall Way
Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday & Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday
Contact:
513-421-2337, www.moerleinlagerhouse.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar &Grill
Love the bar and game day on plasma TV screens. Have some beer and good country cooking like southern fried chicken tenders or fried macaroni and cheese.
Where
: 145 E. Second St.
Hours: 11 a.m.- midnight Monday & Tuesday; 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday
Contact:
513-721-8629, www.countrybaroh.com

Crave
Fans can enjoy the game at a more chic atmosphere with beer or a seasonal cocktail and appetizers at Crave.
Where
: 175 Joe Nuxhall Way
Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday & Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday
Contact:
513-241-8600, www.craveamerica.com /location_cincinnati

Rock Bottom Brewery
It’s a good place to grab a few handcrafted brews and food before, during and after the game. An Oktoberfest menu will be coming this month.
Where
: 10 Fountain Square
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday & Saturday
Contact: 513-621-1588, www.rockbottom.com/cincinnati

The Righteous Room
No need to be heated while you root for your favorite team. Cool down in this lounge with $3 cocktails and $2 Bud, Bud Select, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra.
Where
: 641 Walnut Street
Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday
Contact:
513-381-4408, www.therighteousroom.com

Launch
This sports bar, the street-level space paired with the former Lunar nightclub, hosts 6 LED 42-inch flat screen TVs.
Where
: 435 Elm Street
Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily
Contact: 513-381-2573, www.lunar-cincy.com

Beer Sellar
For only $5 roundtrip, this bar offers a water taxi through Queen City Riverboats to and from Bengals home games. Or enjoy the game at the bar with food, 60 taps and a jukebox.
Where:
301 Riverboat Row, Newport
Hours:
2 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; noon-2 a.m. Saturday & Sunday
Contact:
859-431-6969, www.beersellar.net

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
Hop onto one of Molly Malone’s free shuttle buses to any of the home games. Buckets of beer run 5 for $10 and 50-cent wings during all of the Bengals home games.
Where:
112 E. Fourth Streeet, Covington
Hours:
11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday & Sunday
Contact:
859-491-6659, www.covington.mollymalonesirishpub.com

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