Best of Metromix Cincinnati 2011Beer bar
These spots for suds have all kinds of ales for whatever ails you.
And the winner is…
Beer Sellar
301 Riverboat Row
Newport, KY 41071Neighborhood: Riverfront
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 120 bottles at the two-time winner. Though Beer Sellar hosts a number of European beers, the major focus is on domestic micro-brews. They also rotate which beers are on tap, often introducing new and hard-to-find brews.
Nominees
MainStrasse Village Pub
619 Main St.
Covington, KY 41011Neighborhood: Riverfront
We whole-heartedly agree with Mainstrasse Village Pubs motto: "Drink Better Beer." Some people are understandably forced into drinking domestic beer because its the cheapest stuff behind the bar, but that excuse wont work here MainStrasse Village Pub has $2 daily specials on select imports and microbrews. Dont worry, you wont be shamed if you order a Bud Light, but we suggest you try to expand your horizons and tastes by trying one of the 200+ constantly changing bottled beers. The bartenders know their beer, so if youre not sure what to try, theyll help you decide if youre a lager, stout, ale, pale ale, bitters or heffeweisen kind of person.
Dilly Cafe
6818 Wooster Pike
Mariemont, OH 45227Neighborhood: Mariemont
A fixture in Mariemont for 15 years, Dilly Cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal or try a sampling of wines or find your new favorite beer. Dilly also features one of the best selections of specialty beers, which you can enjoy there or take home.
Dutch's Bar and Bottle Shop
3378 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Legendary Dutchs on Erie, which has undergone an up-scaling over the years, boasts a difficult-to-rival beer and wine list complemented by formidable in-house expertise. Once presented as a beer dock, Dutch's now has a small wine shop, candlelight-trimmed bar, and a patio with a bocce ball court.The bottles available at the dock present a gallery of imports and microbrews ranging from Ohio to Belgium. If you order a large bottle of beer, a bartender opens it, pours it, and keeps the remaining goodness in the fridge until you're ready for another glass.
The Comet
4579 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45223Neighborhood: Northside
The Comet, located in the eclectic, artsy and unique neighborhood of Northside, draws in local musicians, artists and hipsters with its cool atmosphere, extensive beer selection and San Francisco-style burritos the size of your head. The burritos, similar in weight to a newborn baby, come wrapped in foil in basket, accompanied by chips and homemade salsa (be sure to try the salsa of the month!). Patrons can wash down their burrito feast with one of the Comet’s 150 different beers. Tunes from live local acts and the jukebox - rumored to be the best in town - resonate through the 1928 structure. If visual art is more your style, then peruse the walls adorned with pieces by local artists or create your own art in the bar’s photo booth.
Last year's winner
Beer Sellar
301 Riverboat Row
Newport, KY 41071Neighborhood: Riverfront
Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat shuttle to Riverbend events and Reds and Bengals games. Though Beer Sellar hosts a number of European beers, the major focus is on domestic micro-brews. They also rotate which beers are on tap, often introducing new and hard-to-find brews. Catch the game on one of their eight flat screens, or try a game of pool or darts to wind the evening down.
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onebeerwayne - March 4, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Winner must be choosen by advertising spend, BS could ruin a bud light
Report This CommentRuinationIPA - February 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM
I agree with Dan. It amazes me that for the second year in a row Gordo's Pub and grill did not receive a nomination for best beer bar. It is a Cinc...
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Report This CommentDanUC - February 23, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Who picks the nominees? Could the metromix CINCINNATI not find 5 bars in CINCINNATI to vote on?
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