And the winner is…

Japp's

Japp's

1134 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Over-the-Rhine & Pendleton
Step into Japp’s for a quick break from real time. Neighborhood favorite bartenders serve craft cocktails in an atmosphere that is a fun mix of vintage glamour and contemporary excitement. The elaborate drink list covers everything you could want: craft cocktails, wines, champagnes, and all sorts of beers, not to mention any liquor you could think of and bartenders who know how to mix them up. And be sure to try a coffee drink (alcoholic or not) with Tazza Mia coffee.

Nominees

Bar at Palm Court

Bar at Palm Court

35 W. Fifth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Downtown
Elegant and stylish yet very comfortable, the Bar at Palm Court in the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is where crowds come donned in their nicer duds for a night on the town. The martinis and music offer an air of sophistication, not pretentiousness. Bartenders shake and stir an array of classy cocktails made with anything from well liquor to the top-shelf stuff. Relax to the sounds of the piano, sip some wine and take a look at their fun, upscale menu that puts a creative spin on average bar food.
FB's

FB's

126 W. Sixth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Downtown
This downtown cocktail lounge with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme is decked out in eclectic old-style furniture, mirrors, chess boards and local art. FB’s caters to an upscale, young professional crowd who enjoys cocktails and bottle service. Dress to impress to get in the door. The focus here is on specialty drinks with fresh ingredients and trippy, local artwork. FB's now offers a menu of quality bar grub small plates 5-11 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
The Lackman

The Lackman

1237 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Over-the-Rhine & Pendleton
The place pays homage to its roots the bar's sign reflects the label Lackman used on his beer bottles. Inside, it's posh and new. Hanging from the ceiling are three custom-made chandeliers by local artists Ted Gantz and Bob Dyehouse. The bar is 900 square feet of tile, exposed brick and the cushiest seats your rear end has ever met. The cocktail menu has been steadily growing.
Palomino

Palomino

505 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Downtown
Located overlooking Fountain Square, Palomino has an elegant and chic ambience with an exceptional European-influenced American menu. The restaurant is sophisticatedly designed. The bar area is more up-beat and features happy hour prices all day.
The Righteous Room

The Righteous Room

641 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Downtown
Righteous Room, a relatively new bar and lounge, fits in perfectly with the downtown scene. Urbanites, young professionals and patrons to the nearby Aronoff Center come to mingle in the airy lounge or chill at the bar with a sophisticated cocktail. Try one of their concoctions half-price during happy hour from 4-8 p.m. daily.
The Rookwood

The Rookwood

1077 Celestial St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Mount Adams
Located in the historic and charming Rookwood Pottery building in Mount Adams, The Rookwood Bar and Restaurant is a warm, welcoming place where you can choose from a list of craft cocktails while a chef sears your steak to perfection.

Last year's winner

Palomino

Palomino

505 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood: Downtown
Located overlooking Fountain Square, Palomino has an elegant and chic ambience with an exceptional European-influenced American menu. The restaurant is sophisticatedly designed. The bar area is more up-beat and features happy hour prices all day.

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