It's time to say "sayonara" to 2008, and what better way to ring in the new year than with lots and lots of alcohol and music? Get 2009 started off right, just make your reservations early. Don't worry, you have until midnight to find that special someone…
Drink in the New Year
Bars and clubs that will help you ring in '09
By Tabari McCoy
MetromixDecember 5, 2008
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Bang Nightclub
314 W. Fourth St. -
Cincinnati
513-651-2264
TIME: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: $40 per person; $300 tables; $600 large booths THE SCENE: Music by DJ Haze from Model Citizen Sound; ceiling ball drop and Champagne toast at midnight; small tables include six admissions, one bottle of premium liquor and one bottle of Moët or Veuve Clicquot Champagne; large booths include 10 admissions, two bottles of premium liquor and one bottle of Moët or Veuve Clicquot Champagne; no baggy clothes, no hats, no sunglasses permitted.
Bobby Mackey's Music World
44 Licking Pike - Wilder859-431-5588
TIME: Doors at 7:30 p.m. COST: $10 in advance, $12 at the door (free admission for designated drivers) THE SCENE: Bobby Mackey and the Big Mac Band perform at 10 p.m.; festivities at midnight; no reservations required.
aliveOne
941 Pavilion St. - Cincinnati513-721-6977
TIME: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: $25 advance, $30 at the door THE SCENE: Home to "Cincinnati's only all live jukebox;" DJ Matt Joy will spin dance, alternative and indie-rock in the basement; buffet and midnight Champagne toast offered.
Arnie's on the Levee
120 E. Third St. -
Newport
859-431-4340
TIME: 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. COST: $20 advance, $25 at the door; $100 VIP (only 40 spots available) for groups of four or more THE SCENE: Eight bartenders, two beer tubs, shots and cocktail servers; appetizer buffet and Champagne toast at midnight; full buffet and vodka bar (and a bottle of Möet White Star) offered from 8 to 11 p.m. for VIPs; no hats, no non-designer T-shirts and no excessively baggy clothes permitted.
Bar Louie
Newport on the Levee -
Newport
859-291-4222
TIME: 8 p.m. with advance tickets, 9 p.m. at the door; last call is 1:45 a.m. COST: $65 advance, $70 at the door; $500 VIP booth for groups of four or fewer (only 12 available) THE SCENE: Open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight with a cash bar after; buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.; DJ Ron Doyle spins from 9 p.m. to close; VIP service includes two bottles of Champagne, served dinner and priority drink service.
BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon
19 E. Seventh St. - Cincinnati513-721-3466
TIME: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: $25 presale available until Sunday, Dec. 28; $40 at the door THE SCENE: "Pub crawl" theme with admission to both bars; complimentary appetizer buffet, $2 Miller Lite drafts and $3 well drinks from 6 to 9 p.m.; live music, DJ and Champagne toast at midnight.
Blue Wisp Jazz Club
318 E. Eighth St. - Cincinnati513-241-9477
TIME: 9 p.m. to midnight COST: $25 THE SCENE: Cincinnati native Amy London performs; Champagne toast at midnight and special dessert.
20th Century Theatre
3021 Madison Road - Cincinnati513-731-8000
TIME: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: $70 per person THE SCENE: CINCINNATI SPORTS LEAGUES NEW YEAR'S EVE 2009. Ticketed bar featuring Budweiser and Ketel One products, buffet, Champagne toast at midnight; Paul Otten Band performs; Dennis Hurm provides walking entertainment.
Havana Martini Club
441 Vine St. - Cincinnati513-651-2800
TIME: 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COST: $25 walk-ins (standing room/cash only); $50 (package) THE SCENE: Package includes food, party favors and Champagne toast at midnight; live music by The Groove at 9:30 p.m.; Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza room discount package available.
Jefferson Hall
1 Levee Way, Suite 2118 -
Newport
859-491-6200
TIME: 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. COST: $30 THE SCENE: Music by the Rusty Griswolds at 10 p.m.; appetizer buffet from 7 to 10 p.m.; Champagne toast at midnight; no one admitted before midnight without a presale ticket.
Longworth's
1108 St. Gregory St. -
Cincinnati
513-651-2253
TIME: Doors open at 5 p.m. and close at capacity; last call is at 2:15 a.m. COST: $35 presale; door price TBA THE SCENE: $2 "U-call-it" mixed drinks and dinner buffet from 5 to 9 p.m. with a Champagne toast at midnight; live music by Kissing Pat; DJs on the first floor and in the second floor lounge; tickets required for entry - enter by 10 p.m. as limited space is available; table reservations also available.
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
112 E. Fourth St. - Covington859-491-6659
TIME: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: $5 at the door; VIP booth reservations also accepted - call for pricing THE SCENE: DJ Toad spinning in new Fuze nightclub area on third floor; drink specials, bottle service and more available; neat dress required.
Mount Adams Pavilion
949 Pavilion St. -
Cincinnati
513-744-9200
TIME: 9 p.m. to 2:15 a.m. COST: $30 advance; $40 at the door THE SCENE: Music by DJ Ice Cold Tony in the main room and DJs Ben and Milkshake in the penthouse; appetizer buffet from 9 to 10 p.m.; complimentary Champagne toast at midnight; dress code is "dressy" or "hip" club attire.
Mount Lookout Tavern
3209 Linwood Ave. - Cincinnati513-871-9633
TIME: 9 p.m. to close COST: $50 presale; $60 at the door THE SCENE: Presale tickets include five drinks (beer or well drinks of your choice); buffet until 11 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres all night; live band at MLT; DJ at Millions; both bars will have giveaways all night and Champagne toast at midnight.
Pachinko
424 W. Sixth St. - Covington859-431-6400
TIME: 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. COST: $15 THE SCENE: DJ Steve is joined by McFadden Music; Champagne toast at midnight.
R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub & Coffee House
2910 Wasson Road - Cincinnati513-531-3300
TIME: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: $75 (advance only) THE SCENE: Join "electrifying" band Big Whiskey live in concert.
Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill
509 Ohio Pike - Cincinnati513-528-1725
TIME: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. COST: No cover THE SCENE: NexTime provides live entertainment; drink specials include $1 shooters, $2 domestic drafts and $3 house wine.
The Stand
3195 Linwood Ave. - Cincinnati513-871-5006
TIME: 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. COST: $25 advance, $35 at the door THE SCENE: DJ Jahson spins; complimentary hors d'oeuvres and Champagne.
Southgate House
24 E. Third St. -
Newport
859-431-2201
TIME: 9 p.m. (lounge); 9:30 p.m. (ballroom - doors at 8:30 p.m.); 10 p.m. (parlour - doors open at 9:30 p.m.) COST: $20 advance; $25 at the door THE SCENE: The Legendary Shack Shakers, Pine Hill Haints and Mt. Pleasant String Band play the main stage; The Emeralds and Buckra play in the parlour; artists-in-residence The Seedy Seeds play with guests Happy Birthday Amy! and Towhee in the lounge.
Sully's
700 Race St. - Cincinnati513-381-4302
TIME: 9 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. COST: $20-$100 THE SCENE: "Silver" package features dinner buffet and Champagne toast; "Gold" adds drink specials all night; "Platinum" adds a private table for six and special Millennium Hotel rate.
Zazou Bar and Grill
502 W. Sixth St. - Covington859-261-9111
TIME: 7 p.m. to 2:15 a.m. COST: $70 all-inclusive or $10 cover with cash bar THE SCENE: Unlimited beer, wine and food with all-inclusive price; proper dress required.
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