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Arnold's Bar and Grill, Cincinnati, OH

Arnold's Bar and Grill

4.8 (749)
$30 and under
American
210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
Always eager to show of it's 150 plus years of history, Arnold's Bar and Grill is Cincinnati's oldest continuously operated Tavern. Here are a few of Arnold's more recent awards and Accolades... Citybeat 2016: Best Live Music While You Eat, Thrillist 2015: The Most Iconic Bar in Ohio, The Daily Meal 2015: The 150 Best Bars in America, Cincinnati Magazine 2015: Top 45 Burgers in Cincinnati, Cityvoter 2015: Top 5 Beer Selection, Citybeat 2014: Best Outdoor Dining, Esquire Magazine 2013: Best Bars in America, Buzzfeed 2013: List of America's Oldest and Coolest Bars

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:30 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kayla Robison
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    Pancoast Alley
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 749 people are saying

Arnold's Bar and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Lively

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arnold's Bar and Grill offers a "great atmosphere" with live music and a welcoming courtyard. Known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," patrons rave about the "amazing burgers" and a lively environment. While seating can be tight, the experience is praised as "fun and entertaining," making it a favorite Cincinnati spot.

749 Reviews
  1. steve

    Cincinnati10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food- dinner was excellent- good drinks- love the atmosphere- great bands!

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  2. henry

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arnold’s was great as always! Burger was delicious and they have the best French fries.

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  3. todd

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Will be returning.

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  4. James

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food good service good restaurant to visit. Highly recommend the Greek Spaghetti and the beers

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  5. Ross VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a classic old Cincinnati place. They had live music on the patio, which made it really fun. The servers were very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were good pub fare. I’d go back for the whole experience again.

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  6. Lula VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I reserved with open table and the hostess could not find our reservation. They did find us a seat but it was very confusing.

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  7. Heather

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love a visit to Arnold’s. It was packed with live music that evening, but staff were well prepared for a busy crowd, extremely attentive and courteous.

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  8. Chip VIP

    Cincinnati56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their outdoor four-season courtyard is one of my all-time favorite places to have a meal. The menu is pretty simple, but the food and service are always good.

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  9. Barbara VIP

    Cincinnati86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was really busy for a Tuesday. Our food was excellent. Our waiter was good. Two comments to make: our poor waiter was stretched thin. Only 2 people were working to take orders. Second, the one good thing about the pandemic was the space between tables. Not any more. My husband and I got to listen to the conversations on both sides of us. Getting in and out was a struggle not to knock into our neighboring tables.

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  10. amy VIP

    Cincinnati105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun evening! The polka band was great and kept everyone entertained. The food was great. I recommend the fish and chips and not just because it is lent. You get to experience history when you eat at Arnold's. Service was excellent too.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Arnold's Bar and Grill

210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pancoast Alley
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:30 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kayla Robison
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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