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Arnold's Bar and Grill, Cincinnati, OH

Arnold's Bar and Grill

4.7
4.7
737 Reviews
$30 and under
American
210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Good for groups
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 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:30 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (513) 421-6234
  • Website
    http://www.arnoldsbarandgrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kayla Robison
  • Location
    210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    Pancoast Alley
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

  • The Nati Know It All

    5 Apr 2025 only
    Nati Know It All – Cincinnati’s ultimate trivia night and quiz show! Join us at Arnold’s, Cincinnati’s oldest bar, and dive into the rich history of the Queen City while testing your knowledge! This event isn’t just about showing off your Cincinnati smarts – it’s about celebrating our city in one of its most iconic venues. Expect brain-teasing questions, fantastic prizes, and fun guests. Whether you’re a history buff, pop-culture fanatic, or simply love all things Cincy, this event is for you! Hosted by Steve Groh, educator, hiker, and man born in the wrong era, and Joseph ‘Puck’ McNay, local Realtor and Cincinnati impresario. Please be aware, to maximize space you mat be seated at a table with other guests. Proudly sponsored by @Inhailer Radio, Luminate Home Loans and Pivot Realty See you there for an unforgettable night of fun and surprises!"

Menu

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What 737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

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, a Cincinnati icon, boasts a lively atmosphere with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the live music and charming courtyard. Signature dishes like the Arnold's Burger and Greek Spaghetti are favorites. However, some find the volume too loud or the menu limited. Overall, a memorable dining experience!

737 Reviews

  1. Kimberly

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, with a fun entertaining environment!

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  2. steve

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Arnold's - food is fantastic. Good drinks. Great crowd & outstanding local bands of all types and styles playing all the time... piano players, blues groups, horn bands and more... just a FUN place to be!

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  3. Jerry

    Cincinnati13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food , and live music. A great experience.

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  4. marcia

    Cincinnati23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been celebrating Red’s Opening Day here for many years! Such an awesome experience…. Always super friendly, extremely entertaining, excellent service, and an overall rockin good time!

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  5. Melissa

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time for all the Opening Day Festivities

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  6. BRIAN VIP

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food & drinks - Excellent service by Becka A favorite!

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  7. Kelly VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a beautiful dinner in the courtyard. Our highlights were the Arnold’s Burger and the Truffle Brie Chicken. The cocktails were refreshing. Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Douglas VIP

    Cincinnati23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service slow; lost the order and were confused; took a while to rectify

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  9. Mary Beth VIP

    Cincinnati29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. Love the patio. Music was too loud for the space, so loud we rushed dinner so we could leave. We’ll be back on a night without a polka band. Love Arnold’s.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good. Polka music is fun but very loud even in the main room so hard to chat with my friends. Enjoyed the evening overall.

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FAQs

Arnold's Bar and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arnold's Bar and Grill

210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pancoast Alley
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:30 Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • 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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