Taft's Ale House

Sadly I write this review just a week shy of their permanent closure. My wife and I have been wanting to give Taft’s a try for a while now after seeing pictures of the inside! And I gotta say, it’s a real shame they’re closing! Taft’s Alehouse is located in an old, restored church and it’s absolutely beautiful! Everything from the stairs when you walk into to the giant windows that line the walls! The place is so unique and has so much character! I really hope another restaurant goes in after it. As far as the food goes, everything tasted good but I thought it was on the pricey side for sandwiches and what not but wasn’t out of reason. So, if you’re reading this before November 25th, go! Whether you’ve been before or it would be the first time, seeing the building itself is worth dining in one more time! If not, I’m sorry.

I went right as the kitchen was about to close. Our bartender was really friendly and helped us with our order quickly and efficiently just in time. The place was very clean, great relaxing place to bring friends and chat or play games. I believe the wings were double fried, they were really good. If you like ranch you should try theirs!

We had a nice casual meal ahead of attending the opera at the nearby Cincinnati Music Hall. The food was great - the burgers, salads and most of all the Bavarian pretzel with the beer cheese. Atmosphere was great - the location is a deconsecrated church, TVs for viewing events and even the upper choir area is open for seating. Good views into the brewing operation, and easy to find. Local parking can be a challenge. You will need to probably park at a garage nearby and walk a short distance. Service was great - our server Johnna knew the menu and helped us make some good picks as to what to drink.

What an amazing location! This place is massive, historic, and beautifully maintained. A variety of beer selection is available along with tasteful bar food. The bartender/server was well versed in the beer selection and made great recommendations based on our preferences. If you are in OTR and enjoy beer, you have to stop here!

Super excellent venue- fully renovated 1850 St Paul's Church. Venue and location is definitely the biggest attraction, and the beer is also quite good. We visited on a Thursday evening, enjoyed 3 beers, apps, and dinner. The beer was all 4/5, the loaded tots and pretzel apps were good, and the food was also good. We had the Double Smash burger, steak sandwich, and Tritip salad. Each were 4/5. The service was good. We would definitely return again and again, and it would be a favorite if we lived in the area.

Pretty good place to grab a few beers with friends, with an excellent atmosphere. The place itself is decorated in a really cool way, with an open first floor and a second floor that goes around the perimeter, so you can see the floor below. Staff are nice and fast enough, and their beer selection is quite good. I’ve been coming here after work for the past few years and I really do enjoy it. You should try the place!