Longfellow

2023 Update - This bar is still just as good as when it opened. Maybe better even? The drinks are always on point and the food menu is the perfect pairing for a night out. I still agree that this is top 3 in Cincy for cocktails. If you are considering where to go while in town, this should be on the list. ------- Original review - I love this bar. I stop in most Sundays after work and occasionally on other days. No matter when i am in or what shift of bartenders are on, service and drinks are fantastic. Perogies on Sundays, sandwiches and small charcuterie boards other days, food hits well also. This is easily one of the top 3 cocktail bars in greater Cincinnati. If you want a good drink and bartenders who know what is what, this is your place.

Want a bar where everyone is super friendly and the drinks are expertly made? If you answered yes then you better head over to Longfellow. This bar has some of the best staff in the bizz. Even when they're packed, you're still guaranteed to get excellent service and will be remembered whether you're a regular or only stopping in periodically.

I rated Longfellow 5/5 years ago when it opened and it is still 5/5 to this day. You have: a fun vibe, intimate size, in the heart of OTR, with a variety of interesting cocktails, nice liquor, and lots of beer options too. And awesome food. Service is always very friendly and laidback. I really can't think of a single thing I would change about Longfellow, which says a lot. I've lived here for a decade and tried virtually every bar around OTR, Downtown, etc, and I can't think of any other that nails all the details as well as Longfellow. While it has grown to be quite popular, it still feels like a hidden gem. The owner, Mike, is also a very cool guy that spends plenty of time in his bars and genuinely cares to make sure everyone has a good time. In retrospect, it makes you wish every bar was run this well! If you stop in and find Longfellow packed, check out their sister bar and restaurant Mid-City on Court Street, just a few blocks away. It's a little bougier but still very much a bar "for the people" and always a good time as well. Cheers! 🥃 I won't say too much about the Other Room / secret back bar, but check it out too for something different (usually open on the weekends).

Came here during a cocktail crawl and had a great experience! Bartenders were very welcoming and handed us menus immediately when we walked in. We ordered espresso martinis but they were out of the traditional ingredients and instead whipped us up something similar but unique! It was delightful and very much enjoyed!!!