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Arnold's Bar and Grill, Cincinnati, OH

Arnold's Bar and Grill

4.8
4.8
743 Reviews
$30 and under
American
210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 743 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

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  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arnold's Bar and Grill offers a "fun entertaining environment" with "great food and service." Patrons enjoy the "outdoor four-season courtyard" and the nostalgic charm of this historic spot. The menu, though simple, includes favorites like the Arnold's Burger and Truffle Brie Chicken. Live music adds to the vibrant atmosphere, making it a "favorite" destination.

743 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Barbara

    Cincinnati85 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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  4. amy VIP

    Cincinnati103 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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  5. Kimberly

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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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  6. steve

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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  7. Jerry

    Cincinnati13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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  8. Laura

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arnold’s is one of our favorite restaurants! We love the food and entertainment there. My husband and I have been married 37 years and our first date was at Arnold’s over 40 years ago. So Arnold’s holds special meaning to us beyond why we go there! Highly recommended!!!❤️

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  9. Parrish

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best all around spots in Cincinnati. Great atmosphere!

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  10. marcia

    Cincinnati23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    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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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
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210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pancoast Alley
  • Neighborhood
    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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