Bryan G
Amazing bar with a great bartender and atmosphere! Second oldest bar in Cincinnati, and we’ll worth a visit! Such a cool bar! Back room has games, too!
… moreKaty Craft
Best bar by far in downtown. Very friendly owner, staff & security. Dog friendly (best part) Cheap drinks. Great people & Atmosphere. Would highly recommend for small or big gatherings
… moreMario Gonzalez
Bay Horse Cafe is a solid local bar with cool vibes. The bartenders are friendly and know how to set the mood—one even complimented my wife’s skin, so they definitely get points for that! The atmosphere is laid-back and feels like a true neighborhood spot.
Great place for a drink if you’re looking for something local and unpretentious. Solid 4 stars!
… moreKaren Adams
The owner and staff here are top notch. The jukebox box keeps playing great tunes. This is a neighborhood bar where everyone is welcome. Come and have a great time and feel right at home. The crowd is diverse and the drinks are strong and flowing. This is my favorite downtown bar to chill.
… moreAntonio Bennett
Good times to be had. Karaoke on Tuesdays. All kinds of libations to be had. My favorite so far is the Rick Sanchez. Cincinnatian is also good.
… moreRick Stegmaier
What a disappoint! Complete vibe change. No longer an eclectic neighborhood bar with live music. Unfortunately, it seems that the owners have allowed the jukebox crowd to run out The rest of the neighborhood. This isn’t worth your time with so many other great options.
… moreMatt Jacob
It’s the nicest dive bar that’s not a dive at all. This might just be the best true bar in downtown Cincinnati.
25-ounce Hudy Schooners are the best deal in town. “Every hour is happy hour at the Bay Horse Cafe” and the drink prices are super reasonable. The lunchtime paninis are delicious and a steal. They’ve got other small bites all day too. This is a great place for a lunchtime meeting or a one-on-one conversation. Casual atmosphere without the crowds and blaring music.
The owner’s did a great job of bringing back the historic charm of this once notoriously seedy bar all while keeping its down-to-earth every-man feel. Modern updates to bathrooms, no more foul smells, and woman-ownership make this a complete 180 degree turnaround from what this bar once was. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
… moreByron Thomas Sr.
I had a great time there with friends on game day. Staff was amazing and owner was very attentive. Great place for drinks with friends but if come alone they make you feel like old friends!
… morenealy willy
Update 2: A lot more N-A beers + THC / CBD drinks now. They have 2 electronic darts games in the back room.
Update 1: I just found out that you can buy cans and bottles to go. Also, good to know they have an N-A beer option (Budweiser Zero).
—– Initial Review —–
A great watering hole where every hour is happy hour. The prices are good plus they have specials like Wine Wednesdays.
I like the bartenders and the regulars are cool people too. There’s lounge seating, a sidewalk fresh air space plus another room in back.
It’s a couple blocks from Fountain Square, around the corner from the Aronoff Center (so it’s close to downtown hotels, restaurants and workplaces).
… moreSteve Greene
Newly reopened bar downtown with a time traveling vibe. Modern atmosphere in a vintage setting boasting a wide variety of drinks at a great price. It feels like a little escape from the present day. Drafts, liquor, cans and wine. It’s hard to find a better watering hole
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