Guidebook - Our Favorite Local Spots
Entertainment & Activities
Ludlow
Locally owned, independent cinema with an interesting mix of independent and Hollywood films. Best popcorn ever. Plus, they serve wine.
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Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow AveLocally owned, independent cinema with an interesting mix of independent and Hollywood films. Best popcorn ever. Plus, they serve wine.
We're a short walk to Cincinnati's wonderful Zoo and Botanical Garden.
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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StWe're a short walk to Cincinnati's wonderful Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Bogart's
2621 Vine StWonderful, intimate concert venue.
Mellow coffee shop nice for socializing or getting some work done. Sometimes has trivia and live music.
The Upside Brew
Mellow coffee shop nice for socializing or getting some work done. Sometimes has trivia and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice outdoor patio, Karaoke, cheap draft beers (and some local brews). They serve dinner, too!
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Arlin's Bar & Restaurant
307 Ludlow AveA nice outdoor patio, Karaoke, cheap draft beers (and some local brews). They serve dinner, too!
Alive & Well
Cocktails and great outdoor seating
Food Scene
Cactus Pear
3215 Jefferson AveMexican place with awesome margaritas.
One of Cincinnati's local delicacies... Hope you like lots of cheese...! Students crowd this place late on weekends.
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Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow AveOne of Cincinnati's local delicacies... Hope you like lots of cheese...! Students crowd this place late on weekends.
Our favorite pizza place. They deliver!
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Adriatico's New York Style Pizza & Sportsbar
113 W McMillan StOur favorite pizza place. They deliver!
Maki Express
209 W McMillan StA local gem. Best pad Thai in the area.
The best fried chicken! They don’t take reservations and the wait can be long! Grab a drink at their bar while you wait!
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The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StThe best fried chicken! They don’t take reservations and the wait can be long! Grab a drink at their bar while you wait!
Great coffee and lots of vegetarian options here!
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Sitwell's Coffeehouse Act II
324 Ludlow AveGreat coffee and lots of vegetarian options here!
Ambar India Restaurant
350 Ludlow AveGreat (but slightly expensive) Indian spot!
Parks & Nature
Burnet Woods
3251 Brookline AveCheck out the cool fountain at the northwest corner!
Shopping
Clifton Market
319 Ludlow AveClifton’s wonderful, full-service grocery store!