Guidebook for Covington
Food Scene
A local gem! Delicious coffee and an adorable book shop. Our favorite is the Highlander Grogg brew.
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Roebling Point Books & Coffee
306 Greenup StA local gem! Delicious coffee and an adorable book shop. Our favorite is the Highlander Grogg brew.
Great restaurant and bar with a fun atmosphere, lots of TVs to watch games, great beer and whiskey selection and there's an arcade in the basement. Also in the basement are pour-your-own beer taps. Recommend the smoked wings and brisket. There's also often live music on the weekend.
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Smoke Justis
302 Court StGreat restaurant and bar with a fun atmosphere, lots of TVs to watch games, great beer and whiskey selection and there's an arcade in the basement. Also in the basement are pour-your-own beer taps. Recommend the smoked wings and brisket. There's also often live music on the weekend.
Great spot by the bridge with delicious brunch and dinner. They also have a little deli for a quick lunch on the go and a little market for buying alcohol and charcuterie.
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The Gruff
129 E 2nd StGreat spot by the bridge with delicious brunch and dinner. They also have a little deli for a quick lunch on the go and a little market for buying alcohol and charcuterie.
Known for their mac'n'cheese in cast iron skillets. Also a good brunch spot.
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Keystone Bar & Grill
313 Greenup StKnown for their mac'n'cheese in cast iron skillets. Also a good brunch spot.
The best Chinese in the area! A hole in the wall spot with an amazing beer selection and funky vibe. You will not be disappointed... unless you order above a 3 spice level... take our word and stick with 3 or under!
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Amerasia
521 Madison AveThe best Chinese in the area! A hole in the wall spot with an amazing beer selection and funky vibe. You will not be disappointed... unless you order above a 3 spice level... take our word and stick with 3 or under!
Located in the first floor of a boutique hotel, you won't feel like you're in Kentucky. Awesome bar, amazing food and a nice patio if the weather is nice. Definitely work checking out. For dinner, you may need a reservation but can also grab a table by the bar. There's also a late night walk up window 10pm-2am on the weekends with specialties made by the chef.
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Hotel Covington
638 Madison AveLocated in the first floor of a boutique hotel, you won't feel like you're in Kentucky. Awesome bar, amazing food and a nice patio if the weather is nice. Definitely work checking out. For dinner, you may need a reservation but can also grab a table by the bar. There's also a late night walk up window 10pm-2am on the weekends with specialties made by the chef.
Our favorite spot in town. Lots of vendors with the best food around. Often has live music on the weekend and lots of Cincinnati culture. Also a great place to get fresh groceries.
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Findlay Market
1801 Race StOur favorite spot in town. Lots of vendors with the best food around. Often has live music on the weekend and lots of Cincinnati culture. Also a great place to get fresh groceries.
Best. Bagels. Ever.
Open Thursday-Friday, 7am-2pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8am-2pm
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Lil’s Bagels
308 Greenup StBest. Bagels. Ever.
Open Thursday-Friday, 7am-2pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8am-2pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local brewery always releasing new beers and often has live music. No food menu but often has food trucks in the parking lot. For a light beer, try their Storm and for a "light" dark beer, try their Dead Blow.
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Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StFun local brewery always releasing new beers and often has live music. No food menu but often has food trucks in the parking lot. For a light beer, try their Storm and for a "light" dark beer, try their Dead Blow.
The Globe
12 E 5th StKnown for their craft cocktails
Fun modern bar with a good drink selection
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The Hannaford at Pike & Madison
619 Madison AveFun modern bar with a good drink selection
Fun, Irish pub with a great beer section and classic Irish grub. Will likely have any soccer game on and often has live music on the weekends. If you go for brunch, you have to get a breakfast bowl. Cures any hangover.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant
112 E 4th StFun, Irish pub with a great beer section and classic Irish grub. Will likely have any soccer game on and often has live music on the weekends. If you go for brunch, you have to get a breakfast bowl. Cures any hangover.
OTR is a neighborhood with great bars and restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on Vine.
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Over-The-Rhine
OTR is a neighborhood with great bars and restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on Vine.
Sightseeing
Look familiar? The Roebling was built as a model and test for the Brooklyn Bridge.
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension BridgeLook familiar? The Roebling was built as a model and test for the Brooklyn Bridge.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park along the river with great views of the city. Lots of open space to relax and fun elements for every age. There are beautiful gardens and swings to take in the view.
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayBeautiful park along the river with great views of the city. Lots of open space to relax and fun elements for every age. There are beautiful gardens and swings to take in the view.
Lovely park with always some type of festival of event going on. There's also a little pavilion where you can get drinks and craft beers.
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Washington Park
1230 Elm StLovely park with always some type of festival of event going on. There's also a little pavilion where you can get drinks and craft beers.
Devou Park
1201 Park DrBest views of the city
Shopping
Super unique and fun retail shop and design studio. They have a thoughtful collection of greeting cards, paper goods, stationery, local art, ceramics, jewelry, gifts, and gift wrap—all created by local or independent designers, makers, and artists.
Handzy Shop + Studio
421 W 6th StSuper unique and fun retail shop and design studio. They have a thoughtful collection of greeting cards, paper goods, stationery, local art, ceramics, jewelry, gifts, and gift wrap—all created by local or independent designers, makers, and artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Cincinnati Bengals
1 Paul Brown StadiumNewport Aquarium
1 Levee WayAMC Newport On The Levee 20
Essentials
Our local Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings Spring, Summer and Fall. Get some local veggies, meat, eggs, flowers and Lil's bagels!
Covington, KY Farmers Market
27 Court StOur local Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings Spring, Summer and Fall. Get some local veggies, meat, eggs, flowers and Lil's bagels!
Kroger Marketplace
4613 Marburg AveLargest, best grocery selection nearby