Game Dey: 10 local bars to watch the Cincinnati Bengals this season 📺🏈
Cincinnati Bengals season is in full swing!
Single-game tickets can be found on the Bengals website, but even if you're not going inside Paycor Stadium, there are plenty of ways to support the home team.
Many fans head to stadium parking lots for tailgating. Others cheer on the Bengals alongside fans at local bars and restaurants.
We rounded up 10 bars in Greater Cincinnati that are well-recommended by Bengals fans for their drinks, TVs and game day vibes. There are also a few spots noted by the Bengals themselves. Check them out below.
Sports bars, restaurants in Cincinnati to watch the Bengals
Kitty’s Sports Grill
Located across the street from Paycor Stadium, this family-owned bar has 12 TVs, including a large projection screen perfect for game day. While you're there, indulge in some traditional pub food and drinks. 218 W. Third St., Downtown.
Knockback Nat's
Locals love Knockback Nat's for its game day atmosphere, friendly service and great wings, according to Yelp Reviews. 10 W. Seventh St., Downtown.
Rhinehaus
Self-proclaimed as the “original OTR sports bar,” Rhinehaus boasts 14 55-inch TVs and a projector, making it an ideal place to watch the Bengals and other local sports teams. 119 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine.
Holy Grail Tavern and Grille
Holy Grail is a popular destination for Bengals and Reds fans to eat and drink before, during and after games. This sports bar features 31 high-definition TVs, a full-service food menu and outdoor seating. 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
Covington Yard
For an outdoor venue in Northern Kentucky, look no further than Covington Yard. Celebrate game days with $10 Joe Brrrrbon Slushies, Bengals Frozen Bananas and beer buckets while watching the home team on the big screen. 401 Greenup St., Covington.
O’Malley’s in the Alley/Blind Pig
This place calls itself Cincinnati's second-oldest bar. It features approximately 20 TVs and a solid selection of food and beer. O'Malley's is also connected to The Blind Pig, which has an outdoor patio that overlooks Third Street. 25 Ogden Place, Downtown.
Crowley's Highland House Cafe
This Irish pub in Mount Adams is listed as an official Bengals Bar on the team's website, meaning it shows every regular season and postseason Bengals game, and has at least six Bengals fans watching each game (very specific number, but at least you won't be watching alone).
If that's not enough, Crowley's is also the birthplace of the "Who Dey" chant, according to a Courier-Journal article from 1982. 958 Pavilion St., Mount Adams.
Moerlein Lager House
Want a microbrewery with views of the Ohio River? That's what you'll find at Moerlein Lager House. This downtown spot offers the full line of Moerlein craft beers, foods reminiscent of the city’s 19th-century beer gardens and plenty of TVs to watch the Bengals. 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
Zip's Cafe
Another certified Bengals Bar, Zip's Cafe in Mount Lookout is also home to the Playoff Patty, a double cheeseburger curated by Sam Hubbard. 1036 Delta Ave., Mount Lookout.
Mount Lookout Tavern
Commonly known as "MLT," this tavern is a legendary neighborhood sports bar on Cincinnati’s East Side. MLT offers a wide selection of drinks, food and plenty of TVs for Bengals fans. 3209 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 10 great bars to watch the Cincinnati Bengals
