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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

Contemporary art museum and boutique hotel in a converted downtown Cincinnati building. Walking distance to Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park, it offers a unique cultural stay for fans visiting the city's riverfront stadium district.

Hotel Covington

Stylish boutique hotel in a restored 1910 department store just across the river in Covington, Kentucky, with stunning views of the Cincinnati skyline. A quick walk over the Roebling Bridge to both stadiums, it offers a quieter alternative with rooftop cocktails and upscale Southern dining.

Hotel Covington, Kentucky

Hotel Covington sits in the heart of Covington, Kentucky, just across the Roebling Suspension Bridge from downtown Cincinnati and a short walk to both Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The restored historic building's rooftop bar overlooks the Cincinnati skyline, creating the best views in the metro area — and Kentucky bourbon prices make the bar tab a pleasant surprise.

Lytle Park Hotel

Luxury Autograph Collection hotel in a beautifully restored 1909 building overlooking Lytle Park in downtown Cincinnati. A premium stay for visiting fans with easy access to Paycor Stadium, Great American Ball Park, and the bars of OTR.

The Cincinnatian Hotel

Downtown Cincinnati landmark hotel operating since 1882 with impeccable service and classic American luxury. Bengals and Reds fans stay at this Curio Collection property for its walkable proximity to Paul Brown Stadium, Great American Ball Park, and Over-the-Rhine nightlife.

AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks

Hotel in The Banks with the AC Upper Deck rooftop bar, directly across from Great American Ball Park.

AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks

A modern hotel in The Banks district with a rooftop bar — the closest full-scale hotel to Paycor Stadium, a 10-to-12-minute walk to the gates.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown

Downtown hotel a short walk from Great American Ball Park, with a late-night lounge.

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

A historic Art Deco landmark hotel downtown, roughly half a mile from Paycor — a higher-end stay that’s still an easy game-day walk to the riverfront.

Pre-Game & Post-Game Restaurants

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Boca European Café & Wine Bar

Boca European Café in downtown Cincinnati serves a wine-forward menu of small plates, charcuterie, and bistro classics that has become the post-game destination for Reds and Bengals fans seeking something more refined than a sports bar. The warm, European atmosphere makes it the ideal place to debrief after a tight game over a well-chosen bottle.

Eagle Food & Beer Hall

Acclaimed fried chicken and craft beer hall in Over-the-Rhine serving what many call the best fried chicken in Cincinnati. A fan-favorite pregame stop for Bengals and FC Cincinnati supporters heading to Paycor Stadium or TQL Stadium.

Montgomery Inn Boathouse

Cincinnati's legendary rib house on the Ohio River, a favorite of presidents and sports stars since 1951. Located near the downtown stadium district, it has served everyone from Bob Hope to countless Bengals and Reds players over the decades.

Senate

Upscale gastropub in Over-the-Rhine famous for gourmet hot dogs, charcuterie, and craft cocktails. Walkable to both Cincinnati stadiums, it has become a trendy fan-favorite for elevated pregame dining in the Queen City.

Skyline Chili

No Cincinnati sports trip is complete without a Cincinnati-style chili at Skyline Chili, served over spaghetti and topped with mountains of shredded cheddar. Bengals and Reds fans swear by the three-way chili as the ultimate pregame fuel, and multiple locations near the stadiums make it easy to squeeze in a visit. Locals are evangelical about their chili and love welcoming first-timers to the tradition.

Skyline Chili (Original Location)

The original Skyline Chili near downtown is a sacred Cincinnati ritual — no Bengals or Reds trip is complete without a 3-way or cheese coney.

The Precinct

Legendary Cincinnati steakhouse housed in a former patrol house, serving prime cuts since 1981. A favorite post-game destination for Bengals and Reds players, The Precinct is regularly ranked among the top steakhouses in America and sits just minutes from both downtown stadiums.

Cincinnati Lager House

Riverfront restaurant and working microbrewery in Smale Riverfront Park celebrating the city's brewing heritage.

Taste of Belgium - The Banks

Belgian-style cafe at The Banks known for waffles and chicken-and-waffles, between the ballpark and Paycor Stadium.

Bars & Nightlife Around the Event

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Braxton Brewing Company

Covington-based brewery with a rooftop bar overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River. Bengals fans crossing the Roebling Bridge from Paul Brown Stadium make this their post-game celebration spot for locally crafted beers and stunning river views.

Moerlein Lager House

Massive riverfront brewpub at The Banks entertainment district, steps from both Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. Moerlein revives historic Cincinnati brewing traditions with house-brewed lagers and a sprawling patio overlooking the Ohio River — perfect for pre-game crowds.

Rhinegeist Brewery

Massive craft brewery in a historic Over-the-Rhine bottling plant with a sprawling taproom, rooftop bar, and games. A short walk from Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park, it is the definitive Cincinnati pregame brewery.

Taft's Ale House

Craft brewery housed in a stunning converted 1850s church in Over-the-Rhine with soaring ceilings and stained glass windows. One of Cincinnati's most unique drinking experiences and a must-visit for Bengals and Reds fans exploring OTR.

The Comet

The Comet in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood is the city's beloved neighborhood dive — cheap beer, pinball machines, and a welcoming mix of creative types, working-class regulars, and sports fans who prefer authenticity over atmosphere. Bengals and Reds fans in the know seek it out for the cold Hefeweizen, rotating food trucks, and the kind of Cincinnati-specific community that no franchise bar can replicate.

AC Upper Deck

Rooftop bar atop the AC Hotel at The Banks with full skyline views and easy ballpark access.

Holy Grail Tavern & Grille

Sports bar roughly 100 yards from home plate at The Banks, with 31 HD TVs and patios toward the ballpark.

Kitty’s Sports Grill

A downtown sports bar directly across from Paycor Stadium, recognizable for the large Bengals mural on its exterior — an iconic game-day landmark.

The Filson

A modern sports bar at The Banks steps from Paycor, known for a game-day all-you-can-eat buffet with unlimited drinks that opens three hours before kickoff.

Attractions for the Daytime Window

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American Sign Museum

Cincinnati's American Sign Museum is a uniquely American cultural institution that traces the art of signage from 1800 to the present, including vintage sports venue signs from demolished stadiums. Sports fans on an off-day between games or concerts find it one of the most unexpectedly rewarding museum experiences in any mid-American sports city.

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum

Relive 150-plus years of Cincinnati Reds history at the team's Hall of Fame & Museum adjacent to Great American Ball Park. Exhibits cover the Big Red Machine dynasty, Pete Rose's hit record, and interactive displays where fans can test their pitching speed and call a play-by-play from a replica broadcast booth.

Things to Do

Cincinnati Sports Heritage Walk

The riverfront plaza connecting Great American Ball Park and Paycor Stadium features statues, plaques, and tributes to Cincinnati sports legends that form a self-guided walking tour through the city's athletic heritage. The promenade is a beloved pregame ritual for fans walking between the two stadiums on back-to-back game days.

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Findlay Market

Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market is a Saturday morning tradition for Cincinnati sports fans — grab goetta, Cincinnati chili, and local produce.

Great American Ball Park

Sitting on the banks of the Ohio River with views of the Kentucky hills beyond center field, Great American Ball Park is one of baseball's most scenic stadiums and a proud showcase of the Reds' historic franchise. The stadium's Reds Hall of Fame and Museum adjacent to the ballpark makes it a full-day baseball destination for fans of America's first professional team.

Great American Ball Park & Reds HOF

Home of the Reds with stunning Ohio River views, a riverboat smokestacks outfield, and the adjacent Reds Hall of Fame celebrating baseball's first professional team.

Great American Ball Park Tour

Tour the riverfront home of baseball's first professional team with a behind-the-scenes walk through Great American Ball Park. The guided tour covers the press box, Reds dugout, warning track, and the scenic concourse overlooking the Ohio River and Kentucky hillside beyond the outfield.

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Over-the-Rhine Neighborhood Walk

America's largest collection of Italianate architecture turned into Cincinnati's hottest neighborhood, packed with breweries, restaurants, and Findlay Market.