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Reds1 · 08-13-2006, 08:07 PM

Hey everyone.

I'm doing a big weekend of Red games next weekend and we want to hit the pre-game tailgate and after the game nightlife. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was told before the game there is a bar right outside the stadium and then after the game Newport? Specifically, someone said this german bar? Any thought!

Thanks to all. I'm so excited about this weekend.

David

PressBox · 08-13-2006, 08:13 PM

David:

Someone will invariably direct you to a few shady clubs in Covington and Newport. But I won't do that here.

I would recommend an evening at the Argossi riverboat casino. Good times to be had there, if you're in to that sort of thing.

You know what's funny is that as much time as I've spent in Cincinnati over the years, I hardly eat anywhere other than a Wendy's or something like that. I'd like to know other folks' recommendations on restaurants in Cincy.
One of my favorites is Jillians. I thought it had closed recently , but when I drove by about a week ago it appeared to still be in business because all the neon was lit up. Can anyone speak to this???

Good luck and hope you have a great time in the queen city!

SunDeck · 08-13-2006, 08:16 PM

The one in Newport is the Hofbrauhaus. Yes, it's german. Kind of can't get any more german- it's the only other Hofbrauhaus outside Munich. Been to both; great beer, good food. I'd recommend the outside beer garden.

Don't know about the one across from the ball park, but it does look like a lively place.

And I always plug Arnold's up on East Eight Street. It's about 3/4 of a mile north of the GABP. Friend of mine owns the place- oldest continuous tavern in town. Live music out in the garden is usually quite good and the food is great.

Reds1 · 08-13-2006, 08:29 PM

Hofbrauhaus - that's it. My brother and I saw it before, but I couldn't remember that name. Anywhere else?

TOBTTReds · 08-13-2006, 08:39 PM

Hofbrauhaus is highly recommended.

For pre-game, there is no where that compares to GameDay Sports Cafe on Pete Rose Way near the stadium. Big screens, cornhole, hotdogs and brats. Everything is Reds themed. It is my dream basement. Big bar too. They have two large rooms and pool tables. A must go!!!

GAC · 08-13-2006, 08:44 PM

You have Game Day right down from the stadium, and the In-Between right across the street. They are both hoppin' pretty good after the game.

Alot of times WLW will after their post-game broadcast from Game Day.

edabbs44 · 08-13-2006, 08:48 PM

Gotta hit the Montgomery Inn Boathouse for ribs at some point.

Hofbrauhaus is top shelf, if you want to get loaded.

Those are 2 must sees every year for me and my wife...luckily she loves the city.

redsmetz · 08-13-2006, 10:11 PM

If you're going to a Business Day Special, there's a great little Mexican place up on Court Street called Javier's. Just west of Walnut St. right next to Avril Meat Market. Good burritos, quesadillas, black bean nachos. Not a big place, but I eat there all the time and actually stopped in there on Opening Day this year. I think he may be moving to a new larger place down a couple of blocks, but try him on a weekday afternoon game.

RBA · 08-13-2006, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunDeck

The one in Newport is the Hofbrauhaus. Yes, it's german. Kind of can't get any more german- it's the only other Hofbrauhaus outside Munich. Been to both; great beer, good food. I'd recommend the outside beer garden.

How about an excuse to visit Vegas?

http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/home/index.php

Hofbräuhaus has been operating in Melbourne, Australia since 1968. Hofbräuhaus franchises have been opened in the U.S. (Newport, Kentucky, Las Vegas, Nevada, and soon to open in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). There has been a franchise at the Bangkok International Airport in the 1990s for some years as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofbr%C3%A4uhaus

Reds1 · 08-13-2006, 11:40 PM

That's awesome guys! Thanks

RedsMan3203 · 08-13-2006, 11:41 PM

Rock Bottom....

You get great beer and great food all in one stop.

Reds1 · 08-13-2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedsMan3203

Rock Bottom....

You get great beer and great food all in one stop.

We went there last year. Ordered the beer sampler. LOL. Looking for more Reds theme hangout! Good food though. thanks

Unassisted · 08-13-2006, 11:46 PM

I doubt there's any watering hole outside the stadium more Reds-themed than Game Day.

There are some nightlife recommendations in the FAQ, too.

Heath · 08-14-2006, 09:16 AM

Then to really get away from it all, head up to Mt. Adams. Nice place to relax and see downtown.

Reds1 · 08-14-2006, 05:15 PM

One more quick question. We want to watch BP. How early do you have to get to see Griffey, Dunn, and the Reds to hit BP?

08-13-2006, 08:07 PM	#1
Reds1 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 3,442	Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy Hey everyone. I'm doing a big weekend of Red games next weekend and we want to hit the pre-game tailgate and after the game nightlife. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was told before the game there is a bar right outside the stadium and then after the game Newport? Specifically, someone said this german bar? Any thought! Thanks to all. I'm so excited about this weekend. David __________________ And This One Belongs to the REDS!!!

08-13-2006, 08:13 PM	#2
PressBox Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 108	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy David: Someone will invariably direct you to a few shady clubs in Covington and Newport. But I won't do that here. I would recommend an evening at the Argossi riverboat casino. Good times to be had there, if you're in to that sort of thing. You know what's funny is that as much time as I've spent in Cincinnati over the years, I hardly eat anywhere other than a Wendy's or something like that. I'd like to know other folks' recommendations on restaurants in Cincy. One of my favorites is Jillians. I thought it had closed recently , but when I drove by about a week ago it appeared to still be in business because all the neon was lit up. Can anyone speak to this??? Good luck and hope you have a great time in the queen city! __________________ "It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come out, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.” -A. Barlett Giamatti

08-13-2006, 08:16 PM	#3
SunDeck First Time Caller Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,228	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy The one in Newport is the Hofbrauhaus. Yes, it's german. Kind of can't get any more german- it's the only other Hofbrauhaus outside Munich. Been to both; great beer, good food. I'd recommend the outside beer garden. Don't know about the one across from the ball park, but it does look like a lively place. And I always plug Arnold's up on East Eight Street. It's about 3/4 of a mile north of the GABP. Friend of mine owns the place- oldest continuous tavern in town. Live music out in the garden is usually quite good and the food is great. __________________ Dusty Baker, second shooter. --Confirmed on Redszone.

08-13-2006, 08:29 PM	#4
Reds1 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 3,442	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy Hofbrauhaus - that's it. My brother and I saw it before, but I couldn't remember that name. Anywhere else? __________________ And This One Belongs to the REDS!!!

08-13-2006, 08:39 PM	#5
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,667	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy Hofbrauhaus is highly recommended. For pre-game, there is no where that compares to GameDay Sports Cafe on Pete Rose Way near the stadium. Big screens, cornhole, hotdogs and brats. Everything is Reds themed. It is my dream basement. Big bar too. They have two large rooms and pool tables. A must go!!!

08-13-2006, 08:44 PM	#6
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,420	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy You have Game Day right down from the stadium, and the In-Between right across the street. They are both hoppin' pretty good after the game. Alot of times WLW will after their post-game broadcast from Game Day. __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

08-13-2006, 08:48 PM	#7
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,823	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy Gotta hit the Montgomery Inn Boathouse for ribs at some point. Hofbrauhaus is top shelf, if you want to get loaded. Those are 2 must sees every year for me and my wife...luckily she loves the city.

08-13-2006, 10:11 PM	#8
redsmetz Redsmetz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winton Place Posts: 10,453	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy If you're going to a Business Day Special, there's a great little Mexican place up on Court Street called Javier's. Just west of Walnut St. right next to Avril Meat Market. Good burritos, quesadillas, black bean nachos. Not a big place, but I eat there all the time and actually stopped in there on Opening Day this year. I think he may be moving to a new larger place down a couple of blocks, but try him on a weekday afternoon game.

08-13-2006, 11:40 PM	#10
Reds1 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 3,442	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy That's awesome guys! Thanks __________________ And This One Belongs to the REDS!!!

08-13-2006, 11:41 PM	#11
RedsMan3203 Reds Slacker '07 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,783	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy Rock Bottom.... You get great beer and great food all in one stop. __________________ You think you got what it takes to play a real fantasy game? Join me at Jockstocks. You can play Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Nascar and even Hockey! Jockstocks Homepage Do you have your shirt on? - Adam Dunn to Marty on the Bananna Phone.

08-13-2006, 11:46 PM	#13
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,225	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy I doubt there's any watering hole outside the stadium more Reds-themed than Game Day. There are some nightlife recommendations in the FAQ, too.

08-14-2006, 09:16 AM	#14
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy Then to really get away from it all, head up to Mt. Adams. Nice place to relax and see downtown. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

08-14-2006, 05:15 PM	#15
Reds1 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 3,442	Re: Quick question on night life and pre-game in Cincy One more quick question. We want to watch BP. How early do you have to get to see Griffey, Dunn, and the Reds to hit BP? __________________ And This One Belongs to the REDS!!!

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