Arlin's Bar & Garden

📍 Gay bars in Cincinnati

8.2

A standout local bar in Cincinnati’s Gaslight Clifton district, this venue blends a lively atmosphere with a well-curated selection of craft beers, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Known for its affordable happy hour deals and daily specials, it caters to diverse tastes with a menu beyond typical bar fare, ensuring a satisfying dining experience alongside drinks.

The space features a spacious outdoor patio—ideal for gatherings—and multiple TVs for sports or live events, while the efficient service and friendly staff enhance the overall visit. Whether enjoying karaoke nights, weekend live bands, or simply unwinding, it delivers a relaxed yet engaging vibe for groups or solo visitors alike.

Features and services of Arlin's Bar & Garden

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid parking lot

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Arlin's Bar & Garden is in position 8 out of 58 in gay bars in Cincinnati

Customer Reviews

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Arlin's Bar & Garden has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 1002 reviews on Google

nealy willy

Update 2: Still the one, just adding that they also carry non-alcoholic versions of Guinness, Heineken and Sierra Nevada. Update 1: Great karaoke night on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also, they often have local live bands come through on weekends check their Instagram). Best bar in Gaslight Clifton. Very cheap happy hour and daily specials. Several TVs, and a Touch Tunes for music. A nice selection of beers on tap. They have good food too, like a lot more than just burgers and chicken. Bar and food service is fast. Awesome patio out back, down the stairs, where they sometimes have live music. Definitely worth a visit.

nealy willy ☆ 5/5
Olivia Graue

Great place! I was here with a large group before the Iowa State Cincinnati football game. Arlin’s did a fantastic job hosting us before the game. Their bar food is great, drinks are strong, service is very friendly. I love their outdoor patio area, too! I would recommend to anyone in the Cincy area.

Olivia Graue ☆ 5/5
Jordan McKinney

Great dive bar! Felt very lucky to grab a spot for 2 at the bar here on a Friday night. The whole place was cheering on the Reds. They had Rhinegeist Cincy Light on tap and the bartenders were so friendly. Was shocked how cheap our tab was when we cashed out. Glad to know places like this still exist around town

Jordan McKinney ☆ 5/5
Joshua Gibson

I recently visited for the Clifton Dad's group monthly event. As a former DC resident (12+ years) this place instantly took me back to those days. If you want to feel like a college kid again, or you are a college kid, it's a good spot. Lots of drink options, pool, shuffle board, and they have karaoke (not my thing) on Wednesdays. My biggest complaint is that their website is horribly outdated and not helpful at all. They'd be better off not having one at all.

Joshua Gibson ☆ 4/5
Amy Painter

We were looking for some place new for late dinner on Sunday after Church. Arlins looked good. checked out menu ahead. Sent son ahead to get a table and order for us. He texted and said they have just completely ignored him. He went up to bar and still nothing. We got there and my husband went in to see what was going on instead of just leaving. He was also ignored. Everyone working just went on as if we were not there. so we left and went to Mios. Received great friendly service there.

Amy Painter ☆ 1/5
Dana Germick

Only had drinks and went for a pre game get together. Great wait staff and sat out back.

Dana Germick ☆ 4/5
King Maker

Abby isn’t just an incredible bartender — she’s the reason I keep coming back. She always takes care of me and has this amazing way of making you feel special. Honestly, she’s the highlight of my night every time I visit."

King Maker ☆ 5/5
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Information about Arlin's Bar & Garden

Address

Arlin's Bar & Garden is located at 307 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States

Phone

The phone number of Arlin's Bar & Garden is +1 513-751-6566

Website

The website of Arlin's Bar & Garden is: instagram.com/arlinsbar

Business Hours

Monday: 11:00–02:30
Tuesday: 11:00–02:30
Wednesday: 11:00–02:30
Thursday: 11:00–02:30
Friday: 11:00–02:30
Saturday: 11:00–02:30
Sunday: 11:00–02:30

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