Arnold's Bar and Grill

Arnold's Bar and Grill Cincinnati's Oldest tavern Always eager to show of it's 150 plus years of history, Arnold's Bar and Grill is Cincinnati's oldest continuously operated Tavern.

With decor that must be seen to be believed (i.e., "old-school" fixtures, dark wood, walls plastered with art) and a cozy patio with lots of energy, this hoppin' Downtown Cincinnati institution attracts an interesting mix indulging in above-par American comfort food and well-priced drinks; the fast, friendly service and vibrant live music scene help make it a classic you want to "come back to again and again. You'll feel like a regular by the time the screen door slams shut behind you.

05/21/2026

We were paraphrasing the incredible David Wondrich aka here but we agree... Thank God Arnold's is in Cincinnati!



“If Arnold’s were in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, or Boston — somewhere, in short, that people actually visit — it would be world famous. It’s one of the flat-out oldest bars in America, dating back to 1861, and it’s beautiful, with unique woodwork and lots of historical stuff on the walls. But it’s in Cincinnati, which means that despite its history and tradition of intelligent, respectful ownership, Arnold’s is still primarily a no-bullsh*t local bar. It’s got regulars, traditions, and customs, but at the same time the bartenders are friendly and the regulars are — well, they’re not hostile. In other words, thank God it’s in Cincinnati.”

Source: David Wondrich, Esquire, Best Bars in America of 2013.

Introducing our new bar manager, Cody Page! Cody comes from a long and storied background in the local bar business and ...
05/06/2026

Introducing our new bar manager, Cody Page! Cody comes from a long and storied background in the local bar business and we are pumped to have him on board. He brings with him some exciting changes behind the bar like later hours, new and exciting cocktails, an industry focus and most interestingly... Fernet Branca on tap!

Less than 10 tickets left!Arnold’s and The Cincinnati Murder Mystery Co. presents: Cheesecake and Murder: A Golden Girls...
05/01/2026

Less than 10 tickets left!

Arnold’s and The Cincinnati Murder Mystery Co. presents: Cheesecake and Murder: A Golden Girls themed Mother's Day Murder Mystery Brunch!

Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia have traded Miami for Cincinnati and immediately found themselves in the middle of another murder (shocking, we know). Sophia’s patience is gone, the suspect list is long, and someone in the room is definitely lying…

🕵️‍♀️ Expect:
• Clues to uncover
• Trivia to dominate
• Prizes for the best detectives
• More sass than any investigation probably needs

If you like puzzles, murder, and aggressively witty retirees, this one’s for you.

Perfect for:
Girls brunch ✔️
A weirdly fun date ✔️
Golden Girls superfans ✔️
Anyone confident they could out-detect Rose ✔️

🎟️ Saturday May 2 Doors at 10:30am | Show at 11am
🍳 Full menu + drinks available (because no one solves a murder sober… or hungry)

Come for the cheesecake. Stay because you’re now part of the investigation.

https://events.humanitix.com/murder-and-cheesecake-a-golden-mother-s-day-murder-mystery-brunch

Picture this: cheesecake, cocktails, and a murder to solve 🕵️‍♀️Join us at Arnold’s for Cheesecake and Murder: A Golden ...
04/24/2026

Picture this: cheesecake, cocktails, and a murder to solve 🕵️‍♀️

Join us at Arnold’s for Cheesecake and Murder: A Golden Mother’s Day Murder Mystery, an all new show from Cincinnati’s longest running murder mystery crew. Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia, and Rose are back, and this time the mystery is unfolding right here in Cincinnati.

Expect plenty of laughs, a little chaos, and a whole lot of sass as you follow along, gather clues, and try to figure out whodunnit before the girls do. We’ll have prizes for Golden Girls trivia and for anyone who cracks the case, so bring your A game.

Perfect for Mother’s Day, a girls brunch, a fun date, or just a reason to hang with fellow Golden Girls fans.

Your ticket gets you into the show. Our full menu, beer list, and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase. Come early to grab a table and order, or jump in between acts.

Doors open at 10:30am
Show starts at 11am

Bring your mom. Or someone else’s mom. We won’t ask questions.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/murder-and-cheesecake-a-golden-mother-s-day-murder-mystery-brunch

04/18/2026

We just rolled out our very first kids menu at Arnold’s, and we were lucky enough to have Rob Warnick design the whole thing.

One of our favorite parts of this place has always been getting to work with incredible artists, and Rob is right at the top of that list for us. He’s done work for bands like Cake, Modest Mouse, and Death Cab for Cutie, plus a ton of great local stuff—including with us over the years.

We’re really grateful he took the time to make something this fun for families coming through.

Go give him a follow and check out his work.

Bluegrass Wednesday is tonight!
04/15/2026

Bluegrass Wednesday is tonight!

04/15/2026

We just drove down to Wi******er, KY for soda.

Peach Bottles.

Feels like something you shouldn’t have to do, but here we are.

It's that good.

Very Limited Edition run.

When they are gone they are gone...

04/08/2026

Thank you for being a friend… and possibly a suspect 🍰🔪

Arnold’s and The Cincinnati Murder Mystery Co. presents: Cheesecake and Murder: A Golden Girls themed Mother's Day Murder Mystery Brunch!

Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia have traded Miami for Cincinnati and immediately found themselves in the middle of another murder (shocking, we know). Sophia’s patience is gone, the suspect list is long, and someone in the room is definitely lying…

🕵️‍♀️ Expect:
• Clues to uncover
• Trivia to dominate
• Prizes for the best detectives
• More sass than any investigation probably needs

If you like puzzles, murder, and aggressively witty retirees, this one’s for you.

Perfect for:
Girls brunch ✔️
A weirdly fun date ✔️
Golden Girls superfans ✔️
Anyone confident they could out-detect Rose ✔️

🎟️ Saturday May 2 Doors at 10:30am | Show at 11am
🍳 Full menu + drinks available (because no one solves a murder sober… or hungry)

Come for the cheesecake. Stay because you’re now part of the investigation.

https://events.humanitix.com/murder-and-cheesecake-a-golden-mother-s-day-murder-mystery-brunch

Address

210 E 8th Street
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 12am
Wednesday 11:30am - 12am
Thursday 11:30am - 12am
Friday 11:30am - 1:30am
Saturday 11:30am - 1:30am

Telephone

+15134216234

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