Tillie's Lounge

Tillie's Lounge Voted one of CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati Top LGBTQIA Bars and spots for Karaoke. ALL are WELCOME at Tillie’s! ALL are WELCOME and CELEBRATED at Tillie's.
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Tillie's Lounge is named for a larger than life beloved Cincinnati entertainer, Tillie the Elephant. As one of the most famous of many exotic animals in John Robinson’s Circus, she traveled the country and paraded the streets of Northside in the early 20th century. In 1932, the Enquirer’s front page news lauded her for a career “marked with records of heroic deeds, service to humanity and outstand

ing achievements in her role as an entertainer…”

In the heart of Northside, you’ll find us located at 4042 Hamilton Ave. Originally built in 1881 as Droege Shoes, the building remained a Cobbler for over 77 years among other businesses before becoming an anchor for the Cincinnati LGBTQIA Community. Over the past three decades, our location has served the Northside, LGBTQIA, and Ally Communities as the home of Colors and The Serpent prior to transforming into Tillie's Lounge.

It's WEDNES-YAY! Bring your honey or find a new one this Valentine's Day Week at Tillie's Bear Together. Vince (your Mat...
02/11/2026

It's WEDNES-YAY! Bring your honey or find a new one this Valentine's Day Week at Tillie's Bear Together. Vince (your Matchmaker for the evening) is on tap with a heart full of LOVE.

It's a new week at Tillie's! It got warm today and we're so excited for this cold, miserable winter to end. You're proba...
02/10/2026

It's a new week at Tillie's! It got warm today and we're so excited for this cold, miserable winter to end. You're probably stir crazy so hit up the Tillie's Circus this week. So many of your favorite Cincy entertainers all in one tent!

02/09/2026

It was one of the highlights of the week along with celebrating ShaNICE McCoy Patton’s 29th birthday! The latest production at Tillie’s is what local drag has been waiting for. Reimagining the concept of the show, a multi-show arc emerging, drag aesthetics that are not what you see elsewhere, is a production filled with emotion. You’ve got to see it. Join us next month on March 7th for the next episode of Biterisk and the Cirque du Freak. # localdrag

02/05/2026

New Production Alert! Biterisk and a team of circus freaks join Tillie at the circus for their new production Cirque du Freak!

It’s Tues-Decks! (That sounded better in my head)! Anyway, if you’re stir crazy like Tillie’s swing by the circus. ...
02/03/2026

It’s Tues-Decks! (That sounded better in my head)! Anyway, if you’re stir crazy like Tillie’s swing by the circus.

Baby, it's cold outside but Center Stage is heating up with the next cast set to compete on 2/12. It's commUNITY Choice...
02/01/2026

Baby, it's cold outside but Center Stage is heating up with the next cast set to compete on 2/12. It's commUNITY Choice Voting so come make your voice heard and let's find ourselves a Winner!

Tonight! Boooom goes the Cherry Bomb! DJ Cherry Bomb! Tillie’s welcomes the latest friend of the circus, for her first s...
01/31/2026

Tonight! Boooom goes the Cherry Bomb! DJ Cherry Bomb! Tillie’s welcomes the latest friend of the circus, for her first solo Tillie’s appearance! Featuring Cherry Bombs (Alcohol Free Version Available) all night!

01/31/2026

Hey Fam!!!
We’re closing at 10pm tonight due to HVAC issues. Hopefully, we’ll see you tomorrow!! Stay tuned.
-Tillie

It’s almost the weekend! Stop by tonight and meet Ellis, the last act in the circus! Check out everything in store for t...
01/29/2026

It’s almost the weekend! Stop by tonight and meet Ellis, the last act in the circus! Check out everything in store for the weekend. (Scroll , swipe and tell us what you’re looking forward to!

Address

4042 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
45223

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 5pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+15135411414

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