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“Cincinnati's oldest tavern - Est. 1861”
Arnold’s is a historical, legendary downtown Cincinnati destination with a reputation for good food served in friendly surroundings at moderate prices. The two buildings that make up Arnold's Bar and Grill were built in the late 1830's. The bar room at 210 East 8th Street was originally a barbershop and the other building, 208, first housed a feed store with the adjacent courtyard used for a stable and carriage house. Simon Arnold opened his tavern in 1861 in the same room that continues as the oldest bar in the city of Cincinnati. Since that time the bartenders have changed, different rules allow women to enter through any door now, and the cost of a beer has increased slightly. Over the years Arnold's has achieved and maintained a wonderful reputation for good food served in friendly surroundings at moderate prices. Throughout most of its history it served primarily as a daytime tavern and restaurant. In 1976 Mr. Tarbell added a dinner program and opened the now treasured courtyard (downtown's first outdoor dining in several decades). A stage was built and live music began on the weekends. All of this continues today and with its wonderful sense of history and cultural diversity Arnold's has secured an important niche in this beautiful city.
So old and so good. Cincinnati's first bar Your great grandmother likely had her first drink here. Read more
This was our first time as we are new to Cincinnati. We made a reservation for two, fish fry Friday evening. When we arrived we were seated at a table the size of a postage stamp in between two... Read more
TLDR: if you love Cincinnati history this is neat place to check out. Local inspired fare all over the menu and a great place to get a drink. Growing up in Cincinnati I'm a big fan of the cities... Read more
Arnolds Bar & Grill
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- Tue - Thu: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
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