Cincinnati, OH — Paycor Stadium hub
Home of Paycor Stadium (The Banks / Downtown / Over-the-Rhine).
For Cincinnati Bengals fans · Unofficial
Where to watch, tailgate & park on game day.
Stripes GameDay Map is a fan-made directory: bars near Paycor Stadium, official tailgating & parking guidance, and watch-party homes for displaced fans. No logos, no hype — just places other fans actually gather, with sources shown.
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Columbus, OH
~2 hrs from Cincinnati, Ohio capital, split Browns/Bengals market; multiple venues on the team's Bengals Bars map.
4 seed listing(s)
Indianapolis, IN
Nearest major metro in Colts territory; displaced fans need a bar that shows Cincinnati with sound.
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Chicago, IL
Largest Midwest transplant magnet here; documented 3-bar Bengals scene incl. Skyline-serving venues.
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Nashville, TN
Organized Nashville Bengals Fan Club meets at TailGate Brewery Music Row.
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Atlanta, GA
Long-running Atlanta Cincinnati Bengals Meetup at Hudson Grille Sandy Springs, reported 40-50 fans (Axios, Oct 2026).
1 seed listing(s)
Baltimore, MD
Next away game: Sun Oct 25, 2026 at Baltimore Ravens (M&T Bank Stadium). No official Bengals bar found in Baltimore in sources checked Oct 19, 2026 — page lists stadium-area / rival-welcoming sports bars showing Ravens-Bengals, not claimed Bengals bars.
4 seed listing(s)
Washington, DC
Second US away game: Mon Nov 23, 2026 at Washington Commanders (Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD). Home to official Bengals bar The Bottom Line (Who Dey DC / DC Jungle) plus DC sports bars showing all NFL games.
3 seed listing(s)
Featured Cincinnati game-day guides
Bars near Paycor Stadium
Kitty's, Holy Grail, Knockback Nat's and more — with sources and what still needs confirming.
Tailgating lots guide
Which surface lots allow open-flame tailgating and when lots open, per the team's stadium pages.
Parking guide
Garages vs surface lots, accessible drop-off, rideshare, streetcar and transit — no prices invented.
Featured listings near Paycor
Kitty's Sports Grill
Verified sourceDowntown / across from Paycor Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
Address: needs verification — see source / venue site
Directly across the street from Paycor Stadium; WCPO describes 12 TVs + projector and a large Bengals mural outside.
- Family Friendly: unknown
- Reservations: unknown
- Game Sound: unknown
Source: WCPO Top 9 bars near Paycor Stadium · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.
Holy Grail Tavern & Grille
Verified sourceThe Banks · Cincinnati, OH
161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH
The Banks sports bar by Great American Ball Park / Paycor; venue and Banks listings cite 31 HDTVs and outdoor seating, popular for Bengals and Reds games.
- Family Friendly: unknown
- Reservations: unknown
- Game Sound: unknown
Source: Holy Grail / The Banks · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.
Tom's Watch Bar - Cincinnati
Needs verificationThe Banks · Cincinnati, OH
Address: needs verification — see source / venue site
Watch-bar format in The Banks listed in local game-day bar roundups; Bengals game-sound commitment not yet confirmed directly with venue.
- Family Friendly: unknown
- Reservations: unknown
- Game Sound: unknown
Source: Secondary local listings (Exa Places roundup) - confirm with venue · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.
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