Cincinnati — Paycor Stadium hub

Bars near Paycor Stadium

12 seed listings in The Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.

Tailgating lots guide

Surface lots, open-flame rules, opening times.

Parking guide

Garages, surface lots, accessible, rideshare & transit.

Kitty's Sports Grill

Downtown / 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

The 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

The 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.

Knockback Nat's

Central Business District · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Fan-favourite game-day bar since 2008 per WCPO; TVs along the bar, full menu, small patio.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: unknown
• Game Sound: unknown

Source: WCPO Top 9 · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

O'Malley's in the Alley / The Blind Pig

Downtown, Ogden Place (Race/Vine) · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Connected Irish pub + Blind Pig with many TVs and a patio looking toward Paycor, per WCPO.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: unknown
• Game Sound: unknown

Source: WCPO Top 9 · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Rhinehaus

Over-the-Rhine · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Described by WCPO as OTR's original sports bar, 14 TVs + projector.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: unknown
• Game Sound: unknown

Source: WCPO Top 9 · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

The Filson

The Banks · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Modern sports bar at The Banks, steps from Paycor per its own game-day page; more upscale pre/post-game option. Bengals sound policy not confirmed.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: unknown
• Game Sound: unknown

Source: The Filson (venue site) · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Rhinegeist Brewery

Over-the-Rhine · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Massive taproom; WCPO says Bengals games go on TVs + big screen.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: unknown
• Game Sound: unknown

Source: WCPO Top 9 · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Braxton Brewing Co.

Covington, KY (across the Ohio River) · Cincinnati, KY

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

WCPO: sure to have a watch-party feel for Bengals games, with food + own beers. Listed under Cincinnati hub as riverfront alternative.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: unknown
• Game Sound: unknown

Source: WCPO Top 9 · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Paycor Surface Lots 1U, A, B, D, E, Hilltop, Hilltop North, Longworth Hall

Paycor Stadium area · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Official open-flame tailgating lots; open 4 hours prior to kickoff, close 2 hours after event / midnight for evening events.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: Parking sold in advance via team/Ticketmaster/SpotHero - no price listed
• Game Sound: n/a

Source: bengals.com Tailgating + Parking · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

CRG Garages: Premium, West, Mid, East

Paycor Stadium / The Banks · Cincinnati, OH

Address: needs verification — see source / venue site

Garage lots open 6 hours prior to kickoff; open flames strictly prohibited in garages.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: Parking sold in advance via team/Ticketmaster/SpotHero - no price listed
• Game Sound: n/a

Source: bengals.com Parking and Directions · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.

Rideshare (2nd St) + Connector Streetcar + Metro/TANK

Downtown / The Banks · Cincinnati, OH

Rideshare: 2nd Street between Vine and Walnut (per bengals.com)

Rideshare zone, free Connector Streetcar linking Downtown/OTR/The Banks, Metro and TANK Southbank Shuttle stadium stops - confirm current fares/hours with operators.

• Family Friendly: unknown
• Reservations: n/a
• Game Sound: n/a

Source: bengals.com Parking and Directions · Checked: 2026-10-16 · Attributes marked unknown still need direct venue confirmation.