Arlin's Bar & Garden — Restaurant in Cincinnati

I picked up a large carryout order for a group of people. This was the first time that I had been in Arlin's bar. If I were going to stay for a beer, it looked like it would have been a fun place to be, a cool atmosphere with an old bar I always enjoy. Our food was ready when I arrived and the person who brought the food to me was very friendly. I left a decent tip on a $80+ order. The food smelled good on my way back to work and so I was looking forward to my Philly cheese steak sandwich. I was very disappointed though when I went to eat my food. The hoagie bun was thicker than most and it was not fresh. The meat on the sandwich was hard and dry. There was a scant amount of overcooked peppers and onions. The cheese was not present. Shall we say this was the absolute worst sandwich I had ever been served in a restaurant? During lunch one of the co-workers who was sitting down the table even remarked as to what kind of sandwich I was eating. She was quite surprised when she heard that it was supposed to be a Philly cheese steak. There were other negative commentary as well about other people's food. The only person who was enjoying her burger thankfully was the birthday girl. I wish I could leave a better commentary about this lunch, but I cannot. If I were to give Arlin's a second chance I definitely would eat in. If my experience with the food would be the same, I would then be able to immediately...

Horrible service. Stay away. Rudest customer service I have ever seen! Rudest bartender! I would give zero star if I could!

I went to there recently and kept waiting to be served at the bar. I understand that things can get busy. But while I was waiting, other customers approach to the bar and they get served before I do. This happens several time with different customers and finally I said "excuse me". The bar tender mumbles something I don't understand. I left the bar area without to be able to order anything and frustrated. My friends tell me that she has been rude to them as well.

She (old looking, masculine woman with glasses and long hair. I believe that he name is Jen) comes in where I am with friends and instead of apologizing she says that those customers were waiting for her and they needed to be served first. I tell her I came in before them. Again, instead of apologizing, she says she has TWO HANDS. I tell her that maybe she should hire more people and she leaves. As she leaves I tell her that she is not a good bartender. She tells me I am not a good customer. I tell her that I did not buy anything (since I was not able to order).

Kevin (bar manager), if you ever read this comment, you should really not leave such a person in charge and leave. She is sbdy who does not know what good...

This is Clifton's Neighborhood bar.. Laid back friendly Adult crowd. They don't have plant_based vegan options so I haven't eaten there..I would love to help them with their menu I applied to work their since I am a Vegan Plant_Based Chef and Kitchen Manager, I have not received a response.....Karaoke I think on Fridays... but they have plenty of beers and hard liquor to choose from. Free pool on Mondays and Thursdays... I am one of the pool players. $.70 cent wings on wednesdays...for the flesh eaters enjoyment. There is no gambling there. A lot of professional pool players; who love the game of pool. The pool hall house rule @ Arlin's Bar is "Ball in Hand.. If you scratch or miss the ball entirely the person you are playing can place the white ball anywhere on the table they choose...for their shot. Just sign your name on the board and enjoy watching incredible shots being made until your up next to play. A lot people play doubles and Arlin's sponsors a pool league as well. I was offered a spot in the league...they are going to Vegas..Some of the Regular pool players who are there every Monday and/or Tuesday... the guys are: Sammie..Ken.. Myself...Brandon, B, and even a few ladies who got...