The Overlook Lodge — Restaurant in Cincinnati

I am a recent neighbor to the Overlook lodge and the Cincinnati area. In the last 6 months we have been there about 3-4 time with our regular neighbors. Each time has been great, with the exception of tonight, New Years Eve. Around the holidays Overlook employs seasonal employees who have no obligation or accountability to the bar. On NYE overlook employees starting urging everyone to leave before their close time of 1am, not great, but fine and something anyone can deal with. What patrons cannot deal with is the treatment that came while the temporary employees were trying to shut said bar. The bar closed at 1AM on New Years Day (after a full NYE celebration). By 1:10AM the temporary staff had pushed us out of the establishment despite the pleas that we were with regulars and had spent several hundred dollars that night. By 1:15AM we were formally kicked out and asked to leave while our Uber was minutes away. Afterwards, we had police presence threatened because we stood in their stoop and a former employee decided to flip us off because she was upset we had not left yet (Ubers are tough on NYE!!! Shocking). Regardless, we will not be attending the Overlook Lodge any longer despite being neighborhood regulars who are passionate about local businesses and social spent hundreds of dollars tonight. Absolutely abysmal service, truly...

Intriguing craft cocktails and oh so eclectic! A wonderful intimate place to hang out with friends or watch some bizarre and obscure cult classic running silently on TV screens behind the bar. You never know what they will be playing but it is always fascinating. For example, Attack of the killer tomatoes, or lost boys, or Kill Bill. They do not serve food, however you can bring in whatever you would like. There are also a variety of nearby restaurants within easy walking distance where you can grab dinner and then head over bar. Next door is a great steak restaurant that is owned by the overlook lodge proprietor. (You'll need advanced reservations for that one). He also owns Hello Kitty karaoke bar downtown. Highly recommend for a good time with friends. PS the cosmos are fantastic as are the bourbon drinks. They also have inventive nonalcohilc cocktails for you designated driver. If it's near Christmas, get a ticket for their holiday miracle on Montgomery event. You get 2 drinks with your ticket and the festivities are fantastic. At the end that even have snow falling from the ceiling. It is not to be missed!! You will need online reservations in advance, so keep an eye...

I love The Overlook Lodge! I've stopped in here on a couple of occasions and really enjoyed myself. I came during their Mardis Gras celebration in 2016 and was super impressed at how a relatively small space was able to throw a fun and inclusive party. Most, recently I attended their Tuesday Night trivia and had a great time. It was super low key and no frills which is very appealing.

This joint is themed after The Shining, which is a really clever idea. There are room keys on the wall, as well as playful hatchet decor. Speaking of hatchets, The hatchet is one of their playful themed drinks (it also happens to be my favorite). It consists of tequila, ginger, lime, Spanish spices and ginger beer. A fun play on a mule, and very tasty. Their bartenders are very fun and add to...