The Belle and The Bear — Restaurant in Montgomery

Hey Jonathan Jordan

Let me give you some free advice. Only two things to be successful in this business.

Be good at what you do

Be cool.

You’ve clearly failed at both. You were lucky to even have taken the stage last night for the amount of time that you did.

Your review comes off more of a temper tantrum than an actual review. A kid didn’t get his way kinda thing.

Coming on here and throwing jabs at the house band and venue that allowed you to use gear, space and time for your performance isn’t gonna get you anywhere, you’re just showing everyone more about you than who you are who you’re slinging mud about.

Everyone on that stage has been in the business longer than you’ve been alive, when you are making a living doing this for 25 plus years then we can talk, until then you may wanna go practice music instead of mud slinging, meanwhile the word “boomer” you used as a derogatory word is badge we will wear with honor, because we EARNED it.

You got time on a stage that someone else built. You may wanna be thankful about it and not let your ego out run your talent.

Signed The Boomers who make a living as musicians...

UPDATE: It's been 3 years since my original review. I must say that getting to know the owner has been a real pleasure. She is such an amazing, solid, generous, kind and wonderful person. She took a failing bar and turned it into a destination spot for music lovers all over town. The Thursday night OPEN JAM is a great evening to hear various local artists. Make no mistake though, this isn't Karoke. These are solid musicians and singers from local bands and a few others who just love to sing or play. Talent is always top notch. Drink prices are the most reasonable anywhere in town. Additionally, she often has charity events for things like Autism, and Women Helping Women. Truly an amazing human who has breathed new life into this old neighborhood favorite watering hole. Lastly, The Belle placed in like 7 of 14 categories in the, "Best of" Cincinnati Magazine.

Great low key spot! Great 🎶! Great prices, and a super cool owner. Nice patio with giant Jenga makes for a great way to meet people. Great for before or after Go Banana’s🍌 Comedy Club. Low key and chill. A favorite...

I wish I could have a better review, but I can't. Our first time visiting this establishment - we arrived one Saturday evening with a small group, including my 19 year old son who agreed to be our designated driver that evening as we were celebrating the engagement of my daughter. We paid the cover charge and walked in. After I ordered a drink at the bar, the doorman walked up to me and asked to see my son's ID. Seeing he was "under age", we were asked to leave. Even though my son had no drink and we noted he was a designated driver, we were still asked to leave. While my son offered to sit in our car, I could not do that to him. While the doorman was apologetic, we were not permitted to stay. Our cover charge was refunded, but not the cost of our beverages. Be aware that even if you are trying to do the right and responsible thing by having a designated driver, it isn't...