Milton's is quickly becoming my new favorite dive bar. It has every divey quality you could ever need...steady stream of regular patrons, cheap drinks, late hours, massive barricade on the door in case of zombie apocalypse (okay maybe I've seen Shaun of the Dead a few too many times on that last one...but Milton's really does remind me of The Winchester).
Placed perfectly atop Prospect Hill Milton's Prospect Hill Tavern offers cheap drinks, tolerable beers on draft, a thriving "to-go beer" business, and late hours. I think what I love most about Milton's is that when the popular bars (Neon's, Japps, MOTR) are completely packed you can ALWAYS get a drink at Milton's and even play a few rounds of pool. Â Also, don't forget to take in the scenery my favorite being the Jackalope displayed prominently in the front room.
Man alive this place is a perfect mix of hilarious and amazing.
My roommate and I just moved about 2 blocks away a month ago now and Milton's has become one of the best reasons for the move.
Milton's is the type of neighborhood bar that somehow manages to please everyone. The drinks are cheap, strong and the bartenders do it all without a hint of pretension.
If just sidling up the bar or sitting at a first-floor table isn't your thing, upstairs has a pool table and shuffleboard table.
For me, Milton's is the perfect place to have a couple beers or put on an epic nightcap to a great night out.
Milton's is Milton's and nothing else. A quaint little bar that is perfect in every way.
I feel like Milton's was a bar set off a T.V. show because although it is totally a dive bar, it's not grimy or gross. It is beautiful and cozy. I grew up in the country and it was quite normal to have a neighborhood bar simply because there was no other bar. Milton's is quite the opposite, now that I live downtown there are tons of other bars but when I want a night away from all the chaos to feel home again, I come to Milton's.
The bar is two stories and if you didn't know it was here you would totally miss it because it looks more like a house than a bar. It's right on the corner of sycamore right before you hit the bottom of the hill.
Another great thing about Milton's is there is no expectations here. You can come with no makeup and in yoga pants and have a beer with the best of them, or come after a show all dolled up and shoot some pool. You will not be judged here.
For a quite night away from all the hustle and bustle come to Milton's.
Milton's is a perfect, unassuming little dive off the usual OTR bar scene. It's small, cozy, and has space upstairs to shoot some pool. I love all the brick and wood, and it's always laid back when I go. Perfect for those who are feeling weary of the usual spots and want something low-key and affordable.
Review Source:I hate-- HATE-- bars with jukeboxes, because inevitably it'll be monopolized by a Nickelback or bitches 'n' hos fan, and unsurprisingly that's the case with Milton's. I've never been in here and not wanted to rip my face off because someone's got horrible taste. However, the atmosphere kind of makes up for that. It's a good looking bar with warm lighting and that brick-and-wood look that I like. And dogs are allowed, so there's always something cute to look at. The second or third time I went here, a girl next to me told me that nearly everyone in the bar lived on that street, so it's the definition of a neighborhood bar. It's definitely in my bar circuit. Not that I, you know, have a bar circuit.
Review Source:Unfortunately, Milton's is a hike for me to get to. If it was not, I would be a regular there. Milton's is a true neighborhood bar. Most of the people there know each other, but I felt very comfortable there too. Â It is a little gem off the beaten path. Â I was there waiting to go to a dinner down the street and just wanted a place to hang out for a little while, this was the perfect place for that. It is also very dog friendly which even though I am not really a dog person I like dog friendly places.
Review Source:This is a fun neighborhood dive bar that's tucked away just out of sight. It's cozy and there is a variety of clientele who all seem to be friendly with each other.
There is a decent selection of beer and liquor and the prices are reasonable. They have an impressive array of music selections as well.
Nobody's going here to be seen and that's a good thing.
I was only there a short time and by the time I entered my judgement may have been....impaired. I blame the hill I had to walk up to get to it. My wife blamed the various beers and cocktails I drank at loud places on Main Street.
This place, in comparison to Main St. Saturday night, was a quiet oasis with no crowd but a diverse group of folks who seemed happy to be away from the noise. They looked like neighborhood people.
Our little group settled into an upstairs lofty area surrounded by bricks and history and a hangover of good times across the decades.
Best touch: somebody that worked for the place came to ask us if they music was AOK. I liked that. Alot. I'll be back.
A great bar, a little off the beaten path.
I recently had the joy of visiting Milton's on the corner of Sycamore and Milton at the base of Prospect Hill. Â This is a bit of a rustic tavern with beautiful exposed brick throughout the two story establishment.
Upstairs you will find pool, shuffle board, and a couple of gorgeous brick fireplaces. Â This place was hopping, but not uncomfortable during Bockfest this past weekend.
I hope to make my way here again soon.
Last night was one of those lazy evenings where no definite plans were made and we weren't in the mood to stay out late. Â So we decided to venture out and see where we ended up. Â We stopped at a couple of local watering holes, but didn't stay very long at either. Â For our last stop of the evening, I was introduced to Milton's Tavern. Â My first question was "why haven't I been here before"? Â It is definitely an Off-The-Beaten-Path little dive bar on the corner of a hill that has a very small neighborhood rustic feel to it (which I love). Â We were welcomed as we entered by a friendly Yellow Lab that was lying on the floor at the feet of his master who was enjoying a late night beverage with his friends. Â A dog in a bar is always a good sign to me.
The seats at the bar were full of locals who obviously go there often and know each other well. Â We ordered a night cap - which was very cheap, and I took a walk around to check out the place. Â It is an older building with exposed brick and original wood floors.
Bottom Line: Â Since I'm not a 'local', I probably won't make it an evening out place, but I will definitely have it on my list of 'stop-in' bars. Â It is a diamond in the rough.
I love dive bars like Milton's. From the exposed brick, to the mix of people, this place really is a diamond in the rough. This is place where you can show up in your sweats straight from the gym and no one would bat an eye. Â They would welcome you to the seat next to them and watch the game on the TV with you for an hour. Â
My first time here was great. I kept my drink simple and had a very strong vodka and diet. My husband had an magical concoction that included peppermint kahlua, vanilla vodka, irish cream, and cream. Â The bar had a large selection of liquor that made me wish it was Friday and not Monday night. Â Service at the bar was quick and friendly. Â The bartender didn't make me feel bad for switching to water and diet coke after my first drink. Â He didn't even charge me for the diet coke. Â Drink prices were great!
I love that they have free WiFi. Â It allows me to surf the internet while my boys play records at Monday's vinyl night. Â
This place isn't perfect though. Â The girl's bathroom was out of order the night we went there and I was forced to go into the men's restroom. Â Boy, I felt dirty walking out of there. Â Men are gross naturally and this bathroom proved that. Â
Looking for a chill hangout spot where you can get a no-hassle drink, this is your place.
Got Bricks? Great bar that is on a San Franciso type hill. I got that feeling as soon as I walked in that this bar was going to hit the spot and I was right. A nice full bar stocked with lots of beers and liquor beckoned me to step up and have a drink. The man behind the counter was a young ball cap wearing guy with a good smile and a stiff pour of the drinks.
The bar is not too small and not too big. There is a TV above the mock fireplace and was playing some football while I was there.
I believe I saw a chalkboard that mentioned a 6-8 happy hour. Â
I ventured upstairs and was glad to see a foosball table (the coin slot was stuck though), a shuffleboard, and a pool table. I am sure that this place gets busy on the weekend but on the Monday I was there (shout out for Vinyl Night!), it was empty.
On the main floor is a combo arcade with Ms. Pacman and Galaga. Awesome! I played a few games of Pacman and loved every second; except for when those dangblasted ghosts got me!
The women's bathroom was not working and so ladies (like my wife) had to venture into manland and use our bano.
Overall, great dive bar with great people and entertainment. I like the location and hope to return again soon.
Besides that this bar is quaint, I love this place for pure fact that it's right down the street from me. My signifiant other and I lately have been looking for spots that are not over crowded and a place for us to just drink and hear each other. I love that we can also do this without breaking my bank.
While I haven't gone back since last Fall, the warm season will probably bring me back soon.
Milton's is defined by being The Neighborhood Dive for Mt. Auburn. It's almost OTR's secret bar hidden away amongst nothing but residential units.
Milton's is not a classy joint, a clean joint or really even that noteworthy. It IS a great place to hang out with your neighbors and drink very affordably.
Local brews on draft, but you're not going to run into a Mixologist behind the bar. It's meat and potatoes at Milton's.
Generally a very friendly place. Locals like to meet locals and chat. Everyone has a story and often, they start or end at Milton's around 3am.
There are lots of places to catch a drink in OTR these days, but Milton's is one of the best to catch your last one of the night and they're rarely in a hurry to rush you out the door. If it's snowing in Cinci and you have no where to be the next morning, Milton's is the place I'd hole up for the eve.
If not for the humor? So I'm considering buying downtown. And with that in mind one of my requirements is a neighborhood bar in walking distance to the "next place." That has me checking out places, and the people inside, for the feel of the neighborhood.
A few beers in and somebody thought a shot of tequilla would be a great idea. "She" drank it. In her mouth and, like a dam breaking, right back out her nose! Tissues, please!!!
Laughs all around, all across the bar. Although nobody offered to buy the replacement shot it felt right at home!
Oh, and she laughed also. All is well!
As neighborhood dark regular-friendly dive bars go, Miltons holds it's best against the rest of them.
It would be easy to miss this place if you didn't know it was there. First of all, it's on a giant hill, so parking is a headache beyond a headache (and if you park away from there, then you have to walk up the hill, so that's no more handfuls of fun). I'm not sure if I saw a sign for the bar anywhere except inside.
What I did see, though, were people hanging out and laughing. People in the doorway, people in the "courtyard" outside (I say courtyard when I really mean a large stone section with a busted down brick wall connected to the bar), just people everywhere having a drink after work.
Inside, this place was filled with people who clearly come there all the time. They had their seat, they had their group of friends and they had their beer - and they were happy. Trying to strike up a conversation with them gets you a glare. These are not people there to make new friends. No problem.
The bar is this great stone building, with the stone exposed on the wall. It makes everything feel a little darker than it really is. A little more dive-y. I really liked it.
Oh, and the beers were cheap. Real cheap.
My favorite moment of the evening was when I went in and a dude passing me was talking to his buddies. The part I took away from the conversation: "You know, there's really nothing better than a bar fight. Nothing better." I avoided making eye contact with him, as to not find myself at the nose-end of a fist.
Miltons has also started doing a shrimp boil every Wednesday (the real reason I was there). They get some sort of local chef to cook it all up in a giant pot and for $6 you get a very generous helping of shrimp and corn and sausage and potatoes, with all the cocktail sauce you could eat. It's pretty damn fantastic and will be a hell of a warm meal in the winter months.
I'm not sure I could ever make this my regular bar, but I could walk in there again for sure. And if I was ever looking for a fight, I know just who to talk to.
As a downtowner, I consider Milton's to be one of my favorite places to have an informal drink or 10 in the CIty. Located at the base of Liberty Hill, it is only a 20 minute walk from 4th street and a favorite destination during a snowy walkabout of downtown establishments. Very "local" crowd that is diverse and accepting of pretty much anybody who comes through the door. Good cold beer, strong drinks and great atmosphere round out this comfortable tavern. No food service but patrons are always welcome to order a pizza and enjoy it at the bar ... order some extra to share and make a friend with the bartender or the drunk chick on the stool next to you!
Review Source:When I was looking for a new apartment in Cincinnati a year and a half ago, a friend of mine who lived in Prospect Hill suggested I check out the neighborhood. One of the first things about the neighborhood that I loved (besides the city views and urban parks) was Milton's. I moved in shortly thereafter but it took me a while to get down to The Milt, as the residents fondly call it. Even our monthly neighborhood meetings are held here. It's now my default place to go for a beer any day of the week. If you used to watch Cheers and think, man, I wish places where everyone knew your name really existed, well, this is it. Everyone's a regular here, even on their first visit. The beer is cold and cheap, the jukebox selection is the best in town (The Who and James Brown next to The Pixies and Arcade Fire). Upstairs there is a pool table and evidence of former dart boards, which I wish were there. I don't usually hang out upstairs much though, because there's always someone trying to sneak a smoke. My only complaint is the total lack of food- some popcorn or pretzels would go a long way. However, people are always ordering whole pizzas delivered to the bar with no problem. You never know what to expect to see next there. In fact, one night at Milton's yielded sightings of a delivered pizza, a baby, a dog, a man in a seersucker suit, and a woman in her bra. Just another Saturday at Milton's.
Review Source:When I find myself at Milton's it's usually pretty late, I'm bored, trying to find good stuff to talk about and sneaking out the back door to smoke. The space is rather nice, lots of exposed brick, beautiful bar and great downtown patrons. The drink prices are a little high but not ungodly. The upstairs often closed to the general public to host private parties but I'm pretty sure I remember a pool table up there. Be careful smoking out back in the rain. The step down is into a pool of rain water and after a few beers it's treacherous, especially in heels.
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