I guess I don't see the appeal. Â It's like any other upscale hotel bar, not that there's anything wrong with hotel bars but with a ton of other choices downtown I'll choose something cheaper and divey-er. Â
We went here during Yelp Drinks for their 1/2 price specials. 1/2 price was still 8 bucks!! So full price drinks here are $16? Â I will give them this though, everything is mid/top shelf liquor, but still seems pricey for Cincinnati.
Our drinks were delicious and pretty stiff. Â The bartender was super friendly and offered up a couple suggestions for desserts. Â The guy sitting beside us has a crazy big ice cream dessert that looked delectable. Â It was an ice cream sandwich, but not like you're thinking. Â This was 2 big scoops of butter pecan between 2 slices of banana bread with pecans sprinkled over the top. Â OMG!!! Probably the best dessert that I have ever had. Â We devoured it and wanted more but thought better of that, haha. Â It's a perfect size for 2 people to share.
Doubtful I will go back to The Phelps Bar to drink but if I am looking for dessert at the end of the night I WILL make my way back!
Really enjoyed getting drinks and appetizers here, the seats are cozy and the staff is very attentive and polite. Â Had an excellent mixed drink, but prices are what you might expect at a hotel bar. Â I'll be back again, wasn't too busy and you could have a conversation without yelling - glad I found this place for after work drinks!!
Review Source:Secret Spot! Â You would not know that a comfy lounge bar was a mere steps from the Taft Museum, in the shadows of the P and G towers. But it's here, and its swell, decent happy hour and appetizers are to be had, lots of TV's to catch sports, and a stunning outside patio with a huge firepit. Â Definitely on my rotation of places to go chill.
Review Source:Ok apparently I'm finding a lot of new favorites this week because Geez'l Peetes this place is amazing.
I'm going to paint a picture for you and you tell me if it's awesome:
Mood lit, dark, alluring. Â As you walk in your greeted with tall intimate booths tucked away in cozy nooks, with a private tv in everyone. A huge modern steel fireplace grounds the entire bar. With a giant sectional sofa on each side to lounge on if your feeling comfy. Feeling fancy? Try the 1950's sexy wing backed chairs reupholstered to fit the modern decor, or grab one of the stools at the long sleek bar in the back of the room. Whatever mood your in, there is a seating area to fit your desire.
We came all dressed up after at 1920's party and ordered wine & champagne. Pretty much closed the place down and it was one of the best times I've ever had. The waitress was friendly and had great advice on cocktails. She even switched the tv to the football game the guys wanted. Â
If your looking for a spot to start, spend, or end the night. Keep The Phelps Bar on your radar because this place is incredible. One of the most stunning hotel bars in Cincinnati.
I discovered Phelps Bar last night thanks to some wonderful friends! We were at a party at the Taft Museum across the street from the Phelps Bar and decided we needed a drink post-party. I'm so happy my friends suggested this place - I fully intend to add it to my short list of favorite watering holes in Cincinnati.
This bar is located in a Residence Inn, which is a hotel designed for long-term stays. Which means the bar tries to be a home away from home. The bar is right off the lobby and is separated by a gas fireplace. While this bar contains several tables, the best seating are the couches and wingback chairs surrounding the fireplace. There's a large TV hung above the fireplace on each side and the waitress was happy to change the channel so my husband could watch a basketball game. The drinks were slightly pricey, but the prices were similar to other bars downtown so I wasn't put off by them. The best part of this bar is the ability to be completely comfortable and have a great conversation with great friends.
Tonight was such a beautiful night out that I didn't want to stay inside. Â So I took a stroll across the park and landed myself at Bar 506. Â
I chose a table out on the front patio because I like to people watch. Â While I set up my laptop to get ready to do some work, I ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and the Mini Mo Sliders. Â The mini sliders are three mini beef burgers with cheese and their special sauce. Â They came with fries, but I substituted the home made chips instead. Â I could not finish all three.
For me, Bar 506 is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a cocktail and friends - or alone, as I often do. Â No loud noise, no large crowdes.....just very friendly staff and good atmosphere with good food and drink.
bar 506 is the tops. Â the staff and expertly made drinks by aaron make it a worthwhile stop. Â the wait staff is excellent and the food is outtasite. Â i recommend this spot for a relaxing cocktail, some apps and some good laughs. Â off the beaten path, 506 is the perfect getaway for a minute, an hour or longer.
Review Source:Wingman and I decided to check out Bar 506 before all the hub bub. We strolled in to the Residence Inn and were greeted by several doormen and a hotel desk clerk.
Bar 506 is just steps away from the hotel front door. It has a cozy bar treated with stained glass, stained wood and nice tile treatments. The bar area spills into a lounge-y seating area that shares space with the hotel lobby. There are a few big-screen televisions for folks who want to grab a drink or bite while watching the Big Game.
We grabbed some plush, upholstered chairs next to a two-sided fireplace and perused the cocktail menu.
Some basic standbys - an old fashioned and cosmos - all priced at around $9 or $10 a drink. That seems to be the industry standard for a "crafted cocktail" in Cincinnati these days.
Rather than choose a few drinks, Wingman chose a moderately priced Malbec. It was smooth, on the spicy side and very warm in flavor. It was a perfect wine to enjoy as we sat by the fireplace and warmed up on an unusually chilly March evening. The server also brought us a complimentary paper cone full of wasabi peas for our munching pleasure.
After we enjoyed our wine, we nosed around to the back courtyard behind the hotel, where we're told bar guests can enjoy cocktails in warmer weather. A variety of outdoor seating options invite guests to unwind beneath the evening glow of Procter and Gamble's twin towers.
In all, I was impressed with the attentive staff and the ambiance. However, I wish the bar had a more defined separation from the lobby space and the lounge space. I imagine the peace and relaxed ambiance of the bar could be interrupted during a busy check-in period, and loud bar patrons could disturb hotel guests who are enjoying a moment in the lobby.
We did not choose to sample any of the hotel's tapas menu offerings (the menu was pretty standard and reliable - nothing terribly exotic per my recollection), so that's something I'll comment on another day.
The Residence Inn is not on the beaten path. I imagine this bar will be a great haven for folks who are looking to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine away from the hoi polloi in the core of CBD.
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