Gaslight Bar and Grill
Clifton, Cincinnati
Bar in Cincinnati, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Gaslight Bar and Grill is a practical Clifton choice for a casual meal with drinks, especially when ease matters more than a specialist cocktail or beer program. It is a better fit for low-planning groups than for drinkers seeking a clearly defined spirit category or destination bar experience.
About Gaslight Bar and Grill
Gaslight Bar and Grill is a Cincinnati venue with casual dress and hours Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. It works as a practical option when you want a casual stop in Cincinnati; check menu, pricing, reservations, seating, or drinks details directly before you go.
The strongest planning point is the schedule: Monday through Thursday it is open 11 AM–10 PM, Friday and Saturday it is open 11 AM–11 PM, Sunday it is closed. That makes it easier to evaluate by timing first, then confirm any menu, service, or seating details directly before you go.
Choose it for Cincinnati convenience
Treat Gaslight Bar and Grill as a casual Cincinnati option rather than a specialist drinks destination. If your plans depend on a specific drinks focus, compare current details directly with options such as Rhinegeist Brewery and Urban Artifact.
For a casual plan, the useful information is simple: dress is casual, the venue is open six days a week, Friday and Saturday close one hour later than Monday through Thursday. You can also compare timing with Fireside Pizza, Mom 'n 'em Coffee, or Northside Yacht Club, depending on what kind of outing you are building.
Where it fits in a Cincinnati plan
Pick Gaslight Bar and Grill when Cincinnati is already your target and the hours line up with your plans. Skip building the entire night around specifics such as a particular cuisine, happy hour, patio, reservation policy, or beverage program unless you have checked those details directly.
Readers building a wider itinerary can use Our full Cincinnati restaurants guide, Our full Cincinnati bars guide, Our full Cincinnati hotels guide, Our full Cincinnati wineries guide, Our full Cincinnati experiences guide to round out the night.
Quick reference: choose it for a casual Cincinnati stop with Monday–Saturday hours; compare other venues if a specific food, drink, patio, or reservation setup is essential.
Planning details
- Location
- 351 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Website
- gaslightbarandgrillclifton.com
- Phone
- +1 513 861 3663
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gaslight Bar and Grill reads like a Clifton neighbourhood institution: low-key, deliberate and quietly confident. The copy leans into an older streetscape and amber-lit interiors, and the name itself evokes a pre-electric, slower kind of charm. Rather than spectacle, the bar prioritizes atmosphere and a carefully curated back bar, positioning itself for people who care about what’s on the shelf and why. The result is a warm, historic-feeling room that favors regulars and knowledgeable bartenders over trends, making it feel intimate and lived-in rather than staged.
Best For
This is a place built around after-work pours, casual hangouts and steady local traffic. The piece explicitly frames Gaslight as the kind of neighbourhood anchor where you can move from a serious whiskey pour to a casual pint, so it works equally well for solo visits, low-key dates or small group outings. Because the writing emphasizes regulars and a thoughtful spirits program, it’s especially appealing to guests who want a relaxed, unpretentious evening focused on drinks and conversation rather than nightlife theatrics.
Ordering Tips
The copy highlights a curated back bar with allocated bourbons, small-batch American whiskeys and rye, so lean into the spirits program when you order. Ask the bartender for recommendations or a noteworthy small-batch pour—the writing makes clear that staff know what’s on the shelf and why it’s there. If you want something more casual, the bar explicitly accommodates everything from serious whiskey pours to pints, so don’t be afraid to request a simple beer if that suits the moment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with historic charm, great decor, and a neighborhood bar vibe with authentic character.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a beer-focused outing, cross-shop Rhinegeist Brewery or Urban Artifact. For a casual alternative with a stronger food-led identity, consider Fireside Pizza.
Bar context
How It Compares
Gaslight Bar and Grill is the practical Clifton option in this set: easier to frame as a casual meal with drinks than as a specialist bar visit. Mom 'n 'em Coffee is the better daytime or coffee-led choice, while Gaslight makes more sense when the group wants a conventional bar-and-grill format.
For beer-first plans, choose Urban Artifact or Rhinegeist Brewery instead. Those are clearer picks when the drink program is the point. Gaslight is the value-seeker move when the priority is location convenience and a flexible meal, not a brewery outing.
Northside Yacht Club and Fireside Pizza are stronger cross-shops if the group wants a more defined casual-bar identity. Gaslight is the easier answer when Clifton is the anchor and the goal is a low-commitment dinner-and-drinks stop.
Explore Cincinnati
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Gaslight Bar and Grill guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Gaslight Bar and Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Gaslight Bar and Grill | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Mom 'n 'em Coffee | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Northside Yacht Club | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Urban Artifact | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Rhinegeist Brewery | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Fireside Pizza | Cincinnati | No published awards |
How Gaslight Bar and Grill Cincinnati compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gaslight Bar and Grill have outdoor seating?
If patio seating is important, check directly with Gaslight Bar and Grill before you go, or compare your plan with another option such as Fireside Pizza.
Is Gaslight Bar and Grill open late?
Gaslight Bar and Grill is open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday it is open until 10 PM, it is closed on Sunday.
Do I need a reservation at Gaslight Bar and Grill?
Gaslight Bar and Grill has casual dress and is open Monday through Saturday, but you should confirm booking or walk-in details directly if timing matters.
What's the best time to go to Gaslight Bar and Grill?
Plan around the hours: Monday through Thursday are 11 AM–10 PM, Friday and Saturday are 11 AM–11 PM, Sunday is closed. If wait time is a concern, check directly before you go.
Does Gaslight Bar and Grill have happy hour deals?
For current happy hour deals, check directly with Gaslight Bar and Grill. Use it as a casual Cincinnati option; for a bar-focused comparison, Northside Yacht Club is another venue to consider.
