Taft's Ale House
Taft's Ale House
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clpjr2000
Ravenna, OH423 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
This has a great vibe in location with the design and layout is very comfortable and cool looking factor. Large beer selection and food options. Tried the pretzel and chicken and avocado salad. Pretzel was good with very good beer chesse dip. Salad was very good with size bigger than side but not as large as salad from restaurant. Prices were inline for quality and size. Staff was helpful, friendly and attentive. They do have flights which is what I like to do. The beers were not great and were not bad. Slightly above average but you will find something you can drink. Worth a stop to try for environment and personal taste. Would I go again with a new group or person so they could try yes. Just me to go then no.
Written July 11, 2020
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Loan Ly McVey
Carmel, IN34 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Best restaurants in my Cincinnati trip. I checked about 5 of them in town based on the good reviews but this is what i love the most.
I recommend to try tri tip , the smoked beef. It was so good with green. Also the craft beer is special, light, with good ending in your tongue.
I recommend to try tri tip , the smoked beef. It was so good with green. Also the craft beer is special, light, with good ending in your tongue.
Written July 3, 2020
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Gita B
Indianapolis, IN44 contributions
Nov 2019
My husband and I had lunch here this past Saturday and the restaurant was very cool! It is inside an old church, so the scenery inside is unique! The food was amazing and the beers were great. Highly recommend!
Written November 18, 2019
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Veronica S
Kauai, HI19 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We spent two days in Cincinnati on our Dodgers baseball journey....my seat mate on the flight in recommended Taft's, and she was spot-on. Great dinner, and their porter and IPA are quite good.
Written May 19, 2019
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Bill T
Columbus, OH441 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
This is a great brewpub in an old church. They've done a great job utilizing the space to accent the church architecture.
It's also filled with the smell of smoky BBQ.
We sat at the altar, I mean 1st floor bar, but there's great seating up in the 2nd floor loft.
They have a large selection of house brews. I've been to a lot of places that suffer from trying to do too much, but Taft does it right. All of the beers were well-crafted, but the Gavel Banger American IPA and the Toasted Oak Baltic Porter stood out. The first was bright and citrusy, while the latter was rich and slightly smoky.
Their specialty is tri-tip BBQ on artisan roles. Delicious. Rich. Fatty. Smokey. My Alehouse" had alehouse onions and blue cheese. The tots were fresh, hot, crispy and served with a spicy sauce that I asked for a second cup of.
This is a definite stop for the beer enthusiast.
It's also filled with the smell of smoky BBQ.
We sat at the altar, I mean 1st floor bar, but there's great seating up in the 2nd floor loft.
They have a large selection of house brews. I've been to a lot of places that suffer from trying to do too much, but Taft does it right. All of the beers were well-crafted, but the Gavel Banger American IPA and the Toasted Oak Baltic Porter stood out. The first was bright and citrusy, while the latter was rich and slightly smoky.
Their specialty is tri-tip BBQ on artisan roles. Delicious. Rich. Fatty. Smokey. My Alehouse" had alehouse onions and blue cheese. The tots were fresh, hot, crispy and served with a spicy sauce that I asked for a second cup of.
This is a definite stop for the beer enthusiast.
Written August 29, 2019
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ShonWata
Singapore, Singapore177 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Really enjoyed great beers. Started with trial beer set of my 5 choices and identified my full size beer. Having great beer and meal in classic high ceiling hall was something very special and truest enjoyed. Friendly staff made our visit even joyful experience.
クラッシックな建物で雰囲気も最高ですが、素晴らしいビールがこの店のウリです。最初にトライアルで五種類のビールを選び、自分の好きなビールをフルサイズで楽しめるようなシステムになっているので、自分好みのビールをじっくり味わえます。食事もリーズナブルな値段で楽しめます。私はステーキのプレートにしましたが、18ドルでした。お勧めします。
クラッシックな建物で雰囲気も最高ですが、素晴らしいビールがこの店のウリです。最初にトライアルで五種類のビールを選び、自分の好きなビールをフルサイズで楽しめるようなシステムになっているので、自分好みのビールをじっくり味わえます。食事もリーズナブルな値段で楽しめます。私はステーキのプレートにしましたが、18ドルでした。お勧めします。
Written November 13, 2016
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Ezekial E
Austin, TX15 contributions
Jun 2016
We went here for my bachelor party. The food was so delicious. We got the Tri-Tip Steak bites as an appetizer and it was delicious!!! Very filling. I then got the Dad's Cut steak which was enormous!!!! The veggies were perfectly cooked. The server was very attentive and funny. Just an all around great experience. I will be coming back here the next time I visit Cincy.
Written July 4, 2016
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Bernardo F
New York City, NY15,132 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
It's number one status for place to go in Cincinnati is well deserved. Fun lively two level place, with a nice crowd and great bar selection.
Written February 2, 2016
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Gritted
57 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
First off all the bartenders were super nice. We went on a Sunday afternoon when the Bengals weren't in town, so the place wasn't crowded.
We got to sample just about all the beers. I scored an awesome t-shirt.
And the GM was super friendly to my family. Way to go guys! This place is the reason folks love craft beer and the people that work in that industry.
We got to sample just about all the beers. I scored an awesome t-shirt.
And the GM was super friendly to my family. Way to go guys! This place is the reason folks love craft beer and the people that work in that industry.
Written December 15, 2015
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BonnieEvansNobiling
Oneonta, NY22 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Thoroughly enjoyed the beer, the steak and the ambiance! Walked around the over-the-Rhine district seeking a place for all 8 of us to sit down and enjoy a meal. Teens and parents alike enjoyed the experience.
Written August 8, 2015
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Yes, children should do fine, but you might want to think twice before you bring an infant. Seating is on benches, so infant car seats may not be terribly stable. I don't know if they have high chairs or not.
Written June 8, 2017
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