Longfellow

Top choice in Cincinnati


Longfellow looks like a cafe you’d find in Amsterdam, all cozy and candlelit in a vintage building with creaking hardwood floors and exposed brick walls. Punk music drifts from the speakers while stylish locals hobnob over wine, craft beers and cocktails like the Spruce Goose, a deceptively strong refresher made with gin, tonic, lime and honey.

The entrance for the ’Other Room,’ a more intimate back room, hides near the bathrooms.

Longfellow isn't well marked, so look for the building with stars on the exterior.


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