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Main Event Formerly: Subway

(21 Ratings)
Just remember it is free to get in and it is free to get out!
Reasonable drink prices, friendly people, and a pool table is the draw to this mixed-crowd show bar spot.


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Reviews

Perusual
Perusual
Over a year ago

Not a fan

First of all let me say that I have never been a barfly.I am older too and would like a place that you can chat and is not so noisy,A guy tried to sell me pot there and I was really pissed off about it.I don't think I have been back since.The thing is,the bartender heard this,and didn't say a thing about it.I left and called a few minutes later and the bartender said he dealt with it. The only people that enjoy themselves here are the wonderful welfare crap that everybody has to humor. The only good time I ever had here was 1 Monday night when no one was there but Scott and I actually had a decent conversation with someone.Don't even approach ugly old guys.They don't know how to act in this town but they sure expect you to know how. If someone is friendly to you,you may as well expect that they want something (like buying them a drink) and I don't mean cute young guys.I have a real bad attitude about Cincinnati,period.


fedacct
fedacct
Over a year ago

This isn't a gay bar

This used to be a gay bar called Carol's, but it's no longer a gay bar. I checked it out twice after work and saw straight black people.


CubsFan007
CubsFan007
Over a year ago

Nice place to Chill...

So on my wandering adventure in downtown Cincy, I stopped in here for a drink. It was quiet and not too many people. The bartender, Scott, was cool and worth talking to. For a Tuesday night with no where to go, I had as good of time as possible. The place is big. Drinks are reasonably priced (pours well, too). Certainly worth stopping in if you are nearby. Tell Scott he has a good review!


cinciguy73
cinciguy73
Over a year ago

great little dive bar

yes, the subway is a bit of a dive. But you will not find friendlier bartenders anywhere in the city. It is just a little laid back dive bar where there is no attitude and you can go there and just have fun. Nobody there is putting on airs, and you don't have the little stand and model twinks looking down their nose being bitchy to everyone who isn't 22. The drinks are cheap and strong, and JR, who runs the place, is the nicest man you will ever meet. If you are looking for a high end club type of place, you will be disappointed. If you are just looking to go relax, catch a buzz and have a good time, then you will enjoy yourself.


Ohioblonde
Ohioblonde
Over a year ago

GARBAGE.

The subway is one of the nastiest places i have ever been.. When i was there last the bartender would not even come and get my drink order and then when i did get it, it was watered down or was just the worst drink i have ever had. Jr he's a nice guy and a hell of a cook but he bar is dark and the bathrooms are scary and too many whores that are there wanting you to buy them drinks..


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