Over the first five FC Cincinnati seasons, one of the charms of attending matches was that you could build a full day or night out around the games, complete with food and beverage. The University of Cincinnati campus and surrounding neighborhoods offered plenty of bars and restaurants to round out the game-day experience.
That isn't changing as the team moves to TQL Stadium. If anything, drinking and dining options surrounding the club's new home are greater in number, closer to the stadium and more eclectic.
Here are 10 options for your match-day routine all within less than a mile (in order of proximity).
The Pitch
Where: 1430 Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine.
Hours: Open at 11 a.m. Sunday for the Inter Miami match.
Distance from stadium: Directly across Central Parkway.
Noteworthy: The Pitch could be one of the most popular stops for fans on match days. Its proximity makes it arguably the best option for food (rotating food trucks) and beverage on match days. Factor in the outdoor patio space, rooftop view of the stadium and decor, and a seat at the bar or high-top are going to be a sought-after spot.
Ollie's Trolley
Where: 1607 Central Ave., West End
Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.2 miles.
Noteworthy: Ollie's Trolley dishes out authentically Cincinnati fare and is as close as it gets to TQL Stadium outside of the Pitch.
Queen City Radio
Where: 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine.
Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday; noon to 2 a.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday (Closed Monday, Tuesday).
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.3 miles.
Noteworthy: Eclectic drink offerings, food trucks and proximity to TQL Stadium.
