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.
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom
Where: 1625 Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine
Hours: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday (closed Monday through Wednesday).
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.3 miles.
Noteworthy: This locale will serve as the pre-match home to Die Innenstadt, an FC Cincinnati's supporters' group.
Findlay Market Biergarten
Where: East side of the intersection of Elm and Elder streets.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (closed Monday).
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.4 miles.
Noteworthy: While the biergarten will close prior to kickoff on most match days (open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday), you can grab a local craft beer and indulge in the market's many food offerings.
Cobblestone OTR
Where: 1132 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; noon to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (closed Monday).
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.5 miles.
Noteworthy: Across the street from Washington Park, this spot provides easy access to other establishments and day-of-match activities in and around the area.
La Ofrenda
Where: 30 Findlay St., Over-the-Rhine
Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday).
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.6 miles.
Noteworthy: Located near Findlay Market, this 800-square-foot bar with an outdoor patio features 130 tequilas,mezcals, sotols, agave spirits, margaritas and house tacos.
Rhinegeist Brewery
Where: 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Hours: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.6 miles.
Noteworthy: The craft brewer has prominent placement inside TQL Stadium but also has a streetcar stop directly outside the brewery and tap room.
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery
Where: 111 W. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine
Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; noon to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (closed Monday).
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.7 miles.
Noteworthy: Will serve as the go-to bar for one of FC Cincinnati's well-known and oldest supporters' groups, The Pride.
Rhinehaus
Where: 119 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Monday; 2:45 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday.
Distance from stadium: Approximately 0.7 miles.
Noteworthy: This place is popular for soccer fans interested inwatching FC Cincinnati, the U.S. men's and women's national teams, or English Premier League clubs.
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