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An underground whisper beckons... - Ghost Baby, Cincinnati, OH

Ghost Baby

4.6
4.6
783 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
The front bar does not require reservations and is seated on a first come first serve basis.
If you have a reservation, please check in with the host at the front door before waiting in line. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes.

Ghost Baby exists to rattle the extraordinary. Buried five stories under Vine Street, this cocktail lounge and music venue claims a 170-year-old space that once served as a lagering tunnel for Champion Brewing. Come as you are and enjoy an inventive cocktail, a stiff drink, your favorite canned beer, or a glass of our hand-selected wine or champagne. We also offer a selection of light bites. Reserve your spot for an intimate, unique performance in the Den or join us in the Rattle Room (front bar) on a walk-in basis.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:45 am

  • Phone number

    (513) 381-5333

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Over the Rhine

  • Cross street

    14th Street

  • Parking details

    Washington Park Garage & Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 783 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

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  1. JillS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Such a great vibe! Totally feels like you’re in a whole different world! a great show and drinks!

    Ghost BabyResponded todayThank you so much for review! We are glad to hear we could deliver you a wonderful evening and we hope to see you again soon!

  2. Steph

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food1service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and atmosphere. Extensive liquor selection and excellent cocktails. My only complaint was that there were only two food choices. A few more small bites plates would be perfect, especially when customers are sticking around for the great music.

    Ghost BabyResponded todayThank you so much for your review! We do out best to deliver a truly unique experience here in the Queen City are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Ghost Baby! We apologize for the limited food selection, unfortunately not having our own kitchen has it's obstacles. As we continue to fine tune the Ghost Baby experience we hope to expand that menu few more items. Thanks again for the review and we hope to see you again soon!

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    I love the vibe and live music it never disappoints!
  4. Molly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We loved the whole experience! All of the staff made me feel so special for my birthday. The music acts were incredible. The drinks were delicious. We can't wait to come back.
  5. latechgrad

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wishing they had the chocolates again, but we enjoyed our espresso martinis
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sam was amazing! Best server we’ve had, but we always love going to Ghost Baby and have the best time.
  7. CourtneyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambience and atmosphere. Making reservations were easy and so convenient.
  8. RachelM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    It was my first time at Ghost Baby. I would never go back. The drinks where over priced, the food was underwhelming, there was no main attraction. The concert scheduled the night was cancelled and the club did not announce it. 2 hours after visiting my party of 6 was kindly rushed to finish our drinks due to limited seating. Our waitress seemed confused on many occasions, made multiple accuracy mistakes with our drink orders, and seemed to be more concerned with drink sales than our experience. Happy birthday to me: we left and went somewhere else. I really thought Ghost Baby was going to be a good experience. Sad.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Got one mocktail, one drink and a very little (in a small box) charcuterie board- two cubes of cheese, two olives, 3 slices of salami and some crackers for $50. Wow. Also the band cancelled, a call or text to let me know that there wasn’t entertainment would of been nice. I bought friends from out of town. Waste of time.
  10. Morgan

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Sexy setting with a classy staff and atmosphere. Ghost Baby is worth it every time.
  11. AlexandreaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff and atmosphere was Amazing!! Highly recommend!!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Band was way too loud couldn’t even talk while they played. Drinks were mediocre and overpriced
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great!
  14. KimberlyM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience
  15. SandyB

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time experiencing and I understand all the hype! Place was super swanky and incredibly cool. Atmosphere of an old beer cellar in Downtown Cincy, with all the exposed brick just made for a unique setting. Music is out of this world. I felt like a stepped back 20 years in Cincinnati when you could find awesome live jazz/blues musicians in multiple pockets of the city.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great music but best party was the host/ess for the evening . They were absolutely amazing and worked so hard to make sure everyone had a great time! Props to them 👏🏼👏🏼
  17. MaiyaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ghost Baby is amazing! Totally recommend. Come here often with friends & family. Great service and music.
  18. KevinK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Service was so slow, incredibly slow, and they brough two of us the wrong drinks.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience5
    The door guy was not pleasant and looking like a pimp, and had a collection plate, that was tacky. Overall a good experience. Different or more food options would be great.
  20. StephanieC

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Fun find in Cincy. The history of the place is fascinating. Great venue for live music. Just don’t go hungry. The appetizers are minimal. The drinks are good and the service was excellent.
  21. NirvanaK

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Came in for Drinks before heading to our 1st Anniversary night out. The feel and vibe are amazing. if this place could figure out a way to serve tapas it would be a complete deal. can’t wait to go back
  22. LangstonJ

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time! Such a great atmosphere!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our experience at Ghost Baby! It was just an amazing night out together. The performers we fantastic and so was the service.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Music and show were great. The meat and cheese tray was not good for the price and size. $22 is too much for an adult lunchable.
  25. Ktbee

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Ghost baby is an absolute gem. It was our first time in the Den as the reservations are so hard to get because of how well loved this place is. I appreciate that reservations are required though bc it keeps it from getting overcrowded and helps protect the ambiance and exclusive vibe as well as the amazing service. The acoustics in the room were fantastic, the lighting is absolute perfection, and the entire ambiance is quite possibly the best in the city. The burlesque show was so fun and there’s really no better setting for it! Gave low score for food bc there isn’t any options or at least we weren’t offered any and didn’t see anyone else with any. A few little light bite offerings would’ve been nice. Even just a small bowl of almonds or something. Otherwise the place is completely perfect. Excited to go back!
  26. Perry

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    10/10. Totally worth it! The service, ambience and the vibe, everything was awesome. We celebrated my birthday, so they gave us a complementary drink too.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic!!
  28. JohnF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    I don’t think they serve food, but their version of an old fashioned is amazing and my wife loves their espresso martini
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julia was amazing and beyond friendly! Greatest service we’ve ever had at ghost baby!

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 13, 2023Thank you so much for the review! That is wonderful to hear, we are very grateful and appreciate the feedback. Looking forward to taking care of you again soon!

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, music and drinks!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    It’s was an interesting experience 😂. I will have to go back to see what the experience is like on different nights (went on a Friday).

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 13, 2023Thank you very much for the review! I would love to hear more about your interesting experience that Friday night so we can find a way to improve your next experience here at Ghost Baby. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at adammichael@ghost-baby.comm so that I can work on improving the Ghost Baby experience.

  32. MichaelW

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a great place to get drinks and chill. It was our first time there and it was such a great place. The music and drinks were great.

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 4, 2023Thank you for the review! We greatly value any and all feedback, and love to hear we met our goal of providing you with an evening well spent. Hope to see you again soon and happy anniversary!

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere, live music and great cocktails 🍹

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 4, 2023Thank you for the review! We hope to host you again soon! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  34. HollyH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I felt like I was in a David Lynch film and that is a good thing.

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 4, 2023We love it! Thank you for the review! We greatly value any and all feedback, and love to hear we met our goal of providing you with an evening well spent. Hope to see you again soon!

  35. MorganT

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great environment. I do with the reservations we’re more than an hour and a half. We got there, bears 2-3 songs from the band, they took a long break, and then we only heard 2 more before our reservation was up.

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 4, 2023Thank you for your review, we value all feedback. We strive to provide guests with an incomparable experience each and every night. It appears we missed the mark in an area or two for you. While we try to align reservation windows with showtimes, unfortunately it doesn't always work that way and we are very sorry that was your experience. We will work diligently to improve on our showtimes aligning with all reservation times to make sure all guests can maximize their viewing experience. Cheers

  36. KJ70

    Cincinnati

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Alexa Michelle was over the top!! The vibe is awesome and staff is amazing!! Best show I have seen here.

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 4, 2023We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the show! Thank you for the review, we appreciate any and all feedback, and love to hear we met our goal of providing you with an evening well spent. We hope to see you again soon, Cheers!

  37. bearington

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    we did not get to eat, our reservation was set for midnight. I assume the kitchen was closed. I requested to please be sat nearest to the stage to see my friend Jess play, in our reservation. as it was a surprise for my boyfriend he had never been there or seen jess for awhile! we are great friends of many years. not only was it exciting that I was going to surprise my boyfriend taking him here for his first time, but to see our friend play too! I messaged at 1015 asking for any early seating. in hopes for her mid set. no response. when arriving 10 min early the guy upstairs was kind, the hostess Ellie downstairs ignored the 7 small tables available at that time closer to the front, and my request. we still enjoyed ourself but jess was turned down so low and we couldn't hear her as we were directly seated in the very back. not very thrilled with the outcome as more tables just became sat in front of us.. not sure I'll be back since my request was completely ignored. i heard the hostess literally quote Ellie to a customer she sat in front of us: " I should know where the seats are but I have no freaking clue "

    Ghost BabyResponded on February 4, 2023Thank you for your review. We strive to provide guests with an incomparable experience each and every night. In this case it appears we fell short and we would love to discuss this with you directly. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, would you kindly send your contact information to me at adammichael@ghost-baby.comm? Thank you so much and we look forward to speaking with you soon. - Adammichael Gesell, General Manager

  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great didn’t have food though just put 5 stars because the rest was perfect thanks
  39. AlanF

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved the Gabriel Kahane performance, but the background noise was distracting.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    It’s like a dingy college bar with dirty tables, cheap “vintage” inspired furniture, and OK cocktails.

    Ghost BabyResponded on January 24, 2023Thank you very much for your review. We strive to provide guests with an incomparable experience taking place 4 stories underground each and every night. In this case it appears we fell short of delivering that and we would love to discuss this directly. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, would you kindly send your contact information to me at adammichael@ghost-baby.comm Thank you so much and we look forward to speaking with you soon. Adammichael Gesell, General Manager.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ghost Baby is rated 4.6 stars by 783 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Ghost Baby

1314 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7115

Additional information

  • Cross street

    14th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Over the Rhine

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:45 am

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Washington Park Garage & Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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