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

Ghost Baby

4.8 (1505)
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
1314 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Our Rattle Room welcomes you when joining us 4 floors below Vine street. The Rattle Room does not require reservations and is seated on a first come first serve basis.
Reservations are recommended and prioritized for our Den. If you have a reservation, please check in with the host at the front door before waiting in line. Reservations in our Den will be held for 15 minutes and are a total of 2 hours long (Excluding Saturday reservations before 6:30 which are an hour and a half).

We do not serve food, nor allow outside food.

Ghost Baby exists to rattle the extraordinary. Our cocktail lounge and music venue claims a 170-year-old space that once served as a lagering tunnel for a brewing company. Come as you are and enjoy an inventive cocktail, a stiff drink, your favorite canned beer, or a glass of our hand-selected wine. 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.

21+ | Dress Code Enforced

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:45 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:45 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business 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 1,505 people are saying

Ghost Baby reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Lively

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ghost Baby is an enchanting speakeasy in Cincinnati offering "great cocktails" and a "phenomenal ambience." Patrons adore the "unique atmosphere" and "live music" that elevate the experience. Though there's no food, the attentive service and crafted drinks make it a "must-visit" for a memorable night out.

1,505 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Nashville3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess was rude and a lil’ ageist. We had one drink order filled and left after an hour passed with empty glasses - it wasn’t an ‘in the weeds’ situation. Yes, we know you are four stories underground, but I’m sure you could figure out how to properly wire a drum kit (buy a drum shield with all those sold out rezzies!) where it doesn’t sound like gunfire. I *guess* if you need to go to say you’ve been, go for it. I was told by a number of folk that this was a can’t-miss when we visited and what an absolute letdown.
    Ghost BabyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for sharing your feedback. While we’re disappointed your visit didn’t meet expectations, we appreciate the chance to learn and improve. Our team is committed to treating every guest with respect—ageism or any form of discrimination has no place at Ghost Baby. While we didn’t receive specifics, we’re following up to ensure all interactions reflect our values. We appreciate you mentioning our live music, as we try to offer a diverse range of performances to suit different tastes at no charge. Being a unique underground venue in a 150 year old lagering tunnel poses challenges with volume at times. We’re continuing to refine our service and sound setup to better balance ambiance and comfort in our unique space. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope you’ll consider a return visit.

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  2. Krista

    Columbus1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were so excited to visit, but then extremely disappointed to wait 45 minutes for the band to start. Our waitress came by infrequently and pushed us out well before the two hour period.
    Ghost BabyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Krista, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We strive to provide guests with an unforgettable haunt each night at Ghost Baby, and we’re sorry to have missed the mark during your visit. While we offer complimentary live music, our bands don’t play continuously. Your 8:00pm reservation was seated 15 minutes early, but the next set began at 8:15, which caused the delay in music. We apologize for the confusion. More importantly, we’re sorry the service felt rushed or inattentive. That’s never our intention. We’d love to welcome you back during a set time of your choice and provide the warm, attentive service you deserve.

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  3. Tania

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We used to go Ghost baby pretty often. Now it deteriorated into a very low class loud cheap hang out place where you're being told upon walking in "you have your reserved table for an hour and a half". Really? Well, the "show" was so bad and so freaking loud that we left after 20 minutes. Not coming back anytime soon.
    Ghost BabyResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. At Ghost Baby, we strive to provide an unforgettable experience every night, and we’re sorry to hear we missed the mark during your visit. We kindly remind guests of their reservation timing to help us manage flow and is never meant to make guests feel rushed—we apologize if it came across that way. We also understand that the music volume in our Den can vary based on the performance and crowd. If it's ever too loud, guests are welcome to enjoy their drinks in our quieter Rattle Room. We'd love the chance to welcome you back and provide a better experience. Please reach out—we’d be happy to help with your next reservation.

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  4. Ricolette

    Western KY32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never have a bad experience, our waitress provided excellent recommendations and was attentive.
    Ghost BabyResponded 1 day ago
    On behalf of the team at Ghost Baby, thank you so much for all of your support and time in leaving us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your night out with us and would love to host you soon for another unforgettable haunt. All the best!

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  5. Elisabeth

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were superb (#3, #5), and the music and ambience were perfection! Great service! Thank you for making our birthday celebration a night to remember!

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  6. Deanna VIP

    Charleston137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous ambience! This place is fun to go before or after dinner.
    Ghost BabyResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you so much for your time in leaving Ghost Baby a review. Your feedback and support means the world! We are so glad you enjoyed Ghost Baby during your visit and would love to host you soon for another unforgettable haunt!

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  7. Angela

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No food but wonderful craft cocktails and live jazz music
    Ghost BabyResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to show the team at Ghost Baby some love and support! Your kind words just made our day! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience and would love to host you again for another unforgettable haunt. Cheers!

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  8. Dawna

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn't have any food, but the drinks were superb! And the whole vibe was amazing.
    Ghost BabyResponded on May 11, 2025
    Hi Dawna, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. At Ghost Baby, we’re committed to giving our guests a memorable experience every night. While we understand that dining can be an important part of a night out, Ghost Baby is a unique cocktail and live music venue located 40 feet underground, and as such, we do not have a full kitchen on site. Our main focus is creating a lively atmosphere with delicious drinks and live music, so we’re glad to hear you enjoyed those parts of your experience. We look forward to hosting you again soon and thank you for your continued support! -Erin

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  9. Alicia VIP

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Ghost Baby last night. Drinks were great as usual! Sarah our server was attentive. The 2 man band was fantastic: crowd engaging and great music!!
    Ghost BabyResponded on May 11, 2025
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience at Ghost Baby with us. We invite all of our guests to come to Ghost Baby to celebrate life and enjoy a night out with complimentary live music and libations. We are so glad you enjoyed your night out with us and would love to host you soon for another unforgettable haunt. All the best!

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  10. Greta VIP

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cool vibe and great jazz ensemble on a Wednesday evening. Loved the cocktails but need to bring back the charcuterie boards or some type of snacks!
    Ghost BabyResponded on May 11, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. At Ghost Baby, we’re committed to giving our guests a memorable experience every night. We’re a unique venue, and while being 40 feet underground adds to the charm, it does come with certain limitations. While we don't have a full kitchen for preparing meals on-site, we make sure there’s always a great selection of drinks available. Our main focus is creating a lively atmosphere with delicious drinks and live music, so we’re glad to hear you enjoyed those parts of your experience. We look forward to hosting you again soon and thank you for your continued support! -Erin

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:45 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:45 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business 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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