Brewery Profile

Northern Row Brewery, Distillery & Taproom

In Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine district, a visitor to Northern Row finds a working beverage venue that is not limited to one category. The operation functions as both a craft brewery and a distillery, with a taproom serving beer made on site alongside house-distilled spirits, including bourbon. That dual identity gives it a different role from a standard neighborhood beer bar: the same visit can include a draft pour, a cocktail built with the distillery’s own products, and a meal from its scratch-made food service. For someone exploring Cincinnati’s beer scene, the appeal is less about chasing a single flagship and more about seeing how brewing, distilling, cocktails, and food are presented together in one Over-the-Rhine stop.

Travelers coming through this part of Cincinnati often build a day around the district’s walkable food, drink, and sports options. A stop here fits that pattern because it can serve several kinds of preferences at the same table. Beer-focused visitors can start with the brewery side of the business, while others may be more interested in bourbon or a premium cocktail using Northern Row’s own distillates. Since specific beer names, rotating releases, and spirit availability can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and cocktail list. The experience is also useful for mixed groups: one person can order beer, another can choose a spirit-forward drink, and the group can still make the visit a meal rather than only a tasting stop.

For planning, the location is one of the main practical advantages. Northern Row is steps from Findlay Market, making it an easy add-on before or after time spent around the market area, and it is also close to TQL Stadium for visitors heading to or from events. The taproom offers full service rather than only production-floor sampling, and the presence of scratch-made food means guests do not need to rely on snacks or outside dining to extend the visit. As with any brewery and distillery taproom, it is worth checking current hours, the food menu, and the available beer and spirits before making a special trip. Visitors should also treat the taproom staff and posted menu as the most reliable source for what is being poured that day.

Northern Row operates as both a brewery and a distillery in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine district, offering a dual focus on craft beer production and house-distilled spirits, including bourbon. The facility maintains a full taproom service that features premium cocktails utilizing their own distillates. Located steps from Findlay Market and in close proximity to TQL Stadium, the establishment provides scratch-made food service alongside its beverage offerings. This combination of brewing, distilling, and full-service food makes it a multi-faceted production and retail location within the neighborhood.

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111 W McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone: (513) 620-8302

Website: http://www.northernrow.com/

Hours: TAPROOM HOURS: Mon/Tues: Closed, Wed: 4pm - 9pm, Thurs: 4pm - 10pm, Fri: 12pm - 10pm, Sat: 12pm - 11pm, Sun: 12pm - 6pm. KITCHEN HOURS: Mon/Tues: Closed, Wed: 4pm - 8pm, Thurs: 4pm - 9pm, Fri: 12pm - 9pm, Sat: 12pm - 10pm, Sun: 12pm - 5pm