Florida based The Brass Tap, a chain of beer bars, opened their first Midwest location near the University of Cincinnati this past summer. The spot is in the newly finished U Square development that is a series of buildings with a mix of retail, residential, and dining.

U Square

U Square

Parking is available on the street outside of the bar, or in the garages that were built as part of development. Special event parking is just $10 when there is a big sporting event on campus, which is cheaper than on campus parking, and it leaves with you plenty of warm options for pregame activities.

Outside

Outside

This Brass Tap location features eighty taps, many of which are dedicated to local beer offerings. It is a very impressive lineup, better than anywhere else around campus, and near the top that the city offers.

Taps

Taps

No food is offered yet, but menus for a handful of neighboring restaurants (mostly in the U Square development) are available at the bar and I’m told that food orders can be made available for delivery. My only compliant is that they are not family friendly. In an effort to keep the underage college students out of the bar, no one under 21 is permitted inside. Instead head to the nearby Adriatico’s if you are bringing the kids along.

2 Responses to “The Brass Tap”
  1. Not Liam says:

    So am I safe to assume its the same owners as the Brass Ass? Wonder if the specials are similar..

  2. NotRyan says:

    Safe to assume. Specials are only available in the back room.

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