Where to Watch Bengals Games in Cincinnati This Season

Where can you watch Bengals games in Cincinnati this season?

Cincinnati has bars and breweries built for game day in nearly every neighborhood, from Oakley Greens' six video walls to Rhinegeist's rooftop taproom. Here are nine of our favorite spots to catch the Bengals in 2026, organized by neighborhood so you can find one close to home.

Bengals Home Opener 2026: What to Know

The Bengals open their home schedule on Sunday, September 13 at 1 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium, the team's annual "Open in Orange" game. Whether you're headed downtown or settling in at a neighborhood spot, kickoff is at 1 p.m. on FOX.

East Side Bengals Bars

The East Side has some of the most spacious game day setups in the city.

• Oakley Greens (Oakley): Six massive video walls, 36 TVs and two full bars mean there's not a bad seat in the house. Mini golf and a kids' play area round out the space if you're bringing the whole crew.
• Mount Lookout Tavern (Mount Lookout): A neighborhood staple known for smoked wings, cold beer and a patio firepit, this one's a classic no-frills game day hangout.
• Streetside Brewery (Columbia Tusculum): A dog-friendly patio, rotating small-batch beers and a laid-back neighborhood crowd make this the pick for craft beer fans.

Downtown & Over-the-Rhine

If you want to be close to the stadium or catch the game with a view, downtown and OTR have you covered.

• The Filson (The Banks): Steps from Paycor Stadium, The Filson runs an all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink Ultimate Tailgate before every home game, plus elevated bar food for anyone sticking around after kickoff.
• Rhinegeist Brewery (Over-the-Rhine): Rhinegeist is now an official Hometown Beer Partner of the Bengals, hosting watch parties all season on its 14-foot screen, with rooftop seating if you want a view with your game.

North of the City

• MadTree Parks & Rec (Blue Ash): Set inside Summit Park with a full kitchen, craft beer on tap and plenty of room to spread out, this spot works well for a full crew.

West Side

• Maloney's Pub (Delhi): A true West Side staple with Guinness on tap, hearty pub food and a patio firepit for settling in with the game.

Northern Kentucky

• Shiners on the Levee (Newport): Right on the river with a big patio and firepit, Shiners pairs smoked BBQ and moonshine cocktails with a big screen and plenty of TVs.
• Braxton Brewing (Covington): Braxton keeps a watch party going for every game, with rooftop skyline views and a rotating beer list to match.

Find Your Spot for Every Bengals Sunday

Whichever neighborhood you're in, Cincinnati has a bar or brewery ready for kickoff. Bookmark this list, or better yet, make it a habit to try a new spot each home game this season. Most of these picks sit right in the middle of some of our most walkable Cincinnati neighborhoods, so it's easy to make a whole day of it on foot.

Want the rest of our go-to spots beyond game day? Check out our local favorites map for more Cincinnati bars, restaurants and coffee shops we love.

Have a favorite game day spot we missed, or curious what's happening in your neighborhood beyond football season? Reach out to the team, we love talking Cincinnati almost as much as we love helping people find a home here.

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