Clifton

university core · 45220

Clifton is what happens when a Gilded Age streetcar suburb gets colonized by 45,000 undergraduates and never quite recovers its dignity. The University of Cincinnati anchors it, which means Ludlow Avenue oscillates between genuine bohemia (Esquire Theatre, Sitwell's) and the kind of pho-and-bubble-tea churn that follows tuition dollars everywhere. Older housing stock is glorious on paper, exhausting in practice: third-floor walk-ups, landlord-grade kitchens, parking as blood sport. Dates here skew cheap, walkable, and lightly chaotic. Bring opinions about Skyline. Do not bring a car you love.

5,736

singles 22–50

59%

male

$29,509

median income

$970

median rent

The data

Clifton by the numbers

Clifton runs male-heavy, about 59% men to 41% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Clifton is about $29,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Ohio has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Hamilton County voted about 57% Harris to 42% Trump, a county that has flipped Democratic in a Republican state.
● Verified · Hamilton County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Clifton pays about $970 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 5,700 Clifton residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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23 spots across Clifton

Clifton
Activity
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Botanical garden★ 4.6 · 31,411
Wheelchair access
Find it
3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 31,411 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Clifton
Activity
American Sign Museum
Museum★ 4.8 · 3,522
Wheelchair access
Find it
1330 Monmouth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 3,522 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at American Sign Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Clifton
Activity
Bogart's
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 3,435
Wheelchair access
Find it
2621 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 3,435 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bogart's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 5 PM
ThuClosed
Fri12 to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Clifton
Activity
Ludlow Garage
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,476
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,476 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ludlow Garage.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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Clifton
Dining
Arlin's Bar & Garden
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,009
Clifton
Drinks
Sundry and Vice
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 804
Clifton
Drinks
Ladder 19
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 598
Clifton
Drinks
The Lackman
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 593
Clifton
Drinks
Murphy's Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 590
Clifton
Drinks
Dive Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 495
Clifton
Cafés
Graeter's Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 379
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
332 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 379 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Graeter's Ice Cream.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Clifton
Drinks
Higher Gravity
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 373
Clifton
Cafés
Cincy cafe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 331
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2702 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 331 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cincy cafe.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 8 PM
Thu8 AM to 8 PM
Fri8 AM to 9 PM
Sat8 AM to 9 PM
Sun8 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Clifton
Activity
Bombs Away! Comedy
Comedy club★ 4.9 · 271
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Clifton
Drinks
The Loon: Wine Bar & Shop
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 267
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
4027 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 267 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Loon: Wine Bar & Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Clifton
Activity
Climb Cincy
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 249
Wheelchair access
Find it
1708 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 249 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Climb Cincy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Clifton
Drinks
Clifton Heights Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4 · 149
Clifton
Drinks
Ludlow Wines
Wine store$$$$★ 4.8 · 104
Clifton
Drinks
Piccolo Wine Room
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 95
Clifton
Drinks
Alive & Well
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 94
Clifton
Drinks
Something to Wine About
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 87
Clifton
Drinks
The Vick Rooftop
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 62
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
310 Straight St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 62 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Vick Rooftop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Clifton
Cafés
Sweet n more
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 31
Find it
2603 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sweet n more.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Contact
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Clifton

Clifton by the numbers

Local date spots

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

American Sign Museum

Bogart's

Ludlow Garage

Arlin's Bar & Garden

Sundry and Vice

Ladder 19

The Lackman

Murphy's Pub

Dive Bar

Graeter's Ice Cream

Higher Gravity

Cincy cafe

Bombs Away! Comedy

The Loon: Wine Bar & Shop

Climb Cincy

Clifton Heights Tavern

Ludlow Wines

Piccolo Wine Room

Alive & Well

Something to Wine About

The Vick Rooftop

Sweet n more

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