The Setback is a lively dive bar located in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, known for its spacious layout featuring a long bar, dance floor, and small patio. It offers a welcoming atmosphere favored by regulars and groups, with a focus on affordable drinks rather than food service. The venue stands out as a popular nightlife spot especially on weekends, and embraces a laid-back vibe despite undergoing rebranding delays.

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Tue All day

Drink Specials

  • $3 Tea Shots
  • $4 High Noons
  • $4 Sun Cruisers
  • $4 Twisted Teas

Wed All day

Drink Specials

  • $7 Boilermaker mix & match (canned beer & shot; select drinks only)

Thur All day

Drink Specials

  • $3 Drafts
  • $3 Domestic Tallboys
  • $2 Wells
  • $1 Jell-O Shots

Fri All day

Drink Specials

  • $0.50 Jell-O Shots (while supplies last)

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Highlights

  • Spacious interior with a long bar and dance floor
  • Welcoming staff and regulars creating a friendly neighborhood feel
  • Allows patrons to bring in food from surrounding eateries

Important Details

  • No kitchen on site, but outside food allowed
  • Open late with nightclub atmosphere on Fridays and Saturdays

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