Murphy's Pub

From the beginning the bartender Luke was rude, condescending, dismissive and forgetful. We've never been there before and will never go back. After ordering our drinks, my wife asked what's down the hall as we later discovered the bar is sectioned into three areas. His response was "More bar I guess, I don't know how to answer that!" If you're a bartender and patrons you don't recognize ask a question about the bar, you should be more informative and accommodating instead of rude and dismissive. He then had to verify what my wife ordered because he forgot, and after handing her the drink, looked at me and said you're good Christopher. I asked him "Can I have my beer?" as it was still sitting at the tap station, 3/4 poured. After about 6 times of ordering another round, getting change for the pool table or asking for darts, he still had to ask my name every time. I was the only bald, white male in the bar during this time and my last name has three letters, it couldn't have more more easy to remember. My last name could have been Smith and he may have still forgotten it. When cashing out we discovered that they auto bill in gratuity, which would explain why he didn't care about being polite, respectful, helpful or even accommodating as anyone who works for tips is. I generally tip 22-25% anywhere I go because I have family who are servers. I also only had two light beers so it wasn't like I was being drunk and rude. This was my wife and I first trip to Cincinnati and every place we went received a 5 star review except here.

This is by far my favorite pub that I have been to for the amenities they have. For a college pub right near campus this is the place to be. They have popcorn and hotdogs for free for tipping customers and a $10 minimum when using a debit or credit card for drinks. They have darts, pool and a couple of outside court yards. They host a whole day of events on Saint pattys day and give out a ton of free merchandise. It is not the cleanest or nicest pub ever but that's what gives it its charm. During school it is filled with college students with their friends and during the week it's just older locals/regulars and a couple of college students. They have specials every now and then that they advertise on their Instagram. I utilize that to get all of their awesome deals like Moscow mules on Monday and you get to keep the fancy copper cup.The cost is very reasonable, the atmosphere is dependent on when you go regarding the noise level/how much energy you can feel, the bathrooms are not the best but the overall pub is amazing.Don't miss out on this pub if you are nearby.

We've been twice. The first time for a running club meeting, and we had the place to ourselves. The second time for Saturday night Last Call Trivia, and we did not have the place to ourselves! It's very much a college bar. We were basically the parents in the room, or, the professors. Even so, the crowd was friendly and we felt welcome. Actually, we ended up having a blast. It's a dive with lots of personality. It's a labyrinth of rooms and rooms that lead to patios. The parking can be a pain, depending on when you arrive. We were lucky enough to score a parking lot spot because we got there early. And I definitely want to try some of the Murphy's signature drinks, which sound, well, original. Like the Mini Guinney, Irish Breakfast, and Green Tea. They offer all this at great prices and with friendly bartenders.

Murphy's is a dive bar for sure - it's dirty, crowded with college students, has a bunch of Irish swag cluttering the walls. Despite my initial knee jerk reaction to hate it, it was actually a place I'd return to. The bar staff was super friendly, none of the patrons ended up being obnoxious, and the prices were decent. They have free popcorn and hotdogs if you tip (but really, why would you not tip?)Parking is a bit tricky in Clifton Heights, but it sure beats one of the new cookie cutter bars the huge development companies are pushing to college students on Calhoun/McMillan (RIP Moerlein/Goetz Mansion, never forget). Murphy's isn't the cleanest or newest, and the building isn't a new construction, mass market plywood box. Murphy's is an authentic part of a Cincinnati history with genuine character and for that I respect it.

Had a great night at Murphy's. Reasonably priced drinks. Great patio. Was fun to hang out with friends for a few drinks.

I've never been treated so terribly at a bar in my life. The bouncer said my ID was fake, and wouldn't give it back until I called the police to have them verify it was real. I did not fight or retaliate, I knew he was doing his job but he got hostile and belittled my friends who just trying to vouch for me. I sat outside in the freezing cold for over an hour waiting for the cops to arrive. The police showed up and immediately told the bouncer my ID was real and gave it back to me. I tried to walk into the bar and the bouncer did not apologize but instead told me to get IN THE BACK OF THE LINE and wait to get in. Mind you I had already waited in line for 45 mins prior to this incident AND sat in the cold for over an hour. Thank goodness a second bouncer came out and let me get in front of the line.I have never had someone publicly make me feel so awful for doing absolutely nothing wrong.Once I got into the bar there were about 3 underage people who somehow got in. I don't know what made this bouncer decide to be an absolute jerk to me, but he not only ruined me and friends night he also wasted the time of the SIX POLICEMAN who showed up to simply verify my ID. Ridiculous just absolutely the worst time I have ever had at any bar.

Murphy's Pub is my Thursday-Friday happy hour hangout. I'm about to graduate so I don't foresee myself coming here afterwards, but I've lived right around the corner for two years so I know it pretty well. I still find it funny that they ask for ID after all this time...either I look like a child to this day or they remember everyone in my friend group but me. :(I've only come here on a non happy hour time maybe twice, and there's usually no one here. You come here because you're poor, the wells are 1.50 during happy hour, and they give you free hot dogs and popcorn. Maybe you also come to play pool and darts. This is not a cool urban hipster bar, and this is not a snooty upscale tavern with a view. This is the literal definition of a dive bar. It's not fancy, but it will get you through, as it's done for me many many times.

Listen. Murphy's is a timeless Cincinnati Classic. I spent more hours here than on UC's campus and only one of them gave me a degree. Murphy's is a hidden cincinnati gem and selfishly I need it to stay that way. Please pick some where else if you want to have a low key fun night because I don't want everyone to know about it but it's also so lit I love it so much. Maybe I will host my wedding here. Murphy's is 365 days a year of awesome and this is literally the best bar in Cincinnati so stay away because the best part about it is that it is a hidden gem and you will come here once and fall in love.Come to Murphy's for the ambiance and stay for the cheap drinks, great friends and free hot dogs. (But also stay away because I hate big crowds...)

My favorite Clifton bar hands down. But lately the DJ addition is not it. There should never be a DJ blocking dart boards. Also just get rid of the DJ all together because people want to relax with hotdogs and popcorn and be able to hear each other talk #MAKEMURPHYSGREATAGAIN

My last name is murphy and there is no respect in that manner. This is my favorite bar but i have never received a free drink for sharing the name with the bar. A hell yeah would do at least but like no response is just degrading. Do better ~ Jayson Murphy