Identifies as Black-owned
Yes
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge in Cincinnati
Categories
Location on the map
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Dancing
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Outside food allowed
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 513-381-1300
Site: http://www.nostalgiaotr.com/
Site: http://www.nostalgiaotr.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:4–11PM
- Thursday:4–11PM
- Friday:4PM–1AM
- Saturday:2PM–1AM
- Sunday:2–9PM
Comments (170)
Cool little vibe. Great live music. Drinks were good too. I loved they are named after some of the greats like Nina Simone, Miles Davis etc. I would definitely go back.
Gave this place a second try with worse results…As other patrons stated in reviews…very rude and unfriendly hostess/bartender make the environment sour!The reservation process is off-putting and needs improvement. Solid cocktails…however, DO NOT start a tab there they will make it a mess with random charges. Don’t waste your attention at this place!
Great place, great vibe. Wine selection fantastic, highly recommended Lolas Sweet Red and the Were Movin On Up Cabernet. The house band kept the vibe moving. The chartreuse board was definitely a bit lacking, but served a purpose. Will absolutely be going back whether a date night or girls night out. Oh and the bathrooms were unisex and very clean.
Very aggressive profiling at the door. Dont bother going with even a small group of guys — youll get turned away every time even when its clearly not busy inside.Im local and tried to visit this place a half dozen times and *never* have gotten in. This is the only bar in OTR I can say that about.But watch a group of all girls with no reservation come immediately after and suddenly they have space. I wish they were honest and let people in first come, first serve instead of playing these shenanigans.Save yourself the hassle of Nostalgia and just go to Ghost Baby instead just a block or two away.
Went last night 8/28/22 and will never go back. The bartenders were AWFULLLLL. I have never been treated so rudely in my life at an establishment (big light skin girl with braids and the other mixed looking girl I wish I wouldve gotten their names but too rude to tell me) .Rudest service I have ever had and I wont return. It sucks this is a black owned business because it is a super nice place but the bartenders are going to run this place into the ground with their unprofessionalism and rude behavior. Me and my friends were ignored the entire time. Sat ourselves since no one greeted us for 30 minutes as we stood by the please wait to be seated sign so we sat down at one of the MANY empty tables and then we were yelled at by the big girl that was bartending and told that the empty tables were all reserved and kicked me and my friends out for OUR EVENT THAT WE WERE HOSTING. We left then came back due to us being performers that night but the bartenders literally never brought us menus, gave us dirty looks and purposely REFUSED to serve me and my friends. I went to the bar to get a drink and was IGNORED. Dont waste your time. Literally ruined the entire night.
The location, DJ, crowd, and environment was good; the reason I gave the score I did was because of the service I received from the bartender. I ordered 2 drinks and was charged for 2 up priced drinks. I asked why wasnt I charged for what I ordered and I was told they dont have a price amount for the drinks so they charged me for something else....What bar doesnt have a price for Don Julio Blanco and Ameretto Sour? Im disappointed in receiving that type of service and I wouldnt recommend ordering drinks in there...
Nice clean relaxing place to release the stress of a busy day with some adult beverages. When next door to Soul Secrets for a meal after a few adult beverages. Nice experience from both establishments staff.
Im literally leaving this review as I and my husband who visiting from Toledo, are walking out this place. We walked in and was only in there for about 10mins...No one greeting or was directing guests or customers, like Im thinking an upscale place would do🤔...So okay, we sit down at the table with only a wine menu on it and realize they are not serving food...bummer 😒but okay, we will just get a glass of wine and leave so as to patronize the lounge because music and vibe was cool...of course no one comes to serve us and before my husband can get up to go to the bar, some brown skinned man with dreads, possibly owner or management came over to the table with a couple of people and said Get up! and waved his hand and shaking his head at us like we were some homeless people who had sneaked into the bar and was begging people for money🤨... Im assuming it was reserved for the people he booted us out for. Yeah of course there was no RESERVED sign on table! That would have only made sense! I tapped him on shoulder and said Sir, we didnt know. He very dismissively said Yeah Okay! In shock, we leave.We have never, eeeeeeever been treated like that before at a bar not even at the most hoodest bar weve been to...I try not to leave bad reviews because everyones bad experience might not be the next persons, but DANG! That was just too crazy! This place needs to tighten up for for real! I project if this is how they treat their patrons, they wont last long!!! But we good! Down the street at City Bird Tenders! Food was good and had excellent service!
Drinks were good. Service was horrible. The bartenders stood around talking to each other, ignoring paying customers. Stood at the bar waiting for service for an entire song and they never acknowledged any of us. Not personable at all and it’s unfortunate because that’s enough to keep people from coming back.
We had a great experience here and cant wait to come back!Our server was Amber and she was wonderful - attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. You can order from your server or contactless from your phone using the QR code on the table.Its nice to have the cheese or cheese + meat tray options for little snacks to go with your wine or other drink. Wine menu had plenty of options, and they have beer, liquor, and cocktail options as well for those that dont love wine.We had an old fashioned, whiskey sour, hot bourbon apple cider, the Pricky Pear white wine, and the Dry Riesling. We didnt love the red wine in the whiskey sour, but would order everything else again! They had an espresso martini that I cant wait to try.The music was lovely and a good volume for background music, but we were far away from it and it likely would have been a little loud if we were sat up close.We had a 7:15 reservation for Sunday night, and the music was from 7-9. Is was not busy when we arrived but was full and lively when we left around 9!
It was first time checking Nostalgia outMy date and I loved the atmosphere and the music was great. The service was pretty busy we had to wait awhile, but everyone was very helpful and truly great customer service. I will be back soon!!!
Im one to support black owned business but after my experience at Nostalgia last night. I will never support this business false advertising, poor customer service. The owner unprofessional, neck rolling, & defensive behavior I received was despicable! If a event is advertised to start at 7pm honor that... who gets upset with patrons who arrive on time? I guess Nostalgia....Dont patronize
Love this place! Music is always great and a nice place to go with the girls. To have a nice drink, listen to a live band and chat,this is the place to be.
Had a reservation for my 1 year anniversary. Left our nice dinner early to make sure we were on time for our reservation. Little did we know, they cancelled our reservation for a private event with no prior notice. Claimed they tried calling everyone, but my phone number was definitely listed and didn’t have any missed calls or voicemails. Even tried calling on the way there and no one picked up. Wouldn’t even let us step inside in single degree weather to call a ride. Absolute joke of a business, do not go here.Edit: that’s weird because the person working the door said it was a call?? Weird… doesn’t matter cuz I never received either. And cancelling the reservation was not the issue, it was the incredible lack of human compassion to even let us call a ride from inside during single degree weather. Your attempt to backtrack and save face is almost even more embarrassing as you cannot keep your stories straight, have taken 6 months to respond, and still have failed to even ameliorate the situation let alone accept responsibility for failing to communicate.
We went here on a whim while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant and this place delivered! The music starts at 7 and was impeccable. The drink selection was decent and the service was great. Loved the entire vibe.
Made reservations to take my girlfriend here. We showed up ready for a good time only to find out I made the reservation for the wrong day. The place was packed and I was in an embarrassing situation. Man, the hostess showed extreme empathy and worked diligently to find us a table. She introduced us to another couple that was willing to share their space. I’m grateful that she went above and beyond to make it happen. Amazing atmosphere, great bartenders that know how to mix a cocktail and the live music was on point. Definitely going back to this place!
This is the place to be when your in Cincinnati or need a night out to hang out and chill with family, friends or your Spouse. Drinks are excellent. Very professional. Everybody is dressed so nice. Love the colorful lights displaying in the place. Very laidback and the music is amazing. Love this black owned Lounge.
Phenomenal place for great music and handcrafted cocktails! The lady singing on Saturday night added to the overall amazing vibe of the place! Destiny and Fabio provided amazing service…Cheers!
Great venue, fantastic music and attentive staff. Thanks for making our anniversary a fabulous one.
Me and my girlfriend had a blast here on our vacation. Drinks were the best. They had a “love Jones” skit going on that night and it was amazing.
Great atmosphere for live music/jazz after diner in OTR plan ahead for seating for groups over 4. (August 2022)
This place was amazing! Loved the atmosphere. Music was definitely a vibe and the drinks were delicious and gave a good buzz 😁 Will be back!
Had a great time here! The vibe was nice enjoyed the old school and R&B music playing before the band came on. Felt the drink prices were a bit $$. The band started late but when they preformed, they sounded good. I would love to see an establishment like this in Louisville.
The live band was great. The DJ was hot (skills and looks). This was a great vibe
Music was great! Atmosphere was amazing! Staff was attentive and friendly. Drinks were intoxicating. Vibes was right! Will be back often
Beautiful lounge. Very intimate setting. Good music. It would be nice if they had a small plates option, but they dont so just be sure to eat something before you go. That is, if you plan on partaking in having one of their Lovely cocktails or a glass of their fairly priced wine. Coming back very soon.
A friend and I went to Nostalgia a few weeks back, we had an amazing evening! We both enjoyed the “Live” band playing as well as the atmosphere! I’m looking forward to attending more events this coming summer as the place is a Vibe! Grown and Sexy!
Last night was my first time here. My friend reserved a table for us for the evening. My first impression after walking in was it had a welcoming feel to it. The lighting, decor, and ambiance was everything I needed. The drinks were spectacular (although on the pricey side). I had a Sangria first and then a tequila and soda. The staff was especially attentive. Social distancing and mask wearing was strictly enforced. The music was one of the best parts. The icing on the cake was that you could pay and order via QR code at your table. I will definitely be back.
Perfectly crafted wine combos and a welcoming environment that suits any occasion and gets friends smiling and giggling all through any opportunities to be out there at the lounge. It has a contagious welcoming warmth that begs for longer stay even when you wish to go.
Extensive drink selection, fabulous music, awesome vibe!!
A very cool, laid-back, but stylish spot. I dont drink wine and they were still completely cool with my coming in, sitting back, listening to some amazing live music and enjoying an ambiance that we desperately need during these times. The staff were all professional, attentive, and reasonable. The music matches the atmosphere, and neither should be missed
Okay, so I am not one to write many reviews unless something really really is outstanding. This place is OUTSTANDING! For visitors, a few things to note: there is a charcuterie board but nothing in the way of dinner or anything. That is not a problem at all. Sometimes you just want to have a nice drink and see some good live music! I know my husband and I are all about live music for date nights and this place delivers!The ambience is absolutely beautiful and classy and the crowd very diverse and eclectic. That was probably one of the best features is how it has brought together people from all different age groups and walks of life. The service in our opinion was amazing and accommodating and the owner stopped in and spent some time with the patrons (which you dont see these days much).The drinks are amazing and brought back the names and drinks of the 1920s and 1930s like the Sidecar and the French 75! It is sort of like being transported back to the Jazz lounges of that time. Truly a gem as there are very very few places in Cinci where you can just go see a live music session and have a great drink.The dress code is flexible in my opinion. We saw ones dressed a little nicer like date night clothes and ones in shorts and sundresses (like we were). We booked our table for the following week before leaving we were that impressed. Thank you Tammie for bringing some class, good music, great drinks and a little piece of history to Cincinnati!
Nice atmosphere, great selection of music, good band with no cover charge. Reasonably priced although I believe they would benefit from a few more drink options, a bit small but nicely decorated and greatly needed in Cincinnati.
I really didnt want to be the 1st to have a negative review, but they charged my card twice for the same 3 drinks. This was only after spending a short time at the venue, and I personally came up to close my tab.. havent been able to get assistance so far ... glad I didnt let loose 😕; despite the wonderful setting you all have at nostalgia... #1s Impressions
Such a classy place. Great atmosphere, with or without live music
My experience at Nostalgia was awesome. It was my first time visiting and I truly enjoyed the time I spent there. The atmosphere was exciting and fun. I enjoyed sipping the Ella Fitzgerald cocktail I ordered, it was very delicious. I will visit Nostalgia again very soon.
Absolutely loved the atmosphere..the live band was awesome!! ❤️
Their $25 per person superbowl party advertisement was misleading. We received a complimentary drink and lite bites, which consist of a plate with a1/2 cup of salsa, 1/2 cup of onion dip, chips and chocolate covered pretzels 😏 per TABLE not per PERSON. A few times the projector (which displayed the superbowl game) froze and shut off. So ask questions before you PURCHASE tickets.Traveling sisters from PHILLY
Had an absolutely amazing time. Staff were courteous, the cleanliness was impeccable, great selection of wines (I ordered the Paloma cocktail, and a couple bottles of wine). The music was outstanding, the decor was very modern chic with a minimalist touch. No surprise that I’ll continue to find reasons to patronize this business.
Let me start off with the pros. The club has an intimate vibe, nice asthetic, they allow outside food into the establishment, and the band Sound the Alarm is absolutely fantastic.That said, the customer service needs work! Minus the doorman who was very cool both times we came to this establishment. As a whole though the customer service is lacking greatly in regards to the waitresses and hostess.UPDATE:The owner response is a gross misrepresentation of what occurred. To note, noone in management spoke with any member of our group of three while we were there. Which if customer service was top tier and they truly felt we were rude, would have happened to remedy any issues. Nor did we have any objections over leaving when our reservation concluded, in fact we promptly got up when informed and went to the bar to close out our tabs. I was so taken aback by the owners response I had to call the other two ladies in my group to see if they felt at anytime we were rude because I didnt want to misspeak based on my personal thoughts and experience. Also because I respect what this club stands for. However, reviews are a companies chance to take feedback with grace, and look into areas that may fall short. Not to respond defensively based on the hearsay of the very staff that treated us poorly.I think the issue came when we asked the hostess/waitress a couple questions regarding how things work at Nostalgia as we are newer to this club. We asked if the party after us no showed would we be able to keep our table. We also inquired if we could switch seats to a larger table that sat empty for over an hour. We respected the answers given, which were nos, and made no scenes nor had any qualms. Asking questions does not make us rude.Our waitress did not return to our table for an extended period of time which required us to go to the bar to get drinks. The only instance were I believe anything could be construed as slightly rude is at the end of the night I ordered a drink and then the hostess told us we had ten more minutes as the next group had arrived. When my drink came out a couple minutes thereafter I informed the waitress I did not want it as we only had a couple more minutes before we had to leave. She made an irritated facial expression at that, so I told her nevermind I would take it, and I did.
Came in and sat down, really looking forward to a chill night with some jazz. Bar service was not allowed and we were told a server would come to take our order. My friend and I were seated here for 15 minutes before we got up and left. Only then did a server come help us. Meanwhile, the table next to us ordered 3 rounds of drinks and were promptly served. Will not be returning here for jazz!Edit: if you can’t accommodate walk-ins, it would be best to deny them to improve service!
It was great to have an opportunity to experience Nostalgia. The service was great and ambiance ever better! While it was refreshing to see urban upscale on Vine Street, the prices were quite high and there wasnt much of food selection AT ALL (we were told we could purchase a cheese tray...) My husband ordered two Hennessy and cokes that were $20 each?! Might sound AMAZING for some but not if you planned to hang out, listen to music and drink.
Ive been to jazz venues in New York, New Orleans and other cities to name a few, but this place is unbelievable. The staff is awesome and the live music will have you stumping your feet. After a few of those side cars and that amazing chardonnay, I found myself singing right along with the band. Good thing I live two blocks away or maybe not so good.If youre looking for a great drink and want to listen to some great music before or after dinner, I highly recommend that you give Nostalgia an opportunity to wisk you away.
I absolutely love the vibe and atmosphere of this establishment. Has a low key laid back but sophisticated mature theme. Also makes for a great first date. Not to loud that you cant hear the other speak and romantic in nature if your looking to see if there is that spark lol. Kudos to the owner for this magnificent concept.
The vibes in here are exactly the right mood for a nice night out with your significant other or a chill night with your friends. Love the place, music, and drinks. Very nice manager too.
Totally love the throwback retro feel of Nostalgia! Nice decor & drinks. Great live Jazz Music. The online reservation process is unnecessarily complicated though. And the person in charge of responding to their emails is quite rude! Aside from that, I approve.
Great drinks, amazing jazz and friendly staff = black excellence
Real smooth vibes and atmosphere. The wine was flavorful and the DJ had nice groove going. Only negative is they dont sell food but they do allow you to bring food in so..
Ive waited for a place like this in Cincinnati since the Blue Whisp. They have a really nice set up and the live band was a hit! The fact they offer their own wine was great b/c I discovered a new fave!! The service was excellent and everyone was attentive.Im looking forward to going back!
My favorite chill spot in OTR. Sophisticated yet accessible, intimate yet socially spaced. Sounds are always on point whether streamed, DJ mixed or live band. Great patio when the weather cooperates. Staff is super friendly and helpful...they know how to pour! Plan ahead and make reservations, especially for the live music on the weekends, they book up quickly.
Good wine but not real jazz at all 🎶🎷 😢
Really well curated vibe inside with an interesting selection of wine. Some of the wines weren’t my favorite, but that’s alright. Wine is subjective. Only drawback was how loud the music was. We were there early in the evening and anticipated being able to talk. After yelling to each other over the first round we decided to leave.
The band is supposed to play from 8pm-12am on Saturdays. We arrived at 10 and didn’t see a trace of the band until 10:45. Server was rude. Service was extremely slow. Band was not playing jazz, but R&B. 2 stars for ambiance: that’s all I can give.
Fantastic place to spend a night out to enjoy memorable drinks, top notch attentive service and the best entertainment Cincinnati has to offer. Definitely my kind of sophisticated hangout spot.
Black woman owned wine lounge with live music, can’t ask for much more. I do suggest making reservations, especially on the weekend.
MAKE A RESERVATION WELL IN ADVANCE. Tables fill up quickly and you could be waiting well over a hour to walk-in.It is a small establishment. Seating chart is misleading. Please know that the only actual tables they have are a few out on the patio and maybe two banquette seating tables. Despite listing their seating chart as tables it is more accurate to say most of their tables are banquette seating with small side tables you would find in a living room. My partner and I were able to sit close to the stage but it didnt matter because we werent comfortable. We were huddled around a tiny table that had to be placed between us praying we or the people moving in the narrow pathway of our table didnt nudge our table and spill our drinks. It also became clear that there were not enough side tables for seated customers as staff were asking people if they needed their tables anymore. MAJOR LETDOWN.When I think of a lounge I think of comfortable seating, intimate space, and dim lighting. This was not it. It is small tight space as mentioned earlier. The space between our space and anothers was barely six feet if that. It was far too crowded and very quickly became loud even before the performer came to the stage.Our performer for the night was supposed to start at 7pm. In reality the show didnt start until about 7:40pm which was annoying. They were good but there were plenty of people who were not there for the music and so without separation of space it was often difficult to hear the music without having to compete with others conversations.The prices of the wine and cocktails were a tad on the expensive side. I wish the staff were more knowledgeable in the menu. I prefer my wines sweeter and not dry. When I asked the staff serving us what they would recommend based on my preferences they couldnt tell me.I also wish they would have made it clear which wines, spirits, etc. were Black Owned since they advertise their establishment as Black Owned. Staff didnt seem to know the answer to that question either. From the pictures Ive seen of their charcuterie board I would skip it. $15 seems a bit overpriced for what Ive seen people receive.Hopefully with them being a new establishment they can work ou the kinks as I would like to return. Unfortunately I dont think it will be anytime soon.
With the exception of not serving any type of food/snacks (only an over priced cheese/meat tray) I had a great time; the atmosphere was on point! My suggestion would be to serve some form of food/snacks you could bring in a lot more money.
I just absolutely love this place. The staff is on point. The drinks are on point (that pineapple upside down cake 🥰🥰🥰), the band is awesome, the DJ sets be jamming, the vibe is where it’s at. This is a great addition to Cincy. And shouts to the person that chose that wallpaper! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I overheard a lively trumpet player on my way to Mecca OTR and told my sister I hadn’t a clue where that was coming from but wanted to go. It’s so hard to find live music right now yet alone someone tutting their horn as well this musician.I was walking home alone after my sister had went elsewhere and told the 2 folks at the door about how I heard the music on my way to Mecca. I also explained my passion for trumpet after 15yrs of playing, she asked if I’d heard of said trumpeter, but hadn’t. I said my grandpa is my favorite player. I asked if I could go in. The 1 gentleman said all walk ins had “almost” been filled. I didn’t question but was disappointed... I’m a walk in, singular. No effort to explain more. I just wanted to hear my brother blowing on their horn. Stinks I couldn’t.Stood outside the next 10 minutes just to listen. No big deal.I’m not going to bring my over the Rhine neighbor down with a 1 star review, but talk to me next time.. what’s wait time.? what’s a better time to get in? When is this trumpeter playing against??
I ABSOLUTELY love this place! Very elegant and classy environment. And their drinks are everything. 🔥 I definitely recommend this black-owned jazz bar to the community! Beautiful beautiful nostalgic experience! The name says it all! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Had only been there once, but the atmosphere was great. I do plan on going back there soon. I love jazz... so it makes sense to go and recognize black owned establishments here in our own home town.
Great service. Pop up brunch Sunday had everything I needed. Soulfood, wine, cigars, great music and location. Will make it a habit to return.
I love it here. Its definitely the place to be. Making a reservation for a larger party can be challenging, but if you can book multiple tables you should be fine.
I do believe this is a great place to go, however getting reservations have been a nightmare. I have emailed the owner to set a large party reservation and I have yet to get a response. The email was sent on 5/6. I have attempted to call the company every day and either the line is busy, or no one answers. I have also attempted to set reservations on the website. I’ve selected a time and entered all of the required information, but it does not set. I would love to continue to support this business, but I would love more if the business had a functioning website, responsive staff or would respond to emails. Can I get some help here?
Great ambiance, great drinks and great service. Excellent place for a meet and greet. Just wish that they allowed cigar smoking to go with the fantastic libations
We loved the music and atmosphere here! Well definitely be back❤
I went for a concert Friday night and didnt get a good view of the performer the Nina Simone drink was good but the meet and greet with the artist was a great experience
Great atmosphere, nice venue. Friendly service
Fantastic vibe! I don’t drink beer so it was so nice to have a place where wine isn’t an afterthought, like most places on Vine. The music and sound quality was stellar. Cheers to my new spot!
Beautiful establishment. I had a wonderful time . Drinks and vibes were lit. I’ll be back for sure.
Beautiful ambiance, lovely staff, great drink selection, great music.... this place is a hidden gem in OTR and I HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a nice after-dinner date night! (Or afternoon!)
WE WILL BE BACK!!! This place was worth every mile we drove! VERY nice vibe and definitely my kind of chill space! The music and the energy was FIYA!!!
Good wine...lacking on the jazz. Felt more r&b
Always a laid back relaxed place. Never a bad pick.
Nice, clean ambience but the online ordering is useless when there are perfectly capable employees there and happy to take your order (much preferred). Be sure to find an employee to leave your order for an enjoyable experience.
ABSOLUTELY one of the coolest places Ive been, really relaxed environment BEAUTIFUL decor and nice staff. I will definitely be coming back soon.
Great venue! Grandmas pineapple upside down cake: this drink was delicious. Live band was awesome.
Great pricing. Great environment. Technology makes this place run smooth! Pick up option is flawless. Look forward to visiting and enjoying the live music when COVID passes!
Amazing experience and great live bands.
One of the most classy places in the city, the whole place has a sexy vibe and the best champagne, cheers to that…
What a great Saturday night out with girlfriends! The live jazz was so relaxing, and you could tell how genuinely happy everyone was to be there. Simply put - good vibes.
Very nice setting, but make sure you have eaten before.First time there, will definitely come back.Great experience.
I was introduced to this place by a friend and the atmosphere was everything! The wine is decent priced, the music was good, and I plan to make this one of my spots!
Wonderful environment!! Nice vibe. We missed our reservation but they were accommodating and found us seating.
Nice Atmosphere, Music great!!Would of Loved to hear more music only was just to hear 15 min due to they came on late and our 2hrs were up!!
This was such a vibe!!! The city really needed this grown and sexy vibe! I will be back!!!
Had a great time . The staff was very courtiious and friendly. Wine,jazz and great atmosphere made it a great experience. I will definitely be back!
Great atmosphere the band was great
Small quaint place with a relaxing vibe. I would love the place to offer food. Highly recommend to go check out the live music .
Wonderful addition to OTR! Phenomenal staff & service & venue. Would recommend to anyone for a night out - indoor seating & bar & a beautiful patio. Check it out!!
Nice atmosphere. The 2 hour time frame was something different. Glad it was not packed we got to stay longer
I had an AMAZING time with my friends listening to saxophonist Ric Sexton... awesome ambiance great service! Ill DEFINITELY be going back!
Eclectic intimate venue with great service that respects the music first and foremost. Soulful experience especially with an engaged audience. Highly recommended. ❤
Knowledgeable staff when it comes to wine. Great ambiance. And a fantastic atmosphere! Also the bartender fabio is great!
The experience is always award winning. Nice ambiance and band. Wine is amazing.
This place was nice and very comfortable great vibes, great music and their drink mixologist is the bomb. I’ll def be back
Nice spot to chill an just vibe out to live music
Nice atmosphere for grown & sexy & mature adults
I Was able to stop by for the first time this past Saturday. Enjoyed the atmosphere and music. Will definitely be back.
A very nice place to kick it with your friends and taste different wines while enjoying a live band!
Hip, yet intimate setting where you can listen to music and at the same time hear your conversation with your friends. Wine selections are plentiful too
Loved the atmosphere. Good DJ. Great drink selection.
A great addition to OTR and to the jazz community. Its a wonderful place to go and unwind and to socialize. The staff are also amazing!
Here from out of town. Very upscale, classy jazz lounge! Had a good time!
My wife lovedd her wine! Service was outstanding and the vibe was perfect!!
This place was really nice and chill. Nostalgia doesnt have food but the drinks are good.
LOVED the atmosphere of this place. Its a truly beautiful location!! The music was good also.
Great atmosphere! Live band every Friday and Saturday
Look nice but didnt make it in, due to cov19 limited spacing. Music sound good from outside. Get there early.
Excellent atmosphere, beautiful music, awesome wine selection for the grown and Sexy crowd
Very nice. Had a great time. Good live jazz band
I can’t rave enough about this place, the ambiance, and the servers. It is EXCELLENT in every way, and I will be a regular attendee!
Fantastic drinks, entertainment, and staff. I love this place!
The service was great, the live music was a whole vibe. Will definitely be back.
In town from Mobile Alabama and heard about this establishment.Great drinks and loved the vibe🥰
Beautiful atmosphere, so layed back & sophisticated in its upscale setting.
An excellent addition to OTR. Great live music and an extensive drink list.
Great band and great atmosphere.
Nice cozy Jazz spot.
Great vibes dj is fire
Visiting from out of town and this was great casual atmosphere for the grown and sexy.
Fantastic one the best entertainment place in cincinnati had a wonderful time
Very nice cozy jazz spot! Love the atmosphere!
Good vibes and environment! Excellent service. New Go To spot!
Such a vibe. Looking forward to returning.
Great spot with nice drinks....... Perfect for a date night!!!
Wonderful
Had a great time with the drinks,atmospheric, and staff!!
My Brother Fabio is a bartender, ask for him by name hes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
Super classy and chic! Cant wait to go back!
What a gem! So happy to have this establishment in the neighborhood!
Lovely spot. Great Vibe. Good music.
Dope spot
Great place! Cara and staff is great!!! LOVE IT!
Very nice establishment good music and good wine
Love this place, Im definitely coming back!!
An absolutely wonderful place
Amazing experience!No line!Great Service!
Awesome
Drinks are worth the price and the vibe is great
Very nice atmosphere!
One of the best places in Cincinnati!
Really nice place.
Very good!
Grown and sexy upscale place
Live music and drinks 🎵🍸🍹🕺
Great vibes, great music
Had a great time.
Good vibe and atmosphere
Smooth!
Just what this city needed!
Excellent
This place is awesome!
Omg i love this place
Great ambience
Love the atmosphere
Great atmosphere
I like this place!!!
A whole vibe
Phenomenal
Total reviews rating 4.6
170 Reviews for Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-07I had the time of my life here on Saturday. They had the most amazing live band playing. The place is so beautifully decorated and clean (even the bathrooms were spotless).They have such a comfortable intimate atmosphere. It gives me Jazz in New York vibes. The owner is very nice and the staff is great. The bartender made the most delicious drinks. I had the Blacker The Berry ($15) and it was so good, I had to get 3 more lol. I highly recommend you check out this place! If you are in Cincinnati and haven’t made it here on a Saturday night, you absolutely must go!
Review №2
2022-04-09Checked this place out for the first time last night. Beautiful room with a classy looking bar, jazz posters on the wall, comfortable seating, fine stage for the band, and a great sound system run by someone who knows what hes doing. The service was friendly and efficient as well but, despite ostensibly being a Wine & Jazz Lounge, this is definitely not a jazz scene.The place was packed before the music started, but by the end of the first set most of the crowd had fled. And this was no lousy band; it contained a couple of the best-known jazz musicians in the city. The crowd didnt pay much attention, spoke throughout (the women next to me yelled into her phone the entire time), didnt applaud much, and a grand total of TWO people put money in the tip jar. So disappointing.Im not a wine drinker so I didnt imbibe, but many guests were drinking it so I will assume it was satisfying enough.I hope this place attracts more jazz fans so that the owners can realize what they intended. Theyve obviously invested a lot of money and effort, and Im cheering for their success. At least they have a sense of humor: On the wall across from the bar is a copy of a book entitled, Critical Race Theory, as though customers going out for a fun night of wine and music would want to be lectured in controversial ideology. I believe it was meant as irony.Maybe it was just an off night for the crowd. The owners deserve a second chance so Ill be back.
Review №3
2022-05-29Wonderful wine bar in Cincy! It was my first time visiting the city & I was excited to try this place because my friend had been raving about it. The music was beautiful, drinks & ambiance even better. I would love to give this place five stars and would have if it weren’t for the VERY RUDE hostess/bartender. From the moment we walked in, her attitude was not only unwelcoming but down right gave the vibe that she didn’t want us there. I didn’t know if it was because we didn’t have a reservation, which by the way are very hard to get, or if she was just in a bad mood that day? Plus the tables were empty and remained empty for the entire time we were there, which was almost 2 hours. We did sit at the bar and she continued with the horrible service even after I told her it was my first time there. You would think someone would want to be as welcoming and enthusiastic to a first time guest as possible. Her service or lack there of really just brought down the entire mood of the establishment. I would love to visit this place again but honestly the unwelcoming feeling really just put a sour taste in my mouth.
Review №4
2021-11-25Always on point with the ambiance, nice bar staff, good music & awesome drinks. Though I do enjoy a class a wine, I come to taste the cocktails. The list might only consist of 6/7 signature cocktails and they are G-O-O-D!!!! Great for date night, chill night, or a celebration. Just come & enjoy
Review №5
2022-08-15A nice vibe. The drinks were good and had fun names after different artists. Definitely date night appropriate or even a girls night.It was very busy but the bar was able to keep up. Kudos!
Review №6
2022-06-12So the first time we went, we had a great time. Atmosphere is relaxing. Drinks are good. It’s definitely a vibe.Second time we went, we got a bartender who was rude af. It was so terrible we didn’t even finish our drinks and we left.We decided to give it one more chance because we had to wait for our dinner reservation. This time that bartender wasn’t there and it was another amazing experience. Everyone else there is super friendly.As long as you don’t get that one bartender you’ll have a good experience. Good music, good ambiance, good vibes.
Review №7
2022-07-26Was in town from Detroit for the Cincinnati Music Festival and found a Facebook event for their 80s, 90s, 2000s R&B night. Had no idea what to expect but really loved this place! Nice old school vibe with a solid mix of ages 35 and up, both inside at the bar and on the back and front patio. Good for both an outing with group of friends, or a date night. Really good wine and strong cocktails (try the Grandmas Upside Down Pineapple Cake). A couple of the bartenders had a really bad attitude but most of them were attentive and took good care of us. We definitely plan to come back for another weekend just to go there again.
Review №8
2022-07-19Great atmosphere and vibes. Seating is a teeny bit awkward ( make sure you get there early enough to find a seat). Great love music and DJ’s as well.The bar service is probably the most unfortunate part of this place. If you don’t know the staff (and even if you do) you could be waiting for a while. One girl in particular me and my friends avoid because she constantly makes our drinks wrong. Bless her heart.
Review №9
2022-04-11If your from out of town, and your looking for a place to just slow down and enjoy the vibes of the city, this is it. Similar to Marvin’s in DC, good mix of people; (it’s a vibe)
Review №10
2022-06-11Great atmosphere. The drinks are delicious. This place is very small and they fill up with reservations so I do recommend that you make reservations. There is a minimum you have to spend when making reservations for table service.