J.B. Fins

A great little late Spring and Summer Outdoor bar that opens up in Covington and sits on the Ohio river with a great view of the downtown skyline. With drinks reminiscent of a tropical getaway and great service, all should be bound to have a good time, especially if visiting on a night where there is a live band on stage.

Located on the patio that separates Beer Sellar and Hooters, J.B. Fins creates a tropical cabana feel (well, sort of) during summertime along the Ohio River. Usually there’s a cover band rocking Jimmy Buffet or 80’s pop covers on a stage surrounded by ample dancing space. Neon polyurethane palm trees and servers in two-​piece bathing suits complete the island-​on-​the-​Ohio feel.
When J.B. Fins opens on Memorial Day weekend, the place is usually packed any weekend night with decent weather. Other busy nights include Wednesdays (Party in the Park after-​party crowd) and Reds’ games (shuttle runs to and from Great American Ballpark). The view from J.B. Fin’s deck is spectacular – a panoramic outlook of the Cincinnati rivershore – but this doesn’t compensate for the watered down, over-​priced drinks.
The crowd ranges from 21−40ish and the dress code is casual (though you will see girls dressed as if they were going clubbing). If you’re looking for an outdoor arena to enjoy a view of Cincinnati skyline, J.B. Fins is good (but crowded) option. Catch it while you can, from May through mid-​September.