Some restaurants and bars in Cincinnati are easy to spot and draw a crowd simply with the crowd that is waiting to get in. But there are other places, some even hidden, that are just as irresistible. If you love to try old places that have been made new, offer great food, and a cocktail menu that can’t be beat, head down to Night Drop in Walnut Hills. This speakeasy in Cincinnati is tucked away under an old bank that is now a fantastic restaurant. Grab a drink and a bite to eat and enjoy this unique space in Cincinnati.

Central Trust Bank first opened on this corner in Walnut Hills in 1921.
Branch Restaurant
It's an easily recognizable building in our city that now has a new life while reflecting its past. The space is home to Branch Restaurant and a hidden speakeasy underneath, Night Drop.
First off, if you have yet to try Branch, you'll want to eat there and experience this delicious restaurant.
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But, spoiler alert, some of that incredible food is available downstairs in Night Drop, so you can also just meet up there for drinks and a bite to eat.
A speakeasy in Cincinnati was a popular hideout in the 1920s, so it only seems appropriate to seek one out now that we are in the 2020s.
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Find the secret staircase and glowing light that leads to the basement of the old bank and a unique atmosphere.

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As a cocktail bar in Cincinnati, you'll find a menu of options here that you won't find anywhere else.
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There are a plethora of events and special happenings at Night Drop, so you never know what you'll experience. Of course, the weekends are a bit more lively, but you can also visit Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
The restaurant and bar kept many original features of the bank, so be sure to check out the vault door.
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Many of the drinks are also named after the history of the space and you can always expect to find something new and exciting at Night Drop.
Known for its creative concoctions, Night Drop offers one of the largest gin and amaro selections in the city.
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Meet up for one of their trademarked Happy Owls and enjoy a drink with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. And don't forget about that food menu that includes some of the best chicken wings you'll ever try.
The next time you want to meet up for drinks, suggest Night Drop in Walnut Hills.
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The history of this bank turned speakeasy in Cincinnati will get the conversation started, and the drinks and food will keep you there and have you planning a return visit.

Night Drop is a cocktail bar in the Queen City that also happens to have a tasty menu and an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. Head to this speakeasy in Cincinnati for a memorable night out; it is the 20s again, after all. Would you like to step back in time, into an old bank that’s been made new? Have you been to this hidden speakeasy in Cincinnati? Let us know in the comments.

For more information on Night Drop, including hours and menus, visit its website and follow along on Facebook.

And for more on the restaurant above Night Drop, check out our previous article on Branch in Walnut Hills.

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