Posted in Cincinnati May 04, 2019 by Andrea Limke

The Newest Dive In Cincinnati Serves Up Slushies And Tasty Food All Night Long

With such an extensive list of places to dine in Cincinnati, it can be easy to miss a new restaurant opening. The Queen City has become quite a wonderful destination for foodies, featuring long-time favorites and new additions that pop up around town. One of the most recent newcomers can be found in Over-the-Rhine – an area of Cincinnati that has welcomed several new restaurants and bars over the last few years and is constantly expanding its dining scene. If you’ve been searching for a spot in OTR or downtown that offers a laid-back, dive atmosphere, plenty of nostalgia, as well as creative drinks and incredible food, say hello to Holiday Spirits. This new dive in Cincinnati serves up tasty slushies and a mouthwatering menu all night long.

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Holiday Spirits just opened in OTR in spring of 2019 and it has already become a favorite hang out. The bar and restaurant offer a unique menu of drinks and food, as we as the lovable atmosphere of a classic dive, but without the signs of age.

The historic building that now houses Holiday Spirits was transformed from a vacant space into a cool mix of new and old. You'll find industrial elements mixed in with the historic bricks, and the unique decor completes the look.

Holiday Spirits is the bar portion of this dive, and they have it all. There are plenty of beers on tap, a creative cocktail list, and vintage games like Skee-ball.

The folks at Holiday Spirits want you to have a unique experience, so they offer drinks that you won't find anywhere else. Feel like you're on vacation with a slushie or one of their other frozen, blended drinks.

Within Holiday Spirits is Four Thieves, the adjacent restaurant that can be accessed via a walk-up window. There's one inside and one out on the patio, and the menu filled with Arab and Israeli street food may surprise you.

It's not often that you find authentic flavors at a dive bar, but Four Thieves is no ordinary place. Enjoy a meal of falafel, beef shawarma, grilled chicken, and warm pita, among other tasty choices.

If it's patio season when you visit, be sure to take advantage of the large outdoor space at Holiday Spirits. There are several tables, shaded areas, and easy access to both the food and drinks, making this a perfect hang out spot.

Though only having opened a few months ago, visitors to Holiday Spirits are in agreement that this restaurant and bar is a welcome addition to the OTR and Queen City dining scene. Head to this dive in Cincinnati to enjoy an old-meets-new experience with great food and drinks to go along with it.

Holiday Spirits and its in-house eatery, Forty Thieves, are a wonderful addition to OTR and our city’s incredible dining scene. Pay a visit to the newest dive in Cincinnati, order a slushie and some delicious food, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this new favorite spot. Have you checked out Holiday Spirits yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments and tag all of your slushie and falafel-loving friends!

For more information on Holiday Spirits, follow along with them on Facebook here.

Address: 1538 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday through Sunday: Noon to 2 a.m.

The owners of Holiday Spirits also own the popular eatery Abigail Street – which is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Cincinnati! Check it out in our previous article here.