About Rhinegeist Brewery
From Rhinegeist's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Rhinegeist Brewery is a brewery and taproom on Elm Street in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. It fills a 25,000 square foot pre-Prohibition bottling plant. It has been brewing there since 2013.
The taproom pours 25 or more beers. Truth, Cincy Light, Franz, Juicy Truth and Blunderbore were on the list when the site was read, alongside Bubbles and Zappy cider. Cocktails on tap, vodka sodas, boozy slushies, mocktails and a full bar fill out the menu.
A rooftop bar looks out over the city. The website says Pizza Time is coming soon, with New York style pies made in-house for dine in, carry out and delivery. There is something on the calendar most nights, from live music and trivia to line dancing and Bengals watch parties.
Monthly Beer for Humans pint nights raise money for local nonprofits. More people have reviewed Rhinegeist on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Cincinnati on this site.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Rating
4.7out of 5
1,770 Google reviews
Questions people ask
Answers come from Rhinegeist's website, read September 24, 2026.
Does Rhinegeist offer brewery tours?
Yes. Public tours run Wednesday through Saturday and walk through the working brewery before ending with a fresh pint. Private tours are available for groups of up to eight, booked by email.
Can I reserve a table at Rhinegeist?
Groups of 10 or more can book a table ahead for free through the website.
Does Rhinegeist serve food?
Pizza is on the way. The website says Pizza Time will soon serve New York style pizza in the taproom, to go and by delivery.
Can I host a wedding or party at Rhinegeist?
Yes. The brewery has six bookable spaces for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, with catering options.
Which breweries are close by?
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery is 0.1 miles away. Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom and Cincinnati Beverage Company are 0.2 miles away.
Breweries near Rhinegeist Brewery
Before you visit Rhinegeist
Head up to the rooftop bar if the weather is good, because the city views are the reason. If you are coming with 10 or more people, reserve a table ahead on rhinegeist.com, since it is free.
Check the events calendar and the Now Pouring list on the website before you go. Food service depends on when Pizza Time opens, so look at that page too.
Plan to walk. Northern Row Brewery & Distillery is a two minute walk, and Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom is about four minutes away on foot.
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