Staying in Over-the-Rhine provides the most direct access to TQL Stadium via a short walk or the free Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar, allowing you to bypass the pre-purchased passes required at official garages. With traditional tailgating prohibited in stadium-controlled lots, the main pregame event is the supporter-led 'March to the Match' from Washington Park.
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Over-the-Rhine (OTR)
OTR is a historic neighborhood known for its vibrant culture, with a plethora of craft breweries, eclectic eateries, and well-preserved 19th-century architecture. It offers a unique and lively atmosphere.
The Cincinnati Bell Connector (streetcar) runs through OTR, connecting it to Downtown and The Banks, including a stop near TQL Stadium.
The Cincinnati Bell Connector (Streetcar) serves the stadium via Stops 12 and 13. Multiple Metro bus routes including 11, 17, 19, 21, and 43 stop nearby.
Rideshare: Designated drop-off and pick-up locations are on Ezzard Charles Drive, Central Avenue, and West 14th Street.
Parking: Official garages (West End, Town Center, East) require pre-purchased passes; non-pass holders should use 3CDC garages in Over-the-Rhine like the Washington Park Garage.
Gomez Tacos OTR
Known as the 'first OTR Sports Bar' and an official gathering spot for various English Premier League soccer clubs. It's a short, walkable distance to TQL Stadium, making it ideal for FC Cincinnati fans.
What to order: Rhino shots (e.g., Wonder Rhino) and locally brewed beers.
A soccer-themed sports bar located directly across the street from TQL Stadium. It features an artificial turf ceiling, scarf walls, and large TVs, providing an immersive pre-game atmosphere for FC Cincinnati fans, and also welcomes Bengals fans.
What to order: Food truck offerings on game days, which have included wings and chicken tenders.
A multi-level cocktail lounge and music venue housed in a renovated 1920s gas station, offering a large outdoor beer garden and indoor bar. It's considered an 'every-person' bar with diverse drink options, 9 TVs always showing games (Reds, Bengals, Cyclones, FCC), and a vibrant atmosphere.
What to order: Numerous beers on tap, craft cocktails, and boozy slushies.
