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Coming soon to Street City Pub: Unexpected! Bourbons and bites

Street City Pub has a secret…shhh! Enter through the front doors to the expected friendly service of a local pub but step a little further in and you will discover our new “Unexpected” lounge.

We’ve redesigned our interior to provide a new experience. You’ll enjoy a room full of inspired murals by local artist, Taaj Richardson. Taaj is a student at the University of Cincinnati who fulfilled his curriculum by transforming our lounge. Owner, Nelson Castillo’s vision for the lounge is to create a space for locals and tourists alike to spend their evenings chill and relaxed with good bourbon, good friends, good service and light bites. A livelier vibe will join the mix by using our new stage to bring you entertainment. Live music will be scheduled for Friday evenings starting this April.

Each of the three murals holds a story worth discovering. The center stage mural is a depiction of the main hall at the Aronoff center just across the street. The Aronoff is a favorite partner of ours and although we are differing industries, we complement each other to provide desirable destinations for your evenings. Extended from the painting is our own stage where we feature local artists for live music and entertainment. Start your entertainment at one and continue with the other, all within the same block, both feeding the soul of this beloved city.

The barrel mural is a reflection of the “Unexpected” transition of the pub to the lounge. Just as in the days of prohibition, speakeasies were often found behind the expected store-front. In our Unexpected lounge, bourbon is king and the rows of mural barrels showcase this. Consider joining our Bourbon club – coming soon!

Finally, Cincinnati has a renewed connection to our streetcar history with the reintroduction of the Cincinnati Bell Connector. The dual streetcar mural features a background image of an original car design with the current design superimposed in the center. The streetcar brings not only an ease of mobility to our city, but it connects what matters most – people. We are proud to be a stop along the line and delighted to serve the people it brings to our doorstep.