It’s that time of year when you can bust out your favorite sweaters (or coats) and have a few brews.
For those who aren’t too keen on enjoying the cooler temperatures, the following bars and restaurants offer heated patios and outdoor seating for even the coldest of nights.
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Stay cozy in the new Glow Pods at AC Upper Deck.
Address: 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, eighth floor, Downtown.
The AC Upper Deck has all-new Glow Pods this year. Each pod has its own unique theme, can hold up to eight guests and will be available to book until March 15.
AC Upper Deck also added cozy touches to the pods, such as fur embellishments and blankets to enhance guests’ experiences.
A heated igloo for dining at Braxton Brewing Co. from 2023.
Address: 27 W. Seventh St., Covington.
Igloos have made a comeback at Braxton Brewing this year. Guests can enjoy drinking in heated igloos that are decked out in cozy decor.
Each igloo holds up to eight people and has the option to come with a Bluetooth speaker. Igloos can be rented for 2.5 hours. They will likely be available until around St. Patrick’s Day, but an exact date is not yet known.
Address: 401 Greenup St., Covington.
Bringing all sports fans to the (Covington) Yard. The Northern Kentucky entertainment venue has overhead heaters to keep guests warm through the football season and during other events.
Address: 208 Mill St., Milford.
Stay cozy and warm as you indulge in delicious food and craft beer on Little Miami Brewing Co.’s patio. Complete with overhead heaters, the scenic patio and pergola are perfect for a crisp evening.
Address: 3301 Madison Road, Oakley; 1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine; 4321 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash.
MadTree Brewing has several heated areas for guests to stay warm. According to the brewery, there are heaters in the beer garden, along with two fire pits. There are also overhead heated spaces close to the bar in the beer garden.
At the Alcove location in OTR, heaters are located on the patio as well as an overhead heater in the greenhouse.
Meanwhile, MadTree’s new Parks & Rec location in Blue Ash’s Summit Park will have four firepits when it opens Feb. 6.
Address: 3520 Eastern Ave., East End.
Nestled in a historic building, Pearl’s 1,000-square-foot outdoor (and dog-friendly) patio offers guests a warm space with its brick fireplace.
The rooftop bar area at Pins Mechanical Co. in Over-the-Rhine.
Address: 1124 Main St., Over-the-Rhine.
Pins Mechanical Co. has something for just about everyone, including outdoor seating that’s bound to keep you warm. While the multi-activity bar offers several floors of indoor seating, Pins also has a rooftop bar with fire pits for guests to enjoy the city views while playing games.
A group of people gather around the outdoor heaters at the Porch at Washington Park.
Address: 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.
Chilly nights don’t stand a chance at the Porch at Washington Park, as the park has several heaters and fire pits.
Address: 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine.
Queen City Radio seems to be a desired destination for anyone looking to catch a game in OTR, as the bar and beer garden feature dual big screens. The outdoor seating area is also equipped with firepits to keep guests warm.
Address: 311 Pike St., Downtown.
Vista at Lytle Park offers cozy outdoor seating with a scenic view of downtown Cincinnati. The rooftop bar features large couches placed near a grand fireplace for all the chilly nights to come.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 10 bars with heated patios (or igloos) in Cincinnati
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