In an effort to support new business in Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, I invited some friends and neighbors to a happy hour at a new bar called MOTR. (Supporting new business has thus far meant eating, drinking and shopping at cool stores. All easy and awesome.)
The bar is in a fabulous location. The building has doors that reach to the heavens and transoms larger than I’ve ever seen. With lots of dark wood trim and high tables and chairs, the place feels cozy, despite the fact that’s that it’s pretty huge.
Kudos have to be given to the owners of MOTR because the bar recycles, which is basically unheard of in Cincinnati. They also compost. Compost! I’m used to seeing that in granola, hippie towns but not in here.
Their website touts a great menu but it looked like it was being reworked when we were there because our menu was written on a piece of paper from a mini legal pad. And there was only one copy for everyone to share. I think the food needs some work, but I expect that to come in time. And they have liquid cheese so I know they have good ideas.
I had a fun time with folks and got to know some a little better. MOTR is definitely on my list of places to go to again and I’d say you should, too. Keep an eye out for concerts coming there – the owners of the bar have been booking shows in the city for years and you can bet that MOTR will have a great schedule of music.
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