Lobby of The Hilton Netherland Plaza

Once the hotel’s grand lobby, the Palm Court is now the Netherland Plaza's lobby bar. The Louis XV style murals along the ceiling are a bit of a departure from the overall French art deco style of the hotel, but they are part of the original decor. The bar was originally a ticket booth at Cincinnati’s other Art Deco wonder, Union Terminal (former train station; currently a museum center). PC has been voted “Best Martini Bar,” “Best Retro Bar,” and “Most Romantic Bar” by Cincy publications. Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 4pm-6pm with half price appetizer menu.

122 Sixth Street East

Don’t want the night to end? Hunter & Nora recommend for guests to head to Igby’s! Open from 4:00pm-2:30am, Igby’s is a great location for any guests who want to keep the party going! Igby's is located 2 blocks from the Reception & Hotel at cross streets 6th & Walnut.

525 Race Street

Located 350ft away from the Netherland Plaza, Maplewood Kitchen & Bar is a perfect brunch option close by. Hunter & Nora recommend The Maplewood Hash to try Goetta - one if their favorite Cincinnati specialty foods!

643 Vine Street

Located 2 blocks from the Netherland Plaza, Skyline Chili is one of Cincinnati's most famous restaurants that opened in 1949 and has grown to be a local "fast-casual" chain! Hunter & Nora's first stop when back in KY is at Skyline for their coneys & ways! If you've never tried it before, Hunter & Nora recommend throwing the word "chili" out the window, and imagine a hot dog or spaghetti topped with a savory sauce with a hint of sweet, finished off with freshly shredded cheddar. It's hard to describe because there's nothing quite like it- just try it! While Skyline has a chili forward menu, they do offer great greek salads & wraps, too!

Please note this location is not open on Sundays. Please visit a further location at 35 Carothers Road in Newport, KY if you want Skyline on Sunday! There is also a location in the CVG airport for anyone flying in & out.

919 Vine Street

Located 0.4 miles / 4 blocks from the Netherland Plaza, Hunter & Nora had their first Cincinnati date at Scotti's Italian Restaurant. Scotti's opened in 1912 and has a super cool ambiance. Due to it's old school nature, this restaurant is small and reservations are highly recommended- you can make them by calling 513-721-9484. You must order the garlic bread!

705 E. Pete Rose Way

Wedding Weekend is also the Zinzinnati Oktoberfest festival in downtown Cincy! The festival will take place at Sawyer Point Park / Yeatman's Cove which is 1.0 mile from the Netherland Plaza.

First held in 1976, Cincinnati’s festival is the nation’s largest Oktoberfest. Last year, Zinzinnati grew even bigger as a record 808,300 attendees celebrated the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio last year.

The festival is tons of fun with with events from Weiner Dog races to Stein competitions! Beer & Pretzels will be filling the streets. Check out the festivals website for more info : Click Here!

Festival Schedule:

Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 22, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

- We are very excited for our guests to get to experience such a fun filled weekend in Cincy. However, please be sure to plan extra time for travel as the festival’s crowd will be affecting traffic!

Over the Rhine, affectionately known as OTR by locals, is an eclectic neighborhood that offers amazing restaurants, fun bars, & cute boutiques. Our Welcome Party takes place in this neighborhood so Friday afternoon could be a great time to explore if you're in town early!

Restaurant Recs: Sacred Beast, Teak Thai, Bakersfield, Che

Drink Recs: Mecca, 1215 Wine Bar

Things to Do: Findlay Market for local goods, Pins Mechanical for games/drinks, and shopping along Vine Street!

The Cincinnati Reds play at home September 17th-22nd! Cheer them on as they play the Atlanta Braves & The Pittsburgh Pirates. Hunter & Nora will be going to the 1:10pm game on Sunday to recover from the weekend. Please feel free to join!

Great American Ball Park is located along The Banks.

Due to the baseball games, The Banks will be very crowded!

Restaurant Recs: E+O Kitchen, Moerlein Lager House

Drink Recs: The Stretch, Moerlein Lager House