Dean’s Hops & Vines

By far my favorite bar in Cheviot. Wide and ever changing selection of beers. Knowledgeable bartenders. Great atmosphere. Never had a bad night at Hops & Vines!

We used to have great experiences here but the last two visits have not been good. The beer and bourbon selection is unmatched on the West side, so it’s a great place to try different crafts and bourbons if you’re into that sort of thing. Hopefully the new bartenders improve their skills or get help because recently they haven’t been able to keep up.

Somebody needs to do something to drive the average star rating of this place through the floor. One lady at the next table over ordered a Ruben and got a burger. They were frustrated. So were we. The watered down drink one of us got seemed to pair well with the flat beer I was handed.
How long does it take to put together a quesadilla? Explaining to me your cook had to help out at another bar you own doesn’t help me.
Give up on food service or figure it out quickly. Otherwise you’ll be just another place that tried and failed.
The manager eventually decided to «comp» our food. That seemed like a decent idea. But 40 minutes to slap together a quesadilla?
I’m not a Westsider. But if you are this is a place to skip.

Guys — it’s time to give credit where credit is due, the west side is cool, and Dean’s Hops & Vines is just a small part of why it’s so great.
This bar and bottle shop is huge with an amazing selection of not only great local craft beer, but realllllly unique and interesting finds from all over. I am kicking myself because I could not remember the name of our bartender, but he was extremely knowledgeable and guided our group through the menu and a few tastings as we picked out what we would like. I loved that he didn’t judge based on anyone’s preferences. You looked down the bar and saw every different walk of life here. Some drinking hudy, some drinking woodford, some drinking Rhinegeist, and then there is me drinking champagne.
Which brings me to my next point, holy bourbon batman! This place dubs itself Hops & Vines, and it’s easy to be distracted because of how many awesome choices they have but then, on top of that — they have an ENORMOUS bourbon selection! If you’re a bourbon connoisseur stop and and check out their selection you will not be disappointed.
Loved the selection. Loved the service. Loved the darts. However, did not love the mess and thus the –1 star.
We came by on a Saturday night, and even though the bartender (who was working alone) apologized for the mess, it did take away from our experience here. I feel like I can’t ignore that and have to be honest that it smelled like sweat and stale alcohol. There were piles of sticky cups stacked on top of each other and I ended up cleaning a ledge off myself so we could have somewhere to stand without the smell invading us. Hopefully this isn’t an every weekend night thing, and if it is, maybe one extra staff member could have done the trick here. It won’t deter me from coming back for a visit, but I will probably not venture over on a weekend again. 4 solid stars.

We really love having such a cute place here in Cheviot, and are always pleased with the craft beer and wine selection. Have never tried the food, though it always looks and smells delicious, and prices are reasonable on both food and alcohol. My only reason for giving it 4 stars is because of the service. We always loved Jon the bartender… he was knowledgeable and friendly. However, we were sad to hear he’s no longer working there upon our last visit and unfortunately the service was nothing like before. The first bartender I spoke with was not overly friendly and didn’t know anything about the beers. The second was constantly on her phone, smoking or at least not paying attention to waiting customers. My husband stood at the bar for 10 minutes and there were no more than 8 people at the bar (not ordering, just sitting). I finally had to go up and get her attention. I’d hate to stop going here because it’s a cool place, and close to home. That said, they’re going to have to do something to bring the service up to where it used to be…

This is a hidden gem on the westside and the type of place I hope to start seeing more of. The bartenders are knowledgeable, friendly and willing to offer a suggestion. They have lots of bourbons and craft beers to choose from and all very affordable.

Sometimes this place gets too crazy on weekends, so I tend to go there during «off nights» or late afternoons. I love their beer selection both on tap and in the coolers, and also apprecaite that if you can’t read what the beer is in the cooler, the bartender will let you come behind the bar to check it out. The bartenders are well versed in what they’re selling and the crowd is a good mix of those who like craft beers. Caveat for those who think they can find beer from the mega breweries (Miller, A/​B) there — they ain’t got it, so don’t ask. I have witnessed folks who have come in, asking for a miller, been told they dont sell it and watched those folks promptly walk out. A shame that they don’t want to try something new, but the line is that much shorter for me i suppose! I do wish they’d carry Hudepohl there though and more of the old cincy breweries like Little Kings (yea, I said it) — that might be a good way to bridge the divide.
They usually have beer reps come in and do special tasting nights. I’ve had mixed results with it — the guy from a Cleveland brewery was super friendly and has his act together, the other girl from Goose Island, not so much. That being said, I dig that they do the tastings period and know they have no control over the folks from the distributors who staff it.
1−2x/mo they have «Bourbon and Bacon» night on Wednesdays at the bar (usually there’s an event created on their FB page for it) and that is just plain awesome. The last time i went, i didnt bother with the bourbon — it was HOT out and i just wanted a cold beer — but the bacon. Man, the bacon. They had two kinds and each kind had a flavored rub on it which was just lovely.
I’ve eaten some of the food there, and its definitely a step above standard bar fare, but right now I am hoping more than anything that they get their kitchen staff in order and OPEN FOR BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS. I’d be there all the time. Wait, maybe its not a bad thing that they don’t do brunch…

Great for professional or personal meetings. Selection is the best on the west side.

The westside has been waiting for a place like this. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and there’s a solid wall of bourbons to choose from. Go for a flight, get out of your comfort zone, and check out something different. If you’re not a bourbon person though, Dean’s carries a great selection of craft beers — most in the can/​bottle, but a few on tap. Would definitely recommend checking this place out!

When we walked in we were talking and a girl smoking by the door said she was the bartender. We waited at the bar a few minutes for her to finish smoking and she proceeds to make a call. The musician made an announcement people needed drinks. Once she came bar to work i asked for a guinness and was told they don’t sell domestic’s so i said what about corona– she said those arnt considered imports. I glanced at the can and bottles which were locally made in cincy. I tried the Riesling and it was great. $ 6 a glass not bad. Great entertainment.

My husband and I really like this place. The bartender, John is friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all of the drinks offered at Dean’s. They have something for everyone, a huge selection of wines, beer, bourbon and any other mixed drink you could want. We stopped by for Happy Hour and enjoyed drinks and talking to the other patrons sitting at the bar. Also ordered the bruschetta appetizer and it was enough for the two of us and was delicious!

If you use your credit card at this place, check your statement because they may steal your money like they stole mine. We had a $ 16 bill, I signed the receipt and gave a $ 2 tip. The next month, I see they put thru a $ 25 charge! I contacted them TWICE and gave them copies plus my address to mail the $ 7 to. They will not refund the $ 7 they stole even tho they admitted it was a «mistake». I feel like picketing their place of business to let others know about it. NOTHING worse than a THIEF!

Hands down the best beer selection in Cheviot. Good food, comfortable vibe. I’m a regular and proud of it!

I love that there is now a bar in Cheviot with a more downtown-​ey, hipster vibe. It was about time. I hope that this place helps the area turn around a little. Great selection of craft beer, friendly staff, good live music. Easy access to the free parking lot across the street. They also have tapas! The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the cost– 2 less than fantastic IPA’s came out at $ 16.

Relaxed place with darts, TVs for sports viewing, oh and incredible choices and selection of craft beer and a helluva lot of bourbon. Well done space that’s just the right size. Bartender knew the frequently changing stock really well and was warm, attentive and low key. Saw food on the menu but yet to try anything that wasn’t brewed. Had a really good time and further proof my girlfriend has great taste in date spots.

Excellent selection of craft beer and bourbon. The best part was the friendly and knowledgable bartender who talked to us about beer and other local establishments. Some of the newest cafés and bars in downtown and OTR could benefit from a refresher course in the importance of front of house service (I am looking at you Cheapside café!) Maybe they could make the quick trip over to Dean’s to learn a few things. Dean’s Hops and Vines has a cool vibe, great selection, and a chill and friendly bartender. We will be back!

Awesome place on the westside to go– great drinks, food and atmosphere. Bartender, chef and owners are all laid back and welcoming. Highly recommend :-)

Great new place that has a great beer and wine selection. A nice addition for those who like good and different beer.