Let’s go inside LongfellowYou might think this bar in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood looks like any other you’ve been to, with exposed brick walls and weathered paneling. Bartenders stand behind a horseshoe-shaped counter mixing Manhattans with painkillers and popping cheap cans of beer. The music is good and the crowd is laid-back.
But the more you come here, the more you realize there’s something special about Longfellow. The cool bartenders are sociable and friendly to everyone who walks in, from service industry stalwarts to middle-aged golfers in polo shirts and boat shoes. Longfellow may be the coolest bar in Cincinnati, but it’s never too cool. Think of it as a sophisticated dive bar, where familiar tunes by Squeeze and Joy Division are constantly playing and the staff — and customers — are made to feel appreciated and loved.
