Cincinnati Golf Trip Planning Guide
Cincinnati sits on the Ohio River with a revitalized OTR (Over-the-Rhine) neighborhood that rivals any food and bar scene in the Midwest. The rolling terrain produces surprisingly challenging golf, and large houses across the river in Northern Kentucky expand lodging options. Fly into CVG for cheap fares and you're 15 minutes from downtown.
5 courses · 4 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
CVG (20 min drive)
$34–$130
$400/night
3 of 5
~$338/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Cincinnati. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Shaker Run Golf Club — parkland, $59–$99 · 4.6★
Arthur Hills design with 27 holes through rolling farmland and mature hardwoods — 3-time Ohio Golf Course of the Year
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$
Cincinnati's legendary steakhouse — A5 wagyu, live entertainment, and a private dining room for groups
Rhinegeist Brewery — brewpub
Massive OTR brewery in a historic bottling plant — cornhole, ping pong, and 20+ taps in a cathedral-sized space
Day 2
TPC River's Bend — parkland, $79–$130 · 4.6★
TPC network course on the Little Miami River — tournament-caliber conditioning and a demanding layout
OTR Brewery & Bar Crawl — 2-3 hours, $20–$40/pp
Walk Vine Street hitting Rhinegeist, Taft's Ale House, Braxton, and more — all within blocks
Sotto — italian, $$$
Underground Italian in OTR — handmade pasta and an award-winning wine program
Sundry and Vice — cocktail · Open late
Colorful craft cocktail bar in OTR — inventive drinks and a party atmosphere
Day 3
Glenview Golf Course — parkland, $34–$52 · 4.3★
Hilltop municipal gem with panoramic city skyline views — best public value in Hamilton County
Top Golf West Chester — 2-3 hours, $30–$60/pp
Three-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive group fun before the real golf
Senate — casual, $$
Gourmet hot dogs and craft cocktails in OTR — the crab rangoon dog is legendary
MOTR Pub — dive · Open late
OTR's best dive — live music nightly in the basement, cheap beer, and late-night vibes
Course-by-Course Guide
Cincinnati has 5 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Shaker Run Golf Club
PremiumArthur Hills design with 27 holes through rolling farmland and mature hardwoods — 3-time Ohio Golf Course of the Year
TPC River's Bend
PremiumTPC network course on the Little Miami River — tournament-caliber conditioning and a demanding layout
Glenview Golf Course
SolidHilltop municipal gem with panoramic city skyline views — best public value in Hamilton County
Aston Oaks Golf Club
SolidDenis Griffiths design through North Bend's river bluffs — long, challenging, and well-maintained
Stonelick Hills Golf Club
SolidClermont County's best daily-fee course — hilly terrain through wooded ravines
Where to Stay
Cincinnati has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$600–$1800/night
Sleeps 12–16 · OTR, Mount Adams, and Northern Kentucky riverfront
$400–$1000/night
Sleeps 10–14 · Hyde Park and Oakley neighborhoods
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
$$$$Cincinnati's legendary steakhouse — A5 wagyu, live entertainment, and a private dining room for groups
Sotto
$$$Underground Italian in OTR — handmade pasta and an award-winning wine program
Senate
$$Gourmet hot dogs and craft cocktails in OTR — the crab rangoon dog is legendary
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
$$Ribs on the Ohio River — a Cincinnati institution since 1951 with great riverfront views
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Rhinegeist Brewery
Massive OTR brewery in a historic bottling plant — cornhole, ping pong, and 20+ taps in a cathedral-sized space
Sundry and Vice
Late NightColorful craft cocktail bar in OTR — inventive drinks and a party atmosphere
MOTR Pub
Late NightOTR's best dive — live music nightly in the basement, cheap beer, and late-night vibes
Top of the Park at The Phelps
Rooftop bar with panoramic Cincinnati skyline views — craft cocktails and small plates
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
OTR Brewery & Bar Crawl
Walk Vine Street hitting Rhinegeist, Taft's Ale House, Braxton, and more — all within blocks
Top Golf West Chester
Three-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive group fun before the real golf
BB Riverboats Cruise
Dinner or sightseeing cruise on the Ohio River — passing under the Roebling Bridge with skyline views
Newport Aquarium & Levee
Walk-through shark tunnel and touch tanks, plus the Levee entertainment district right next door
Getting There
Fly into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — it's a 20-minute drive to Cincinnati. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Cincinnati Party Bus and Queen City Party Rides). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.