The number of LGBTQ-owned businesses is growing and and their impact on our neighborhoods and our local economies is undeniable. Not only are LGBTQ+-owned businesses a safe space for the community, they foster inclusion and celebrate belonging.
Below is a list of several places around Cincinnati where we can show our support of the LGBTQ+ community and the small businesses that help make our city unique during Pride Month and beyond.
Food + Drink
Bar 901 Central Business District (CBD)
LGBTQ+ friendly bar.
Bloom OTR Over-the-Rhine (OTR)
Woman-, minority-, and LGBTQ+-owned and friendly bar.
Capato’s Corner Bakery New Richmond
Family owned and operated bakery in the heart of New Richmond, specializing in breads, sweets, and sandwiches.
Chef Vaughn @ohmyvaughn
Private chef and meal prep services.
Crazy Fox Saloon Newport
A unique local hangout that is known for its over-the-top Bloody Marys.
Good Judy’s Northside
Queer dive in Northside offering cocktails, mocktails, canned and bottled beverages.
Jerry’s Jug House Newport
Neighborhood bar that highlights its Prohibition history.
Gilligan’s on the Green Restaurant and Brewery Wyoming
Full-service dining featuring Irish and American selections with a modern touch.
Ivory House Westwood
Award-winning steakhouse featuring premium, hand-selected steaks and inventive seafood features. Open for dinner, brunch, and curbside pickup.
Lil’s Kitchen NKY
Food made with local ingredients inside of Roebling Point Books in Dayton, KY.
Melt Revival Northside
Long-standing staple in the Northside community for over 15 years. “Our mission is to serve fresh and sustainable foods.”
Morsel & Nosh Northside
Neighborhood deli and specialty grocery.
OTR Bagel Bar Findlay Market
Bagels ranging from traditional to experimental and unique, plus Gluten Free varieties, along with a wide range of cream cheeses.
OTR Stillhouse at the Knox Joseph Distillery OTR
One-of-a-kind beverage company, indoor/outdoor performance venue, craft distillery, and bar that also serves house made brews and wines.
Piper’s Cafe and Ice Cream Bar Covington
Ice cream bar and soft serve treats, craft sodas, iced beverages, artisan coffees and other hot beverages, adult frozen treats/beverages/mocktails.
Queen City Exchange CBD
Stock exchange-themed bar, featuring 41 beers on tap with prices that rise and fall depending on demand.
Streetpops St. Bernard shop and events around the city
Small batch gourmet all-natural frozen desserts with seasonal fresh fruit.
Tillie’s Lounge Northside
Plush cocktail lounge and patio in the heart of historic Northside.
The Wheel Oakley
Neighborhood carry-out serving up hand rolled pasta and homemade bread using local ingredients. Grab and go entrees, sandwiches, and sweets. Catering also available.
W Bar + Bistro Westwood
Casual modern bistro driven by the talents of the Executive Chef at Ivory House.
Wyoming Meat Market Wyoming
Whole animal butchery specializing in Wagyu beef, Ohio Prime Lamb and local meats.
Retail + Service
&Sundries East Walnut Hills
Small batch handcrafted soapworks and home goods maker.
Beyond Discovery Coaching beyonddiscoverycoaching.com
Accessible and personalized career coaching from the comfort of wherever you call home.
Brideface OTR
Award-winning Cincinnati beauty team since 2005.
Casablanca Vintage Northside
Vintage clothing for all genders and ages.
Cincy Pride Counseling Hyde Park
Mental health private practice empowering people of all genders and sexual orientations in the greater Cincinnati area and beyond.
Continual Goods shopcontinualgoods.com
Accessories made from secondhand clothing, natural/deadstock fabric, and remnant material.
Creative House of Art and Design (CHAD) creativehousead.com
Family owned business offers a wide range of creative services, including classes, workshops, paint parties, and freelance work, plus laser cut products in their shop.
The Garage Massage and Bodywork Madeira
Massage therapy and bodywork sessions seven days a week by appointment.
Giving Voice Foundation givingvoicefdn.org
Cincinnati senior health charity inspiring cross-generational conversations and connection to improve the health of older adults through advocacy, education, and engagement.
Metamorfa East Walnut Hills
Fine home accessories, jewelry, and more.
Originalitees originalitees.com
Clothing line that specializes in state, city, and neighborhood pride apparel. Available online and at markets around Cincinnati.
Pet Wants Cincy Findlay Market and Vine Street
The Pet Wants brand was founded by a member of the LGBTQ+ community right here in Cincinnati. The locations mentioned above are still owned by the founder.
Queen City Charities cincydragbrunch.com
Committed to celebrating the broad diversity of the LGBTQ+ community through the arts of storytelling and drag and uplifting the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ community.
Rowan Emery East Walnut Hills
Contemporary boutique with men’s and women’s styles, shoes, and accessories.
Shift Chiropractic Wellness Central Business District
Our bodies are designed to move. At Shift, they focus on getting you back to movement and back to living your best life. Motion is life. Shift your body.
Skinny Dip Jewelry skinnydipjewelry.com
Jewelry and accessories inspired by nature, easy living, and go-to closet staples.
Transform transformcincy.org
Providing free wardrobes to transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
Wyoming General Store Wyoming
Purveyors of fine and practical goods.
Featured image: photo of the OTR StillHouse with text overlay reading “LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses.”
This list is an ongoing collaborative effort, and was last updated on 11/29/23.