Northside Tavern
4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-542-3603

2. The Comet
4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-541-8900

3. alchemize
3929 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, 513-541-8999

4. Clique
6 W. Pike St., Covington, 859-491-0081

5. Jefferson Hall
Newport on the Levee, Newport, 859-491-6200

Photo By: Sean Hughes

Best Art Gallery: Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, 513-721-0390

Best Arts Organization: Enjoy the Arts/START
1338 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-621-4700

Best Hole-in-the-Wall Bar: The Comet
4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-541-8900

Best Bowling Alley: Madison Bowl
4761 Madison Road, Madisonville, 513-271-1270

Best Brewpub: Rock Bottom Brewery
10 Fountain Square, Downtown, 513-621-1588

Best Casino: Argosy Casino & Hotel
777 Argosy Pkwy., Lawrenceburg, 812-539-8236

Best Celtic Pub: Claddagh Irish Pub
Newport on the Levee, Newport, 859-581-8888;
5075 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, 513-770-0999

Gypsy Hut
4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, 513-541-0999

2. Vinyl
1203 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-898-1536

3. Whiskey Dick’s
700 W. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, 513-421-6200

4. Jefferson Hall
Moved to Newport from Over-the-Rhine in June 2006

5. Arnie’s
120 E. Third St., Newport, 859-431-4340

Photo By: Joe Lamb

Best Comedy Club: Go Bananas
8410 Market Place, Montgomery, 513-984-9288

Best Comedy Troupe: Pickled Brothers Sideshow
www.pickledbrothers.com

Best Dance Club: alchemize
3929 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, 513-541-8999

Best Gay/Lesbian Bar: Universal Grille
911 Vine St., Downtown, 513-381-6279

Best Happy Hour: (TIE)
Palomino
505 Vine St., Downtown, 513-381-1300
Applebee’s
Multiple locations

Best Beer Selection in a Bar: The Comet
4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-541-8900


Best Margarita: Margaritas
Multiple locations

Best Martini: Havana Martini Club
Fifth and Vine streets in the Carew Tower, Downtown, 513-651-2800

Best Singles Bar: Mt. Adams Pavilion
949 Pavilion St., Mount Adams, 513-744-9200

Southgate House
34 E. Third St., Newport, 859-431-2201

2. Riverbend
6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Twp. 513-232-6220

3. Taft Theatre
Fifth and Sycamore streets, Downtown, 513-721-8883

4. Bogart’s
2621 Vine St., Corryville, 513-281-8400

5. Madison Theatre
730 Madison Ave., Covington, 859-491-2444

Photo By: CityBeat Archive

Best Concert in 2006: Tall Stacks

Best Local Actor/Actress: Chris Guthrie

Best Local Artist: Mason Paul

Best Local Author: Kathy Y. Wilson

Best Local Band/Originals: Heartless Bastards

Best Local Band/Covers: Rusty Griswolds

Best Open Mic Night: Allyn’s
3538 Columbia Pkwy., Columbia-Tusculum, 513-871-5779

Best Jukebox: The Comet
4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-541-8900

Best Karaoke: Universal Grille
911 Vine St., Downtown, 513-381-6279

Best Live Theater: Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Drive, Mount Adams, 513-421-3888

Best Movie Theater: Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, 513-281-8750

Best Pool Hall: Michael’s Games & Billiards
5951 Boymel Drive, Hamilton, 513-860-0044

Best Place to Play Darts: Murphy’s Pub
2329 W. Clifton Ave., Clifton Heights, 513-721-6148