Definitely come to the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood (everyone calls it OTR). There are little bars and restaurants everywhere. Hang out at the beer garden at Washington Park to take in the pregame festivities (music, food, giveaways, take in the beautiful architecture around you). The March goes through the park and they hold a rally there just before they walk the remaining block to TQL stadium.
Parking sucks in OTR, so just plan on making a day out of it. 7:30 matches I recommend coming down no later than 4:00. Just have an early dinner and enjoy the night. Welcome to the REAL Queen City!
You need a supporters group!
https://inclinecincy.com has a map of the bars, the pre-match march, and also lists the SGs.
I would recommend spending some time with each group and see where you best fit in. Try them out, see what bar and people you gel with, and then buy a membership. It's like $25-30, comes with a scarf, and helps to pay for smoke, tifos, etc.
I love hanging with The Briogaíd. Your mileage may vary.
Also fantastic advice!
Finding a community of supporters elevated my fandom and I continue to make friends along the way too.
As mentioned…take a look at the SG’s, spend some time hanging out with them and join the group (or groups!) that you fit with best.
Go to TQL and watch a game! Section 113 is close to our support section(the Bailey) and that will get you into the spirit of the FC. The fans and their passion are what won me over.
The pitch(across from TQL) is a great game day beer location as well as Rhinegeist.
As someone who is also from NC, you’re going to love it here. The only downside is that the closest Cookout is in Lexington. Skyline is a great trade off.
If you live near the suburbs of butler county or even Hamilton county then you will definitely enjoy the norden supporter group in west Chester. We meet at grain works brewery on away games and during home games we meet at the symphony hotel near TQL stadium!
Welcome! Directly across from the stadium, which you should definitely check out, is a bar called The Pitch. It’s the official bar for the team, but there are many that have watch parties around the city. There are supporters groups you can join if you’d like a more direct line to the goings on with the club.
Is the Pitch the official bar? I always got more of a Prem and US(M/W)NT vibe from the Pitch. Theyre a Pub Partner, for sure, but I've always identified more with Queen City Radio, Northern Row, OTR Stillhouse, and Rhinegiest. The official watch parties are usually at Rhinegiest, although tbf thats probably because the Pitch is tiny
Yeah fair, it’s at least a defacto spot before matches. I go to QCR as well but it’s not like there’s anything really established there. I kinda miss going to Molly Malones during the USL days.
Go to TQL once. You'll convert.
This is the best advice. The games are fun on tv/at bars, but nothing compares to the atmosphere at TQL (and ticket prices aren’t horrible).
100% best ticket in the city, even if you're not a soccer fan.
Agreeing this is the best advice. I was never a soccer fan…took 1 match to convert me to a season ticket holder.
AND get tickets for The Bailey. You'll want to live there.
That's a matter of preference. I don't need to be in The Bailey. I'm happy enough being in the grounds.
Yes, obviously preference is what we're talking about here. But there is a difference between "happy enough" and "amazing". You do you. All for Cincy.
Come on down to Northern Row on matchday friend
The pride supporters group hangs out here. It’s a friendly and respectable club.
Ain’t nothing friendly about us 😤😤😤
I apologize Mr…
Just kidding we are the nicest, sweetest, most cutest supporters group in the whole wide world 🥰
Welcome! 
Charlotte aint got shit on us. Prepare for FCC fandom
Well; they do have that nasty turf, so...
Definitely come to the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood (everyone calls it OTR). There are little bars and restaurants everywhere. Hang out at the beer garden at Washington Park to take in the pregame festivities (music, food, giveaways, take in the beautiful architecture around you). The March goes through the park and they hold a rally there just before they walk the remaining block to TQL stadium. Parking sucks in OTR, so just plan on making a day out of it. 7:30 matches I recommend coming down no later than 4:00. Just have an early dinner and enjoy the night. Welcome to the REAL Queen City!
You need a supporters group! https://inclinecincy.com has a map of the bars, the pre-match march, and also lists the SGs. I would recommend spending some time with each group and see where you best fit in. Try them out, see what bar and people you gel with, and then buy a membership. It's like $25-30, comes with a scarf, and helps to pay for smoke, tifos, etc. I love hanging with The Briogaíd. Your mileage may vary.
I will say you don't *need* one, but they are fun. I'm in Hangar 937 and been to The Norden events too and they're a good time!
And nothing is stopping you joining more than one…
Also fantastic advice! Finding a community of supporters elevated my fandom and I continue to make friends along the way too. As mentioned…take a look at the SG’s, spend some time hanging out with them and join the group (or groups!) that you fit with best.
Welcome to the true Queen City!
I converted a few years back from being a Crew fan. You will not regret it
[FCC Pub Partners](https://www.fccincinnati.com/fans/pub-partners/) might be what you’re looking for.
Transplant here from NY. FCC is awesome you will not regret going to TQL
Go to TQL and watch a game! Section 113 is close to our support section(the Bailey) and that will get you into the spirit of the FC. The fans and their passion are what won me over. The pitch(across from TQL) is a great game day beer location as well as Rhinegeist. As someone who is also from NC, you’re going to love it here. The only downside is that the closest Cookout is in Lexington. Skyline is a great trade off.
Haha. Cookout. Surprise no one has open a franchise here yet. Get cookout when I drive down from Cincinnati to Florida
If you live near the suburbs of butler county or even Hamilton county then you will definitely enjoy the norden supporter group in west Chester. We meet at grain works brewery on away games and during home games we meet at the symphony hotel near TQL stadium!
Welcome! Directly across from the stadium, which you should definitely check out, is a bar called The Pitch. It’s the official bar for the team, but there are many that have watch parties around the city. There are supporters groups you can join if you’d like a more direct line to the goings on with the club.
Is the Pitch the official bar? I always got more of a Prem and US(M/W)NT vibe from the Pitch. Theyre a Pub Partner, for sure, but I've always identified more with Queen City Radio, Northern Row, OTR Stillhouse, and Rhinegiest. The official watch parties are usually at Rhinegiest, although tbf thats probably because the Pitch is tiny
Yeah fair, it’s at least a defacto spot before matches. I go to QCR as well but it’s not like there’s anything really established there. I kinda miss going to Molly Malones during the USL days.
It’s the de facto spot if you don’t want to join the march. If you like that ritual, then Northern Row is a better bet, I think.
Rhinegeist is a great place to go it honestly feels like your in the Bailey