Sometimes, working out can feel like … well, work.
If you’re feeling like you need to get a workout in, but you don’t really want to work that hard, and you need a drink, look no further.
We’ve found several different places across Northern Kentucky where you can grab a drink and get some sort of exercise, whether that’s a workout for your brain during trivia, golf in various different ways, bowling or sand volleyball.
Read on for recommendations for recreation and libations.
Block, bump and beer
Once the weather warms up, several Northern Kentucky spots offer sand volleyball and sand volleyball leagues. Whether you’re looking to play just a quick casual game or gathering a group of friends to form a league, these places offer a spot to play sand volleyball and grab a drink.
- Dickmann’s Sports Barn: 479 Orphanage Road, Fort Wright.
- PeeWee’s Place: 2325 Anderson Road, Crescent Springs.
Swing and a sip
There are tons of golf courses in Northern Kentucky. While joining a club can be pricey, there are several courses where you can snag a tee time, enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and have a drink or two or more. Grab your clubs and some beer, and check out these NKY courses that don’t require a membership.
- Devou Park Golf Course: 1201 Park Drive, Covington.
- Twin Oaks Golf: 450 E 43rd St., Covington.
- The Golf Courses of Kenton County: 3908 Richardson Road, Independence.
- Hickory Sticks Golf Club: 3812 Painter Road, California.
- A.J. Jolly Golf Course: 11541 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
- Boone Links Golf: 19 Clubhouse Drive, Florence.
- Lassing Pointe Golf Course: 2266 Double Eagle Drive, Union.
- Meadowood Golf Course: 1911 Golf Club Drive, Burlington.
Sip and strike
There’s nothing like a beer and a round of bowling, right? While it might not be the most physically exhausting workout, bowling still gets you moving and is also a great way to spend some time with family and friends (unless you get too competitive, that is). Check out these bowling alleys where you can enjoy a drink while (hopefully) getting a strike.
- Velocity Esports: 1 Levee Way, Suite 2130, Newport.
- Full Throttle Adrenaline: Park 24 Spiral Drive, Florence.
- La Ru Bowling Lanes: 2443 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights.
- Southern Lanes Sports Center: 7634 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
- Walt’s Center Lanes: 1809 Monmouth St, Newport.
- Strike & Spare: 510 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger.
Golf in the great indoors
Whether you’re a golfer looking to practice in bad weather or a beginner who doesn’t want to invest in all the equipment, you can head over to one of NKY’s indoor golf simulators. Whether you’re renting, practicing or just watching a friend play, you can grab a drink at any of these establishments.
- 19th Hole Indoor Golf: 8537 U.S. 42, Florence.
- Always In Play: 90 Alexandria Pike, Suite 15, Fort Thomas.
- Boone Links Golf Simulators: 19 Clubhouse Drive, Florence.
- Birdie Bound: 11 Viewpoint Drive, Alexandria.
Work your brain
Does bar trivia really count as exercise? Well, we’re going to say it does. It’s a workout for your brain, at least. Here are some local joints offering weekly trivia:
- Barleycorn’s Brewhouse: 7 p.m. Mondays, 402 Licking Pike, Wilder.
- The 859 Taproom and Grill: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 8720 Bankers St., Florence.
- Darkness Brewing: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 224 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue.
- Alexandria Brewing Co., 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 7926 Alexandria Pike, Suite 1, Alexandria.
- Three Spirits Tavern, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 209 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue.