Select businesses in Covington are offering customers special discounts and deals as part of the City’s Bridging the Gap initiative, which aims to help local businesses weather economic downturns that may arise following the recent closure of the 4th Street Bridge and the impending construction associated with the Brent Spence project.
“The goal of this program is simple: keep customers coming through the doors of Covington’s small businesses during bridge construction by highlighting special offers, deals, and discounts available for residents, commuters and visitors alike,” the City wrote in a special announcement.
The businesses currently participating in the initiative and their specials are listed below. If you’re a Covington-owned business, and you’d like to participate in the program, fill out the City’s online form here to be included in future announcements.
Bars & Restaurants
18 At the Radisson
- Special: 10% discount when mentioning Bridging the Gap: Small Business Specials
- Availability: Ongoing
Blinkers Tavern
- Monday Burger Night: Any burger with chips or fries for $10.95
- Tuesday Steak Night: 10 oz. New York Strip with potato and soup or salad for $28.95
- Wednesday Pork Chop Night: 10 oz. French-cut pork chop with Yukon mashed potatoes and soup or salad for $19.95
- Thursday Prime Rib Night: Prime rib with potato and choice of soup or salad for 36.95
- Sunday Steak Night: 10 oz New York Strip with potato and choice of soup or salad for $28.95
Doubt It
- Special: Happy Hour
- Days/Hours: Monday–Friday, 4p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Details: Nightly drink specials as low as $4 per drink
F & Goode Desserts
- Special: 10% off all custom cake orders mentioning Bridging the Gap: Small Business Specials
- Offer Expires: March 2026 (valid during January & February ordering periods)
Gold Star Covington
- Special: Buy One, Get One Ways
- Day: Sundays
The Green Door
- Special: Happier Hours — $10 flights and drink specials
- Days/Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Gruff
Happy Hour:
- Monday–Friday, 3p.m. to 6 p.m.
- $2 off select draft beer
- $2 off wine by the glass
- $1 off well liquor
Weekly Specials:
- Monday: $12 specialty pizzas
- Tuesday: $3 select local cans
- Wednesday: “Winesday” — $2 off wine by the glass
- Thursday: $2 off Gruff cocktails
January Flavor Flashbacks:
- Fried pork loin sandwich for $14 (Jan. 19–25)
- Raspberry chocolate torte for $9 (Jan. 26–31)
Wet January Special:
- Bonus shot of well liquor with a draft beer
- Offer Expires: Jan. 31
The Hannaford
- Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Details: 50% off house Manhattan, house Old Fashioned, beer, wine and well drinks
- Additional Special: $3 bourbon special all day, Sunday–Thursday
The Well Covington
- Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Retail
4 Hounds Gear and Grooming
- Special: Up to 25% off all pet outerwear
- Offer Expires: Jan. 31
Liquor City
- Special: 10% off all products, not including tobacco products
Stoney’s Etc!
- Special: 10% off all board games
- Days: Saturdays and Sundays
- Details: Must mention the City’s Small Business Specials highlight
- Offer Expires: Jan. 31, 2026
Wunderlust Head Shop
- Special: Continued holiday deals
- Details: Check the store for current offers
- Offer Expires: March 20, 2026