Northern Kentucky offers a wide collection of breweries and distilleries with great drinks and even greater vibes.

This week, we explored NKY’s top places to grab a cold drink this summer. Scroll through our gallery to find your new favorite spot.

  • The original location in Covington was just the start of the Braxton Brewing franchise, with them now having three locations found in Cincinnati and at CVG. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • (Continued) The 360 degree views from the rooftop bar of the Covington Braxton Brewing location are one-of-a-kind. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • 16 Lots Southern Oupost at Newport on the Levee puts on many events throughout the year, including but not limited to: drag brunches, movie nights, live music and benefits. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • (Continued) 16 Lots not only features a wide variety of on-tap drinks, but also offers a full in-house kitchen making it a prime place to stop in for a drink or bite to eat while enjoying the weather. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • Just on the outskirts of Newport sits Barleycorn’s Brewhouse, a sit-down restaurant/brewery offering locally tapped drinks and food in Wilder. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • (Continued) Barleycorn’s Brewhouse has both an indoor and outdoor space and a dog-friendly patio built inside an old NKY fire station. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • Family owned and opened in 2014, New Riff boasts its wide range of whiskeys, such as bourbon, rye, malted rye, Kentucky Wild Gin and more. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • (Continued) The modern and exclusive taproom inside of New Riff’s The Aquifer Tasting room is truly not one to be missed. Right outside of the doors is also a large outdoor patio with views of Newport. Hailey Roden | LINK nky
  • Expanding from their current location at Newport on the Levee, West Sixth Brewing will be moving into one of the city’s most historic buildings: an original NKY fire house. Photo Provided | West Sixth Brewing on Facebook
  • (Continuned) The building on West 6th Street in Covington where the new Covington Haus will be located. Nathan Granger | LINK nky