Located in the heart of the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Esoteric's vision is to craft community: brewing beer with pure ingredients that are sourced locally and grown organically, serving as a community hub and event space, and curating a team of passionate individuals with such integrity that we have a profound social impact.
We’re clearing the floor and turning up the rhythm for another Salsa Sunday in the taproom.
4:30 PM – Beginner Lesson New to salsa? Perfect. Start the evening with a welcoming, beginner-friendly class. No partner or experience needed - just show up ready to move.
5:00 – 8:30 PM – Social Dancing DJ Milan sets the tone with a high-energy mix of salsa, bachata, and merengue. Whether you’re practicing your turns or finding your groove for the first time, the dance floor will be open.
All Night Long Pata Roja on-site serving tacos and more.
Every Thursday
Grab your teams and sharpen your trivia skills! Every Thursday night is trivia night here in the taproom. Come on in for great drinks and a nice friendly trivia battle!
Monthly on every second Wednesday
Esoteric's monthly karaoke night, hosted by our very own Lydia!
Join us Friday, March 13, for the fifth installment of our 2026 series in collaboration with Midwest Friends Fest, featuring an incredible lineup of singer-songwriters from Cincinnati and Dayton.
We’re excited to welcome Midwestern MRS back to the Queen City after her appearance at last year’s Crooner Circus Festival - and to round out the night with Cincinnati’s own Betsy Smith and Claire Lefton. It’s a thoughtfully curated lineup we’ve been looking forward to sharing.
As always, Esoteric\\Sounds Sessions are free and all ages. Grab a beer (or one of our NA options), explore the kitchen’s latest menu additions, and settle in for an evening of live music in the taproom.
More announcements - and more from our partnership with Midwest Friends Fest - coming soon.
Monthly on every third Tuesday
Grab a pint & your favorite marker color for a chance to win prizes from Esoteric.
Join us for our annual Quintessence event, a celebration where each sip of our Belgian brews transports you to a world of timeless elegance. Immerse yourself in the sophistication and charm of Belgian traditions as we toast to an unforgettable affair. Embrace the day, let the flavors unfold, and prepare for an experience like no other.
What a great place! We were there today and were greeted and interacted with two great ambassadors of the brewery. I wish I had asked their names because they both were awesome.Had a couple of samples but loved the coffee cream ale the best. My wife had the basil infused beer, which also was very good. This is the friendliest, most customer focused brewery I have ever been to. If you don't try it, you are truly missing out!
Great brewery at Peebles corner (Gilbert & McMillan) in the old Paramount building. Street parking. Waiting for the return of Karma . Enjoying 2 flights of their beers . Odyssey IPA and the Kallima coffee for the light beers. The Peebles Coffee and the Black Bouquet for the darks I liked. Why trust my palate....come in and decide for yourself.
I'm not a big beer drinker, but I love locally owned community spots. My son and his fiancé ARE craft brew fans who recently moved to Cincinnati. I couldn't wait to take them to Esoteric, where my husband had his fav /Dahlia/ and my son ordered two flights in order to try 10 different beers. They were thrilled and even I enjoyed several....
This is the classiest brewery I've been to yet very laid back and welcoming. You walk in and you are greeted by the workers. I told them it's our first time. You can sit anywhere and they will wait on you. Instantly I love the concept. We decided to sit at the bar. The brewery is very spacious! Love the decor, lighting, lounge chairs, and the mood...
Love it! Popped in for a quick drink before heading to the jazz caffe down the block. Really inviting vibe, as many others say. Had a great band playing: great groove, and a fantastic singer. The kind of thing that is a great surprise about nightlife in Cincinnati (and I usually hate singers). Only drawback to the band: no horns! (But I'm a horn player so I'm biased). Lots of space...
