About

Queen City Radio is an every-person bar and beer garden built inside of a 1920’s-era gas and car service station. Located on the corner of W 12th Street and Central Parkway in Cincinnati’s Historic Over the Rhine neighborhood, the bar carries on the namesake of the original business which was instrumental in radio hardware and technology in the mid 20th century. The original Queen City Radio installed aftermarket radios in cars before their standardization into new car builds in the 1930s and 40s and was known around the city as the premier spot for car-radio service. They also assisted in the development and advancement of several of the city’s hilltop radio towers.

Today, the post-renovation building still has an industrial look, featuring the original garage bay doors, two large patios, and two indoor bars. Every week, happy drinkers enjoy the modern Queen City Radio’s services of domestic and craft beer, cocktails, boozy slushies and even boozy popsicles in the summer time. The bar’s vibe offers something for everyone, transforming from a relaxing outdoor happy hour or weekend afternoon to a vibrant Saturday nightlife. Private spaces within the bar such as the upper patio, living room and mezzanine can also be rented for parties and special events.

Our Team

Preferred Drink:
Coors Light

Chris Reckman

Owner

Chris Reckman is a native of Cincinnati, OH. He has been an active contractor and developer-- not to mention resident--in Over-the-Rhine for almost a decade. As owner/operator of Urban Expansion, Chris and his team saw great opportunity to turn historic Queen City Radio automobile service station into a bar and beer garden. While keeping the same name and retro rotating sign, Chris has expanded the Over-the Rhine’s bar scene from Vine Street over to the west end. He continues making improvements and modifications to his business, such as adding a sweet remodeled Airstream bar for the patio during the spring and summer, and a bar in the Living Room for private parties. You will likely see Chris popping in and out of QCR to say hello and have a Coors Light.

Preferred Drink:
Mich Ultra and Tequila

Adam

General Manager

Adam joined the QCR family as General Manager late 2024. A former Cincinnati Bearcat, a die-hard Bengals fan and an avid supporter of FCC's bailey, you can find Adam watching sports with us at the bar, or behind it slinging drinks. In his off hours he enjoys lifting weights, playing video games or having a nice scotch. Adam's background comes from classic cocktails, check out his newest creations on our seasonally rotating cocktail menu!