The Chic Guide: What is Pilar Cincinnati?
Saijal Andreadis, Senior Marketing Manager at Four Entertainment Group (4EG): Pilar is a Key West-inspired cocktail bar located in Cincinnati, with an emphasis on rum and island-themed drinks.
The Chic Guide: What’s the inspiration behind it?
Andreadis: Pilar is named after Ernest Hemingway’s boat. Hemingway was an avid fisherman, frequenting destinations like Key West and Cuba. There is a rendition of the boat in the ceiling of the bar.
The Chic Guide: Who’s behind it?
Andreadis: Pilar is owned by Cincinnati-based hospitality company Four Entertainment Group (4EG). 4EG owns and operates more than twenty-five establishments in Cincinnati, Chicago, and Columbus, including Beeline, Igby’s, Japp’s, The Lackman, Low Spark, Keystone Bar & Grill, Mac Shack, The Righteous Room, Rosedale OTR, The Roosevelt Room, and The Stretch.
The Chic Guide: What’s on the menu?
Andreadis: Pilar has an extensive daiquiri menu, as well as 10 craft cocktails all named after Ernest Hemingway’s short stories and novels.
The Chic Guide: What makes Pilar unique?
Andreadis: Pilar emphasizes a vast rum selection, the first of its kind in Cincinnati. The building’s exposed brick has remained intact, which nicely complements the plants and unique wallpaper in the bar.
The Chic Guide: Where is Pilar located?
Andreadis: We are at 56 E. Court Street in Cincinnati, in the newly revitalized Court Street Plaza!
The Chic Guide: Where can readers go to learn more and follow along?
Andreadis: Readers can visit pilarcincinnati.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
