Enjoy Happy Hours, Wine Nights, And Trivia At The White Oak Marathon Gas Station In Cincinnati
By Andrea Limke|Published September 16, 2019
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
If you have a car then it’s a given that you’ve been to many gas stations around our city. If you’re just filling up your tank, there’s hardly ever a reason to even go inside a gas station anymore, unless of course you just have to have a snack. However, there is one gas station in Cincinnati where more people may just visit for what’s on the inside, rather than its gas pumps. White Oak Marathon is a fairly typical gas station at first glance, but this destination is a craft beer mecca that offers happy hours, wine nights, trivia, and more. You’ll want to head here the next time your gas tank – and fridge – are empty.
As you drive past this Marathon gas station on Cheviot Road in White Oak, you probably wouldn't give it a second thought.
You may pull in if you need to fill up your tank, but even then you may not realize the surprises there are to be found inside. This gas station in Cincinnati is actually a hot spot for craft beer and wine and it's a must-try for those who enjoy these beverages.
It began as a typical gas station, but this family-owned business grew into something more as it added taps and started offering craft beer and wine tastings.
Many gas stations sell beer and even local craft beer, but White Oak Marathon takes it many steps further. It's more like a brewery experience once you walk through the gas station portion of the building, and many gather here several nights a week.
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The gas station expanded and added this incredible new space so it could host a variety of fun-filled events.
You can follow along on Facebook to find out what's coming up, but expect daily happy hours, wine tastings, tap takeovers, and even trivia nights. Meet up with friends to try a craft beer you've never had and see if you can win at Harry Potter trivia.
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and they will be sure to find you something that suits your taste. You can try a glass right there at the gas station or even fill up a growler to take home.
If you're not into anything on tap, try finding something unique or new in the cooler.
You can also indulge in one of these offerings, which they will pour into a glass for you. Find many local favorites, as well as other craft brews that may be difficult to find elsewhere.
If you're not into beer, visit for a Wine Wednesday or another wine-themed event.
The gas station has its own wine glasses too, which they will happily fill up for you. Enjoy a favorite or try something new from their impressive selection of an assortment of wines.
White Oak Marathon attracts craft beer and wine enthusiasts from all over the city, and even the region.
It's one of the best spots in the city to discover something new and sip on a local specialty. Those who already know about this hidden gem have enjoyed many good times, and oddly enough, they may never have even had their gas tank filled up at this station in Cincinnati.
White Oak Marathon is a hidden gem gas station in Cincinnati that offers so much more than fuel for your car. If you love craft beer, wine, or just a unique spot to hang out, then you’ll want to pay a visit to this family-owned, friendly destination on the west side. Have you been to this unique gas station in Cincinnati? Share your experience with us in the comments!
For more information on White Oak Marathon and to see what daily and weekly events they offer, follow along on Facebook here. And to see what’s on tap right now, visit here. It is open until 10 p.m. on Monday – Saturday and until 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Address: 6050 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247
And for another unique gas station in Cincinnati that has a few surprises, check out our previous article here.
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