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About Jillians Covington

Welcome to Jillians Covington, the historic entertainment complex once housed in the Bavarian Brewery site at 1200 Jillians Way, Covington, KY 41011. Opened December 11, 1998, and operating until July 2006, the venue hosted live music, private events, bowling, dining, and large crowds. Today, the Bavarian Brewery site has evolved into the Kenton County Government Center at 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY 41011, with updated parking and easy access to Covington and Cincinnati attractions. This page provides a complete guide to the location, seating information from the Jillian's Warehouse era, parking and transit options, and nearby hotels and restaurant recommendations to help you plan visits and events in the area.

Whether you’re exploring the site’s history or planning a future visit in the Covington riverfront area, you’ll find practical details here. Jillians Covington’s legacy includes hosting regional events and notable performances. While the venue’s physical space has changed, the surrounding Covington riverfront remains a vibrant hub connected to Cincinnati by the Roebling Suspension Bridge. For current accommodations and dining, we’ve highlighted partner-friendly hotel and restaurant options to help you secure convenient choices for your stay and plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Historical address: 1200 Jillians Way, Covington, KY 41011 (open date was December 11, 1998; closed July 2006).
  • Venue type: Entertainment megaplex within the Bavarian Brewery complex, with multiple floors, live music rooms, dining, private party spaces, and a bowling alley.
  • Capacity: Jillian's Warehouse could seat up to 1,923 people; the complex was among the largest Jillian's venues in the region.
  • Opening and closing: Grand Opening on December 11, 1998; closed in July 2006.
  • Notable events hosted: Cincinnati Area CAMMY Awards (regional music awards), American Idol regional competitions in 2003, and various live music performances (e.g., The New Amsterdams in 2006).
  • Renaming/demolition status: The Bavarian Brewery site was purchased by Kenton County in 2016; it was renovated and expanded into the Kenton County Government Center, with the address later updated to 1840 Simon Kenton Way and the center opened around 2019.
  • Current status and address: Kenton County Government Center at 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY 41011 (open 2019 onward).
  • Parking: The new county complex includes a parking garage with about 248 spaces (above the Kenton County Government Center).
  • Transit: Nearby Covington Transit Center (220 Madison Ave) with access to TANK bus service; Covington is connected to Cincinnati’s riverfront attractions by crossing the Roebling Suspension Bridge.
  • Nearby hotels: Several options in Covington and across the river in Cincinnati, including Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter, Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter, Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati-Covington, Holiday Inn Cincinnati Riverfront, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront.