Draft beer and game day vibes by Main Terminal security
This is The Scoreboard in CVG’s Main Terminal, just past the main post-security shopping stretch. Think airport sports bar: lots of TVs, full bar, basic bar food, and a spot to sit if your gate area is packed. It’s a good call if you want a seat, a drink, and some time off your feet before boarding.
The Scoreboard usually opens in the morning to catch early bank departures and runs into the evening rush; hours flex with the flight schedule, but count on it being open for most daytime departures. Pricing sits in standard airport territory: mixed drinks in the low-to-mid teens, draft beers a few dollars less, and mains landing roughly in the $12–$20 range depending on what you order.
Food leans heavy: think burgers, chicken tenders, wings, and fry baskets rather than fresh options. Portions are decent for the price, but this is a 20–30 minute sit-down stop, not a quick grab-and-go. If you’re tight on time, stick to something fast from the fryer and skip anything that sounds complicated or “chef special.” Service pace tracks with how full the bar stools and tables are.
You’ll find The Scoreboard on the concourse level that feeds most Main Terminal gates, so you won’t need a train or shuttle. If you have under 40 minutes to boarding, grab a drink to-go from the bar instead of waiting for a table; they’ll usually pour into a plastic cup so you can walk it back to your gate.