[7] Hugo Arnold added the building next door, which according to Cincinnati food historian Polly Campbell "allowed for a separate entrance and room for women.

[7] In 1976, Cincinnati City Council member Jim Tarbell purchased it from Christakos (or possibly from an interim owner, Alex Chaldekas[7]) and also moved in upstairs.

[15] One of America's oldest[3][16] bars, Arnold's is frequently named to national, state, and local lists.

[20] Esquire's beverage historian David Wondrich[21] stated that "if Arnold's were in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, or Boston – somewhere, in short, that people actually visit – it would be world-famous.

[24] Fairey installed the mural as part of his show "Supply and Demand" at the Contemporary Arts Center that year.

[27] In 2020 street artist Vhils installed a carved bas-relief mural portraying "Peanut Jim" Shelton in the courtyard.

[28] In 2022 street artist and graphic designer, L'amour Supreme installed a spray painted mural on Arnold's exterior alley wall depicting his Czarface[29] character.

[citation needed] Arnold's was featured on Season 3 Episode 1 of First We Feast's Hot Ones with host Sean Evans and guest Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef.

When the show was ultimately canceled, they sent actual set pieces to Arnold's which are displayed on the second floor of the bar.

[34] Arnold's Bar and Grill's executive Chef, Kayla Robison appeared on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games in 2019.

Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson and Jake Lacy were featured in scenes filmed at Arnold's.