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Businesses at The Banks have been lobbying for a while to get a designation for an entertainment district, but it appears the issue remains in limbo.The area near Cincinnati’s riverfront might seem a perfect spot for a designated outdoor refreshment area. That is a special entertainment district where people can drink beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks in a specific public area.Jim Moehring is the owner of the Holy Grail bar and restaurant. He has been one of the leading voices calling for the entertainment district designation.“I don’t know where it stands right now (but) it would be great and will get more people out into the streets,” Moehring said.The COVID-19 crisis has also thrown a wrench into the idea of an entertainment district right now. Council member Chris Seelbach said he spoke with the mayor Wednesday and things were on hold because of the pandemic. He said the last time he talked to organizers was in June, and hasn’t heard anything since.Meanwhile, on a day when the Cincinnati Bengals play one of the team’s biggest rivals, the Cleveland Browns, bars and restaurants maintain the 10 p.m. last call, which continues to be the biggest business spoiler.They are hoping Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine would change the rule. Moehring said if businesses had empirical data that closing early helped the spread of COVID he and other business owners would not fight the issue.“Now he’s putting us at a disadvantage with northern Kentucky being able to stay open later,” Moehring said.

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