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Hail Dark Aesthetics - Oddities and Record Store
720 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, United States
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Hail Dark Aesthetics - Oddities and Record Store
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Al
Review №1

Really cool place - so many different finds and a wide collection of vinyl. They get stuff in a couple of times a week, too. Definitely recommend checking it out!

So
Review №2

Odd and by that i mean odd & wonderful.Great little place filled with amazing things. Loved it. Guy was super nice.

Jo
Review №3

Visited for the first time a few days ago and have to say I immediately liked it! Great vibe, very friendly and accommodating staff plus really great stuff to look at. Vintage and new records, oddities and curiosity items from funeral related to taxidermy and more. The new records and reasonably priced and the vintage records have some real bargains and are in fantastic used condition. Wide range from jazz to punk/indie and everything in between. Would recommend and will absolutely return.

Ab
Review №4

Lovely little shop with tons of knick knacks and amazing creatures!

Be
Review №5

This place is the absolute coolest! The staff are really awesome as well. I bought a taxidermied duckling while visiting Covington. When I brought it home my three year old daughter quickly got attached to Bobby Quacky as we named him. Well Bobby Quacky got left where the dog could get him and ended up in pieces. My three year old was heart broken and so I ordered another from Hail Records and Oddities website and sent an email with a picture of our duckling before and asked them to pick one who resembled Bobby Quacky if possible. They responded promptly saying they picked the closest duckling they could. They did a great job at picking out a new Bobby Quacky. My three year old is thrilled and loves her new Bobby Quacky. Thanks again Hail Records & Oddities!

Be
Review №6

Really friendly owner. A great selection and variety of records. I found some things Ive been looking for for a while. There are plenty of the oddities and the whole store is a bit like an art instalation that you can buy pieces of. Well done and Ill definitely be back

Ka
Review №7

Great service and a great selection of vinyl. Though it would be worth the trip just to see the decor. I would recommend visiting if you are ever in Newport.

Re
Review №8

I live in the neighborhood and go here often. Eclectic items and reasonable prices. Was able to score the Sisters of Mercy Album I was looking for and replenish my stock of black salt. The staff is friendly and helpful, patient with questions.

Cl
Review №9

This is a great place to pick up... well some dark aesthetics. Everything in here is really cool with a small but impressive record collection. The staff are friendly and real helpful. The prices are all reasonable.

Do
Review №10

It is was great. I loved the selection of records, jewelry, and wet specimens. Ive always been one for the strange and to find a store that fits with that perfectly is great, not to mention how the prices were. Me and my friend could stop saying how cheap things were compared to other stores.

Sa
Review №11

Such a fun place! Thousands of one of a kind items. Very cool spot

Ja
Review №12

This place is, as the its name might suggest, delightfully weird!

Ro
Review №13

Much better stocked oddities than the sister HAIL in Nashville. Black Salt is 5 bucks for 2oz witch is a quite bit pricy so i didnt get it. But my teenager found a necklace and a couple things. And i got a mouse for $45. Sending a friend over.

Ha
Review №14

I dont have photos from this place but I can at least attest to the store having very friendly and knowledgeable, open-minded staff. I see the same workers every single time I stop in, they are open and friendly. I dont see them ever refusing to assist a person or answer a question. I am personally always impressed with their variety of vhs tapes, literature, art, statues, crystals, t shirts, jewelry, magazines, oddities, gifts, and records!!!! It is so worth visiting this shop a few times a year.

Am
Review №15

A fun & interesting place. Will definitely be going back.

Mi
Review №16

Hail rules! Find rare and unique oddities. Octopus in a jar, taxidermized animals, clothing and more.

Ja
Review №17

Very awesome place, it has a great selection of EVERYTHING, and the staff is super nice. I look forward to coming back!!

Mi
Review №18

Great place. Where else can you buy a stuffed deer butt with a bottle opener attached?

Br
Review №19

Absolutely amazing store! Wonderful atmosphere! The owner was very nice and very informative. Definitely going to be coming back!

Ja
Review №20

Awesome place! A must see in Mainstrasse.

ka
Review №21

Love this place! employees are so friendly and covid precautions are taken seriously. you guys rock!

Li
Review №22

Hail is such an awesome store far from home but so worth it 😁🤟

He
Review №23

Great place, full of memorabilia & oddities

ty
Review №24

Hail and Neil are both treasures to humanity. Their selection of records is constantly rotating with good selections, and the rest of the store is amazing as well.

Al
Review №25

Had a great time browsing the shop. Found the perfect birthday gift for my friend! Will return!

De
Review №26

I love this store! I’m so happy they are offering online ordering with curbside pickup. They always have unique items that nobody else in town carries. Some of my favorites are my bat and my doll head!

He
Review №27

Amazing little shop. Such a cool collection of records and oddities. You can see stuff here youd never see anywhere else. If you are in the area... visit!!

Tr
Review №28

Forever excited about this shop! Where else can you go to buy records, a stuffed goat, and some tarot cards?! Tons of local artist works!Taxidermy and Entomology Workshops, Jewelry, Skulls, Framed Beetles and Butterflies, Creepy Medical Gear, Wet Specimens! The list goes on and on! The owner Neil.... hes a pretty nice fellow too;)

je
Review №29

New stuff! Love it.

Br
Review №30

My family I and I enjoy this place! If your looking for something thats off the wall this is the place to go!! Taxidermy, vinyl records, books, jewelry etc. The owners are nice and fantastic as well!! Highly recommend this hidden gem!!

Ga
Review №31

Thank you for the Reagan Youth record and black pansy seeds, but especially for the Anthony Bourdain level rundown of the best places in Covington for lunch and teaching us out-of-towners about goetta. Very cool stuff, super nice people, and if you get this chance you should definitely visit!

mi
Review №32

Beyond awesome spot! This is definitely a shop that you got to check out when youre in town definitely worth the trip!

Mi
Review №33

If you are in Newport or Cincinnati from out of town this is the place to stop in! Local record shop and Oddities, something for the family to experience or all by yourself. Lots of decor for purchase and lots of records and nick knacks. No public restrooms, no wheelchair accessibility. Support Local shops!!!

Mi
Review №34

Such a cool store !! They had lots of those specimens in jars ! I wanted them all but I got a little octopus ! Ill be back soon for more

Aa
Review №35

Old-school LP record store with oddities prefect for gifts.

Al
Review №36

The best store in the entire area.

Li
Review №37

Love love love this dark little gem of a place! The only bad thing I can say is parking in the street was limited, but thats nothing they can control. Highly recommend!

Th
Review №38

Hail is the best. Best staff, best inventory, best experience. Whether you you need an Aleister Crowley book of Magicks or a taxidermied marmot Hail is the place. Go enjoy!

pj
Review №39

Super-fun shop of horrors & oddities. Taxidermy, preservations, cult & occult books, apparel, jewelry, music & more available. If youve got someone in your life that is eclectic and hard to shop for, this is a place to consider browsing. Its a small shop with breakables; its probably not a great idea to bring strollers or curious little ones in. The gentleman working in the store was very chill, and was obviously friendly with his neighbors as well as customers. He has great taste in music! It might also be difficult to navigate with a wheelchair.PS: if anyone wants to gift me a certain coyote with a witchs hat, dm me.

Gw
Review №40

Youll be pesident of the goth club. And pretty good record selection.

Lo
Review №41

Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Always find great deals on vinyl.

Ca
Review №42

A really neat shop. Small but jam packed with all sorts of neat art and trinkets. Not to mention an excellent selection of records.

Ke
Review №43

Pretty much a one-stop-shop for all lifes essentials (records and dead stuff). Me and a friend were in town from Indy and were blown away! We have NO oddities shops up here (Bummer, right?). Next time Im in town, definitely making it a point to go back!! Beautiful shop yall!

Da
Review №44

Good selection of records and oddities

El
Review №45

Super kind staff, super interesting store, and had a great selection of vinyls.

Em
Review №46

Probably the coolest store in NKY! They have something for everyone and I cant wait to come back!

Au
Review №47

This place is awesome. Friendly staff. Great collection. Good prices. And they have a lion.

An
Review №48

Amazing shop. Friendly great staff

Om
Review №49

This is one of my favorite spots in the tri-state area. For those who enjoy oddities, creepy crawlies, taxidermy goodness, unique finds and of course, RECORDS, this is the place.Pic shown is the taxidermy I did, class hosted at Hail with Meddling With Nature.

P
Review №50

Cool place. Lots of unique things and a great atmosphere.

De
Review №51

Nice selection. Different rooms with different things in them. The people running the place are extremely welcoming and social. 10/10 will be back

Da
Review №52

Just went there with my dad cause he thought Id like it and it was my first time being there its so cool and a very nice store I cant wait to come back whenever I have more money and buy more things 🖤🖤

Co
Review №53

Love the lion skeleton

Je
Review №54

Super cool little spot. Records, taxidermy, and other oddities!

Br
Review №55

Unlike any other place!It’s always a kind and welcoming environment and you won’t find anything this rad for your home at Pier1. 🤘

xb
Review №56

Super original place to find that special weirdo in your life something amazing.

Le
Review №57

Very fun place with a great selection of records and oddities

Ju
Review №58

Lots of great finds. Tons of variety from witchy items, vinyl, taxidermy, pins, and everything in between. Owner was fun and pleasant. Highly recommend!

Ch
Review №59

Really love the atmosphere of this place. The owner even gave me the last album of an artist (King Gizzard) I like for a good discount since it happen to be the one playing on the store player. Great selection. Fun shop to dive into record bins.

Lo
Review №60

One of the best shops around

Te
Review №61

Lots and lots of interesting things to see. Plan to spend time here, you are certain to find something that works for you.

De
Review №62

Very nice lay out, easy to see items, nice staff and good prices💜

Pe
Review №63

One of my favourite shops for rare oddities, records, vhs tapes, and occult fixins

ma
Review №64

Really cool to have a non Traditional shop that showcases really different and interesting oddities. Owner is super cool and took time to explain some items I had questions on and has really extensive knowledge. If you want to do something different and step outside of the box, do yourself a favor and stop by!

Sy
Review №65

Absolutely LOVE this place!! SO many cool little odd things that you can’t find anywhere else! Perfect for someone into spooky/horror things like myself! They have a ton of cool records also! Owners are chill and helpful! Love stopping in here.

Ch
Review №66

Great people...cool store

th
Review №67

This place got a lot of cool stuff

Al
Review №68

Wow what an incredible place. I recently moved to Covington and this was my first stop. My wife and I have been growing our vinyl collection and the owner of the shop loaded me up with Huey Lewis and the News, Hall and Oates and Meatloaf. Definitely worth checking out if you like odd things and a record!

Kr
Review №69

Has everything you didnt know you needed.

Ch
Review №70

Amazing store with quality and unique products. My experiences there have always been wonderful and it makes the world of difference when you can tell that the people who run the shop genuinely care about their patrons. Fantastic shop and fantastic people. My last experience there was particularly memorable and I hope to always continue shopping at this place and supporting it.

Em
Review №71

Great Place and Very Nice Owner!!! We always feel welcomed and there are just so many neat and unique things to see and buy!!!

Je
Review №72

My Disappointment Is Immeasurable on the food selection, but the oddities and record selection is top notch. The owner is super nice and knowledgeable! They have all the dried bats for all your dried bat needs.

Sh
Review №73

An excellent dark asthetic store with delightful music!

Em
Review №74

One of my favorite places in the area. Great place and good Records! Prices are reasonable.

El
Review №75

So fun!!

Ma
Review №76

Friendly and informative. Offered to order something for us. Unique shop would recommend.

Da
Review №77

This is a cool place. Solid record selection - I found several good albums for reasonable prices. Also has a nice selection of oddities, etc. Definitely worth spending some time to walk around in

Ch
Review №78

Definitely an odd shop. Odd taxidermy all around. But the best part was all the records. It was fun to browse everything. I could easily have spent more time there. Neither employees that were there acknowledged me for the thirty minutes I was there however.

D'
Review №79

This place is amazing. They always have new stuff, prices are reasonable, and the owner is super nice. You will see things here youve never seen before, so go when you have ample time to really look.

De
Review №80

Super friendly and great products.

Be
Review №81

Actually a record store that sells oddities. A modest selection of books. Vinyl selection is mostly older pop/rock, but there is a little bit of something from every genre. Dont really have any stereo equipment or accessories. Oddities include anatomy and occult art, pickled critters, real and fake taxidermy, framed insects, old medical equipment, and a few neat displays not for sale. They advertise layaway for purchases. The Nashville location offers more decore items like bone lamps, this is a similar but entirely different experience, definitely worth going to both.

La
Review №82

Awesome place! Amazing record collection and stuff that interested the whole family. Definitely worth your time to stop in and spend some time!

Sc
Review №83

The staff was super helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Bo
Review №84

Nill is one the coolest characters youll ever meet! Great little store to find your oddities and collectible records! All in one spot, Hail Dark Aesthetics has the cure for your ill!

wi
Review №85

Real friendly, lots of cool unique stuff and a large assortment of actually relevant records

Br
Review №86

I feel comfortable when I walk in...its not weird to be weird there

Ch
Review №87

This place is always awesome. The guy at the register is always nice and there is always something creepy cool to look at. Definitely worth a visit.

Mi
Review №88

Awesome place! Cool record selection. Paranormal selection is good. Odd dodads.

Br
Review №89

Loved this place! Stop here and give them all your money.

Da
Review №90

One of the most unique shops that you can visit. Super friendly staff and one of a kind items. Do yourself a favor and stop in and say hi.

Sh
Review №91

You have to love the oddities at this place. Nice record selection. Prices are pretty good.

He
Review №92

Great shop with amazing owners/employees. Guaranteed to find something cool, weird and wild there every time.

J
Review №93

Really unique store...a little something for everybody. Oh yeah... the goats are awesome too!

Gr
Review №94

Went there for the 1st time yesterday! Super nice people! And the store is AWESOME! Its a must see and go for everybody!!

Br
Review №95

By far one of the coolest, most unique shops Ive been to. Dont leave Cincinnati without stopping in!!

Ma
Review №96

Nill is the most welcoming and friendly store owner I’ve ever met! His knowledge about different music and passion for records is astounding!

wi
Review №97

Nill is an awesome dude who’s always kind and friendly to everyone. He has a nice selection of records and oddities you won’t find anywhere else. Some people have told me it’s like a museum in there and he should be charging admission for people to just come inside and look at everything. If your in MainStrasse be sure to stop in and check everything out!

Am
Review №98

Lots of cool eclectic finds.

Ry
Review №99

Great place to find fun curious things for the home.

K
Review №100

This place had some amazing and unique items. Really loved visiting

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  • Address:720 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, United States
  • Site:http://www.hailcincinnati.com/
  • Phone:+1 859-261-0107
Categories
  • Antique store
  • Record store
  • Collectibles store
  • Gift shop
  • Metaphysical supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7PM
  • Tuesday:12–7PM
  • Wednesday:12–7PM
  • Thursday:12–7PM
  • Friday:1–5PM
  • Saturday:12–7PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Online estimates:No
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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