Many Daytonians are fervently loyal to their watering holes.
Here are the top-voted local bars in a variety of categories, from Best Bartender to Best Karaoke.
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Best Bar Bathroom
WINNER: Mack’s Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | mackstavern.com | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: D20: A Bar With Characters, 2144 E Whipp Rd, Dayton
Best Bartender
WINNER: Holly Henry at Mack’s Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | mackstavern.com | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Bobby Harris at MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: Ashley Lewis at Mr. Boro's Tavern, 495 N. Main St., Springboro
Best College Bar
WINNER: Flanagan’s Pub
101 E Stewart St, Dayton | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Tuty's Bar and Grill, 3982 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Beavercreek
THIRD PLACE: Timothy's Bar, 1818 Brown St, Dayton
Best Dance Club
WINNER: Julia’s Nite Club
8939 Kingsridge Dr, Dayton | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Club Masque, 34 N Jefferson St., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N Jefferson St., Dayton
Best Dive Bar
WINNER: Mack’s Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | mackstavern.com | Facebook
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SECOND PLACE: Adrienne's White Rabbit Lounge, 889 S Main St., Washington Twp.
THIRD PLACE: The Growler Pub & Grub, 3808 Wilmington Pike, Dayton
Best Gay Bar
WINNER: MJ’s on Jefferson
20 N Jefferson St., Dayton | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Club Masque, 34 N Jefferson St., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: The Right Corner, 105 E 3rd St, Dayton
Best Happy Hour
WINNER: Mack’s Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | mackstavern.com | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: The Growler Pub & Grub, 3808 Wilmington Pike, Dayton
THIRD PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N Jefferson St., Dayton
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Best Karaoke
WINNER: Mack’s Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | mackstavern.com | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Dog's Breath Tavern, 1912 E Whipp Rd., Kettering
THIRD PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N Jefferson St., Dayton
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Best Open Mic Night
WINNER: Rip Rap Roadhouse
6024 Rip Rap Rd, Dayton | Facebook | Website
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SECOND PLACE: Club Masque, 34 N Jefferson St., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson, 20 N Jefferson St., Dayton
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Best Place to Hear Live Music
WINNER: Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E. 4th St., Dayton | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Oddbody's Music Room, 5418 Burkhardt Rd., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: The Fraze, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering
Best Place to Play Pool
WINNER: King’s Table
2348 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek | Facebook | Website
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SECOND PLACE: Mack's Tavern, 381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp.
THIRD PLACE: Southern Belle, 134 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Best Place to Meet Singles
WINNER: The Oregon District
5th St., Dayton | Website
SECOND PLACE: D20: A Bar With Characters, 2144 E Whipp Rd., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: Pour Haus, 536 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton
Best Place to Watch the Game
WINNER: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
893 E National Rd., Vandalia | Facebook | Website
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SECOND PLACE: Mack's Tavern, 381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp.
THIRD PLACE: The Growler Pub & Grub, 3808 Wilmington Pike, Dayton
Best Trivia
WINNER: Mack’s Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | mackstavern.com | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Pour Haus, 536 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton
THIRD PLACE: Fifth Street Brewpub, 1600 E 5th St., Dayton
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