Whether you need to relax after a rough day with a tall, cold Dayton brew or unwind with a hand-crafted cocktail made just for you, Dayton’s bar, brewery and nightclub scene has just what you need.
Maybe you’re looking for great new watering hole, a place to show off your mad trivia or dance skills or the diviest dive bar to feel at home with your closest friends.
These are the best breweries, brews, cocktails and bars in Dayton, as voted by the people in Dayton.com’s Best of 2018 poll.
Cheers!
Best Bar Bathroom
WINNER: The Barrel House
417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson
20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Kingspoint Pub
4660 Wilmington Pike, Dayton | 937-296-1915 | Facebook
Best Bloody Mary
WINNER: Tank's Bar & Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Trolley Stop
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | Website | Facebook
Credit: JIM WITMER
Credit: JIM WITMER
Best Cocktails
WINNER: The Century Bar
10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3382 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Salar
400 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-203–3999 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Lily's Bistro
329 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-723-7637 | Website | Facebook
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Credit: unknown
Best Craft Beer Selection
WINNER: Warped Wing
26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: The Barrel House
417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Dayton Beer Company
41 Madison St., Dayton | 937-228-2337 | Website | Facebook
Credit: E.L. Hubbard
Credit: E.L. Hubbard
Best Dance Club
WINNER: Club Masque
34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-228-2582 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Yellow Rose
854 Watertower Lane, Dayton | 937-866-7765 | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Julia's Night Club
8939 Kingsridge Drive, Miami Twp. | 937-439-2422 | Website | Facebook
Best Dive Bar
WINNER: Tank's Bar and Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Mack's Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Red Carpet Tavern
3301 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-258-9521 | Facebook
Best Gay Bar
WINNER: Club Masque
34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-228-2582 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson
20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Stage Door
44 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-7418 | Facebook
Best Happy Hour
WINNER: Bar Louie
The Greene: 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek | 937-427-3900 | Website | Facebook
Austin Landing: 10267 Penny Lane #2034, Miamisburg | 937-914-4000 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Trolley Stop
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Mudlick Tap House
135 E. Second St., Dayton | 937-895-4066 | Website | Facebook
Best Karaoke
WINNER: Blind Bob's
430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson
20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Sparky's Lounge
822 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton | 937-859-1062 | Facebook
Best Local Brewery
WINNER: Warped Wing
26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Yellow Springs Brewery
305 N. Walnut St., Yellow Springs | 937-767-0222 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-443-0919 | Website | Facebook
Best Locally-Made Beer
A specific beer from a specific local brewery
WINNER: Warped Wing Trotwood Lager
26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Yellow Springs Brewery Boat Show
305 N. Walnut St., Yellow Springs | 937-767-0222 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Warped Wing Ermal's
26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | Website | Facebook
Best Margarita
WINNER: Elsa's
Elsa’s On the Border, 1227 Wilmington Ave., Dayton | 937-938-7372
Elsa’s East Restaurant & Cantina, 3618 Linden Ave., Dayton | 937-252-9635
Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill, 1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-294-9210
Elsa’s South Restaurant & Cantina, 6318 Far Hills Ave., Centerville | 937-439-3897
Elsa’s Corner Cantina, 6204A Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Twp. | 937-310-1373
SECOND PLACE: El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton | 937-859-8229 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: El Toro Bar & Grill
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Facebook | Website
Credit: Contributed photos
Credit: Contributed photos
Best Patio
WINNER: Trolley Stop
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Little York Tavern & Pizza
4120 Little York Road, Vandalia | 937-890-6700 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: The Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-224-7822 | Website | Facebook
Best Place to Watch the Game
WINNER: Fricker's
Fricker's Dayton (Woodman Drive), 1818 Woodman Drive, Dayton | 937-252-9007
Fricker's Dayton (Miller Lane), 6834 Miller Lane, Dayton | 937-890-0020
Fricker's Huber Heights, 6280 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights | 937-233-9464
Fricker’s Troy, 1187 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-335-2900
Fricker’s Centerville, 1383 Miamisburg-Centerville Road | 937-434-1000
Fricker’s Vandalia, 22 Foley Drive | 937-454-9464
Fricker’s Miamisburg, 251 N. Springboro Pike | 937-866-9464
SECOND PLACE: Buffalo Wild Wings
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook
Best Trivia
WINNER: Bunkers Bar and Grill
893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub
3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek | 937-956-5216 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Bargos Grill & Tap
588 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville | 937-433-2500 | Website | Facebook
Best Winery
WINNER: Brandeberry Winery
5118 W. Jackson Road, Enon | 937-767-9103 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Valley Vineyards
2275 E. U.S. 22, Morrow | 513-899-2485 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: The Winery at Versailles
6572 State Route 47, Versailles | 937-526-3232 | Website | Facebook
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