These are the best breweries, brews, cocktails and bars in Dayton, as voted by the community in Dayton.comâs Best of Dayton 2019-20 poll.
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BEST BARTENDER
Credit: DAVID MOODIE/CONTRIBUTED
Credit: DAVID MOODIE/CONTRIBUTED
đ„WINNER: Matt Ross, The Barrel House
417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Randi Hamblin, Kings Point Pub
4660 Wilmington Pike, Dayton | 937-296-1915 | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Chad McKanna, Buffalo Wild Wings (Kettering)
262 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-424-3999 | Website | Facebook
BEST BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR SHOP
đ„WINNER: Arrow Wine & Spirits
615 Lyons Road, Centerville | 937 433-6778 | 2950 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-298-1456 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Belmont Party Supply
2621 Smithville Road, Dayton | 937-252-4724 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: The Barrel House
417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
BEST BLOODY MARY
đ„WINNER: Tank's Bar & Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Blind Bob's
430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Trolley Stop
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | Website | Facebook
BEST COCKTAILS
đ„WINNER: The Century Bar
18 S. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3382 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Wheat Penny
515 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-496-5268 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Salar
400 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-203â3999 | Website | Facebook
BEST CRAFT BEER BAR
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
đ„WINNER: The Barrel House
417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Bunkers Sports Bar and Grill
893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Chappys Social House
7880 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp. | (937) 439-9200 | Website | Facebook
BEST DANCE CLUB
đ„WINNER: Masque
Currently closed and seeking to reopen in new location | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Julia's Nite Club
8939 Kingsridge Drive, Miami Twp. | 937-439-2422 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Ned Peppers
419 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-224-4888 | Website | Facebook
BEST DIVE BAR
đ„WINNER: Tank's Bar and Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Hole in the Wall
423 E. Fifth St., Dayton | (937) 813-2033 | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Mack's Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | Website | Facebook
BEST GAY BAR
đ„WINNER: Masque
Currently closed and seeking to reopen in new location | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson
20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: The Stage Door
44 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-7418 | Facebook
BEST HAPPY HOUR
đ„WINNER: Trolley Stop
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Mack's Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Bennett's Publical Family Sports Grill
67 S. Main St., Miamisburg | 937-866-4200 | Website | Facebook
BEST KARAOKE
đ„WINNER: Blind Bob's
430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Soft Rock Cafe
877 E Franklin St., Centerville | 937-438-3093 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Masque
Currently closed and seeking to reopen in new location | Website | Facebook
BEST LOCAL BREWERY
đ„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: Crooked Handle Brewing Co.
760 N. Main St., Springboro | (937) 790-3450 | Website | Facebook
BEST LOCALLY MADE BEER
đ„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: Crooked Handle Brewingâs Roadside Peanut Butter Porter
760 N. Main St., Springboro | (937) 790-3450 | Website | Facebook
BEST LOCALLY MADE SPIRITS
đ„WINNER: Belle of Dayton
122 Van Buren St., Dayton | 937-250-1837 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Buckeye Vodka
827 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton | 937-287-7076 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Stillwrights
5380 Intrastate Drive, Fairborn | (937) 879-4447 | Website | Facebook
BEST MARGARITA
đ„WINNER: Elsa's
Elsaâs On the Border, 1227 Wilmington Ave., Dayton | 937-938-7372
Elsaâs East Restaurant & Cantina, 3618 Linden Ave., Dayton | 937-252-9635
Elsaâs Kettering Sports Grill, 1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-294-9210
Elsaâs South Restaurant & Cantina, 6318 Far Hills Ave., Centerville | 937-439-3897
Elsaâs 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
BEST PLACE TO HOOK UP
đ„WINNER: The Barrel House
417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Julia's Nite Club
8939 Kingsridge Drive, Miami Twp. | 937-439-2422 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Masque
Currently closed and seeking to reopen in new location | Website | Facebook
BEST TRIVIA
Credit: Jim Witmer
Credit: Jim Witmer
đ„WINNER: Bunkers Bar and Grill
893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Blind Bob's
430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Mack's Tavern
381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | Website | Facebook
BEST WINERY
đ„WINNER: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
5220 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville | 937-900-9463 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: The Winery at Versailles
6572 State Route 47, Versailles | 937-526-3232 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Valley Vineyards
2276 US-22 & OH-3, Morrow | 513-899-2485 | Website | Facebook
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