Best of Dayton 2018: Bars, Beer & Nightlife winners

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 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson

20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | WebsiteFacebook

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 | FacebookWebsite

SECOND PLACE: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill

893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Trolley Stop

530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | WebsiteFacebook

Credit: JIM WITMER

Credit: JIM WITMER

Best Cocktails 

WINNER: The Century Bar

10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3382 | WebsiteFacebook 

SECOND PLACE: Salar

400 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-203–3999 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Lily's Bistro

329 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-723-7637 | WebsiteFacebook

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Credit: unknown

Best Craft Beer Selection 

WINNER: Warped Wing

26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: The Barrel House

417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Dayton Beer Company

41 Madison St., Dayton | 937-228-2337 | WebsiteFacebook

Credit: E.L. Hubbard

Credit: E.L. Hubbard

Best Dance Club 

WINNER: Club Masque

34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-228-2582 | WebsiteFacebook

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 | WebsiteFacebook

Best Dive Bar 

WINNER: Tank's Bar and Grill

2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | FacebookWebsite

SECOND PLACE: Mack's Tavern

381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Washington Twp. | 937-813-7217 | WebsiteFacebook

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 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson

20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | WebsiteFacebook

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 | WebsiteFacebook

Austin Landing: 10267 Penny Lane #2034, Miamisburg | 937-914-4000 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: Trolley Stop

530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Mudlick Tap House

135 E. Second St., Dayton | 937-895-4066 | WebsiteFacebook

Best Karaoke 

WINNER: Blind Bob's

430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: MJ's on Jefferson

20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton | 937-223-3259 | WebsiteFacebook

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 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: Yellow Springs Brewery

305 N. Walnut St., Yellow Springs | 937-767-0222 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Fifth Street Brewpub

1600 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-443-0919 | WebsiteFacebook

Best Locally-Made Beer

A specific beer from a specific local brewery

WINNER: Warped Wing Trotwood Lager

26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: Yellow Springs Brewery Boat Show

305 N. Walnut St., Yellow Springs | 937-767-0222 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Warped Wing Ermal's

26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | WebsiteFacebook

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

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SECOND PLACE: El Meson

903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton | 937-859-8229 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: El Toro Bar & Grill

Multiple Dayton-area locationsFacebookWebsite

Credit: Contributed photos

Credit: Contributed photos

Best Patio 

WINNER: Trolley Stop

530 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-1101 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: Little York Tavern & Pizza

4120 Little York Road, Vandalia | 937-890-6700 | WebsiteFacebook

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

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SECOND PLACE: Buffalo Wild Wings

Multiple Dayton-area locationsWebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill

893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | WebsiteFacebook

Best Trivia 

WINNER: Bunkers Bar and Grill

893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub

3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek | 937-956-5216 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: Bargos Grill & Tap

588 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville | 937-433-2500 | WebsiteFacebook

Best Winery 

WINNER: Brandeberry Winery

5118 W. Jackson Road, Enon | 937-767-9103 | WebsiteFacebook

SECOND PLACE: Valley Vineyards

2275 E. U.S. 22, Morrow | 513-899-2485 | WebsiteFacebook

THIRD PLACE: The Winery at Versailles

6572 State Route 47, Versailles | 937-526-3232 | WebsiteFacebook

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