40 Best Dive Bars near Dayton

“The friendliest bar in town with the cheapest drinks in the town“

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“Been on my OTR to go list for too long. Finally made it and high expectations were exceeded. My type of bar. No BS. Authentic. Great spot.“

“Nice food, low key, laid back ambiance. Good service. Cov-gem!“

“They were so accomidating...owner was soo cool...awesome meade 4 my husband on tap and in bottles...will be back!“

“Had a Blast at Trivia on Tuesday and saw some great live music over the weekend!“

“Benefit fun and pub crawl “Be like Katy” afternoon“

“😍Just love the Edge Inn Tavern! Been going there since I could sit on my daddy's lap in 1959!“

“Super cool outta the way spot. I’ve driven by it a 100 times and finally got to go in and absolutely felt comfortable immediately. Prices were more than reasonable and hands down the best Bloody Mary I’ve had in a hot minute. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful and the people who went there were absolutely friendly, and I had the best time I’ve had in a long time.“

“Dana g can’t be me !! 💯🙌🏻❤️“

“First time here, had a blast! Was fun watching Shiny Old Soul play! Brian, the bartender, was very friendly and provided great service! Cozy inside and out back they have a nice clean outdoor space with a fire pit. If your favorite local band or one you're interested in is playing, give this place a shot! Literally every customer that was in the bar when we went seemed polite/friendly. Like, people actually say excuse me to get by, easy to strike up conversation, etc. Very welcoming. Was my first time at a bar in a long time, so I was weary, but I couldn't have asked for a better evening. We were there on an early to mid Saturday evening and it wasn'tt crowded. There was plenty of room for us to sit. Last, the men's bathroom was clean, which was nice. Hope to visit again! PS: Should mention that I wasn't drinking alcohol and still had a great time!“

“Owner is very nice! Great little dive bar with good drink specials“

“Very relaxed atmosphere people are laid back, great place to enjoy music and conversation. Not a place for getting wild a place to enjoy relax an have a drink with friends the people that come here average around 50 years old . Come relax and enjoy! There is a pizza parlor next door if you get hungry and you can bring it in.“

“The bartender Carole is the best!!“

“Best dive bar in Cincinnati. 10/10 no notes.“

“Popped in on Saturday night to see our friends in That One Party Band!! First time there and we had a blast!“

“Good old neighborhood joint; but really fun place; great service; great burgers; Owner Joe is super helpful and friendly. Each visit I meet terrific local folks as well. Come over folks. l“

“For me, this place is all about setting expectations. I wanted something close to me where my son could play pool. This is a no frills neighborhood divebar. Food is largely snacks, bags of chips, pretzels, etc. I don't think there were any taps, but they did have liquor if you wanted. The perk, which is what makes this place shine, is the prices, 3 basic beers and a bag of chips was ~$12. The staff were friendly and the place was relatively quiet. There was karakoe, darts, and a pool table, plus an outdoor space. It was well worth the trip, but don't expect anything fancy.“

“Great place!!! Good prices! Great staff!“

“always have a great time here! so convenient to pregame for riverfront live events and shows!! Always end up meeting a new friend. the CruZin 50 Cafe food truck is absolutely amazing!! lots of room inside and out on the patio!!“

“What a great hole-in-the-wall! Friendly patrons, great atmosphere with an ocasional local dog availble for boops and awesome staff....especially that Michelle ! A really nice "backyard" in warmer weather and ocasionally someone grilling burgers n weenies. Russ (owner) is very sweet and appreciates all who visits.“

“Great staff and leadership“

“An LGBTQ+ mainstay in the heart of Mainstrasse! A friend invited me for a visit, and I am so glad he did! Haven’t been in 15 years. Rosie’s is fun, clean, beautifully appointed with wood features and clever signage, and mostly just full of really great folks and bartenders.“

“Pretty much the epitome of a hole in the wall bar. The staff or bartender aren't the most social creates but that's not why you go there. The beer and drinks a dirt cheap and good. I'm pretty sure that regulars there have been patronizing that bar for years. Great little bar if your into that style and atmosphere.“

“That lady Ms. Tasha is the first person I met in this city who has any decorum. Tasha and her cute nephew LA offered amazing hospitality and all of the patrons even at this establishment were so nice and friendly. I truly felt safe and at home here and they have great music and prices. I was crying so bad I had, had such a bad experience at the hard rock casino and Ms. Tasha turned my whole day around. They were hosting a 65th birthday party yesterday when I was in and Ms. Tasha went above and beyond to make sure the party people’s set up was perfect even down to the fine details. You couldn’t give your money to a better bar. This place rocks and if I ever have to go back to Cincinnati I’ll certainly stop here and recommend this place to all my friends touring. Great atmosphere, excellent service, great attitudes, kind, caring, and considerate. Ms. Tasha certainly didn’t have to do any of that stuff for me but she made sure I felt right at home in this establishment. I’ve never had better service than this ever. She is the best bartender/server I have ever had. Patrons you better tip Ms. Tasha good. She is good wonderful soul.“

“Fries Café really has it all — a great outdoor patio, darts, pool, shuffleboard, and TouchTunes. The staff is always friendly, and the drink selection is excellent. And don’t sleep on the snacks — they’ve got a great variety to keep you going. Perfect place to hang out with friends and unwind. Highly recommend!“

“Just a great place to begin or end your evening. Nothing fancy, but always memorable. And if you’re worthy, they might remember you. :-)“

“We hosted a get together here and had a great time! Candace was so great to work with prior to the event and helped us organize drink tickets and a space for us for food. The day of the event, Brandy and Tommy (the bartenders) took great care of us and made sure everyone had a great time. This place is a hidden gem up on the hill with great staff, great bar selections, and a great atmosphere! We will be back.“

“little friendly bar..great drinks“

“Definitely the locals…the history…Not to mention it’s one of few places I have left to go to still remember great times with my mom (Patty) and stepdad ( Spanky)….“

“Janet is an amazing chef and woman. She catered my daughter’s Sweet 16 and everyone was very impressed by her buffet styled setup and the food was delicious. She even stayed and made sure everyone was taken care of. Her prices can’t be beat either. I definitely recommend her. 🔥🔥🔥“

“Had a chill night at the Crazy Fox Saloon. Played some pool and enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere. They don’t serve food or make mixed drinks, but you can bring your own food or get delivery, which is convenient. Bartender was alright — not overly friendly, but did the job. Overall, it’s a solid neighborhood bar if you're in the mood to kick back, have a basic drink, and shoot some pool.“

“My grandater finally got a job doing Herbalife business and we came here to watch tv to celebrate , bethleigh can’t watch swamp people anymore . I was takin a break, but it’s worth it to support her specially since her mom been in jail for bad checks. Made good friend’s here, good people, cold drinks, good music, cold drinks, darts! Praise him.

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“I love love love the vibe here. The Dj was off the hook . I had a great time here. Infact if you wanna have fun, come to Gypsy. It’s also not pricy. I was not impressed with the state of the rest room when I went to use it. Though it may be a one time thing. However, I still love Gypsy. It’s all fun fun fun“

“We love the atmosphere, good food and drinks. Staff is very friendly and professional. Clean and a nice place to go hang out to eat and mingle with others and YOU can control the music using the QR code provided at your table. Ms. Tina at the bar with those blue berry drinks are on point. This our new hang out spot :)!!!“

“O'Malley's in the Alley is a really fun pub in downtown Cincinnati. A local friend of mine took me there last Thursday afternoon and we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. He had a quesadilla and I had the fish and chips, which was recommended by the bartender. The fish was heavily battered - which I loved, and both fillets were large and tasty. In particular, their tartar sauce was really good. The bar was quiet (as it probably should be for a mid-afternoon), but I bet it revs up on game nights, etc.“

“It's a neighborhood bar it's a neighborhood hole in the wall bar good atmosphere good people a pool table that jukebox couple of dart boards everybody is welcoming and if you're new they like to treat you as family come in sit down meet great people have good strong drinks the building is a little wear and tear but it definitely appeals to the atmosphere I've been going there for 6 years now it's a great place I've met a lot of good friends there good people. Brings back a lot of nostalgia moments. Just how good old bars used to go.“

“Great place!!! Good prices! Great staff!“

“Quiet little burger joint with a beautiful view. The burger was juicy. The bartender didn't listen very well with the condiments, but I won't complain. The view was immaculate. The patrons there were nice and welcoming. I'll go again when I am on that side of town.

Parking: Street parking. Mostly residential.“