16 Best Cocktail Bars in Dayton

“Great drinks and great service“

“Nice little place in the heart of Downtown Dayton, Ohio. Great music the day I was there. Nice people and the food was fantastic.“

“Tender Mercy has taken EXCELLENT care of us the last two weekends as we entertain family from out of town. Last night Dozo (the sushi restaurant inside) was just amazing. Every one in our party of five was blown away by each course. Sake and cocktails were equally delectable and service as always was above amd beyond.“

“I love the box that rocks and u will have fun with good ppl“

“Enjoyed a Rubicon Creek at Sure Shot Tap Room. Loved it!“

“Had an amazing experience here! Great food, and amazing service! My two year old played claw machine and kept loosing, he was very upset. The nice staff opened it and made him believe he was playing and gave him a toy! They also gave one to my other son! Very sweet, and went out of their way to make his night! Food was great, and service was really fast! Very high quality building!“

“Fantastic menu that takes a little risk to provide something unique and completely finds it. Even without that, they serve stiff mimosas, have a friendly staff, and make a perfect macchiato. Dayton seems to be punctuated with these amazing hidden gems. Definitely worth a stop.“

“I have always felt welcome at lily’s. Regardless of my gender, sexuality, relationship. They love all the people who walk in their doors. It’s a cozy, comfortable place to dine in at. The staff are phenomenal and quick to get you whatever you need. Would recommend going there 1000%. If there is a wait, it’s worth waiting for. And the easiest way to get seated is to make a reservation. Please check out there menu and see for yourself!“

“Food was really good but really expensive & for the money I spent I figured at the very least white rice would have been included with the main entree but I didn't get any 🍚. Kinda ruined it for me after paying $40 for entree & a cheap sushi roll.“

“Excellent food, great service and very quick!“

“This is the place to go to experience a variety of live music performances by local talent. I gave it four stars because the acoustics could be better. You might want to wear earplugs during some of the performances (not that the performances are bad; it's just that the sound bounces off the hard surfaces too much).

The Pizza Gem is now their in-house kitchen, and they have a wide selection of snacks to enjoy with your drink.“

“Mamacitas Cantina has quickly become my go-to spot for a fun evening with delicious, authentic Latin food! Love the vibrant decor and lively atmosphere! Made me feel like I was on a tropical vacation! The bar and food menu prices are reasonable and the cocktails are out of this world! Easily the best margarita that I've ever had and the pina colada was like a sip of paradise! The steak was the most tender that I've ever had in my life! Perfectly cooked and exquisite! My husband had the tacos and he loved them - we will definitely be back for their Taco Tuesday! I also heard that they have a dancing robot on Fridays...WHHHAAATT?! We have to see that! Our first visit was on a Sunday evening when they had karaoke, and it was a blast! We had so much fun! If you're in the Dayton/Kettering area and craving a taste of Latin America paired with a lively atmosphere, do yourself a favor and visit Mamacitas Cantina!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Dayton! The food and service are always amazing!“

“The food is always served, so good. And everyone there is extremely friendly with outstanding service. �����“

“Great experience! Marvin was a wonderful bartender and Adam and Thomas are definitely managers that are turning the place around!“

“The Turin trio was awesome. Huge portions, free soar dough bread(2) with butter spread. Good prices for what you get. Cool interior with an actual trolley car inside. Very nice staff also. Highly recommend this place.“