17 Best Cocktail Bars in Dayton

“This is such a fun coffee shop in Dayton! I had the Gimme Smore latte, and it nailed the flavor (and even had a toasted marshmallow on top). The staff were super friendly, and it’s clear how much care they put into their drinks. The avocado toast was also phenomenal - the avocado is whipped with ricotta which creates an extremely smooth texture. This place is a great place to meet friends and just hang out for a bit - lots of different seating options and it’s not overly loud. Can’t wait to go back!“

“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.“

“Great drinks and great service“

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

“Very relaxed and open atmosphere, craft cocktails, small distillery with big flavors“

“The restaurant is so cute, eclectic, and so clean!

Our server tonight was Jamie, and she was damn near the best server I’ve ever had! Her recommendations were spot on, her hospitality was unmatched, and it was a wonderful experience.

I went with some coworkers, and we all tried different things, and we shared 3 appetizers. EVERYTHING we tried was so yummy

I will be coming back with friends, and am so glad I found this little gem!

If you stop by, make sure to ask for Jamie if she’s serving—or a drink recommendation if she’s your bartender!“

“My son brought me here today for an early Mother’s Day. The atmosphere was beautiful and our waitress was helpful with our lunch selections. The chicken and waffles were so good! I highly recommend this place!“

“Server was fast, polite and friendly. We ordered 2 lunch sets. Each lunch set you pick two main dishes which is pretty cool. One set we had beef Thai fried rice and pad Thai. And the other was chicken red curry and pad Thai. Comes with soup, one spring roll, edamame and oranges.

For me pad Thai was a bit too sweet but it’s still tasty (if you like sweeter sauce). Red curry was very good, same as Thai fried rice. Restaurant was clean, price was reasonable $16 for lunch sets. Definitely will come back when we are in the area.“

“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!“

“The Hidden Gem Music Club is in fact a Hidden Gem 😍 with Live Music Ervery Weekend, ranging from Jazz, Soul,Funk and Blues to Jam Bands and everything in between. With a top notch bar staff and kitchen, this place is perfect to hear some music, get a pint and make a friend.“

“Incredible! Tonight was my first time at Dozo and I was so impressed. It’s a very special place with a vibe like you’d find in New York. The food was amazing. I had nigiri, edamame, wanton tacos and two sushi rolls - each of them unique and delicious. The service, too, was excellent. If you are looking for a really fun place with a special atmosphere, check out Dozo. Five stars!“

“excellent food! very fresh. And the owner was very kind to our kids! We would come back and we love supporting local!!!“

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

“They’re giving back to their community in a tremendous way. That’s honorable and worthy of recognition.“

“Mudlick Tap House is easily becoming a regular spot for us. The food is always fantastic—you can tell they actually put care into the menu instead of just serving standard bar food. Their beer selection is great, and the cocktails are always mixed right.
The best part is just how comfortable the place feels. It has a great energy without being too loud or pretentious, and the staff is genuinely friendly and down-to-earth every time we walk in. Whether you're dropping by for a quick drink or staying for a full dinner, it's just a really solid, welcoming place to hang out.“

“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.“