The Century Bar
18 S Jefferson St, Dayton
(937) 694-1086
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I absolutely loved the vibe and aesthetic of this bar!! I am a martini girl and have been struggling to find good quality martinis in this area. Their French 75 was amazing as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Chris tonight was amazing served me quite literally the best cocktail I’ve ever had. PSL Punch. Stayed longer just because me and my wife enjoyed the drinks and his company
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time going yesterday, and the bartenders were amazing and knowledgeable. They have a huge selection of bourbon/whiskey and will most definitely be coming back in near future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
First time here! Ordered an old fashioned & Negroni. Very good! Prices are fair, we’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely one of the worst bar experiences I’ve ever had. The bartenders were not just uninterested, but flat-out rude and condescending when I asked a couple of simple questions. Their attitude made it clear they were annoyed at having to do their job, which is shocking in a service industry role. The lack of basic courtesy, common sense, and professionalism was unbelievable. It’s no wonder this place is struggling—when the staff treats customers with such blatant disrespect, it ruins the entire atmosphere. Truly a disappointing and unpleasant experience, and I would never recommend this place to anyone.
Edit to post- not only are staff extremely rude but this place is in a shady part of downtown. The previous time I was here there was a shooting across the street. Save your money and go somewhere else.
Much better after the mass exodus of the previous staff. Unless you were a regular or knew everything about bourbon you were not treated equally. Something happened and the entire staff quit, not sure what but the staff now is friendly and its more like the Century of the 90s. That's just my opinion . I will say the man that ran the bar and did tasting was very knowledgeable and nice. It was the rest of the staff that had an attitude.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Simply amazing. So much whiskey.......
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
To take Century Bar from the top class whiskey bar, that didn't cut corners, that has genuinely put in thought to their menu, used fresh ingredients, and the swanky atmosphere... to this? Absolute travesty and it's a slap in the face to everyone that has owned or valued this bar for what it was. A part of Dayton history. The favorite old fashioned is made with syrup now and no longer sugar cubes. The favored whiskey sour? no longer made with egg whites and knock off cherries. So very sad to see another great piece of what makes Dayton unique, squandered to this piece of crap. You should be disappointed.
Really enjoyed our time here. The general manager walked my wife and I through a tasting which we thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend and will be back the next time we are in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The only thing more exquisite than the selection of bourbons was the bartenders. Grace & Cherese could not have been more accommodating
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Met my friends after the Dragons game. Beatiful bar which you'll notice first. Atmosphere is chill and Grace was a master behind the bar..Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“This is hands down one of my favorite spots when I want to enjoy some nostalgia and the perfect whiskey sour. The staff is always professional and kind, and no matter how many ingredients go into my drink, it’s always made to perfection—I love it every time! It’s the ideal place to catch up with friends and have a great time. If you’re looking for a vibe that stands out from the usual, I definitely recommend checking this place out!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like whiskey or bourbon this is a must visit. Excellent selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful place. Great drink opt I ns. Got a bit loud, but had a blast.
Atmosphere: 4
Caution if visiting 12/6 330 pm. Bartender on duty is very rude. He can't handle the pressure of 12 people. He's an angry bartender!
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