50 Best Bars near Kettering

“Fantastic bar tenders! Always fun and creative.“

“Great Bar tender and great drinks 🍸“

“Me and my weekly lunch bunch of 6 ladies have this place in our regular rotation. The clam chowder is perfection with tender, not chewy, clams. Paired it with Boom Boom shrimp for the tastiest lunch. Just sorry it took me so long to try this place.“

“First time there on Christmas day. They literally opened just for our Meetup event so there were only 2 bartenders with a lot of people so service was understandably slow. Not really room to dance, no pool tables and only a single dart board, but it’s a nice bar with very friendly people. Tried 3 different drinks, all were good. Will definitely be going back! I didn’t eat anything but was told the pizza was very good.

Parking: For how small the bar is, the parking seemed sufficient and spacious for backing out.“

“My husband and I go to Archers not only for the food but for the bartender Mandie. Hands down the best bartender! I do not think there is a drink she can't make. Mandie's up beat personality and great service is why we return. If Mandie is not there we don't stay. Her service goes above and beyond everytime!“

“Great vibe and beer selection“

“And the most amazing Bourbon selection with an extremely knowledgeable staff“

“Absolute favorite bar/wine bar. I’m so glad we have this in Dayton, superb wine selection, fantastic bartenders, amazing atmosphere and the owner herself is top notch, shout out Lauren: nothing but great things to say. You have to put this on your list of places in Dayton to need come check out“

“Awesome place to hangout with friends or have a date night. There is so much to do including axe throwing, arcade games, all kinds of different video game systems, board games, Foosball and other games. They have a full bar and pizza from the Pizza Bandit!“

“Held an end of season after party for Hot Mess Sports league here. I loved the atmosphere. The bartender was so friendly and welcoming, and let us all know of regular events happening at D20. Great game selection, great beer, and an overall wonderful experience. We will definitely be back. Thanks for having us!“

“Great Food… Friendly Staff…Clean… Owners are Awesome … They did a Super job …everything on the menu is super…Not just your local bar food !“

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

“Small family owned bar with great pizza and the owners are super friendly!“

“Always enjoy stopping by on Saturday afternoons! Holly is great and that guy Tim always makes me feel welcome. Cool place.“

“I'm not a huge bar person generally but I know Yellow Cab hosts a ton of events for charities I support and lots of more unique events. We went to give it a try for charity bingo last night and had a great time and even stayed for karaoke after. The bartenders were lovely, drinks were delicious and potent, the crowd was pleasant and welcoming. Just really good vibes all around. And we already love the Pizza Bandit. Yellow Cab is a gem and we will be back!!“

“Amazing food and service! Sky Asian is our favorite Asian restaurant in the Dayton area!“

“Time to change your profile picture.“

“Great food and excellent service. Our new date night spot.“

“Great neighborhood gay bar. Very chill and friendly, enjoyed it and will be back. Reasonable drink prices and friendly people.

Kid-friendliness: It's a bar. Not kid friendly, not intended to be. Don't bring kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's an old building, so odd steps here and there to get in and around. Not really wheelchair friendly.“

“it's like having your own personal cheers... everybody knows your name“

“I love it here y’all, best bar in town 🥰🥰🥰“

“Steak Thyme is a hidden gem! I've known the family who owns this place for years and I'm kicking myself for not coming sooner. While they're famous for their cheesesteaks, they offer so much more. It's a fantastic sports bar with incredible food and service. We had a Bavarian pretzel that was the size of my head with two amazing dipping sauces, and we also tried fried banana peppers for the first time. They were incredible! Our server, Taner, was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. She made great recommendations, including the addictive banana peppers we funneled! I even had a chance to chat with one of the owners, Jake. Turns out I know his older sister! (Another incredible human being) It's a family-owned business with a great atmosphere and even better food. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu.“

“Nice atmosphere with great food and drinks“

“I didn't get to try any food but the service was pretty good. The drinks were decent as well as the patio. They have a pool table too. This particular night they had strippers though it was still pretty nice.

Parking: The parking lot is a nice size as well as the brightly lite street.

Wheelchair accessibility: If you ask they will accommodate your parking.“

“Great food and super service!“

“Wonderful place and fantastic service. Great place to enjoy Football Sundays.“

“Whather celebrating a good day, or relief from a bad one. Shots found its way into heart along with it's streach in my time, and place in my life long ago. When I'd recently moved back from Cincinnati to be closer to my family. I'm much more of a 'hole-in-the-wall' kinda guy than a clubber. Here found good coffee, cold beer, and atmosphere built by friends. As well as a good friend in some of the best bartenders I've known outside of NY, & one a the few places I can still sit down, exhale, and destress to the sounds of laughter & Rock'n'Roll. -McCoy“

“Love this place, and the people.. You won't be disappointed.“

“Great food and wonderful staff!“

“awesome fellowship Neighborhood tavern“

“Nice place and bar tentenderd [Original] Nice place and bar tentenderd“

“If you wanna get hammered for cheap and hustle a brother in pool with a cigarette in your mouth, this is the place. It's the perfect amount of dirt and grime, and you'll never feel alone when you're down and out. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“This is a laid back establishment. Cold beer and friendly staff. Honestly has a 'Cheers' feel to it. They make their own pizza's to order with about 4 ingredients available. They also have soft pretzels with cheese. I have been going to there for several years. During the week there are darts and people who come in after work to enjoy cocktails. They have a lot of steel dart boards, a soft tip board where you can 'play' against other bars via video and a pool table. On the weekends they have bands. I've seen many great musicians there!“

“Jumping the k9 is back every Monday Wednesday Saturday“

“Great Food… Friendly Staff…Clean… Owners are Awesome … They did a Super job …everything on the menu is super…Not just your local bar food !“

“awesome price, great crowd, wonderful service and a really good time!!“

“Hamburgers served during Ohio State game today. Bartender had no other details. In the past free with drink purchase.“

“Relaxing and the pizza is great“

“Been coming here for years! Love the people!“

“This is Dayton’s hangout. 2 dollar tall beers with the possibility of crafts being on tap (revolving taps!)... this is 24/7/365. Not much for food but they have an arrangement with the mexican establishment across the street and others. Great service. The bar also sports a pool table and is home to an award winning Billiards team. Dog friendly patio.“

“This bar is just like walking into a "Cheers" bar. Everybody knows everybody and, just because I was Scottish and very friendly, I was treated like royalty. They even gave me a White Sail t-shirt. Wendy, the manager, was absolutely delightful, I'd go back any time just for one of her hugs!!“

“First of all, I was confused about where the entrance was, but once I got in, I was impressed. This is just the kind of place my wife and I like to go to. Deep dive, but very friendly. The bartender, Wendy, is great. Very relaxed and laid back. Good drinks!“

“Stellar local neighborhood gem. Consistently delicious food, great service. Sit at the bar top for the most attentive service. Great burgers, amazing onion rings, fried pickles, and fries. Drinks are nicely poured and a great value. They have $1 beers and shot specials daily if that’s your thing. Vegan burgers are beyond meat and always juicy and delicious ?

Vegetarian options: Vegan burgers, and vegetarian options- lots of fun stuff to choose from. Their fried pickles, fried mushrooms, French fries, and onion rings are all vegan.“

“Good vibes and a great time“