Downtown Dayton Guidebook
Bars
Great dive with solid food and regular live music. This is where Lauren and I had our first date :)
Internationally recognized bourbon bar in an absolutely stunning location. Extremely knowledgable bartenders.
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The Century Bar
18 S Jefferson StInternationally recognized bourbon bar in an absolutely stunning location. Extremely knowledgable bartenders.
Blind Bob's
430 East 5th StreetVan Buren Room
122 Van Buren StInventive craft cocktails in a dimly lit and intimate setting.
Great dive and deli with a massive selection of free arcade games.
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Canal Street Arcade and Deli
308 E 1st StGreat dive and deli with a massive selection of free arcade games.
Toxic Brew Company
431 E 5th StFantastic brewpub with cocktails on tap. Great patio.
Nationally-recognized gay niteclub. Regular drag shows and massive dance floor on second level.
Masque
34 N Jefferson StNationally-recognized gay niteclub. Regular drag shows and massive dance floor on second level.
Food scene
Unassuming local bar with surprisingly incredible food. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Open late. Try the cobra burger.
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Lucky's
520 E 5th StUnassuming local bar with surprisingly incredible food. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Open late. Try the cobra burger.
Incredible food, inventive cocktails, and stellar service. Great patio. A little on the pricier side but well worth it.
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Corner Kitchen
613 E 5th StIncredible food, inventive cocktails, and stellar service. Great patio. A little on the pricier side but well worth it.
Very cute place located in unique building. Inventive menu and solid beverage list. Great patio.
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Lily's Bistro
329 E 5th StVery cute place located in unique building. Inventive menu and solid beverage list. Great patio.
Smokin Bar-B-Que
200 E 5th StFantastic BBQ joint. We recommend the brisket and the rib tips.
Shopping
Feathers Vintage Clothing
440 E 5th StOne of our favorite vintage stores in the entire world.
Heart Mercantile
601 E 5th StJust go here.
Neighborhoods
The hippest neighborhood in Dayton. Very walkable and filled with cute shops, cool bars, and eclectic restaurants. The main drag is Fifth St. but be sure to take a stroll down a few side streets to get a peek at some beautiful historic homes.
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Oregon
The hippest neighborhood in Dayton. Very walkable and filled with cute shops, cool bars, and eclectic restaurants. The main drag is Fifth St. but be sure to take a stroll down a few side streets to get a peek at some beautiful historic homes.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park located along the river. Great place for a stroll or a picnic.
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RiverScape MetroPark
237 E Monument AveBeautiful park located along the river. Great place for a stroll or a picnic.
Coffee
Hippest coffee shop in town (it's made several national lists). Great place to get some work done. Baristas are world-class.
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Press Coffee Bar
257 Wayne AveHippest coffee shop in town (it's made several national lists). Great place to get some work done. Baristas are world-class.
Ghostlight Coffee
1201 Wayne AveVery cute place to get some work done over coffee.
Unbelievably cute place (be sure to check out the upstairs sitting area) with great coffee and exceptional pastries made everyday in house.
St. Anne The Tart
1500 E 5th StUnbelievably cute place (be sure to check out the upstairs sitting area) with great coffee and exceptional pastries made everyday in house.