16 of Dayton’s favorite bars to visit with holiday guests this month

Peek inside the newly renovated Flanagan's Pub, located at 101 E. Stewart St. near the University of Dayton campus. The popular Irish pub, purchased by Nick Keyes Jr. of Key-Ads Inc. in January 2020, has been closed for renovations since late May 2020. Flanagan’s will reopen today, March 3, 2021. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Peek inside the newly renovated Flanagan's Pub, located at 101 E. Stewart St. near the University of Dayton campus. The popular Irish pub, purchased by Nick Keyes Jr. of Key-Ads Inc. in January 2020, has been closed for renovations since late May 2020. Flanagan’s will reopen today, March 3, 2021. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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An alphabetical list of area bars that have been winners or finalists in our Best of Dayton contest in recent years.

Adrienne’s White Rabbit Lounge

Adrienne's White Rabbit Lounge. FACEBOOK

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Best of Dayton Best Dive Bar finalist 2019. Second place 2017.

889 S Main St, Centerville | (937) 435-3150 | Facebook

Bargo’s Grill & Tap

Bargo’s Grill & Tap in Centerville offers spacious patio dining. (CONNIE POST/Staff)

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Best of Dayton Best Sports Bar finalist 2018, 2019.

588 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville | (937) 999-1347 | Website | Facebook

Bennett’s Publical

Bennett’s Publical Family Sports Grill is set to open Monday, Oct. 12. Photo courtesy of Bennett’s Publical Facebook page.

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Best of Dayton Best Sports bar finalist 2018, 2019. Third place 2021

67 S Main St, Miamisburg | (937) 866-4200 | Website | Facebook

Blind Bob’s

Blind Bob's, a family-owned tavern in Dayton’s Oregon District, has several unique appetizers and dishes customers can't get anywhere else.

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Best of Dayton Best Dive Bar finalist 2015. Best Bar/Lounge second place 2022.

430 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 938-6405 | Website | Facebook

Bock Family Brewing

Bock Family Brewing. FACEBOOK

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Best of Dayton Best Bar/Lounge sixth place 2022. Best Neighborhood Bar sixth place 2022.

8150 Washington Village Dr, Dayton | (937) 813-2000 | Website | Facebook

Bunkers Bar and Grill

Bunkers Bar and Grill in Vandalia. JIM WITMER/STAFF

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Best of Dayton Best Sports Bar finalist 2018, 2019. First place 2021. Best Neighborhood Bar first place 2022.

893 E National Rd, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook

Flanagan’s Pub

Peek inside the newly renovated Flanagan's Pub, located at 101 E. Stewart St. near the University of Dayton campus. The popular Irish pub, purchased by Nick Keyes Jr. of Key-Ads Inc. in January 2020, has been closed for renovations since late May 2020. Flanagan’s will reopen today, March 3, 2021. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

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Best of Dayton Best College Bar finalist 2015. First place 2017. Third place 2016.

101 E Stewart St, Dayton | (937) 228-5776 | Website | Facebook

King’s Point Pub

King's Point Pub. FACEBOOK

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Best of Dayton Best Dive Bar finalist 2016, 2019, Second place 2021. Best Bar/Lounge fifth place 2022.

4660 Wilmington Pike, Dayton | (937) 296-1915 | Facebook

Loose Ends Brewing

Here's a look at the soft opening of Loose Ends Brewing Company in Centerville on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Located at 890 S. Main St. (State Route 48) behind Kabuki in a strip retail center. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Best of Dayton Best Neighborhood Bar fourth place 2022.

890 S Main St, Centerville | 937-723-6328 | Website | Facebook

Mack’s Tavern

Mack’s Tavern in Centerville. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Best of Dayton Best Dive Bar first place 2017, 2021. Second place 2016, 2018. Third place 2015, 2019.

381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Twp. | (937) 813-7217 | Website | Facebook |

Red Carpet Tavern

Sports fans will find games to watch on the TV screens at the Red Carpet Tavern in Belmont. CONNIE POST/PHOTO

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Best of Dayton Best Dive Bar finalist 2019, First place 2016. Second place 2015. Third place 2018.

3301 Wayne Ave, Dayton | (937) 963-2009 | Facebook

Red Mule Inn

The patio at Red Mule Inn. PHOTO SOURCE RED MULE INN FACEBOOK

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Best of Dayton Best Neighborhood Bar fifth place 2022.

501 E Main St, Eaton | (937) 456-6300 | Facebook

Roosters

The Roosters located at 9400 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg,. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

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Best of Dayton Best Sports Bar finalist 2019. Second place 2021.

257 W Central Ave, Springboro | 937-748-3017 | Website | Facebook

Tank’s Bar & Grill

Tank’s Bar & Grill. TY GREENLEES

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Best of Dayton Best Dive Bar first place 2015, 2018, 2019. Best College Bar finalist 2015.

2033 Wayne Ave, Dayton | (937) 252-2249 | Website | Facebook

The Barrel House

The Barrel House. FILE

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Best of Dayton Best Bar/Lounge third place 2022. Third place Best Neighborhood Bar 2022.

417 E 3rd St, Dayton | (937) 222-4795 | Website | Facebook

The Century Bar

Century Bar co-owner Joe Head pours his seasonal cocktail the Sleepy Holler. JIM WITMER/STAFF

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Best of Dayton Best Bar/Lounge first place 2022.

18 S Jefferson St, Dayton | (937) 723-8401 | Website | Facebook

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