>> Best of Dayton 2017 Winners: Bars & Nightlife
1. Fox and Hound
Check out the daily bar specials and don't miss a minute of the game with TVs in view from every angle!
ADDRESS: 2661 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek
HOURS: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday through Saturday)
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 426-4145
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2. Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
Credit: Jim Witmer
Credit: Jim Witmer
It’s hard to miss any action given the bar is literally surrounded by television screens, and there are 42 beers currently on tap, mostly craft beers. The menu is full of American bar fare, but be sure to try their much-heralded wings. Be sure to get your food orders in before 10 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends, as the kitchen closes.
ADDRESS: 893 E. National Road, Vandalia
HOURS: Mon. 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m., Fri. 10 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 890-8899
3. Tanks Bar & Grill
Tanks is a long-time Dayton favorite, especially during big sporting events. They’ve got great food, including all-day breakfast, burgers and overstuffed deli sandwiches, served in an easygoing atmosphere with lots of TVs.
ADDRESS: 2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood
HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday through Thursday), 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday)
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 252-2249
4. Flyboy's Deli
If you visit Flyboy's, you'll find one of the biggest gatherings of Buckeyes fans west of Columbus!
ADDRESS: 2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | (937) 723-6135
HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday through Thursday), 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday)
ADDRESS: 2729 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek | (937) 306-8623
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5. Smokey Bones
A spacious, with TVs visible at nearly every angle, plus a menu dripping with delicious wings, sandwiches and burgers makes Smokey Bones the perfect spot to catch this rivalry game.
ADDRESS: 6744 Miller Lane, Dayton
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to midnight (Sunday)
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 415-0185
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6. Archer’s Tavern
Known for its excellent selection of beers and its variety of sandwiches, burgers and pizzas, Archer’s Tavern in Centerville has quite a following.
ADDRESS: 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville and 2030 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering
HOURS:
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 401-1015 and 291-1015
7. Elsa’s Corner Cantina
Credit: Mark Fisher
Credit: Mark Fisher
There are 30 large-screen televisions inside, and another five on the patio. And perhaps most important: The original Elsa’s “Bad Juan” margarita is available on tap.
ADDRESS: 6204 A Wilmington Pike, Dayton plus additional area locations
HOURS: Open daily at 11 a.m.
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 310-1373
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8. TJ Chumps
Looking for an inexpensive but flavor-packed stop for watching the games? Get to TJ Chupms immediately and order up a basket of medium-style wings, extra crispy and enjoy the Buckeye game.
ADDRESS: Area locations in Miamisburg, Fairborn, Huber Heights and Englewood
HOURS: Open daily at 11 a.m.
INFO: Website | Facebook | Call (937) 859-4000