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All Dressed Up
and Lots of Places to Go...

Your Downtown is ready to show you a good time

Experience a scene where every night is fun, edgy and exciting! Whether you are looking for a quiet place to sip wine or want to do some serious bar hopping and dancing until your energy – and shoes – finally give out, downtown has a place just for you. Among other things, downtown’s nightlife boasts the #1 seller of Irish whiskey in Ohio, old local taverns, trendy urban lounges, and a jazz club where greats including Louis Armstrong jammed into the wee hours. When was the last time you had a really good night out?

Find your favorite night spot on our Dining & Nightlife Map!

Downtown Nightlife Directory

The 88 Club
219 N. Patterson Blvd. »Map It
(937) 222-1188
A hip piano bar with live entertainment

A-List Lounge
212 S. Ludlow Street »Map It
(937) 220-9330
A nightclub catering to upscale professionals

Aquarius Night Club
135 E. Second Street »Map It
(937) 223-1723
A happening alternative lifestyle nightclub with VIP lounge

Binger’s Bar
142 E. Third Street »Map It
(937) 224-8609
A neighborhood bar on Merchant’s Row

Blind Bob's
430 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 938-6405
This tavern in the Oregon Arts District serves up cold drinks, great food and live music

Canal Street Tavern
308 E. First Street »Map It
(937) 461-9343
A relaxed listening room showcasing local and national bands

Century Bar
10 S. Jefferson Street »Map It
(937) 223-3382
A tavern with plenty to drink on tap

Club Vex
101 S. St. Clair Street »Map It
Party at this happening late-night dance club

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
33 S. Jefferson Street »Map It
(937) 222-2337
Wings, burgers, sandwiches and cold beer

Crickets Lounge at the Doubletree
11 S. Ludlow Street »Map It
(937) 461-4700
A relaxing place for a drink in the Doubletree Hotel

Daijah
135 E. Third Street »Map It
Live music at a place for jazz, blues and you!

The Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Avenue »Map It
(937) 224-7822
Grab the perfect pint of Guinness or a whiskey in this authentic pub

George Newcom’s Tavern
418 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 223-2470
A full-service bar with a DJ and a dance floor

Gilly’s Night Club
132 S. Jefferson Street »Map It
(937) 228-8414
An intimate venue for live music located near the Oregon Arts District

Hammerjax
111 E. Fourth Street »Map It
(937) 641-1114
One of the biggest nightclubs in Dayton

J. Alan’s
121 N. Ludlow Street »Map It
(937) 222-4811
A casual bar with live entertainment on the weekends

Masque
34 N. Jefferson Street »Map It
(937) 228-CLUB (2582)
Alternative lifestyle nightclub with drag shows and themed parties

MJ’s Café and Dance Bar
119 E. Third Street »Map It
(937) 223-3259
This alternative lifestyle nightclub features a dance floor, billiard tables and brand new bar

Ned Pepper’s Bar & Grill
419 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 224-4888
Sports bar with billiard tables, darts and dance floor

Oregon Express
336 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 223-9205
Restaurant/bar with live entertainment in the Oregon Arts District

Right Corner
105 E. Third Street »Map It
(937) 228-1285
A neighborhood alternative lifestyle bar

SideBar
410 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 723-9415
Premier cocktails and spirits and an eclectic wine list in a distinctive, classy atmosphere

Sloopy’s
261 Wayne Avenue »Map It
(937) 228-8060
This popular bar features a DJ and dance floor, pool tables and more

The Southern Belle
134 N. Patterson Boulevard »Map It
(937) 461-4536
A neighborhood bar perfect for an after-work drink

The Stage Door Lounge
44 N. Jefferson Street »Map It
(937) 223-7418
A casual alternative lifestyle bar

Stars Lounge at the Crowne Plaza
33 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 224-0800
Enjoy drinks and live jazz with a panoramic view of Dayton atop the Crowne Plaza hotel

Therapy Café
452 E. Third Street »Map It
(937) 461-4000
Sip a cocktail and groove to world beats in this hip nightclub

The Trolley Stop
530 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 461-1101
Great food, live music and an intimate courtyard in the Oregon Arts District

Tumbleweed Connection
454 E. Fifth Street »Map It
(937) 228-5500
Have a drink with the regulars in this laid-back Oregon Arts District saloon.

Webster Station
300 E. Third Street »Map It
(937) 223-8379
A neighborhood bar near The Cannery

Wiley’s Comedy Club
101 Pine Street »Map It
(937) 224-JOKE (5653)
Laugh in Dayton’s oldest and Ohio’s first comedy club

The Wine Gallery
5 W. Monument »Map It
(937) 224-WINE (9463)
Enjoy flights of wine at this great riverfront location

*Information is subject to change. We recommend calling ahead when planning an evening out, especially if you’re looking for live entertainment.