By Mike

September 20, 2010 12:08 PM | Link to this

WHY IS BUNKER BAR & GRILL NOT ON THE LIST FOR BEST BAR WITH BEER!!! (AND YES I AM SCREAMING!!!) with 22 Good beers on tap all under $6 for 23 ounces. and i know for a fact they were nominated by atleast 10 different people………..who do I have to call at active dayton to get them on the list TODAY?

By Mike

September 20, 2010 1:10 PM | Link to this

Thank you Active Dayton, for puting Bunkers Bar & grill on the list for Best Bar for Beer in Dayton, they have a great beer selection 22 beers on tap & change it up regularly! =) thanks again mike

By Debbie

September 20, 2010 2:22 PM | Link to this

Why is South Park Tavern on here twice?

By Chris

September 20, 2010 4:47 PM | Link to this

Bunkers has only 22 on tap? Chappy’s has about 40 beers on tap, as well as about 140 beers in bottle. If you have never been, the beer menu is about 10 pages.

By Bunkers is a Hole

September 20, 2010 7:10 PM | Link to this

Bunkers is a hole in the wall and their draft beer is always flat, the service is terrible, the chicks are ugly and they always spam this message board and its annoying, anybody but forever Bunkers never.

By BOB

September 20, 2010 9:18 PM | Link to this

Dear Brian aka (Bunkers is a Hole)……. You are showing Everybody in the Dayton area why you were Banned from Bunkers Bar and Grill & most of the other Bars in Vandalia……. Like momma says if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!!!

By toback79

September 20, 2010 9:53 PM | Link to this

Its perty bad when someone is banned from a bar or work for another has to bad mouth . just another load mouth DRUNK

By Deeeee

September 21, 2010 1:04 AM | Link to this

I have to say, I’ve been to both Chappy’s and Bunkers and Bunkers is definitely the better bang for your buck! They have great food (reasonably priced) and good draft beer (plenty of options), while Chappy’s is a little over-priced and the food…well, not as good as Bunkers. Both are great hang-out joints with good beer options, but Bunkers will definitely always give you good food, good beer, and for a good price!

By Bob

September 21, 2010 7:27 AM | Link to this

Hi my name is Brian and I’m a Drunk (ouch!) that hates businesses with flat beer an women that spam message boards trying to drum up some customers.

By Chris

September 21, 2010 7:50 AM | Link to this

The Pub… haha. That place is low on charm and the beer selection is just better than Pizza Hut. I think they deliver an experience just about as enriching as shopping for pants at Sears. Why do people like it?

By Rob

September 21, 2010 9:17 AM | Link to this

Chris, you must work for a competing bar. Since you can’t stir the patrons with a stick, the Pub is obviously doing something right.

By Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 9:29 AM | Link to this

So who are you voting for Chris…? over 100 beers at The Pub, not a bad choice and a packed house almost every night is a pretty good indication that they’re doing something right. Apparently it’s Chris who is pretty low on charm..what’s the problem mate not enough Natty light on offer…

By Brian

September 21, 2010 10:38 AM | Link to this

Im a Brit and drink in The Pub coz well beer is good, Food is Good and Staff have fun with Customers. Great place to go

By Alec

September 21, 2010 11:48 AM | Link to this

Dear Active Dayton: Didn’t you disqualify J-Alans a couple years back for the same thing that The Pub, Beavercreek is doing right now? IP Adress changing voting program. somethings fishy but it’s not served with chips!

By Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 11:57 AM | Link to this

What is the Pub doing….? we have over 450 Mug Club members a whole lot of friends and a place that’s larger than most places in Dayton, no need to cheat. Stop by and see the sort of numbers we get thru the doors before you start slinging around unfounded and untrue accusations.

By Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 12:05 PM | Link to this

Plus I forgot to mention, we’re pretty good at keeping in touch with our guests too….

By Jamie

September 21, 2010 12:50 PM | Link to this

If I want to drink beer at disneyland, I’ll go to florida. I cannot stand the plastic fakery at “the pub”

By Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 1:25 PM | Link to this

This poll is about the choice of beers on offer not how authentic you think the pub is, the voters already placed them 1st for ‘Best Bar’ in Dayton and FYI there is no plastic at the pub, it’s mostly wood (about $1 million worth)…stick to beer choice and leave your ego at the door.

By Jesse

September 21, 2010 1:26 PM | Link to this

The Pub is a joke. No beer enthusiast would consider it to be the best beer bar in Dayton, or anywhere else. Sure they have a high number of beers but they’re all pretty generic examples of “craft” beer. Places like South Park Tavern and even Chappy’s destroy the selection, and they actually rotate a large portion of their taps. Why is Norton’s on here? It’s not even in business anymore.

By Jesse

September 21, 2010 1:39 PM | Link to this

Edit: Just read that Norton’s re-opened near the Fraze, so nevermind about that…

By Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 2:00 PM | Link to this

you’d die of thirst before one of norton’s snotty servers would remember they have somebody seated in their section. norton’s by the fraze is nothing like it was at the old location…..don’t waste your time.

By Jamie

September 21, 2010 2:46 PM | Link to this

Beer Drinker said, Plus I forgot to mention, we’re pretty good at keeping in touch with our guests too…. “ said, just before heaping abuse on a potential “guest”. Great PR

By zachary skinner

September 21, 2010 3:03 PM | Link to this

I think the best beer selection has got to be Archers Tavern. Archers doesn’t have the most variety but I certainly think they have the BEST variety. If you really enjoy good, hard to find beer Archers Tavern is the place to go.

By THE Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 3:15 PM | Link to this

The negative comments about Nortons were not from me, I’ve never been in the place, the old or the new one. It seems like someone is trying to stir a little trouble up. There are a lot of great places for beer on this list, Chappy’s, Peaches, Trolley Stop, Boston’s to name a few of my personal favorites but it’s all about letting people vote for themselves. Lets keep this positive folks.

By THE Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 3:16 PM | Link to this

The negative comments about Nortons were not from me, I’ve never been in the place, the old or the new one. It seems like someone is trying to stir a little trouble up. There are a lot of great places for beer on this list, Chappy’s, Peaches, Trolley Stop, Boston’s to name a few of my personal favorites but it’s all about letting people vote for themselves. Lets keep this positive folks.

By THE 'original' Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 3:20 PM | Link to this

The negative comments about Nortons were not from me, I’ve never been in the place, the old or the new one. It seems like someone is trying to stir a little trouble up. There are a lot of great places for beer on this list, Chappy’s, Peaches, Trolley Stop, Boston’s to name a few of my personal favorites but it’s all about letting people vote for themselves. Lets keep this positive folks.

By Jesse

September 21, 2010 3:45 PM | Link to this

Double Beer Drinker all the way! It’s starting to look like a TRIPLE Beer Drinker!

By THE 'original' Beer Drinker

September 21, 2010 4:04 PM | Link to this

What can say Jesse… I drink, plus I have heavy thumbs.

By trifty

September 21, 2010 6:48 PM | Link to this

BUNKERS, if you wanna go where the employees care and your not just a tip this is it, also the other customers also take care to actually be friends with you. Plus the drinks are always cold and the food good and hot!

By Lynda

September 21, 2010 10:09 PM | Link to this

There’s no place like Bunkers for a beer after a hard day. Whether it’s something new on tap or an old favorite, you’ll enjoy the cold brew with a staff that values your patronage and wants you to enjoy your time with them! And the food ain’t bad, either.

By Bunkers Bar & Grill

September 22, 2010 9:43 AM | Link to this

We Really appreciate all of our patrons. we strive to make them happy by putting what they want on tap & rotating our selection regularly. plus we are constantly updating our food menu too. We must be doing something right, or atleast our 1400 fans/friends on facebook think so =)

By DSponable

September 22, 2010 6:25 PM | Link to this

We found Chappies through a friend and we absolutely love it. The beer selection is phenomenal and the food is great. Especially the broasted chicken, which is marinated for 24 hrs. The Southwestern Tortilla soup is delicious…cream based with lots of flavor. Overall, it’s just great!

By The 'Original' Beer Drinker

September 22, 2010 11:53 PM | Link to this

Now we have a RACE,…keep voting people

By big scholl

September 23, 2010 9:20 AM | Link to this

When I m not in houston sucking down cold Lone Star beers, I like to visit the Pub and tip a few Double Chocolate Stouts with my buddy Tim. ITS ALL GOOD!

By Wayne Novick

September 23, 2010 4:13 PM | Link to this

Best selection of beer in town. They have managed to showcase some of the best craft beer. Great place to hang out with friends. Excellent food. Nothing beats Sunday Morning soccer games, breakfast and beer. The staff is great

By Marilyn

September 23, 2010 5:33 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe how low class so many people on this board are. Doesn’t matter where you like to drink your beer, it is a matter of opinion…mine happens to be The Pub because it not only has the best beer selection, the atmosphere is superb to the rest. I personally like their food too.

By Embarrsed

September 24, 2010 2:49 PM | Link to this

Dear Beer Drinker, If I was your boss I’d be embarssed by all your comments. Sometimes keeping your mouth shut is better than constant blubbering.

By The 'Original Beer Drinker'

September 24, 2010 2:59 PM | Link to this

3 or 4 comments all of which are positive…there are quite a few on here that have done nothing but slam other bars or individuals, you’re not going to get that out of me mate, it’s supposed to be a bit of fun but some folks are getting quite personal. Good luck to all of the bars/pubs entered into this poll, I’ll probably be visting a few over the next couple of weeks to enjoy the beer selections myself.

By Suzie

September 24, 2010 3:16 PM | Link to this

I agree with Beer Drinker, keep the comments positive and vote for your personal favorites. I’m voting Chappy’s

By Bob Crane

September 24, 2010 3:41 PM | Link to this

Chappy’s for me is the best Pub in Dayton. Beer selection is great and it is always fresh. Food is well prepared and they offer a great menu. Oh did I mention the beer?

By Cheaters are About

September 25, 2010 3:40 PM | Link to this

It appears that some can’t play by the rules, a particular waitress is posting on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter, to vote for her restaurant, even if you have never eaten or drank there. The Pub/Beavercreak.

By justin

September 25, 2010 4:00 PM | Link to this

The Rules say - Put it on signs, coasters, tatoos or menus — everyone should know how good you are…it says cheating is using an automated voting system. I think you’ll find that hitting up your friends via Facebook, Myspace and Twitter is OK. Maybe she just has a lot more friends that others.

By Bob

September 25, 2010 8:15 PM | Link to this

Do you dipshits know you have a place listed on here twice?

By Shmeedium

September 26, 2010 2:42 AM | Link to this

I voted for The Pub as it is one of my favorite spots to drink cast-conditioned beer.

By Craig

September 26, 2010 3:53 AM | Link to this

I find it hard to believe a place that holds around 200, with 450 friends on Facebook and only 56 followers on Twitter now has almost 500 votes. I’ve been in on several occasions and have never seen it that busy.

By Robert Allen

September 26, 2010 11:20 AM | Link to this

Their should be a category for the worst bar in town. That would be Norton’s hands down. Their customer service sucks and the bartenders aren’t very service oriented. I had my wife’s 60 birthday party their which I reserved the room 2 mos in advance. I paid for the food a week before the event. Come to find out the bartender double swiped my card causing my account to be debited twice. My account was reimbursed but not until the bank assessed me an overdraft fee. After the event I talked to the owner who told me he doesn’t handle FOH duties. The manager refused to even listen to what I had to say. In fact, she told me that Norton’s never reimbursed me, my bank did. On the day of the event my set-up people arrived to find out the room we had reserved 2 mos in advance was getting set-up for another party after ours. So we had to use the area and stage where the band plays. They also informed us they didn’t think they would have the food ready in time. They put the food and cake on high top tables which each person had to reach up instead of reach down to serve themselves. The real kicker came when they told us 30 mins before our time was up they need to set the room up and rushed us out. The band had their equipment on the floor waiting to use the stage where tables were set up. If everyone had attended as planned, the party would have spilled over into the adjoining area past the partition. As a side note, the Fraze has at least 2,000 people attending a show and customer service is paramount to the guests. Norton’s can not accomodate 50 people. The party was in July and I have yet receive a response, reimbursement or anything. I hope they were able to hold on to the business that the Fraze afforded them during the season.

By Lover of Beer Lovers

September 26, 2010 11:26 AM | Link to this

ARCHER’S Tavern has made a real art of serving their special beers. I have been with many friends at Archer’s Tavern in Centerville since they opened this year. They follow a special process to tripple rinse their beer glasses and the way they pour beer for the best taste. It’s friendly, great food and now our favorite place to visit in the entire Dayton area! By the way, it’s also a great place for the whole family—not just beer lovers!

By Craig

September 26, 2010 12:28 PM | Link to this

I’ve been watching this voting stuff for about 2 hours now (sad) and EVERY time a vote is posted for the Pub exactly the same number of votes are posted by Chappy’s within a minute or so…very fishy

By Becky Schatzberg

September 26, 2010 2:11 PM | Link to this

Chappy’s has the best beer selection, best food, a beer club and great service!

By John The Baptist

September 27, 2010 12:01 AM | Link to this

Just for the record. The pub doesn’t hold a candle to Chappys. If you know anything about beer you know Chappys has a much better beer selection on hand at any time, not even counting the rotating draft selection.

By KevinJ

September 27, 2010 9:36 AM | Link to this

Unless you have been to every bar on the list, how can anyone say their choice is the “best” at anything… The whole vote for your “favorite” is joke and proves nothing. And since opinions are like a*hles, everybody has one. I might as well give mine. My favorite bar is at my house…

By David

September 27, 2010 11:00 AM | Link to this

I think The Pub rules. Date nights, guys time, game time, anytime. Great selection in beer and food. My vote has to go to The Pub. Hands down.

By NoName

September 27, 2010 11:18 AM | Link to this

The Dublin Pub has the best pints, hands down. However, being an Irish Pub they’re not going to win this due to lack of variety. ‘The Pub’ certainly wins on atmosphere…short skirts and knee high socks/stockings.

By geo

September 27, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this

If you want the best beer, at the best price ( not over charged ), that change all the time with the season, Cappy’s is the place. All fresh food, not frozen then cooked, Chappys is the place

By Tom D

September 27, 2010 11:50 AM | Link to this

Chappy’s has now officially has more “votes” than the number of people that have ever been in the place - ODD Had some Dogfish/Stone Bashah at the Pub last night…great choice and the bartender let me take a look at the new beer list out sometime this week

By Just wondering

September 27, 2010 11:52 AM | Link to this

What satisfaction does a place get winning this by cheating? Just saying LOL Use your IP changer some more, you are almost there. BUT…cookies stay the same…wonder if Active Dayton can check that smirk

By Disgusted of Dayton

September 27, 2010 11:58 AM | Link to this

It’s not a win if you are quite obviously cheating…

By Agreed

September 27, 2010 12:02 PM | Link to this

How obviously was that LOL enjoy the win, or whatever you want to call it. Very sad. I really hope this site checks this out.

By Hiring

September 27, 2010 12:05 PM | Link to this

I need someone to rig a vote for me and my band, can someone at Chappys call me so we can agree on an hourly rate…

By steph

September 27, 2010 12:14 PM | Link to this

I know for a fact Chappy’s has worked hard to earn every vote they have received, and take pride in having terrific and loyal customers. If someone else is not winning, they should just work harder.

By Bummer

September 27, 2010 12:18 PM | Link to this

Wow, a local concern beats out a chain and everybody’s up in arms? Sounds like sour grapes to me. Maybe you ought to vote for best “whine!”

By KD

September 27, 2010 12:21 PM | Link to this

It sounds to me like the people that are talking about all the cheating they think is going on know exactly how it can be done, so maybe you are the people that are cheating. Chappys has a lot of loyal customers since day one which now is going on 3 years. This establishment has put in a lot of blood sweat and tears and many hours to make of go of this local restaurant. All the decor, paint, etc had to be decided because this building was gutted.They weren’t handed a million plus dollars to have a chain be built by a group of contractors and everything all set up for them. Chappys makes on the food from scratch and the beers are selected by a great group of people that know there beers and they are not dicated to as what is going to be served at Chappys. Chappys has 4 wonderful owners and not a big corporation, so I’m thinking you are going to be getting better service and food at Chappys because this is there lively hood. It’s very sad that there are so many people out there that are nasty and hateful over a beer tasting contest.

By Ryan

September 27, 2010 12:26 PM | Link to this

Chappys is a great place but if you have spent anytime watching the ‘voting’ you would have to be blind not to see it…HOLLOW WIN

By The 'Original' Beer Drinker

September 27, 2010 12:32 PM | Link to this

Thanks to everyone that voted for The Pub Beavercreek…We Love you and we’ll see you at the Pub Quiz tonight…1/2 off Fish & Chips and we have a new Food and drink menu out TODAY.

By Club member

September 27, 2010 12:36 PM | Link to this

Wake up and smell the hops! I am one of over 1,400 members of Chappy’s beer club. Complainers: Take your shoes off and do the math! Less than half the club voted and Chappy’s still won!

By Sarah

September 27, 2010 12:45 PM | Link to this

I have tried a lot of the places on this list and while most of them are very good, Chappy’s has something special that sets it apart from the rest. I am very happy that they won. And I believe fully that they 110% deserve this title. I frequent Chappy’s along with MANY of my family, friends, and co-workers. I have done everything from carry-out to hosting a private party there, and have NEVER been disappointed. Chappy’s is top notch and Dayton should be proud to have a bar of this caliber. For those of you complaining and pointing fingers, you might want to try Chappy’s and see for yourself why they won. I’m not “slamming” the bars you voted for… maybe you should mature and return that courtesy.

By RKelley

September 27, 2010 1:19 PM | Link to this

I have been to Chappys many times. It is a great place to go. Huge selecton of beer and the food is out of this world!! Congratulations!! As one of the beer club members who helped with the last minute push by calling friends and relatives who frequent Chappys, we know where the votes came from. No speculation.

By Ashley

September 27, 2010 1:23 PM | Link to this

All of the other bars are great dont get me wrong but Chappys is truely great. Do you even know how many beer club members they have there alone? Last time I asked they had about 1,000. My husband and I being two of them, not including our friends, family and co-workers. And if people are thinking I work there no I dont Im just a customer. I keep coming back bc of course their amazing beer selections (pump-king is my favorite at the moment) and they have great customer service. They make you feel like your family which is really nice. I would just like to say to Chappys… Congrats on all the hard work and thank you for such great customer service! Keep up the great work!

By Lori Y.

September 27, 2010 1:37 PM | Link to this

Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that voted for us. We really appreciate your support and all your positive comments. You, our loyal customers, are the reason we are a success!! Cheers!

By Tim

September 27, 2010 2:08 PM | Link to this

Yes Chappy’s is a very nice bar, however there are a lot of people that have been watching the voting that witnessed some very, very odd voting from them, when they had been behind for most of the week and then 15 or so votes in the last few SECONDS to leapfrog the other place.

By Dayton Beer Lover

September 27, 2010 2:30 PM | Link to this

Folks, all of this is done in the name of good fun and promoting establishments which carry great beer. I have visited a fair few of the places on this list, had experiences that ranged from phenomenal to horrific. But all that aside, I’m delighted that here in Dayton, we have an ever-increasing number of venues to choose from when we want to enjoy a pint of amazing beer. The Pub, Chappy’s, Archer’s, Tank’s, and more… it’s awesome that so many places are taking notice of the options out there these days, and making them available for beer lovers. Cheers, and I’ll be around… to all of them. No winning title necessary. :)

By Lori Y.

September 27, 2010 3:54 PM | Link to this

Oops! This is Lori from Chappys, I should have said where I was from when I posted my big THANK YOU to our loyal customers.

By iphone user

September 30, 2010 7:15 PM | Link to this

Cloud Browser (an iphone app that creates an anonymous IP address every time you open the browser) was used to run the numbers up, but you didn’t hear it from me.

By Anon

October 1, 2010 2:21 PM | Link to this

So will activedayton now take the votes away…who was using it ?