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Lounge Lizards bar review: Blind Bob's in the Oregon District [bars and clubs]
When a neighborhood loses a longtime business, the locals begin to worry who will end up taking over where the last place left off. So, when it was announced Blind Bob's would be the name of the new bar taking over the Oregon District space that formally housed the Nite Owl, many wondered just what the future held. Turns out Blind Bob's — which opened on Labor Day weekend last year — would bring together some of the best aspects of a tavern with good beer, stiff drinks, terrific food and a stage that showcases live local music. More »
Past reviews
South Park Tavern, bar review, Dayton, Ohio
Located at the corners of Wayne and Oak streets in the South Park Historic District, South Park Pizza Tavern's combination of savory, steaming pizza pies and cool craft beers makes it a destination worth checking out. Lounge Lizards bar review: Blind Bob's in the Oregon District
When a neighborhood loses a longtime business, the locals begin to worry who will end up taking over where the last place left off. Dayton's SideBar shakes, stirs local bar scene
James Bond, look out! Dayton has a new way to get shaken and stirred courtesy of SideBar, a dashing new addition to the downtown Dayton bar scene. Tickets Pub & Eatery, Fairborn, Ohio, bar review
It's not often that you happen into a golden ticket. Getting the best seat in the house whether it's for a concert, movie, game or magical chocolate factory requires that much-coveted and highly sought after piece of paper. Flanagan's Pub, Dayton, review
We're sorta new to the neighborhood, y'know. Norton's Grill, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
For one of the Lounge Lizards, the trip to Norton's Grill in Kettering was like visiting an old friend. Alexis spent many nights during her college years playing pool and enjoying a frosty beverage at the longtime Wilmington Pike establishment. Boston's Bistro and Pub, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
Geese may be on to something by flying north in the springtime. For true beer or "bier" connoisseurs, anytime is the right time to head north of downtown Dayton to Boston's Bistro & Pub. The Dublin Pub, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
We barely miss the gas station. The Dublin Pub has it all or almost: A cool location, wonderful bar, snappy servers, fun patio, Guinness on tap, poured in a perfect pint (note the shamrock). Parking can be an issue when the inside is overflowing, but when weighing the good with the inconvenient, Dublin Pub lands heavily on the side of greatness. Dark Horse Tavern, Miamisburg, Ohio, bar review
While riding a horse to a tavern or a saloon might have been the preferred mode of transportation 125 years ago, the Lounge Lizards opted for a horse of the four-door Toyota saddle-less variety for their recent visit to the Dark Horse Tavern in Miamisburg. Who's got the best margaritas in town?
We couldn't get out to sample all of them, but take comfort in the fact that we had more margaritas than any two people ever should have to drink over two weeks in April. Club 55 Bistro and Bar
Take 75. Drive 65. Turn off onto Ohio 55. Ahead on the left, prepare to be rewarded if you stop and visit Club 55 one of the newest upscale sophisticated bistro bars to hit the area. Carmel's, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
It's hard to tell from the rough-sawn lumber clad building that so much color will greet you inside of Carmel's in Dayton, but when you step through the doors, it hits you a palette of intense, blazing orange as far as the eye can see punctuated by accents of wood, bright paintings of full flowers and desert sunset scenes and an occasional beer sign. For those looking for a TV to catch the game, just about every seat in the house has a screen within sight. Cadillac Jack's, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Kettering and Miamisburg, Ohio, bar review
By Craig Schrolucke and Alexis Larsen The Wine Gallery and Café, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
As accomplished Lounge Lizards, it should come as no surprise that we are experienced in the art of all things spirited and liquoricious. This is not entirely the case, however, when it comes to matters of the wine variety, where our skills can occasionally fall short. So when the opportunity arose to visit the Wine Gallery and Café in downtown Dayton, the Lounge Lizards jumped at the chance. The Pub, Beavercreek, Ohio, bar review
The Brits are known for a lot of things, but food isn't one of them. Still, anything resembling an authentic pub strikes a chord with mid-Americans who still, knowing it's not the English way, demand their beer cold. Stars Lounge, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
High atop the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Dayton sits Stars Lounge, undoubtedly one of the best spots to enjoy a nighttime view of the city, live music, cocktails and a sampling or two from the appetizer or desert menu. After a day of enjoying all the holiday season had to offer, the Lounge Lizards were ready to relax and experience the twinkling lights of the city. Stars Lounge offers an extensive selection of cocktail suggestions most priced at $7.95 including our choices an Orange Cosmo and a concoction they call the Starliner made with Espresso, Stoli vanilla, Bailey's and Frangelico. Slyder's, Belmont, Ohio, bar review
"Serving since 1948" is a slogan only a handful of bars in town can use. Luckily for the Lounge Lizards, Slyder's, in Belmont, can. Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern, Centerville, Ohio, bar review
A rusty bucket doesn't conjure up images of a comfortable neighborhood watering hole, but then, you can't always judge a bar by its name. The recently opened Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern in the new outdoor Dayton Mall area is one tavern you will want to check out. One rainy night not too long ago, the Lounge Lizards sought refuge in the Rusty Bucket. After our search for a seat at the bar proved fruitless, we sought the services of the hostess on duty. The hostess was on her way to seating us at a high-top table in the bar area, but noticed she could easily pull in another chair to make space for us at the bar. It was a small gesture that scored huge points. Rooster's, Springboro, Ohio, bar review
So, has anyone figured out which came first? Phone Booth Lounge, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
Having used more than a few phone booths back in the day, the Phone Booth Lounge conjured up claustrophobic thoughts of being just a little too close to our friends and liquor than we'd like. Mela Urban Bistro, Springfield, Ohio, bar review
Without mincing words, the Lounge Lizards absolutely loved this place! Murray's Place, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
As we pulled into the parking lot in front of Murray's Place in Kettering, we were overcome with an empty, deserted sensation. Where were all the cars? Were they open? Were we in the right place? Should we stay or should we go? Was this a sign from the bar gods? After a few seconds of deliberation, we decided to try it anyway when in Kettering, as the saying goes. Little York Pizza and Tavern, Vandalia, Ohio, bar review
When it comes to exploring strange new bar worlds and pub civilizations, boldly going where we haven't gone before, it's really anyone's guess where the Lounge Lizards might end up on a given night. On a recent journey we found ourselves at the crossroads of Little York Road and Poe Avenue in Vandalia, where we decided it was time to launch into our next mission. In front of us a large, well-established watering hole, the Little York Pizza and Tavern, beckoned. Jimmie's Cornerstone Bar & Grille, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
Great minds think alike. Harrison's, Tipp City, Ohio, bar review
Thanks to the vision of John Clark one of the founders of Tipp City building lots were sold with the restriction that no log structures be built. More than 160 years later, the Tipp City business district is filled with handsome, sturdy brick structures, one of which is home to Harrison's. Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
Here's a question where can you go to find Santa Claus sitting on a moose, an 8-foot-long shark, "Bouncer" the bear, hundreds if not thousands of snapshots featuring a local bar's loyal patrons and 16 tasty brews on tap? Gregory's, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
Seeking a sophisticated evening of entertainment and beverages, the Lounge Lizards, delighted to learn that a second piano bar had opened in downtown Dayton, set out in search of Gregory's on North Main Street across from the Victoria Theatre. Geez Grill & Pub, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
Picture it: The Lounge Lizards head out for an evening adventure with conversation focused intently on food and beverages. But geez, where to go? And it hits us like a ton of bricks Geez Grill & Pub. Chappys Tap Room and Grille, Moraine, Ohio, bar review
What do a sheik, a Rolls Royce, 30 beers on tap and 75 more in bottles have in common? Sounds like one of those nutty jokes with an awful punch line your grandfather might have told you. Black Horse Tavern, Lebanon, Ohio, bar review
Nestled inside of Ohio's oldest inn, the Golden Lamb in Lebanon (established in 1803 for you trivia buffs), is the Black Horse Tavern. Beef O'Brady's, Centerville, Ohio, bar review
For countless Miami Valley residents, Saturdays in the fall can mean only one thing: football. Bar Louie, Beavercreek, Ohio, bar review
For anyone looking for the next place to be seen in Greene County, you might stop by Bar Louie, one of the latest additions to The Greene that opened its doors to customers in March. The expansive indoor and outdoor space exudes an eclectic vibe of hip urban hotel lobby, upscale sports bar and Jimmy Buffet's front porch.
Located at the corners of Wayne and Oak streets in the South Park Historic District, South Park Pizza Tavern's combination of savory, steaming pizza pies and cool craft beers makes it a destination worth checking out. Lounge Lizards bar review: Blind Bob's in the Oregon District
When a neighborhood loses a longtime business, the locals begin to worry who will end up taking over where the last place left off. Dayton's SideBar shakes, stirs local bar scene
James Bond, look out! Dayton has a new way to get shaken and stirred courtesy of SideBar, a dashing new addition to the downtown Dayton bar scene. Tickets Pub & Eatery, Fairborn, Ohio, bar review
It's not often that you happen into a golden ticket. Getting the best seat in the house whether it's for a concert, movie, game or magical chocolate factory requires that much-coveted and highly sought after piece of paper. Flanagan's Pub, Dayton, review
We're sorta new to the neighborhood, y'know. Norton's Grill, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
For one of the Lounge Lizards, the trip to Norton's Grill in Kettering was like visiting an old friend. Alexis spent many nights during her college years playing pool and enjoying a frosty beverage at the longtime Wilmington Pike establishment. Boston's Bistro and Pub, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
Geese may be on to something by flying north in the springtime. For true beer or "bier" connoisseurs, anytime is the right time to head north of downtown Dayton to Boston's Bistro & Pub. The Dublin Pub, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
We barely miss the gas station. The Dublin Pub has it all or almost: A cool location, wonderful bar, snappy servers, fun patio, Guinness on tap, poured in a perfect pint (note the shamrock). Parking can be an issue when the inside is overflowing, but when weighing the good with the inconvenient, Dublin Pub lands heavily on the side of greatness. Dark Horse Tavern, Miamisburg, Ohio, bar review
While riding a horse to a tavern or a saloon might have been the preferred mode of transportation 125 years ago, the Lounge Lizards opted for a horse of the four-door Toyota saddle-less variety for their recent visit to the Dark Horse Tavern in Miamisburg. Who's got the best margaritas in town?
We couldn't get out to sample all of them, but take comfort in the fact that we had more margaritas than any two people ever should have to drink over two weeks in April. Club 55 Bistro and Bar
Take 75. Drive 65. Turn off onto Ohio 55. Ahead on the left, prepare to be rewarded if you stop and visit Club 55 one of the newest upscale sophisticated bistro bars to hit the area. Carmel's, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
It's hard to tell from the rough-sawn lumber clad building that so much color will greet you inside of Carmel's in Dayton, but when you step through the doors, it hits you a palette of intense, blazing orange as far as the eye can see punctuated by accents of wood, bright paintings of full flowers and desert sunset scenes and an occasional beer sign. For those looking for a TV to catch the game, just about every seat in the house has a screen within sight. Cadillac Jack's, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Kettering and Miamisburg, Ohio, bar review
By Craig Schrolucke and Alexis Larsen The Wine Gallery and Café, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
As accomplished Lounge Lizards, it should come as no surprise that we are experienced in the art of all things spirited and liquoricious. This is not entirely the case, however, when it comes to matters of the wine variety, where our skills can occasionally fall short. So when the opportunity arose to visit the Wine Gallery and Café in downtown Dayton, the Lounge Lizards jumped at the chance. The Pub, Beavercreek, Ohio, bar review
The Brits are known for a lot of things, but food isn't one of them. Still, anything resembling an authentic pub strikes a chord with mid-Americans who still, knowing it's not the English way, demand their beer cold. Stars Lounge, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
High atop the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Dayton sits Stars Lounge, undoubtedly one of the best spots to enjoy a nighttime view of the city, live music, cocktails and a sampling or two from the appetizer or desert menu. After a day of enjoying all the holiday season had to offer, the Lounge Lizards were ready to relax and experience the twinkling lights of the city. Stars Lounge offers an extensive selection of cocktail suggestions most priced at $7.95 including our choices an Orange Cosmo and a concoction they call the Starliner made with Espresso, Stoli vanilla, Bailey's and Frangelico. Slyder's, Belmont, Ohio, bar review
"Serving since 1948" is a slogan only a handful of bars in town can use. Luckily for the Lounge Lizards, Slyder's, in Belmont, can. Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern, Centerville, Ohio, bar review
A rusty bucket doesn't conjure up images of a comfortable neighborhood watering hole, but then, you can't always judge a bar by its name. The recently opened Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern in the new outdoor Dayton Mall area is one tavern you will want to check out. One rainy night not too long ago, the Lounge Lizards sought refuge in the Rusty Bucket. After our search for a seat at the bar proved fruitless, we sought the services of the hostess on duty. The hostess was on her way to seating us at a high-top table in the bar area, but noticed she could easily pull in another chair to make space for us at the bar. It was a small gesture that scored huge points. Rooster's, Springboro, Ohio, bar review
So, has anyone figured out which came first? Phone Booth Lounge, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
Having used more than a few phone booths back in the day, the Phone Booth Lounge conjured up claustrophobic thoughts of being just a little too close to our friends and liquor than we'd like. Mela Urban Bistro, Springfield, Ohio, bar review
Without mincing words, the Lounge Lizards absolutely loved this place! Murray's Place, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
As we pulled into the parking lot in front of Murray's Place in Kettering, we were overcome with an empty, deserted sensation. Where were all the cars? Were they open? Were we in the right place? Should we stay or should we go? Was this a sign from the bar gods? After a few seconds of deliberation, we decided to try it anyway when in Kettering, as the saying goes. Little York Pizza and Tavern, Vandalia, Ohio, bar review
When it comes to exploring strange new bar worlds and pub civilizations, boldly going where we haven't gone before, it's really anyone's guess where the Lounge Lizards might end up on a given night. On a recent journey we found ourselves at the crossroads of Little York Road and Poe Avenue in Vandalia, where we decided it was time to launch into our next mission. In front of us a large, well-established watering hole, the Little York Pizza and Tavern, beckoned. Jimmie's Cornerstone Bar & Grille, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
Great minds think alike. Harrison's, Tipp City, Ohio, bar review
Thanks to the vision of John Clark one of the founders of Tipp City building lots were sold with the restriction that no log structures be built. More than 160 years later, the Tipp City business district is filled with handsome, sturdy brick structures, one of which is home to Harrison's. Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
Here's a question where can you go to find Santa Claus sitting on a moose, an 8-foot-long shark, "Bouncer" the bear, hundreds if not thousands of snapshots featuring a local bar's loyal patrons and 16 tasty brews on tap? Gregory's, Dayton, Ohio, bar review
Seeking a sophisticated evening of entertainment and beverages, the Lounge Lizards, delighted to learn that a second piano bar had opened in downtown Dayton, set out in search of Gregory's on North Main Street across from the Victoria Theatre. Geez Grill & Pub, Kettering, Ohio, bar review
Picture it: The Lounge Lizards head out for an evening adventure with conversation focused intently on food and beverages. But geez, where to go? And it hits us like a ton of bricks Geez Grill & Pub. Chappys Tap Room and Grille, Moraine, Ohio, bar review
What do a sheik, a Rolls Royce, 30 beers on tap and 75 more in bottles have in common? Sounds like one of those nutty jokes with an awful punch line your grandfather might have told you. Black Horse Tavern, Lebanon, Ohio, bar review
Nestled inside of Ohio's oldest inn, the Golden Lamb in Lebanon (established in 1803 for you trivia buffs), is the Black Horse Tavern. Beef O'Brady's, Centerville, Ohio, bar review
For countless Miami Valley residents, Saturdays in the fall can mean only one thing: football. Bar Louie, Beavercreek, Ohio, bar review
For anyone looking for the next place to be seen in Greene County, you might stop by Bar Louie, one of the latest additions to The Greene that opened its doors to customers in March. The expansive indoor and outdoor space exudes an eclectic vibe of hip urban hotel lobby, upscale sports bar and Jimmy Buffet's front porch.
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Go back to the totally awesome '80s this weekend [things to do]
"Back to the '80s," an area premiere, opens Friday, Nov. 6, for three weekends in Kettering. The retro show is an account of 1989 high school senior class, as recalled by a man in his 30s. Unrequited love, popularity (and its opposite), a debate about CDs replacing cassette tapes, student elections, a stolen speech, new kids in school and an English teacher in a magazine centerfold are among the plot lines. There are 20 songs, including "Footloose," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "You Give Love a Bad Name." Like, totally awesome! » More
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- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
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- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
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- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Karaoke at Milano's
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- LYD - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
- Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Canal Street
- John Evans and Marvin Todd at Wiley's Comedy
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