Location: Dayton
Top Things to do in Dayton
Top 10 Nightlife in Dayton, Ohio (OH)
It was in a small bicycle shop in Dayton that the Wright brothers imagined their aerodynamic principles and created their first gliders. The so-called "birthplace of aviation" remembers its lofty past with the National Museum of the U. S. Air Force and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park offers a glimpse at an earlier history of the area. Dayton's vibrant arts and cultural scenes boast numerous museums, theaters and galleries.
Restaurants in Dayton
1. City Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Considered the city's best cocktail bar.
2. Right Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
A bar mainly for local clientele.
3. Frank's Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Wiley's Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Founded in 1982, Wiley's Comedy Joint is the original comedy club in Dayton. This intimate 220-seat venue has featured everyone from Dave Chappelle to Bill Hicks, and is known for producing quality comedy every single night.
5. The Century Bar
6. The Black Box Improv Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
We are Dayton's only long form improv joint so come spend a few hours with us and laugh the night away! We have a variety of shows ranging from hour long shows based on your personal stories to our local favorite, our improvised musicals! Our musicals feature the former music director of Second City, Trey Stone, and all of our improvisers are locally grown! Give us a try and we bet you'll want to come back for more! Don't forget to BYOB!
7. Riff Raff Tavern on the Canal
8. The Stage Door
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
A popular gay men's bar.
9. Therapy Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Cara3 - Dayton, United States
This has become my absolute favorite place in Dayton. Silent Disco and Flashback Fridays are highly recommended! A lot of places these days just play Top 40, but I'm not a huge fan.. what with being in my 30s and all ;-D It's nice to have something different! Most events here have a $5 cover. With Silent Disco, you trade your ID for headphones. You can tell what others are listening to by the color lit up on their headphones. RED channel = newer hip hop, BLUE channel = Old school hip hop, GREEN channel = EDM. You can't go wrong! You can control the volume as well. The headphones are very comfortable. It's always a large crowd, too.. and everyone has a lot of fun. They also usually have a drink special at Silent Disco - $5 Long Islands (be careful!) They also had alcoholic slushie machines in the summer. You never have to wait too long for service. Another bonus - a cage to dance in! The DJs are usually KimL (EDM) and DJ Edge - Red channel. The Blue channel DJ varies a lot. I haven't been to Flashback Fridays yet, but am really looking forward to that, as the 90s and 2000s are my fave era of music. The Salsa Saturdays are also pretty fun - dress to impress! SUGGESTION: Please fix your bathroom doors. 2 out of 3 never lock properly! Parking: All street parking. You can find some paid and free spots in the area. I always just get a ride/Lyft/Uber from home. Bartenders and staff are generally polite and welcoming. Drink prices are good. The owner Nathaniel is very friendly
