Donna is probably the closest thing to the second coming. Not only was she the right amount of professional, she was so easy to get along with. Automatically she made us feel right at home and her bartender skills are adjacent to that of wizardry. Extremely recommend. read more

Hole In the Wall - Dive Bars Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Excellent service, very reasonable prices and nice, fun patrons! Always get fast and friendly service from Kat and other bartenders!

Fun little bar! Parking is in the back and there's plenty of spots because the public lot is shared by all the local businesses. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super cool. This place also has several video games and play on all machines is free! This is not a fancy place by far. T-shirt and flip flops are perfect here! Enjoy. read more

Hole in the wall is dirty, grimy, dark and FUN! But like any place, you have to set real expectations before going in. This is a dingy dive. Don't come here if you don't like those places. We came, ordered some cheap beers and played a few games. They had classic arcade games like mario, streetfighter was broken (UGH!), pac man, taxi driver, and the simpsons. We laughed so hard at all of the 90's references here. There was a clear landline phone which if a kid saw today would probably be like WTF is that? They have a huge 90's cartoon mural with hey arnold, and rocko's modern life characters on it. Not to mention lava lamps everywhere. It was a kitschy, dirty dive and we had fun. A place you come after you've spent all your money on fancy craft cocktails and you want to let your hair down. read more

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Went here for the Halloween event last night. It was a blast and all the staff went all out in their best costumes. The drinks tasted wonderful and the DJ kept playing throw back after throw back. The whole bar broke out in unison several time singing classics. The 80s and 90s nostalgia was seen everywhere and very much appreciated. read more

Awesome bar in the Oregon District. Lots of people, a dance floor, live dj, and beautiful, attentive bartenders. The coolest part: all the old school video games in the back you can play for free. Pac-man, street fighter, taxi driver, shoot-em style games, darts and so many others. They have a patio in the back and the atmosphere is really cool and laid pack with a really young crowd. Graffiti on the walls and comics posted all over the bathrooms -just a really cool place to grab drinks with friends or hang out on a weekend. read more

Hole In the Wall - Comics in the bathroom - Dive Bars Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I love my local bars traveling every day to a new city for work. But this place is rude, I will note we did walk in around 12:55am, really just wanting 2-3 beers. The place is clean, drink options are plenty. Price is decent. Main reason for rating is the staff... They just didn't want to be there. One in our party attempted to order another drink from the bartender and she just looked and walked away. Luckily her fellow teammate heard the order and came by to help. There was a last call shout out to the 7 people in the bar or so, we decided let's just get one more beer and close out. I began to order 2 beers, and she said No. "No, you won't be able to finish the beers by the time we close right now so no, shots I'll make." LMAO. I never heard that one either, & if this place or she reads this: I was just fine with having a few sips, there are many who don't mind leaving a drink behind if need be. Take a sale for your establishment when you can (and it's within legal sale hours aka last call). Will note the gentleman bartender was nice, he did greet us on the way out, so thank you for that. A greeting or smile goes a long way. read more

I love hole in the wall, the bar staff is fantastic! The dj however on the Friday evening I was there (7/09), was subpar. He was incredibley rude to me when I requested a song by a band that he personally disliked. He then proceeded to verbally insult me based on my music request... I would love to be able to give this bar a 5 star rating but unfortunately I will be checking who is DJing in the future before sticking around. read more

Ok I get that this is a dive bar... I like dive bars, not into the packed like sardines college bars with Becky's and dude bros. Be sure to only come here after having at least one good sized drink, do not come sober because you're meeting up with people who are already tipsy. Also I ordered a whiskey sour and was given a FIREBALL SOUR and couldn't get back to the bartender because it was so packed. OMG guys so so gross- that's why you got one star. If you could make the drink I ordered without making me want to puke (while still sober mind you) I'd be nice and give you three stars. Cinnamon corn syrup and sour mix DO NOT mix read more

Definitely a dive bar, as you see in all the other reviews, and it comes with that atmosphere and feel to it. Has a greAt patio area to hang out outside, equipped with a bar when it isn't too cold, and too other bars inside, despite how small the place is. Also has arcade games to play. I just wish the bathroom was clean. read more

Super dissapointed. There are no piles of crumbs on the ground. I also left with my dignity. I WILL be back.

I went last Friday, had a great time, some of the machines have seen better days. But still has a great experience.

Kelly literally made the whole experience. Great bartender and personable, would highly recommend!

during a night of bar hopping we stopped in here for no more than 30 minutes but the staff had a HUGE impact on me. At some point during our visit I lost my phone and had no luck finding it. The next morning came and I considered it a lost cause. However, the bartender who opened the next day found my phone, charged it for me, and was able to contact me and give it back! I didn't catch his name but THANK YOU! The staff is great and so are the drinks. We will definitely be back because of that read more

Nice little bar with a gamer feel/theme. They had a ton of Sailor Jerry decor but no Sailor Jerry to serve. It smells like a toilet every 5 minutes or so - fairly disgusting. St Pats day fun! read more

Haley was an amazing bartender, I've been to the Hole In the Wall before but her customer service was legit spot on. I highly recommend visiting this bar! They also have a ton of great arcade games that are free to play!! read more

Place can be loud at times especially with a more younger crowd but the dj plays a solid set of good music the only down side is its hit or miss with the bartenders. read more

I recently visited hole in the wall after the new management took over, and my what a change!! The staff introduced me to this choice bourbon named Kentucky tavern. At first I was skeptical due to the redneck vibe the previous management displayed but thought I would give it a try, since i'd never been introduced to this fine bourbon from the blue grass state. Wheeew am I glad I did. I quickly became attached to this amazing way of making bad decisions and dancing on their dance floor like a idiot. Which by the way is given it's beats by some of Dayton finest DJ's. All jokes aside this place. It's staff. And the overall atmosphere is one of my all time favorite places to visit. Come in and enjoy the night with us. Just don't get grumpy if it's a little crowded, it's not called hole in the wall for nothing. But great things come in little... Holes? read more

Friendly, Funny and kind always willing too go above and beyond for regulars and non-regulars alike.

Good music. The bar tender was nice. I ordered a Bud on tap (nothing else looked good). It was DISGUSTING! I took a few sips and left.

Won't be back. Server explained/apologized for another guest who had a "health condition" which "caused him" to communicate ethic slurs. The expectation was that we deal with the comments. Although our best buddies were with us (who were white), the bar attendant made a point to single us out to inform us (black patrons) what we could anticipate from this other patron. No response from the bar. There is a sister bar owned by this same owner with similar concerning accounts. We will not return or support an establishment that permits such hate. read more