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The Barrel House

4.7 (85 reviews)
ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Casual

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Black Butte Porter!!
Scott C.

I love the Barrel House! I've been able to find beers and wine that I can't find anywhere else in Ohio. An example would be as pictured, my favorite beer from my home state of Oregon. The beer list is very large with great examples of just about every different type you can think. This is all in a beautiful, small but cool space. Finally, the service is always top notch. I tend to find my own beers but if you have questions at all the bartenders are more than happy to assist. I absolutely recommend the Barrel House!

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Valerie W.

If we keep "discovering" these great hangouts in downtown Dayton, we might just have to get out a BIT more often!! The Barrel House is a cozy, comfortable "lounge" with something for just about everyone! We decided to stroll over here to check this place out after beginning our evening at Warped Wing Brewery around the corner. Sooooo many great, obscure beer choices available, literally from floor to ceiling!! Come in with half an idea of what you want, or browse around for a bit, if you can, as it can get kind of cramped on a busy night. We got our drinks, didn't find any available seats, but snuck into a cozy, tight, ROMANTIC phone booth-sized little hideaway room. Will have to remember that nook for our anniversary!! ;-) Nice spot to add to our GROWING list of great hangout spots in (formerly) overlooked downtown Dayton!! Will be checking their upcoming special events listing too, as well as their outdoor patio, once the weather improves!! Give it a try...!!

Rebecca I.

Found this spot as we were brewery hopping and checking out downtown Dayton before Quarantine. It's a very hipster and cool vibe where you can buy extremely unique bottles of beer and wine as well as interesting draft selection. Went with the mimosa cider which was delicious! Also LOVE the glasses that the drafts are served in. There's lots of games and books for a chill night with friends!

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Kayla B.

If you want a hard-to-find craft beer or a special, limited-run beer, the Barrel House is where you want to go. Unlike a standard "beer store", Barrel House is, quite clearly, focused on carrying a smaller selection of harder-to-find and more specialized beers. While the Barrel House also has a bunch of beers on-tap for drinking right in the establishment, you can also pick up a lot of the sealed single bottles or 6 packs to take home with you. Don't expect to find Bud Light or any other "national household beer brand" in here. They don't have it. Walking into the Barrel House is an experience in itself. I'd describe it as "pleasantly hipster". There's noticeably loud - but not obnoxiously-so - music playing over the speakers. I've been told they do a lot of Wu Tang - so expect music along those lines. The music is loud enough to muffle the sounds of conversations going on in the draft beer areas, but it's not so loud that I can't talk to the person next to me very comfortably. As someone who is really sensitive and annoyed by loud music, I was perfectly fine. It was louder than your usual "browsing the grocery store" music, but not bad by any means. In addition to the music, there's the decor. Barrel House definitely has the "small business" feel to it with posters and information about local events right on the bulletin board right when you walk in. There are soft, well-worn, comfortable-looking couches in addition to record players (available for use), and a giant bookshelf full of books available for reading. In addition, they also have board games for playing purposes. Scattered along these features are shelves upon shelves of well-organized sealed bottles of beer. A lot of the beer is sold in single bottles, but a couple of the select beers are sold in 6 packs. There's an entire "Build your Own 6 Pack" area full of lots of beers - some local, some not. There's a slim section of wine to choose from, but it's clear the Barrel House is definitely focused on beer. While I did not take advantage of those services, the Barrel House also has a pretty plentiful list of beers that are on-tap as well as a good amount of seating for you to drink and chat with friends. I was impressed by their use of a small clipboard for you to fill out when ordering Flights, though. I'd imagine that reduces confusion at the bar and gives you an easy-reference of what you're drinking. Fantastic idea there (that I'm surprised more breweries don't use). Staff was friendly as well. He was clearly very laid-back and comfortable with his job, and he greeted us when we walked in, but he was quick to let us be once he'd explained the business and where to find things. Be aware that, because of the rareness of a lot of these beers, the prices are a bit higher than what you'd normally expect to spend on bottles of beer. These are beers to be savored - not really beers to be chugged down with no regards to taste. For example, a beer we loved that was out of stock everywhere else in town had quite a few singles available for purchase here. This place definitely focuses on stocking some of the rarer beers.

Chris M.

MUST GO!!! While visiting Dayton this was my absolute favorite spot of the day! Amazing beer selection, cozy little spot to relax, old vinyl records playing over head, and staff that genuinely loves their jobs! I was absolutely shocked when I saw Brink Brewery beers in the selection. It's my all time favorite small brewery in Cincinnati and not well known everywhere else. It also means someone on staff had to go down to Cincinnati and pick them up or something to that effect because Brink only has there beer in house not in stores. It showed me the folks at The Barrel House are no joke when it comes to providing customers with fantastic selections for customers. The atmosphere was coffee shop meets beer. I could have stayed there for hours! Picked myself up a Barrel House growler for a great price and can't wait to fill it. Highly recommend this place, don't miss out! It'll be saved in my catalogue as a go to place when I'm in Dayton.

Cindy G.

Barrel House is a kitschy unique little bar and bottle shop. It honestly has more of a coffee house / bookstore feel built around good beer, wine and conversation. They have some board games you can play as well. The beer seems to be at the forefront here. You can stop in and have one on draft, bottle or can OR swing by and build your own six pack from their gigantic wall selection. There were somewhere format beers here that we have never seen before. The owner seems super passionate and knowledgeable - ask anyone for a recommendation and they are sure to lead you in the right direction.

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3 months ago

A Dayton Original. The people are friendly and down-to-earth, and there's always a generous selection of pours with something for everyone.

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Great local establishment with amazing people, awesome vibes and an always killer tap list! Something for everyone and everyone welcome!

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Thank you so much, Scott - we appreciate the heck outta you!

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Great place good selection of craft beer and a very friendly and professional staff. Will be returning when in Dayton.

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4.0(200 reviews)
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I really enjoyed the Noods Bar! I had the Buldak Karaage Udon and it was GREAT. The flavor profile…read moreput you in the mind of the noodle version on Hamburger Helper. The noodles had chili oil and cheddar-infused pork broth, Japanese fried chicken, bok choy, fresh corn, scallions, pickled bamboo, grated Parmesan, and black garlic oil. I really enjoyed the fried chicken and the cheese pull that the noodles had. The service was decent. I wouldn't say its anything to cry home about - at both the bar and the restaurant - but the staff was pleasant. I will say I was a bit concerned regarding the food safety at the Noods Bar. I noticed that none of the people preparing food were wearing gloves or a hair net. In fact, the young lady who took my order at the register was processing basil without gloves. What I found most alarming was when the time came for me to order, she simply put the basil to the side for a moment - took my order by touching the ipad and took my card for payment - and went right back to the basil without washing her hands.

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