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    The Barrel

    3.6 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Whiskey Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Plenty of dart boards (sadly electronic) and pool table
    Dan S.

    The Barrel is a decent place for some beers with friends. They have a full bar but the beer selection is typical domestics. Food is as expected in a dive bar. Fun atmosphere and definitely a regulars spot; heavily frequented by law enforcement. Overall solid dive bar.

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    Tanya P.

    It's nice and spacious here. The music is great! I was surprised to see that there weren't any masks being worn during COVID. I was able to keep my distance. There's a wide variety of drinks. I liked the draft varieties. They had liquor and bottle service too. They even serve fishbowls. The pizza looks really good. They've got a big patio out back and a pool table inside. They even have a party room. I'm digging these barrel tables. I came for drinks and music. It was nice to get out and it's calm. The service is fast and friendly and there's a dozen televisions to watch sports.

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    Cierra M.

    Always a great time. Great food. They always have something going on, dj, live music or karaoke. Friendly faces. Great atmosphere. This local establishment also supports local residents and host benefits for the community.

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    10 years ago

    Hey bartender, keep talking to your Bud Light drinking friends. I'm just trying to order a $12 premium bourbon drink here.

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    8 years ago

    Changes on the radar! Lunch was great today, looking forward to more meals with my friends and family.

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    As an outsider who only travels to the Dayton area 1-2 times per year, The Barrel has THE best wings.

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    Laff's

    3.9
    (60 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    We have came here for years and normally very pleased with the food ... exceptional for bar food…read more But this review is for 2 of their daily specials. The Friday fish was not good and wouldn't get ever again. But the Wednesday chicken and dumplings was awful. Even my husband wouldn't eat it and he was in the army and not a picky eater. For one thing it was supposed to be dumplings and it was like they tossed a hard biscuit in the overly salty mess. We would ever get either again. Sorry these specials are a big fat NO.

    I enjoyed my visit to Laff's. Love the classic interior with exposed brick and ornate hardwood bar…read more Bar seating was very comfortable and we ate there. There is also a second room with several low tip tables that would be good for groups, along with a pool table AND a pinball machine. I really wanted to play but the machine was very close to an occupied table and I felt it would be awkward. I will scope it out next visit. The barmaid was very kind, funny and very friendly to newcomers. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich + lettuce and tomato and unfortunately it arrived on untoasted bread which made it soggy. I spoke up and she agreed the cook blew it and had it remade in a jiffy. The chicken salad has grapes and chopped nuts...like a Waldorf salad and it was amazingly delicious. Way beyond what you'd expect for "bar food." My husband had the grilled chicken dinner and said the chicken breast was just ok but he was very happy with the baked potato and the salad. I shall return.

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