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The Gulch

3.7 (28 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Live music
Very loud
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Valerie W.

Man-oh-man-oh man (and woman!!) Finally after years of wandering the globe (well, at least this corner of it, here in Ohioooooooooo!!) I've finally found the closest possible match to the comfy, cozy, worn to a fine shine "dive" bar to help (temporarily) return me to the days of my misspent "youth," when every place you went, whether across town or across the country wasn't a carbon copy of everywhere else!! We've walked right by this place sooooooooo many times, I'm not even sure how we finally decided to stop in the other night, but so glad we did!! We grabbed two seats at the bar, took in the WONDERFUL, formerly smoky haze of the place, admired the AUTHENTICALLY eclectic (no "pre-fab" charm here!!) displays, including an AMAZING collection of electric guitars, and were equally dazzled by the great music and the bartender who was just as awesome as her surroundings (maybe more so!!) The mister sampled a few of the bottled brews available (no taps here) and I had a couple of different ciders, all good!! We watched her put together some amazing cocktails as well, and finally couldn't resist, and tried one of her own, personal "specialties," (@#$*!!, I was having too good a time to remember the name!!) which was also wonderful!! We'll be back, to sample more this great spot has to offer, to check out their outside patio, and (for me, anyway) the chance to temporarily time-travel back to a simpler, more carefree/boozy time in my not-too distant past!!

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Steve A.

The Gulch is the townie bar in Yellow Springs. It gets lots of locals and fewer tourists. That doesn't mean it's not cool. It's actually better than the tavern on the main road. The drinks are really cheap and the service is good even if they don't know you. It's a fun and laid back atmosphere inside. It has great live music. There's usually a DJ weekends. If you're tired of all the tourists consider here. There isn't a whole lot of room so it might be crowded. It's still better than the more touristy bars like Peaches. The beer selection isn't as good but the drinks are the cheapest in town. A vodka with pop is about $2 and the drafts aren't usually much more. The other cool thing is hearing the locals' stories. I would tell anyone looking to drink in Yellow Springs to go to The Gulch. It's got the most character of any bar. You will have a good time in a relaxed atmosphere and meet lots of cool people.

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Dawn H.

Fun place stays open late! For YS that's big! Had a blast with all my friends there. Good waitstaff and bartender's. Not much more to say but it's a regular old dive bar that you won't disappoint if you want a variety of beer and liquor without any uppity people hanging around.

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Danielle H.

Hole in the wall, fun bar! Cheap drinks served by friendly bartenders. Very generous with pours. The night we were there they hosted a bluegrass band. Had tons of fun with the band. Would for sure visit again.

Mark T.

How could someone who lived in Yellow Springs from age 7 to 23 have never been to the Gulch? I don't know either, but I was one of those people (and might I add I met a least one other person last night in the same crowd). The place is small, but crowded. It was a good feeling seeing many people I went to school with return to town for an all years reunion. My first drink at the Gulch? A lemondrop shot for me and a friend. Two drinks - $7.00. Really? That's better than a happy hour price in most places. There is a pool table in the back. The bartender was very friendly, a DJ was playing good music. Not much of a dance area. Some people tried, but there is only room for about 4 or 5 up front. The bathroom was a little odd. Well not the bathroom itself, but moreso the sink. I just had never seen a sink that tall. Seriously it was like 4 feet off the ground. I don't know what took so long for me to visit the Gulch, but I will return (probably tonight) and in my next travels back to Yellow Springs.

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5 years ago

Great place for happy hour. Kind service and regulars, good music, cheap beer. Dive bar at its truest

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9 years ago

The Gulch is a great bar. It's not fancy and it never will be! Less tourists at this bar too which is nice.

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8 years ago

4 starts because the bathrooms are absolutely disgusting. The bartender and drinks are great

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13 years ago

Gulch is a fav past time... Has recently raised prices and lately bartenders are looking up how to make 'easy' drinks. Uh-oh

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11 years ago

Great dive bar with cheap drinks, attentive bartenders, good bottle selection of beers (no draft) and a fun crowd. Not much else to add!

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12 years ago

What a friendly lil dive bar. Met 4 people I'd have drinks with in my first 15 mins. Bartender rocks!

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