The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Delicious Appetizers & Trendy Cocktails: Battle of the Bartenders set for Feb 25

Food lovers of Dayton have plenty of chances to try new tastes the city has to offer. Now, it's your chance, mixed drink lovers!

The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is back Wed, February 25 at The Steam Plant.  Presented by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association (MVRA / Dine Out Dayton), this event is a chance for local bartenders from over a dozen top-notch local restaurants to show off the best of their cocktails.

Who doesn't love a good cocktail?

If you think trying the new kinds of cuisine in town has been fun, wait till you give a try to some of these cocktails. Just as there's a growing variety of cuisines, there's a whole new art form in mixed drinks, and it's been taking Dayton's most high profile restaurants by storm. 

Get ready to experience:  Intense bartending battles Culinary delights from top Miami Valley restaurants Signature Buckeye Vodka creations!  And make sure to grab a ballot and vote for your favorite cocktail!

Participating Restaurants

Each restaurant will serve their creative Buckeye Vodka original cocktail paired with a small plate. 

Amber Rose :

• Cocktail:
• Food Pairing:

Dewberry 1850

• Cocktail:
• Food Pairing:

The Florentine

• Cocktail:
• Food Pairing:

Manna Uptown:

• Cocktail: TBA
• Food Pairing: TBA

The Melting Pot

• Cocktai: TBA
• Food Pairing: TBA

Meridien Uptown- NEW

• Cocktail TBA:
• Food Pairing:

Mr Boro's Tavern

• Cocktail:
• Pairing:

Rip Rap Roadhouse

• Cocktail:
• Food Pairing:

Smith's Boathouse Menu

• Cocktail:
• Food pairing:

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar Menu

• Cocktail:
• Food pairing:

Tickets are $45 in advance(Until February 24) after- $55 day of and include 1 Buckeye Vodka Flight Card (Your choice of 5 Buckeye Vodka cocktails from 5 different restaurants , food from each restaurant participating, and 1 voting chip. Doors open at 630p.

Limited number of VIP tickets include arrival at 6pm, food from each participating restaurant and 2 Buckeye Vodka Flight Cards (10 Buckeye Vodka cocktails your choice, food from each restaurant, and 2 voting chips for People's Choice). $65

We recommend that you purchase tickets in advance for this popular event.

Links & Tags

The Steam Plant

The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is taking place at The Steam Plant, which is located at 617 East 3rd Street in Dayton. The Steam Plant - The Steam Plant is a renovated venue in downtown Dayton offering historical charm and modern amenities to create your memorable wedding, celebration, meeting or corporate event.

Miami Valley Restaurant Association.

Miami Valley Restaurant Association - The Miami Valley Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization relentlessly dedicated to supporting and promoting our local restaurants.