The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Delicious Appetizers • Trendy Cocktails

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!

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. Make sure to grab a ballot and vote for your favorite cocktail!

Restaurant menus

Each restaurant will serve their creative Buckeye Vodka original cocktail paired with a small plate. Because the judging is BLIND we are not releasing the cocktail names until arrival at the event. 

Participating Restaurants

• Chappys Social House
• El Meson
• The Last Queen in Enon
• Loose Ends Brewing
• Meadowlark Restaurant
• Mr. Boro's Tavern
• Smith's Boathouse
• Watermark Restaurant
• Wheat Penny Over and Bar

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“This is a way for the restaurants to focus on the bar side of things," said Zahora. "There’s not been a lot of chance for them to highlight what they can mix up, and there are a lot of talented bartenders in town.”

Tickets are $45 in advance (Until March 6) after- $55 day of and include 1 Buckeye Vodka Flight Card (Your choice of 4 Buckeye Vodka cocktails from 4 different restaurants , food from each restaurant, 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 (8 Buckeye Buckeye Vodka Restaurants, 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.