Michigan Bars in Dayton Ohio
Good afternoon everyone!
I moved to Dayton just over a year ago, and haven't been able to find a place where Michigan fans gather to watch games. I did a little research, but the last post I found on the topic was from back in 2015.
So, are there any good Michigan friendly bars in the area? If so, is anyone going out to watch the game tonight?
Thanks!
I'd be interested to know of any as well though
I hope this goes OK for you. I don't live near Dayton so I can't help you. I'm sure that within the hour someone will respond in a real "dickish" way.
The fact that he lives in Dayton is punishment enough.
Though I regret that I have only one neg to give for starting a "Michigan Bar.." thread.
I mean...call me crazy...but you could just NOT click on the link.
You're crazy
You're crazy. But wise beyond your point total. Stick around long enough and you'll know our little secrets.
I shall be guided by your wisdom. Though I must beg your patience, as I'm sure to err on my journey to your level of expertise.
I would suggest trying the U of M Club - Dayton and going to their facebook page. There is also an email contact on the main page, or you could message the FB, or you could see if they have somewhere they normally meet for games and guess at where it would be tonight.
Here is main page:
http://clubs.alumni.umich.edu/dayton
Here is facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/UMAlumniDayton
This is normally a good strategy for "Michigan bar in ____________ for _________" questions.
Thank you for your help!
Definitely -- hope either this or some other method leads you to finding a great spot for the game tonight.
EDIT:
There is also a "Michigan Bar Locator" tab under "MGoBoard" above that occassionally gets updated in the comments. This post is from roughly 3.5 years ago, but it may still hold true:
lol it's ohio....
Depending on where you are around Dayton (big difference between, say, Springfield and Springboro) you might also be interested in checking out the Cincinnati Spirit Group. Their watch party is at Kitty's downtown (and is definitely happening for this game):
Kitty's Sports Grill
218 W 3rd St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Does this hold true for football as well?
It did this past season, but I think this is the first year that they've been there. It definitely floats around from year to year.
It's at 4716 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, 45440. Great beers. Owner is a huge UM fan & has a big UM flag behind the bar.
Go Blue!
This is right around the corner from me. So is Town and Country B-Dubs. I'll probably check them both out.
https://alumni.umich.edu/athletics/game-watching-parties/
Yeah it is about 10 away from me as well. I'm thinking I might swing by to check it out.
It may not be a "Michigan" bar but the last time I watched them play in the sweet 16 there we went on to the finals. At the time there were a lot of Michigan fans in there. There are actually lots of fans around here. (Springboro) I get multiple "Go Blue"(s) went I'm out and about wearing the colors. So that is where I will be watching. That bar in Kettering sounds cool also.
TJ Chumps in Englewood tends to be Michigan friendly.
It's a real nice way,
to spend the day,
in Dayton, Ohio,
On a lazy March evening with the Wolverines winning by three.
Did undergrad/grad school in Dayton and I can honestly say in my entire time watching Michigan sports in that area (nearly a decade) there was never what you'd conside a "Michigan bar". Did make good enough friends with the owners/bartenders at Tutys Bar & Grill (near WPAFB on Col Glenn Hwy) that they'd always throw on Michigan for me upon request. Best pizza in the area, and the drinks are cheap. Be warned though, Thursday night is college night there, enter at your own peril.
I'm still young enough that I enjoy college night...specifically the college girls.
- Glenn Quagmire
...suck.
Oh, I'm sorry I thought the OP was asking a question.
but no places where UM is other than tolerated. This is OSU country and they take the rivalry dead seriously.
I lived in Dayton for 7 years and happily watched many Michigan events in various Dayton bars.
The key thing is that while there aren't any Michigan-centric bars, there won't be many "Michigan-hostile" bars either, given that it's NCAA Tournament basketball in March and the Buckeyes are long gone from the picture.
It won't be like wanting to watch a Michigan football game in a Dayton bar the middle of the football season.
There will be plently of Michigan fans around, and the non-Michigan fans will be disinterested to the point of tolerance.