Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders 2026 – Get Ready to RUMBLE, Dayton!

Get ready for the ultimate showdown – the Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is BACK Feb 25, 2026, and it’s going to be EPIC!

Defending Champion Thomas Morris of Wheat Penny and reigning People’s Choice winner Bill Castro of El Meson are gearing up for an electrifying face-off. The question on everyone’s mind: Who will claim the coveted titles in 2026?

🍸 Join us for a night dedicated to the Best Bartenders in town as they go head-to-head for the title belt! Sample delectable dishes from the Miami Valley’s finest restaurants and savor Buckeye Vodka concoctions crafted by the region’s most talented bartenders.

What began as the first bartender event in the Miami Valley has evolved into a thrilling competition that you absolutely cannot afford to miss!

Save the Date: February 25, 2026 📍 The Steam Plant

The menus are rolling in and let’s just say… your tastebuds are about to enter the ring!!! 

 📷 Photo: Chocolate Strawberry Martini from Mr. Boro’s

Get ready to experience: ✨ Intense bartending battles 🍽️ Culinary delights from top Miami Valley restaurants 🍹 Signature Buckeye Vodka creations

📷 Photo: Scallop Ceviche with Mango and Toasted Coconut from Meridien Uptown

Participating Restaurants

Here’s a delicious preview of what’s coming:

 Amber Rose

Food Pairing: Antipasto Skewers
Cocktail: TBA

 The Dayton Beer Company

Food Pairing: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders & Pretzel bites with house made beer cheese
Cocktail: TBA

 El Meson

Food Pairing: Chorizo & Manchego Cheese Quesadillas
Cocktail: TBA

 Manna Uptown

Food Pairing: TBA
Cocktail: TBA

 The Melting Pot (NEW!)

Food Pairing: Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries, Rice Krispies, Brownies & Pound Cake
Cocktail: TBA

  Mr. Boro’s Tavern

Food Pairing: Cinnamon Sugar Churros
Cocktail: Chocolate Strawberry Martini

 Meridien Uptown (NEW!)

Food Pairing: Scallop Ceviche with Mango & Toasted Coconut
Cocktail: Meridien Sunset

 Rip Rap Roadhouse

Food Pairing: Pesto Bruschetta with Buckeye Vodka Infused Tomatoes
Cocktail: TBA

 Smith’s Boathouse

Food Pairing: Specialty Cheesecake
Cocktail: TBA

 Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

Food Pairing: Chicken Shawarma
Cocktail: Ready Freddie

This promises to be a night of excitement, flavor, and unparalleled skill. Bring your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and fierce competition.

Cheers to the spirit of competition and the artistry of mixology!