Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

When: Wed, April 23 at 6-9:30 PM
Where: The Steam Plant
Admission: $40.00 - $70.00

Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders 2025 – Get Ready to RUMBLE, Dayton!

Get ready for the ultimate showdown – the Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is BACK April 23, and it’s going to be EPIC!

Defending Champion Louis Connely of Meadowlark and reigning People’s Choice winner Marci of Mr. Boro’s Tavern are gearing up for an electrifying face-off. The question on everyone’s mind: Who will claim the coveted title in 2025?

🍸 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: April 23, 2025 📍 The Steam Plant

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

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!

Restaurants

Amber Rose :
Cocktail: Lemon Berry Blush
Food Pairing: Choconana Bites

The Dublin Pub
Cocktail: The Deli Boy
Food Pairing: Rueben Egg Rolls with Swiss Cheese Dipping Sauce

El Meson
Cocktail: Bad Bunny
Food Pairing: El Meson’s Delicious Paella

The Florentine
Cocktail: The Double Majority
Food Pairing: Lavender Honey Glazed Pork Slider

Manna Uptown:
Cocktail: TBA
Food Pairing: TBA

Meadowlark
Cocktail TBA:
Food Pairing: Meadowlark Crab Dip with fresh Pita

Mr Boro’s Tavern
Cocktail: Citrus Got Real
Pairing: Tri Tip Tacos- Soft Taco with Marianted Tri Tip Steak, Fresh Housemade Mango Pico De Gallo, Lettuce, Shredded Gruyere, Fontina, & Gouda Cheeses topped with their house Lime LaCrema

Rip Rap Roadhouse
Cocktail: American Pie
Food Pairing: Mini Grilled Ham and Cheese with Cranberry sauce, Ham

Smith’s Boathouse Menu
Cocktail: The Garden Party
Food pairing: Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar Menu
Cocktail: The Queen Stays Queen
Food pairing: Coconut Shrimp and Bang Bang Sauce

Tickets are $50 in advance(Until February 27) after- $60 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). $70

Each ticket includes food from each restaurant as well!

This event sells out quickly!

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Buckeye Vodka, Austin Landing, Morgan Services, & Sculpture Hospitality

2024: Defending Champion: :Louis Connelly, Meadowlark, “Shanghai Noon”

2023:Thomas Morris, Wheat Penny, “Stop and Smell the Roses”

2020: Roland Eliason, The Winds “Gold Blooded”

2019: Carolyn Porter, Wheat Penny “Dutchess of Earl”

2018: Brock McKibben, Wheat Penny ” Merchant’s Wife”

2017: Bill Castro, El Meson “Tamiami Miami”

2016: Nikolaus Hunt, Coco’s Bistro “Coco’s Ruby Slipper”

2015: Amber Brady, Lily’s Bistro “Rosemary’s Babee”

2014: Dustin Wade, Meadowlark “The Root of All Evil”