Oregon District · Dayton, Ohio

The Trolley Stop Tavern

Dayton's oldest continuously operating tavern.
Good beer. Great food. Better people.

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Live Music
Patio Dining
Weekend Brunch
Craft Beers & Full Bar
DORA Designated

A Building That
Remembers Everything

Built by German immigrants in 1839 on East 5th Street in what is now the Oregon District, this address has served as a tavern since 1888 — an unbroken run that makes The Trolley Stop Dayton's oldest continuously operating tavern, poured under half a dozen names along the way. The walls have held a residence, a provisions store, a barbershop, a shoeshine shop and a rooming house. It has been The Old Tavern, The Liquor Room, The Ace Restaurant through Prohibition, and The Pickle Barrel through the lean years, before taking the name it carries today.

In the 1950s and '60s, the neighborhood was rougher around the edges. Then the 1970s arrived, the Oregon District earned its historic status, and the street found new life. The Trolley Stop followed — and has never looked back.

Today you'll find wood floors, exposed brick, local art, and the kind of laid-back character that only decades of regulars and good stories can build. We're proud to call the Oregon District home.

The iconic Trolley Stop mural behind the bar — vintage bar scene painting displayed inside the tavern
The iconic mural on stage — a recreation of a picture taken during Prohibition.
1839
1839
German immigrants build the house at 530 East 5th Street, in what would become the Oregon District.
1888
The residence, by now also a provisions store, begins serving food and spirits — the start of the unbroken run as a tavern. A barbershop, a shoeshine shop and a rooming house share the building.
Into the 1900s
Known around the neighborhood as The Old Tavern, and then as The Liquor Room.
Prohibition Era
Operating as The Ace Restaurant — spirits and food served quietly through the dry years.
1950s – 60s
The Pickle Barrel, through the district's roughest and leanest stretch.
1970s
The Oregon District earns National Historic Register status. The neighborhood — and the tavern — is reborn.
1976 – 78
The Trolley Stop name is adopted as the district's revival takes hold.
Today
Dayton's oldest continuously running tavern. Scratch kitchen. Live music. Local legends.

What We're Pouring

More Than a Bar

Come in to relax or enjoy the company of friends. We'll be happy you stopped in.

Live Music

An amazing variety of music from local and touring artists. Check our social pages for the latest lineup and show times.

Patio Dining

Our outdoor patio is the perfect spot to soak in the Oregon District's historic streetscape over a cold drink and great food.

Daily Specials

Food and drink specials every day of the week. Ask your server or check the chalkboard — there's always something worth ordering.

Free Books

A curated shelf of free books to borrow or take home. Take one, leave one. We like it that way.

Private Party Room

Host your next gathering in our private party room. Birthdays, reunions, league nights — we can make it happen.

Book The Party House

Pool Table

Shoot a game of pool while you wait on your food or settle in for the evening. The table's open — challengers welcome.

Trolley Fun Facts

Nearly two centuries of pours, stories, and characters have left their mark on 530 East 5th Street. From Prohibition-era secrets to Oregon District legends, there's more to The Trolley Stop than meets the eye. Dig into the history, oddities, and lore that make this place unlike any other bar in Dayton.

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Hours of Operation

Monday – Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday – Saturday11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Kitchen open 11am–9pm. Happy hour 4–7pm. Brunch served Sat & Sun, 11am–2pm.

In the Oregon District

Address 530 East 5th Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Oregon District
Free Parking Free lot next to Lucky's.
Carry-Out Carry-out orders available.