Stop #1
Dude Approved
4.1
Video
Overland Park, KS• Johnson County
Buck Tui BBQ
Kansas City BBQ meets Thai heat and somehow it just works. Sweet, smoky, spicy and completely different in the best way.
Ohio Tavern Tour • Est. 2023
The DudeNetworkTavern Tour
Real bars. Real people. Real cold beer.
We hit the road so you know where to drink. 85 stops, 9 states, zero pretentious cocktail bars — just the places worth pulling over for.
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Stops
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States
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Counties
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85
Taverns Visited
and counting
85
Dude Approved
officially reviewed
43
Counties Covered
across 55 cities
85
Video Reviews
on YouTube & TikTok
4,200+
Miles Traveled
all Ohio roads
85 stops
Dude Approved
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These are the stops we've personally visited, reviewed, and can confidently recommend. Every Dude Approved tavern has earned its stamp.
Stop #2
Dude Approved
4.4
Video
St. Joseph, MO• Buchanan County
Parkway Distillery
Small-town distillery vibe done right. Smooth drinks, relaxed feel, and a place you end up staying longer than planned.
Road Trip WorthySmall Town StopHistoric Spot
Stop #3
Dude Approved
4.1
Video
Vandalia, OH• Montgomery County
Dayton Air Show
Loud, fast, and just an awesome experience. Not about the food, this is all about the moment and the atmosphere.
Road Trip Worthy
Stop #4
Dude Approved
4.4
Video
Tiffin, OH• Seneca County
MAST Sauce Company / MST Pub
One of those under-the-radar spots that delivers every time. Great food, local feel, and easy to become a regular.
Stop #5
Dude Approved
4.4
Video
Big Rapids, MI• Mecosta County
Schubergs Bar & Grill
Classic bar energy with real character. Strong drinks, great food, and built on years of good nights.
Road Trip WorthyHidden Gem
Stop #6
Dude Approved
4.8
Video
Cleveland, OH• Cuyahoga County
Progressive Field (Guardians Game)
Nothing beats a ballgame atmosphere. Its not about fine dining, its about soaking in the full experience.
Road Trip WorthyHistoric Spot
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Stop #85
Hudson, MI
Stop #85 - Skip's Pub
Well done Skip's Pub! We asked what we should get and everyone simply said “the burgers are good”. They lied they were great and the Frisco burger was the best Frisco burger I’ve EVER had. All the beef come from a local farm! Dude approved spot!
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Ohio is massive and we can't hit every bar on our own. If you know a local tavern that deserves a spotlight — the kind of place that's been there forever, has a story, and pours a cold one right — tell us about it.
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About the Tour
The Dude Network Tavern Tour started as a simple question: what are the best taverns in Ohio, and why doesn't anyone talk about them?
We're not reviewing upscale cocktail bars or trendy gastropubs. We're finding the real places — corner bars in small towns, neighborhood pubs that've been open for 60 years, the spots where locals have been drinking for generations. The places with stories baked into the walls.
Every stop gets a full video review, an honest write-up, and a pin on the map. We're building a living guide to Ohio's tavern culture — one cold beer at a time.
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All corners of Ohio
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