The Chic Guide: What is Tender Mercy?
Chris Dimmick, Managing Partner at Tender Mercy: Tender Mercy is a subterranean cocktail lounge in downtown Dayton featuring artisanal cocktails, a curated wine list, and some of the best vibes and experience in the Midwest. We were even named to Esquire Magazine’s Best Bars in the US in 2021.
The Chic Guide: What’s the inspiration behind the lounge?
Dimmick: We believe Dayton is ready for and deserves the type of transformative hospitality experience that Daytonians find in larger markets, and Tender Mercy is our first expression of that level of products, service, and energy. Our most common comment received from new guests is, “This is in Dayton?!”
The Chic Guide: Who’s behind Tender Mercy?
Dimmick: The Idea Collective is the ownership team behind it and Branden von Fugate serves as the Beverage Director.
The Chic Guide: What makes Tender Mercy unique?
Dimmick: Our establishment offers craft cocktails, unique wine, great music, complimentary valet, and is great for events and parties.
The Chic Guide: Is there anything new on the horizon?
Dimmick: Plenty! But nothing that we can share quite yet.
The Chic Guide: Where are you located?
Dimmick: You can find us at 607 E 3rd Street, on the lower level, in Dayton.
The Chic Guide: Where can readers go to learn more and follow along?
Dimmick: Visit our website at www.tendermercy.com or follow along on Instagram.
