The call
Start with top-shelf whiskey, neat, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Top-shelf whiskey, neat
Best for
- Whiskey drinkers
- A divey night out
Aero Club Bar
A Middletown dive bar with one of the country's largest whiskey selections, where Roger's advice is to skip the fussy cocktails and let the bartenders guide you to a pour that fits your palate.
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Roger’s tips on Aero Club Bar
Third biggest selection of whiskey in the country!
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Visit history
Checked in 17 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Aug 21, 2026. See the check-in log
2016-01-05day precision · source explicit
“Aero Club has the third largest selection of whiskey in the country.”
A divey Middletown whiskey bar where Roger's advice is to order whiskey straight rather than as a cocktail. Cheap pours of top-shelf bottles and friendly, knowledgeable bartenders, though parking on the one-way street is tight.
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- From the order notes
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