The 14 best lounges in Ithaca

Would be an excellent bar if the owner stayed home. Great atmosphere, great drink selection, ruined by the owner loudly complaining about everything and absolutely ruining the experience of coming here. Dude! If you hate service, just stay home and pay someone else to bartend! It's not like you were actually helping! I don't leave reviews much, but damn, I had a date night ruined by the owner complaining to people about how much money he spent on the place and all sorts of stuff for a solid hour. You have a great bar, dude! Don't ruin it with your own negativity

Nowhere Special Libations Parlor was a dark, moody, intimate bar experience that I hope to have again soon. Service throughout was exceptional, and the bartender helped us navigate the large whiskey and cocktail selection available. Highly recommend a visit!

We were looking for a cocktail bar to celebrate my birthday. We stumbled upon this bar and figured it would be a good fit. The bartender was great and super nice/accommodating. The owner was very rude and aggressive. He was upset that we asked about a vodka that wasn’t distilled from wheat (due to allergy). And then he refused to allow us to order a Mai Tai with a higher quality of rum (cocktails are premade). This wouldn’t be a big deal except for the fact that he proceeded to complain about us to other customers. Loudly and openly. I highly suggest looking some other place for cocktails. Literally any other bar would be better than dealing with someone who is wildly rude and belittles customers. If you don’t mind the owner shaming you openly this might be the place for you. We were between this bar and the one across the street. I will choose the one across the street next time.

I walked in randomly, ignorant that I was even walking into to a bar. Upon opening the door, I was immediately hit with some grizzly sounds (it was literally GRiZ) and saw someone playing Celeste on the TV in the back...then I noticed all the people at the bar, the bartender, and realized I had autopiloted myself into one of the stools. 10/10 Best dive I've stumbled into Upstate, will stumble again.

Almost walked past this place. Tucked away in an assuming place, you’ll find in this bar the loveliest bartenders, retro decor and drinks that make you go whoa. We had a lovely time talking about the drinks with one of the bartenders whose name we forgot later. Ask for recommendations for your preferences. We had two sweet cocktails. One with pineapple and coconut milk. That was the sweetest cocktails we’ve ever tried.

James Dean, the owner not the actor, has another great place to add to the many he has partnered to open. He created a place for those of us who appreciate great cocktails, craft beers, and good conversation. A group of my friends and I have been fans of James’ work for years, and so we are excited that he opened this new place near the west side of the commons. (Also nearby and delicious are Lucky Hare and Watershed.) I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do. Jess

Hard to find! Look for the red door. Fantastic cocktails and beer selections. Dark, cozy and wonderful service.

We ended up here on the 4th, after other places were closed, or didn't have room. The Boom-Boom Shrimp was the best dish we had, with a creamy spicy chili sauce that was very tasty. The Farm salad was huge, but the chicken on top was super dry (overcooked). The chicken was also very dry on my Pesto Pesto Flatbread. The Reds Mojito didn't taste like one, but it was still an enjoyable drink. In contrast to others who have posted here, we got our food within 10 minutes of ordering!

I would like to give this place a fair review since I have had good experiences dining here in the past. It’s clear the management needs improvement. Our table was sat right away (table of 5 indoors) we received our drinks in a timely manner. One of my friends received a small fly in her “ginger I hardly know her”. Wasn’t a big deal to us and we brushed it off. After ordering our appetizers and meals it took about an hour or so for our food to arrive. Some meals came out cold and others came out burnt. My meal came out fine, although the burger was overcooked. Our server had a cold demeanor from the start of our experience and did not check in on us until after we were ready to pay and leave. I have no problem paying extra for good service and quality food but we were charged a gratuity fee. Their menu says they only charge for parties of 6 or more. I wanted to enjoy a meal with friends I haven’t seen for a while, but instead we were all left with a bad taste in our mouths. I hope management can improve and go back to the place I know and enjoy.

Added to my original review below We stopped in tonight to give it another chance. Service was better than before but it wasn’t busy. Hopefully the other night was just a fluke. Everyone does deserve a pass for one bad night. Food was good until we hit dessert which was burned and only about half of it was even edible. I don’t know why it was even served. Hopefully you do better for others but two tries is enough for us. We won’t be back. Original review We’ve been to Reds in the past and loved it. I never write reviews but this was the worst service we have ever had. In an hour and a half of sitting at our table the only thing we were able to get was water and not even a refill on that once we drank it. No drinks, no appetizers, no food. Waiter came to the table twice. Once to drop off water then to take our order that never came. We gave up after an hour and a half and let the hostess know that our waiter never came back and we never received anything but water. She was nice but didn’t know what to do about it so we left.

Excellent food! The best in Ithaca. Ryan is the best cook in town!! All Cornell and Ithaca College families should come here and enjoy a wonderful meal after moving their loved ones into the dorms! I promise you won’t be disappointed. We will be back next week and come here at least 1 x week. I can’t wait x express how good the food is and the service is amazing. Very cute hostess also ❤️❤️

Stopped into Reds for a late lunch and it didn't disappoint! Eric was incredible. Super personable and fun! Food was delicious too. Would highly recommend

Server was less than friendly, they had no help. Took forever to be served and then the food took even longer. When it arrived it was almost inedible. They added automatic 20% gratuity because we had our 5 kids with us. The waitress did take some items off after seeing how bad the food looked but our bill was still very pricey for bad service and awful food.

Had late lunch here and was very happy we chose it on the first day of our mini vacation. Food is incredible and the mustard on the Cuban is chef's kiss. The house made pickles are large and thin with a spectacular flavor. I really wish they did flights on the beer as the selection was pretty good, but they allowed a few samples which helped us decide so that's good. Anyhow if on the fence for a place to go, pick here.

We had a early dinner at Revelry which was okish. A nice flight of beers with a good selection. Asparagus parmesan was really nice, a bit smokey with a tasty aioli. The burger was good with nice onions rings. Fish and chips was quite nice, a big portion of the fish with a nice crisp tempura. Pasta with tomato sauce was nice with a lot of fresh basil but like a homey dish. The short rib poutine wasn't that tasty the cheese covered the meat flavours and the fries got wet from the big amount of sauce on the bottom. Service was friendly but not attentive enough. The table was small and they didn't clear the empty plates or prepared the table for the next dishes which was very inconvenient as they were busy and it was a bit challenging to their attention.

Cool brewery and the cider was really good 🍻. Food was okay overall. My favorites were the whipped feta and Caesar salad. Unfortunately, service was horrible for my table personally. Our server never checked on us (even while checking on tables around us), and we had to flag him down just to get the check which led to quite a frustrating experience. I don't see myself visiting here again as the lac of service was off putting.

Went here for a great lunch while we were at the Ithaca Commons. This is a very delicious restaurant that you must stop at and eat. If you are in the area the food is absolutely delicious and the price is just right the atmosphere and the staff is great!! I got the steak tacos and they were absolutely amazing.!! I highly recommend coming here if you are walking around the Ithaca Commons or you in the area great vegetarian options as well. A little something for everybody and the drinks are delicious, especially the mock tails.

Wonderful dinner here! Service was amazing, our waiter and waitress were awesome. The food was to die for. We got a pizza, tacos, and fries. Along with some really tasty drinks. It was our first time here and I would 100% recommend! 🖤

The beer garden in the back is really cute and chill with string lights and a wood fire oven. We ordered a mushroom burger, Greek chicken pita bread, fries, and roasted red pepper soup as a side. Food was what you would expect for a pub / bar food scene. Vibes were cute. Our server Jacie was super sweet. If I were to nitpick, the food could have come out a bit quicker. I think we waited for 20 min. But overall, I had a good dinner experience.

Seems like a great local bar and restaurant with a decent food game. We met a local friend for a late lunch and they were very busy. Our server was very good especially being new and how busy they were. We got the truffle fries 🍟 and fried brussel sprouts for appetizers. I didn't understand the blue cheese on the fries... Parmesan or Fontina would have made more sense to me... but the fries were good. The brussel sprouts were interesting... they nearly dissolved in-mouth like a marshmallow which was good in small doses, but I missed the toothsome-ness of the brussel sprouts and it got oily. The Mrs got the Hefeweizen chicken sandwich 🥪 and I got the blue cheese and bacon 🥓 burger 🍔... we both got their side-salad 🥗 option. She was happy with her chicken sandwich but the patty in my burger was cooked DONE 😵 which is always disappointing. At $20 just for the burger entree... it was surprising to get a food service frozen burger patty... I would have expected fresh beef and formed in-house patty. Otherwise... great atmosphere, our service was good and the food has promise... think we'll try again next time we're in Ithaca.

We happened to pick the same weekend as college move-in, so most restaurants were packed on the Saturday night we chose to eat out in Downtown Ithaca. When we walked up to Revelry, we were glad to take the seating available outside facing the glass window. Our server, Joshua, seemed to handle everyone outside with ease and even moved us to a small raised table, clearing it in one shot, hands full! I ordered the crabmeat pizza and my hubby had the salmon, and BOTH were chef’s kiss 🤌🏾!! I also had the cucumber cooler, which was so refreshing- I wish it came in a larger glass… Overall, highly recommend- and I’m going to be looking forward to coming back for that pizza the next time we are in Ithaca!!

Collapsing floors? The floors are slumped and the ceiling on the first floor is moving a good inch or two as people upstairs jump along to the music. This place scared the crap out of me - feels like it’s gonna collapse. There’s visible cracks near the bathroom walls. I hope they add get an inspection before anything bad happens. On a busy night, if you stand outside, you can see the glass windows bow in and out as the whole building flexes.

I Haven't Ate There, So I can't Comment. Atmosphere is Congested But in a Good Way. Clean and Alot of Room! Service is another Story. Owners / Some Cool. Others Can Be A Bit Unprofessional! Or Disrespectful! Bouncer's and Bartenders are Great !! For Couple Hrs. Out, Overall 7 out of 10 in my Book.

l came to ithica for the reggae fest 2025 and also looking to explore other places. I visited lot 10 bar and lounge and a staff approached me and said because l was not dancing like every other person and just stood in my little space doing my own thing. The staff said to me, people will be uncomfortable because am stirring. when has being in a club in a little space minding my business has become a problem. mind you l am a black person. l felt l was singled out by this staff because of my skin color. This is very pathetic and l was so disappointed. l have heard stories about racism, but this is real in lot 10 bar and lounge in Ithica NY. if you black like me l will advise you not to visit this bar. Thank you

Looking for the hippest place in town, not flooded with college students? This is it. Stellar bar staff, and great live music as well as other events, like open mic and karaoke.

Went on a Friday, there was a live band playing and there was a 5$ cover to get in which I think is a fair cover charge. The drinks were all reasonably priced and the atmosphere was a lot of fun. Over all a great experience. Only complaint would be the drinks were too strong but not many people would complain about that.

They ain’t got the popcorn goin. Ima bless the world

Great music and cocktails. Bartenders are always pleasant even when very busy. Has an downstairs and upstairs bar and dance floors along with a lot of live music and karaoke night. The outside beer garden is also great if you smoke or just want to get some fresh air. One of the best bars in Ithaca.

My wife and I stumbled upon this incredible outdoor bar last night, and it completely blew us away. The vibe was effortlessly cool… like stepping into a Moroccan tea room under the stars. Comfy, cozy, and beautifully styled, it was the perfect setting for a relaxing evening with great drinks and even better ambiance. We’ll definitely be back.

This Clarified Lassi is JUST like a cocktail I had in Mexico City at one of the world’s best bars, Handshake Speakeasy. this cocktail is smooth, refreshing bright and brilliant. Wow.

We enjoyed drinks out on the patio, great bar to sit outside and relax with the unique craft cocktails. We were welcomed and brought to a table right away, and you order drinks and pay using a QR code on the table. Our drinks came out quickly. Great spot for a date night, would definitely visit again if we're in the area.

Extremely disappointed with Argos tonight. Argos has been one of my favorite bars in Ithaca for a while now, and I was excited to bring my two hometown friends visiting this weekend from NJ. Unfortunately, the host denied my ID. I am 25 and my license is entirely real, but according to the host, as well as the bartender he consulted with, my license “cannot be verified as real”, despite my other two friends having the same state license as myself. Again, I have been to Argos many times, and have never had an issue. However, we had a good rest of our night at the other bars in town.

If there was one reason I’d recommend or return to the Ithaca NY area, it would be for the craft cocktails at Bar Argos. Moody eclectic terraced patio, craft master artists, unique concoctions all equate to stay, linger, and reluctantly leave.

Chill vibes, great service, strong drinks, and an incredibly cozy atmosphere inside and out. Bar Argos was one of the best bars we visited in Ithaca, and one we will come back to next time we're in town.

Such a good outdoor vibe! Beautiful garden with lights to sit in. Drinks were delicious. I loved the Queen Bee and want to try the Curious George next time. It seemed popular.

I originally ordered an espresso martini and a veggie flatbread. But, I loved the atmosphere, food, and service so much I added an Americano and stayed longer. Jennifer and Caleb make a guest feel like family! They are amazing, and so is the Greenhouse Cafe.

Used to come here a lot. I was here yesterday and enjoying my matcha latte - until I have felt something in my mouth as I take my last sip. There was this white-pinkish, hard bead thing in the drink, still no idea what that is but that thing broke between my teeth as I chewed. The lady on the counter said she has no idea and mumbled that she is sorry, and didn’t offer me any refund or redoing the drink (it was other male staff member who made my drink fyi). Didn’t ask me if I was okay at all or anything - it was a very awkward moment. Having an unidentifiable object in your drink is a food hazard? Think it will be my last visit.

This is a chill little spot where your comfortable retro bar meets an internet coffee shop. If you're looking for comfort and a friendly smile, this place seems to be the spot. The coffee is amazing, with cool little games in random.places. Summer was our bartender, and was very helpful giving us cool tips about the town and area surrounding.

We only had drinks but the drinks were great and all 3 bartenders on Saturday evening during apple fest were wonderful! Very pleasant and custom made a shot from a loose recipie we had, and they were so fun! The plants hanging all over made the environment sooo relaxing and chill, such a cute place. We appreciated the vibe, the banter and delicious drinks, cant wait to come back!

Walked in yesterday expecting to order some salads. Stood at the counter for sometime, and I have no problem waiting for service. But the gentleman behind the counter gave us no eye contact. No acknowledgment. What seemed like many awkward minutes later he finally looked my way and literally rolled his eyes. I had no choice, but to walk out. I have no problem, waiting for service, especially when it seemed he was working alone. I would’ve understood if it took some time to get our order placed but to roll his eyes at me was uncalled for.

Well crafted brunch. Good service.

This is a really cool cafe in Ithaca downtown. A nice place to grab a cocktail, mocktail or a coffee drink. Food was yummy. Loved the atmosphere inside. There are board games as well.

smells like pee at all times, sticky floor, rude staff. overall a bad vibe and a ripoff

The security guards deck out is a little much for a small city bar. Than again the college kids are stupid and the creepy guys hanging around for that one girl who can't hold her liquor so can't be too careful.

Had a super fun time here while visiting my family in Ithaca! They have good music and it was decently crowded without getting too hot or to the point where it took too long to get a drink. The bartenders are on top of their game, only issue is the bar seems a little under stocked but the drinks that they do have are pretty good and pretty strong. Also if you go up on the stages to dance make sure you have good footing because they do get drinks spilled on them and get a little slippery (coming from someone who has a big bruise right now lol). Also there’s a very cute security guard so if you’re seeing this hit me up haha

This is the gods honest worst bar ever. With all the nastiness and mold in this place I am surprised I didn't get sick from just walking into the place. I understand catering to the younger, collage demographics but even they clean or pay someone else to clean for them. The bathrooms stink of stale urine while the rest of the place smells like rotting a**. Don't mind all the flys and bugs the bug guy is coming however all the plastic cups with homemade bug catcher seem to have been around since the dark ages. The health department should shut them down and condemn this place.

You will never see me here again. First of all, there was a hairball in my JagerBomb, when I drank this HairGerBomb I immediately started choking and ran outside to get some fresh air. To my surprise the Magic Man was standing outside Moonie’s advertising himself as always. But at this point I was choking so badly I couldn’t even walk straight. Suddenly I felt a warm magical touch around my waist. It was the Magic Man laying me down on the cold commons pavement, where he began to give me Mouth to Mouth CPR. He sucked the hairball out of my throat and ate it. I will never forget his act of bravery, he truly is, The Magic Man.

The most ghetto place there is. Ithaca doesn’t have good bars in general but this place is something else. Only go here if you want to be surrounded by weird grad students and 18 year olds. It’s a weird vibe

I came here for a sorority date night and was having a great time until I tried to go to the bathroom. I was washing my hands when a bouncer came up to me and accused me of trying to wash the X off my hands. It did in fact fade and I understood his point so I offered to have him re-mark my hands but he insisted on kicking me out. I had no intentions to drink and asked to speak to a manager but he wouldn’t even let me. Extremely rude and disrespectful.

I was there to partake in a show recently, and I loved the atmosphere, the space, the setup etc. I think the owner wasn’t expecting it to be too busy (or maybe he just didn’t have staff earlier in the evening), so that threw us off a bit, as he was quite busy, but we also needed things prior to the show and we felt bad to disrupt him! But that aside, fun place and good vibes!! Def check it out!!!

We went to the Latino dance night. We had a really good time it was really fun, we would just recommend had more drinks options.

This is a classy spot for a drink, though nothing on tap they have a good assortment of bottles and friendly staff.

Great place. So much fun. Bartender Adrien was a pleasure.

Wonderful place to have a drink and do some dancing 🕺

Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's bad. It all depends on the bands. Choose wisely

Karaoke on Thursday nights is a great time with lots of talent and fun people both on and of the stage! DJ Dale is great!

Fried chicken was very fragrant, crispy outside and juicy inside, collards on the bottom eased dryness, plus not too salty as common collard though. Pork schnitzel was a good dish to try as well. Easy to eat compare to fried chicken thigh. Mushroom was very munchies. Servers were very attentive and nice. Would love to come back here again

I give this restaurant overall 3 stars due to the lackluster food. The fried chicken was highly recommended by the waiter and is supposedly the most popular dish. He explained that it was sous vide and then deep fried. I expected the dish to be very tender and bursting with flavor, but to be honest the chicken was dry and the batter was pretty bland. I have had better fried chicken from Popeyes, and it doesn't cost $24 for just a drumstick and breast. The chicken is rubbed with a rosemary spread, breaded in a batter that is very very lightly seasoned and is very floury, and of course fried. I would have liked if they served the thigh instead of the breast meat, and I think it could have been improved with a gravy or hot sauce on the side. The collard greens were tender but didn't have the vinegary bite that they should have. The fries were fine and cooked well. Lastly, the pork milanese was actually tasty. I thought they did a good job cooking it; it was crispy and not dry, and the anchovy was a nice touch. The restaurant had great service, and I liked that I was seated right away. They also have an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails, if that's your thing.

A solid place to eat. The menu is creative and solid. Great burger. Great fried chicken. Cocktail menu is especially creative.

Love their new location. Much more room and open feel. The best fried chicken in town and honestly some of the best I've had anywhere. SO loves the Salmon and I've had many say it's the best in the area. Only thing I've had a few times and not liked is the burger. They have an odd sauce and seasoning I just don't like, but the quality is there. Just a short walk from the Commons and totally worth the stop.

Stopped in for dinner and tried the grilled dates and the cheeseburger both were outstanding. The bacon-wrapped dates hit that perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and creamy with the goat cheese, and the burger was one of the best I’ve had in a while juicy, flavorful, and cooked exactly right. The duck fat fries on the side sealed the deal. The vibe is cozy but elevated, and you can tell every detail — from the menu to the plating — is handled with care. Great service, great drinks, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger a bit longer.

The Rook Never Disappoints Come to The Rook to experience a chill vibe, lovely atmosphere, and friendly, engaging service. Picture: 5-star food, wine, and service that is welcoming, not intimidating. The menu is unique, inventive, creative, and accommodating to a range of food preferences. Their attention to detail goes beyond the food and wine. It seeps into how they connect with their customers, remembering anniversaries, birthdays, and intimate details about their tribe of devoted fans. Save room for dessert, because they are divine. Explore the aperitifs and digestifs; they know exactly how to pair them with your meal. The Rook never fails. The food is 💯 consistent, the service is always a joy, and you are guaranteed to have a good time. Update: They are now serving cocktails and spirits.

Sensational every time we go!! My husband and I are originally from Los Angeles and discovered this precious gem years ago before they moved to their expanded, current location. The vibe is warm welcomes with eclectic decor. Their menu rotates, it seems seasonally, which is a pleasant surprise to our palates every single time. Gentry and his staff truly pay attention not only to the details when it comes to the dishes but also meticulous with their cocktails. Also, a special shout out to the wonderful bartender, Manny! A 10/10 experience every time!

Last night there was advertising for drink specials and the bartender said the owner only puts those up for "decor" and that wasn't the price. One of two things is happening, either the bartender is shady and was pocketing the price difference or the owner is shady and uses false advertising to get foot traffic in the bar. Either way, I wouldn't trust this place.

I was in ithaca last week. My friend took me to level B on Saturay night. My friend was very excited about it. She loves fishbowl. I was surprised to see it is not the same level B it was. Lots of people in there, bartenders were way better than before. Restroom is very clean, its hard to find a clean restroom like that in a college town night club. Had a blue fishbowl (it was $36. Really??) and couple of drink. They told me fishbowl is $18 only on Wednesday. Cocktails was very inexpensive. The DJ was awesome. Every one had a good time. I had to wait 3/4 minutes to get my fishbowl. Only 2 bartenders were not enough for that many customers but they did their best to keep everyone happy. After 1am my friend requested the owner to play 3 more songs of her choice and he was cool with it. He did play those songs. I left the club around 1:25am. Had a great night.. Thanks to my friend who took me there.....

Awesome place, I was there last weekend. I couldn't be happier with this place, just wish it was closer to house, although it is still pretty close. I have been there multiple times and have always had a great experience. I love the setup how they have the bar area and the dance floor. The bartender there remembered me from like 3 months earlier which is ridiculous but she was really good and attentive throughout the night. The following day I realized I lost my iphone there. I called but no answer. I guess it was sunday and no one there. Got the email address from website and emailed them. Amazingly had a replay within 30 minutes saying they have my phone. I was so happy and thankful to them. If you are looking for a place to drink or go out to dance and party this is the place in collegetown Ithaca. I haven't had a bad experience yet and pretty sure you won't have any..

Terrible dj playing music way too loud, even for a nightclub. Strobe lights were obnoxious, and some guy who worked there started telling at me and my friends for apparently trying to close a pair of silk curtains by a window in the isolated corner of the place. The furniture is pretty dodgy, and there is no AC or ventilation down there at all, so consider popping upstairs to cool off and get some fresh air. I'm sure there are better options around collegetown than this place. I can't really speak for the service or drinks, since it was a Cornell hosted event for summer college, they just had soda. If you do go and feel a bit overwhelmed, try going to the back room and turn down the music in that portion of the place.

One of the better clubs in Ithaca, the manager Jordan is the man and goes out of his way to keep everyone happy and partying. Have yet to hear of someone having anything but good experiences here.

A group of my girlfriends and I went here for a bachelorette party on a Thursday night. Based on the reviews we were expecting a great time and atmosphere but we left after 5 minutes of being there. I'm giving 2 stars because I'm thinking it being a Thursday night had something to do with it and all of the employees we spoke with/interacted with were great. When we went the "entertainment" was this one guy randomly playing a guitar with psychadelic music and some sort of video/power point in the background, it was just strange and not at all what we were expecting or hoping for a fun night out. It felt more like we should have been at a grateful dead or Motown concert based on the music and crowd.

The cocktails and vibe is quite good, but this place really needs a better DJ; from my one time experience there, the current DJ plays the same boring songs their whole length on repeat!

The music was great. The bartender decent enough. However, we would not have paid the $10 cover if we knew that the kitchen closed 20 minutes before the advertised time. Why follow your own schedule when you can leave people hungry? We won’t stick around to find out.

Visited deep dive to see the seven wonders band. What a great show! Although I didn’t get any of their names all 3 bartenders were amazing. With as full as the bar was you only waited a matter of minutes for your drinks

It's a cool venue with a decent setup for shows and talent for a small bar. Also, they have an outside deck area on the water next to docks on the lake. Tap selections very small. Bar doesn't seem that clean overall. Every table I've sat at has had a strong wobble to it. There are no real food options, and it's not the type of place to order a cocktail either. It's vibe gives mostly a cheap entry spot for decent local talent or organizations.

Comedy On The Commons Open Mic is great. It has a great stage, great sound and lighting to practice your comedy and get real feedback with laughs! Come find out why I say "Life's a Joke, find the funny." See you there every other wed. so see you Sept 27.

Had an amazing time at the Whiskey Tango show. Barstaff was friendly. Also ordered a burger and spiedie chicken sandwich with fries from Babe's Burgers (inside the bar) and it was absolutely delicious.

Attended their Queer Disco on 7/4. What a fun atmosphere - we were able to see fireworks from the deck overlooking the water.

Such a great spot for shows and the community. Great bar with with amazing service. The food is incredible plus they have an awesome outdoor space by the canal. Definitely recommend checking it out

Great drinks, unique place with wide range of games on hand as well as BYOBG and theme nights / days. Open friendly culture and mix of people from spans of Tolkien and Gygax to .... Uses discord and other web social media that fits well with gammers, etc

Went to Modern Alchemy tonight and had a wonderful time. The staff were accommodating to our big group and had great conversations with us. The mock-tails were yummy and added to our fun night. The bar has lots of game to choose from and we enjoyed the one we played.

Really adorable bar! TONS of games for all party sizes and beginners or boardgame freaks. Large beer selection and a non alcoholic menu. They have waffle Sundays and also do trivia with fun topics like mythology and video games.

Photo after we ate a few bites- couldn’t wait. This is a gem!! The cocktails AND mock tails are SO GOOD! And they have all of my favorite games plus a ton I’ve never tried before!

Great atmosphere, interesting drink and food options. Friendly staff and a great assortment of games. We never felt rushed and everything was reasonably priced. We'll be back again!

Such a fun place to stop! They have great cocktails too. My favorite is dark desire. We came in for trivia and Goth night. My group had a lot of fun and every was very nice. They have a lot of board games to choose from to play if you have time! I did have a slight mix up with my friends drinks getting put into my tab but they were great about handling it! I recommend visiting.

Their drinks are good. I wanted to order their house fries but they were out so that tells me it's popular. I hope they will have it next time I come. Also, I love that they're trans friendly!

If you are bringing DJ to the venue, make sure you have enough space for the dance . There is no point in playing music with a DJ in a place where everyone sits and talks loudly.Such an amateur and unprofessional environment.

Never review, but they blew it by being extremely rude recently to the local community. Nice place and a lot of potential but need to rethink the overall strategy. Good drinks and good overall vibe. Really enjoy the summer outdoor music scene. Yeah - just really not happy with whoever is running it.

We visited on 11/19/2021. Great cocktails, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere. What more could you ask for? Their COVID protocols made it easy to relax and enjoy our visit. Also like that they're looking out for their staff by automatically adding a minimum 18% gratuity (which we were very happy to pay). We will definitely be back!

Great cocktails, atmosphere, friendly staff, and awesome response to COVID. They have beautiful tents outside to protect from the weather. While the kitchen is closed for safety/health reasons, they let you bring in snacks which is so generous and flexible! One of the most enjoyable bars I've been to in Ithaca!

Absolutely gorgeous. Great setup really stunning.

This space is delicious: multitudes of happy plants vine around the lighting fixtures, real candles are lit on sconces, old books line that walls, and gentle lighting make the endless grey season in Ithaca bearable. Instead of water cups made out of soon-to-be trash plastic, there are REAL copper cups stacked beguiling near the water station. Metal straws too, of course. On a recent night, there's a local experimental rock band entertaining a reverent and present crowd (no shouting over the band here; instead it is chairs and intentional listening). Some listeners are dressed in plaid and beanies, others in cocktail dresses and drapey scarves. A diversity of ages and styles, and everyone feels comfortable. Beer, wine, exquisite cocktails, cider, and some non-booze options are available from a well-curated and how-can-I-choose drink menu.

The new Argos Warehouse has a great atmosphere and well-made cocktails. Cocktails range in price from $9-14, and they offer wine and spirits as well. I would go again for a date, but the food options are quite limited.

While visiting Ithaca, we stumbled across Poured Candle Bar and it became one of the highlights of our trip. The experience of choosing scents that fit each of us was so much fun and felt really personal. Tatiana was wonderful—welcoming, helpful, and patient as she guided us through the process and made great suggestions. We left with candles we love and a memory we’ll definitely cherish. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!

Tatiana did a fabulous job on our class! Gave so many great tips and helpful advice to make our best scents to create amazing candles and perfume for a Bachelorette party. The whole atmosphere and aesthetic was amazing - highly recommend!

Such a cool experience from start to finish! Tatiana was very helpful in the decision making! Would definitely recommend this for any group or couple activity!

An absolutely wonderful experience! Tatiana was phenomenal at guiding us through finding our perfect sense. It’s a perfect experience for couples or friends looking to have a glass of wine (or some amazing focaccia) while creating an incredibly cool experience together.

Amazing experience! My husband and I each made a candle. One of the owners walked us through every step of the process and helped us pick scents that went well together. Everything about the experience was great - the store had a beautiful interior, it felt very inviting and intimate even with other people there also making candles, and even taking the candles home was great because they put them in really nice boxes so the candles could travel. It all felt very luxurious and overall was totally worth it. We’re planning on going back once a season to try out all the seasonal scents!

Tatiana was absolutely incredible guiding me through the process of making a personalized perfume. we chatted, explored all the different scents, and I never felt rushed. I learned so much about the process and Tatiana’s expertise made sure my scent came out perfect every step of the way. What an absolutely incredible experience. I also don’t drink and they have really nice nonalcoholic options. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. DEFINITELY stop by!

We had a wonderful experience making our candle and our hostess Tatiana was sweet, personal and knowledgeable. We loved her interaction on our annual Thelma and Louise day.