The 14 best rooftop spots in Ithaca

We decided to check out the Ithaca ale house because of a TikTok that I saw regarding the skillet wings. The flavor of the skillet wings were so good however, I wish there was a little more topping on them for paying two dollars extra to make them skillet and the beer, cheese was really good, but the pretzel was average. It wasn’t really busy inside, so our waitress gave us a lot of attention and she was very sweet. I can’t remember her name, but she did a great job. The host seemed a bit flustered, but it could just have been an off day for him. I would definitely go back and get the wings again if I would visit Ithaca. The atmosphere was just your basic bar, but they did have a lot of seating.

Dropped into Ale House with high expectations after a recommendation from an Ithacan. The lady at the reception was engaged in a long conversation with a young man and didn’t notice me standing there. When she finally took me to a table, she showed no courtesy or hospitality, which was disappointing. However, the young lady who served me was polite and attentive, and she ensured my food arrived promptly. Although they claim to have an award-winning burger, I didn’t find anything particularly unique about it. Overall, I have mixed feelings about the restaurant.

I keep coming back for the skillet wings. They’re the best! Ithaca Ale House never disappoints. Great spot for food, drinks, and good vibes.

Awesome food, good beer options with few local ones and service is excellent. We sat outside and the view and ambience was great

Phenomenal food. The surf and turf burger was so good and something new and different. The shromming pizza was also different and tasty. Service was good. Only downside is parking.

Great value for the money. Good portions Fresh and tasty Good presentation Very clean Knowledgable and patient servers Comfortable seating Bathrooms are clean Great beer selection at reasonable prices and tall pours Food is delicious and onion rings crisp and tasty though I think they should be thicker cut as it does not provide enough of the onion and onion flavour due to the batter to onion ratio Burger bun to burger meat ratio perfect. Meat cook, texture, seasoning, and freshness was A1 All in all a surprisingly solid dining experience and will certainly patron whenever possible.

First time visiting. Oh my the food!!! It was a hard decision to make but I chose a burger and what a great choice - juicy,flavorful and cooked and put together as I ordered!! The French fries are the BEST I have EVER had!! We also ordered boneless wings with garbage sauce and omg soooo good and large portion. The cook did a fabulous job. My daughter ordered a Cesar salad and it was huge and she said very good along with a large pub pretzel and of course that was good too. I will definitely be returning!! Megan our waitress was awesome. Very attentive and pleasant. 😊 It was a great lunch spent with my daughter. The atmosphere is very clean,quiet and so much space. This is DEFINITELY A PLACE TO GO TO AGAIN AND AGAIN.

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 one dinner and two breakfasts here during our two night stay at the adjacent Marriott. In my opinion the breakfast staff was superior to the one evening we had dinner there. But their main fault here is the food quality. It's like they're trying to get things wrong. To start with the "no Coke only Pepsico" products - you should have a case of Coca Cola cans stashed somewhere - there's no reason for it to be a fountain drink especially at the prices sold here. They also seem to be trying to save the planet one cardboard straw at a time (ergh...) In the end I wound up having iced tea and it was so watered down that I think the tea in it was homeopathic: A single drop of tea in a glass of ice water. Secondly I had their 18$ hamburger (under protest) and they managed to get that wrong by providing a small beef patty on a generic oiled bun, with generic mayonnaise in the bun and nothing else, basically no trimmings other than a slice of tomato, a single raw onion ring, and a leaf of iceberg lettuce. I can tolerate this low level of effort at a ball game or a Nascar race but this is a sit down restaurant at a Marriott hotel and the restaurant prices reflect this. The fries were very forgettable. Breakfasts were not as bad but still not great given the prices. At least the breakfast service was great compared to the evening dinner service. In the end I concluded that this place was more of a bar than a restaurant.

Mixed results on dinner. Service was very slow, even though it didn't appear to be a lot of diners. However, to be fair, there didn't seem to be much wait staff on hand. My burger was actually quite good, although more accurately medium rare instead of the requested medium, however, I actually prefer medium rare just never order it that way because I know many restaurants undercook their meat. The big disappointment, though, were the fries. I paid the extra to sub in duck fat fries, and was so looking forward to some hot, crispy, tasty fries. What I got were limp, greasy, largely undercooked, and more lukewarm than hot. Having been in the food service business for more than 20 years, I am quite sure that these fries, after not being left in the fryer long enough to begin with, had been sitting for a long time under a heat lamp in the kitchen. A drop back into the oil for a quick second fry would have done wonders for them, and it's not like there seemed to be any hurry to get our food to us anyway. To top it off, when my card was run for payment, they somehow charged me for some other diner's dinner--which of course was more expensive than mine! Took a long time before I spotted someone working there--my waitress was nowhere to be seen once she'd taken our payment--to point out the error and get it corrected. Really, the only reason my friends and I had dinner there was because it was a fundraiser night for a local theater, with half the dinner proceeds going to the theater. It's not a place I'd otherwise go to, especially with so many far better restaurants in town.

Ordered eggs benedict and it came out overly cooked and just like hard boiled egg. The service was slow in morning. To make it worse, the waitress was lack of interpersonal skills and basically said we are short of staff and you need to wait longer.

Drinks are good. Service was solid. Food is AWFUL for the price. $30 for Gnocci with Short Rib "Ragu" , which looks like Gnocci in a can of Campbells canned stew. $27 for shrimp and tortellini pesto, which they confirmed was from a jar/can after asking about nuts in the pesto. Fries were clearly frozen and soggy as well. A shame because the hotel it's attached to is very nice.

The restaurant is a nice hidden area in the Marriott hotel, the food was good and I especially recommend their ‘little bites’ menu which offers pulled pork blt sandwiches and grilled cheese with soup, it was a great intermittent meal whilst waiting out the rain. Their dessert selection was also great, I recommend the Creme brûlée.

Food was bad (either too salty/under salted). Service was very slow. Despite this, they messed up the order really bad by serving not making the vegetarian dish altogether and instead offering the chicken dish. Instead of amending it they kept asking if we are okay with the chicken dish. In the end did not even provide an itemized bill.

Still a little disorganized from just opening a couple weeks ago but food was great. Deviled eggs, veggie burger and veggie pot pie surpassed expectations. Layout is a little weird with no separation from the Hotel main lobby. This will become a popular spot in the summer when you can sit outside and they work out the kinks.

The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the ravioli which was possibly the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Paired with a lovely Italian red wine, the pasta was perfectly prepared and the tomato sauce was divine.

This place is absolutely to die for. If you don’t like anything on the menu that you think you’ll like… GET THE BREAD!!! The bread is amazing and I could eat it all just for dinner. The service was also incredible, got a taste test of wine, as a family we felt very cared for and respected. I would come here again and again if I could. Definitely a recommendation!!

If I could give 8 stars out of 5 I would. I'm taken away how great the food is from such a small kitchen. I really wished I lived closer to enjoy this food minimal 4x a month. The service at the bar was great and very involved. The food was out of this world. The soup was full of flavor. The main dish was also full of great flavor, the sides were great. The beer selection was a bit low but made up in drink availability. If any one reads this, yes it's worth every penny!!

I don't know how this restaurant doesn't have five stars. The food was full of flavor and nuance. The service was friendly and extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of the menu. I cannot say enough about our experience here. If you are coming to Ithaca, you have to have dinner here! And if you're not in Ithaca, you need to make a special trip.

Server spilled food on my brother and ran off without apologizing, there wasn’t any spills on her as she tipped the plate over so we’re not sure why she sprinted away so fast. We had to use everyone’s napkins at the table to clean up my brother’s arm and chair. This server never came back to our table. Hostess and our waiter was nice otherwise. Food is fine, nothing special but not bad.

We had an amazing dinner here. Our server was so attentive and professional, the timing of everything was perfect. We ordered two entrees that we were planning to share, and the server had the kitchen split them for us without us asking, which felt really above and beyond. We had a white wine that the server helped us select, the fettuccine with clams, chicken piccata, finishing up with panna cotta and coffee. Each part perfect. We loved the cozy vibe inside as well.

Very quaint and inviting. The atmosphere in this restaurant is very relaxed and offers dinning as well as a great bar. Our waiter was excellent. He was very cordial and personable and never skipped a beat. The food was very good. The place is small and gets filled up very quickly so I would suggest getting there when they open at 5:30 pm to guarantee a table.

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!!

Ashley is great. Ana is great. The vibe here is great. Love the notes in the wall. This made my day. There is so much positivity. Music in the basement, the Jaz jam, was great. Music downstairs 7 Days week. Go support this establishment!

Really nice little bar next to the theater. You have a drink then watch a show what better than that. The drinks were nice. Place was super clean.

Comfortable homey place to grab a cocktail. They have a wide variety of drinks and liquors as well as many sober options. Ashley made us three great cocktails, including a wonderful Sazerac. There’s jazz music playing downstairs.

I actually have never been here. Was Googling a place to stop tonight in Ithaca for a couple drinks. After reading the “owners” responses to negative reviews, you can chalk this one up to a big nope. I get that some Karen can just have a bad experience and blatantly write a BS review, but wow, show some level of professionalism. I overlook bad reviews when owners show an ounce of humility. Unfortunate

Tasty cocktails, very friendly serving staff, great music selection. Highly recommend Tammy's pickles, great snack to go along with your drinks.

This was my first time at Watershed, and unfortunately, it’ll be my last. I came in just looking for a cold beer and a chill atmosphere. Instead, I got dismissed multiple times by the bartender, who seemed more interested in gossiping with the bouncer than doing her job. When I finally got her attention, the beer she served was warm—not exactly what you want after a long day. She had a noticeable attitude, like she couldn’t be bothered. Honestly, if she hates her job that much, maybe it’s time for a new one. Super disappointing experience overall. This was Tuesday 4/15.

One of my favorite bars in the area! The drinks are all excellent and the atmosphere and vibe are always chill and inviting. They also have acoustic music in the bar some nights and a separate venue in the basement for louder bands. If you're in the area stop in and have a drink or two!

New bartenders now, and the guy working treated me like a college kid- I’m a grown 30 year old man who owns Chanticleer merch and contributed to the rooster restoration. Absolute shame, this place will never be the same, and shame on the new owners who are pushing out locals to cater to college kids in a town with nearly no local spots left. This bar used to be representative of the town- a shame to see it follow the path of Lot 10 and others now clearly chasing “the money”….

From what I gather this place used to be the go-to dive in Ithaca. Right now it occupies a very awkward middle spot where it's too divey for college kids and too modernized for the old guard. Dim the lights a little bit!

The Chanty is a staple and landmark for historical downtown Ithaca. Every visit here is chill and cheap. The 🐓 sign is your signal to stop in and hang in an intimate place offering: darts, pool, and good ol juke player. Feels more local folk than college kids. A plus for us OG ithaca workers. It's been almost ~20 years since I started going . It was always the place to go after work drink and an '5 o'clock somewhere' place on a day off. The Chanty is an easygoing classic place to just have a drink with your friends.

As a long-time customer, a large part of what made the atmosphere at Chanti was the bartenders. This place was like Cheers for many of us, where everybody knows your name. Now all of those friendly faces, some of whom I had seen behind the bar or working the door for 15+ years, are gone. Their dedication was rewarded by being fired with no notice. And for what? To become a third Moonies location. And their reopening advertising talking about it being "the same bar you know and love" is sickening when what we knew and loved included the bar staff with familiar faces. Trying to build off a 70 year reputation that those employees really helped build when you've changed the place fundamentally is certainly a choice. The Chanti isn't the Chanti anymore. Times change and reformats happen, but there would be a lot less backlash if they had treated the long-time employees with respect in the process. Like, at least give them a few weeks notice so they can line up other work, that's just basic courtesy for people who have been part of the fabric of the place for so long. Oh, and hire an actual graphic designer or at least someone who can spell for your social media instead the AI garbage you're putting out now. I certainly will "leve" the new place, I'm not feeling the "cloan vibes" the AI is giving off. Can't block us here like they're doing to anyone who has even mild criticism on facebook.

There was no food except for chips to buy. So I don't know why it's asking me to review food. The bar is great. Feels like a hometown bar. The bartender and staff make you feel at home. A bartender even streams the bar on twitch under PorkMarshmallow so we chatted with people watching while we were there.

I love me a good dive bar - but this ain't one of them!!!! I'm honestly pretty appalled by the service here...

Best bar in town bar none. A dive bar no doubt but warm and real and with lovely staff. EDIT: They fired all their staff without warning so...naw. They can get wrecked. Do better

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.

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.

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.

We were incredibly disappointed with our experience. Our bridal party had planned to stop here to celebrate, only to be turned away and told we weren’t welcome. This level of treatment was shocking, especially for such a special occasion. A business that claims to be hospitable should treat all guests with kindness and respect. Unfortunately, that was not our experience, and we would not recommend this establishment to others.

This has to be some of the worst customer service I have ever witnessed... A group of girls and I showed up ready to have a fun, memorable night. The hostess took one look at the bride-to-be and flat-out told us to leave. She never gave us an explanation as to why we weren't welcome. The harshness of her comment made the bride cry, on her bachelorette trip. Very poor choice in hiring. Please do better.

Very nice place but a bartender advised me to tip without disclosing they included a service charge already. I found that very dishonest and manipulative. I note other bartenders have been more forthcoming at the establishment since that incident, and I have enjoyed going there at other times.

Amazing drinks and entertainment

This is my go-to bar in Ithaca. They definitely have the coolest shoes and events. There's always neat art up on the walls. The bar tenders are always really friendly, and the owner is so cool!

Ashley Cake, creator & owner of the wonderful Watershed, has converted the downstairs space into a terrific venue for terrific music, spoken word, comedy, open mikes, you name it. Lots of great taps, wine, etc. The staff is great, and there’s something different going on almost every evening. And it has rapidly become my favorite place…Check it out!

Myself and some friends rented out a pod party at this bar back in the fall and it was an incredible experience! The staff went out of their way to make sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable experience and the drinks and bar snacks were incredible! As a queer person, I've always felt incredible safe and welcomed at The Watershed (same owners as this bar), and I can say without a doubt this bar feels equally as safe and welcoming. The Watershed and The Downstairs are by far my favorite bars I've ever been to and I currently live in NYC.

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!

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.