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    Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge

    4.1 (183 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Whisky and THC sparkling water. Perfect happy hour on a rainy Friday.
    John H.

    Holy Whisky Batman! Wow. Talk about intimidating. Bartenders helpful and mercifully when making a selection. Thank you. Expect to shell out $30 for a Double neat but worth it. Whisky so yummy in the tummy.

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    Matthew L.

    Place was cool. Service was less than ideal. (Coming from someone in the industry 15yrs btw). Didn't think you could get worse than the often times terrible philadelphian hospitality (I'm from phila)...but I stand corrected. We still tipped them well, 20%+ because we were celebrating a good cause and we were on good vibes that day/weekend, so lucky staff, but it was just disappointing. Hope it's not like that all the time. Had decent hopes for our experience there for being such a whiskey enthusiast; do go for the whiskey options and expect to pay $$$ depending on your palate, I.e., $26/pour Scapa, $21 For Weller SR if I recall correctly, but unless you're a regular or know the "situation there, don't go and expect a whole lot of welcome. An idea for their venue is to update their info online bc what you see online (as an out of towner would likely go to get info) is not what you're getting when you arrive. *Ambiance was cool and looked like they attracted some chill people though

    Andrew R.

    Al's is a great spot to stop and hang out when you're in Syracuse. It's just a great old dusty whiskey bar. They have an absolutely massive selection of spirits from all over with their specialty being obviously whiskey. Their prices were all fairly reasonable on most of their pours with the obvious mark ups on some of the more allocated spirits they carry. Their food menu was also very welcomed in the presence of all these wonderful pours. I enjoyed what is probably the best grilled cheese I've had. Three different types of cheese, short rib, onions and mustard smashed into a panini press on delicious bread and served up with a cherry chipotle dipping sauce.... it was soooo tasty! The only reason I gave it 4 stars was that it had a very local/regulars type feel to it. As someone who was visiting from out of town I can see where some people might be put off or feel like they aren't welcomed in the establishment. This could also be attributed to the fact that it was early in he evening and slow when I was there, but if you have a true passion for whiskey... you'll fit in eventually with a little bit of conversation.

    New York Sour and a twist on a Bourbon Sidecar

    Alex was amazing! He made us a twist on a Bourbon Sidecar and a New York Sour. Omg! Best drinks I've had in a while! He even gave me extra cherries. Excellent service and great atmosphere!!! I will definitely be back!

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    Frankie S.

    Being an upperclassman at Syracuse, my friends and I have begun venturing into the city more and Al's is one of our favorite spots! Al's has a great ambiance, with lots of comfy, spread out seating, games and a huge supply a liquor. My friends and I like to come, sit in the back and play pool or just all hang on the couches and talk. Last time we went we had to order food under the NYS Regulation, and we had the nachos which were honestly delicious. Overall, a great, more upscale bar in downtown Syracuse that is great for groups or even to take parents to!

    Colette H.

    One of my most favorite places. Love Al's. I always come here when I'm in Syracuse. It's a great bar with a lot of options. The ambiance is amazing and so cozy. I love it here! The bartenders are friendly and fast. And they always have events going on here. I'll definitely be back here again soon!

    William B.

    Wow. What a place. I didn't expect such a cool atmosphere couches, plus chairs, and tables all over the front and back of the establishment. A long bar rides up against the left side decorated with hundreds of whiskies: Scotch whisky, Irish Whiskey, blends and oh so much more. They even have a light menu which could hit the spot for any Scotch or Wine enthusiast. I had a great conversation with the bartenders and settled in at the bar drinking an Old Pultney 12 year old Scotch which was the best way I could end a successful day. Even the black golden retriever, Noah, added a touch of home. Live entertainment on Wednesday's Al's is a great place to for anyone to relax and talk with friends over a dram, glass of wine, or a draft beer although i think a dram of scotch is the way to go. Enjoy your time and drink a glass of Highland Scotch and just appreciate the flavor and opportunity to reflect upon your day.

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    Alicia C.

    Nice atmosphere. Helpful, nice bartender. Awesome drink. Fair prices! Went in for pre dinner drinks with my boyfriend. Since it was still early, there were only a couple other patrons. At first, the bartender honestly seemed annoyed or preoccupied..but, once we ordered with him he was great. We didn't know what we wanted so he said he could make something based on our tastes...some kind of citrusy gin drink (pictured) was awesome!! He also allowed us a generous sample of a certain liquor we requested to try. Didnt try the food nor utilize the pool table/games. Would totally go back and try those out!

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    spilled a drink 2 seconds after. slippery cup and refused to remake seemed drunk. macklemore vibe. annoying not coming back.

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    Cool bar that attracks a slightly more mature crowd. Great selection of whisky. Bartenders have always been fast and professional.

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    Always a great spot to hang out, play some pool and have some delicious whiskeys. It's a long time favorite.

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    great ambiance and good drinks, the pool table in the back is always fun and has many people waiting their turn to play

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    Its classy, has a great limited selection of beer, and I hear a good selection of wine and whiskey but that's not my thing.

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    Bad business plan, false advertising and drowning in basically debt due to "punishing'" the ones…read morebuying drinks and socializing, but putting entertainment first in a bar setting. It is not this way at other bars as the entertainment is an afterthought for people to listen to as they socialize and drink spending money. They want the money but cater to ones not spending it and then try to bleed the ones coming for the entertainment by forcing minimums even on those that bought a ticket and never showed up. RESPONSE to Owner: Then it is best to change all your Misguiding information on your website and Facebook pages. How doe one "SOCIALIZE" with people and "LOUNGE" around doing so as in your own descriptions on your website and Social Media? How can you charge people that don't show on a ticket for a table set-up on your minimum purchase, when those that did attend went way beyond the minimum purchase on those that attended INCLUDING the ticket that was a NO SHOW? Price Gouging or a Venue that is desperate for money trying to fleece those that "attend" and don't attend for your Shows? Where does it state that policy as to NO-SHOWS and what makes it Legal? You may feel certain ways about your Venue, but it doesn't pay the bills as you have basically asked to nickel and dime members yet won't do anything to improve your bottom line or approach? Hobbys are great but having a "Alligator" as a hobby will eat you out of house and home.

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