Our "Happy Hour Club" always enjoys Guilfoil's! We are always welcomed with great hospitality and a…read morewonderful staff. Excellent little place with good food and service. And you can't beat their prices!

Great spot for strong drinks and quality food. The owner is top notch and you will not leave…read morewithout cracking a few smiles. Looking forward to stopping in during my next trip to Syracuse.

Some reviewers referred to it as a dive, but it's definitely a step above it. I only had cheese…read morecurds but it does have a full menu. They also have a wide selection of drafts, but it's 95% local/big names, not really my game. For drinks, I had a draft ($5) and a nice/strong jack/coke ($8). They do charge a bit extra if you pay with a card. Don't be afraid of the $10 parking charge sign for parking outside, no need to pay for parking if you are coming to the bar.

I met my friend on a late Sunday afternoon. The bar area was busy with families from events, and…read moresome young children. I was able to scoot into a corner of bar seats waiting on my friend. A short wait for menus and to scour drink menu. I went with pomegranate cosmo, unfortunately it lacked presentation due to shortage of appropriate glassware. Server was apologetic, taste was pleasant but strong and lacking garnish. My friend just ordered a light draft and we ordered Reuben egg rolls to share. Best Reuben egg rolls I have had in the Cuse! Tons of tender corned beef, and just a hint of sauerkraut and Swiss served with thousands island dressing! I ordered an extra for take out for my Irish man at home and short rib tacos. Those did not keep well for take out, more meat and toppings would improve the continuity compared to tortillas. Service excellent, frequently checked upon for refills and food order. Prompt delivery and friendly service! Great place for meetups with a pub sports bar atmosphere. I'm not sure I noticed remanence of the prior press room. Many televisions great for sport events. Menu is simple and pub oriented.

Food was all good. Great variety of beer with solids in multiple categories. The staff was…read moreexceptional and the vibe was quiet, chill and cozy. They put in the World Cup game just for us. Def will be back if/when back in town. We loved the Reuben bites and the Mac and cheese. I would have loved a salad without iceberg lettuce.

It's been a while since I'd last been but everything is as amazing as I remembered…read more I've seen them advertise their monthly "flight night" events for some time but never actually had been to one. When I saw an espresso martini and cake pairing, I knew I had to pull the trigger. Met up with some friends and we all ordered food beforehand to offset the impending sugar rush. I'd had their naan pizza in the past and loved it, so this time I went with the one that had caramelized onions and goat cheese. AMAZING. Crispy crust, melty cheese, tangy onions and the perfect amount of everything in every bite. Then onto the main event: the flights! The staff brought over our cake and drinks and were so great about explaining what to pair together. (There was also a card) Desserts were a carrot cake with the most impossibly airy icing, a pistachio cheesecake with chocolate ganache, and a chocolate cake with a light nutella icing. I'm usually a carrot cake girlie and while I enjoyed it, the cheesecake was actually my favorite. Just the perfect pistachio flavor and a wonderful consistency -- so, so smooth. Our waitress told us that the owner is the one that makes all of the desserts too. A multi-talented queen. As far as the martinis, my favorite was the affogato one. These flight-nights are one-off events and the items aren't normally on the menu, so if you see one that looks extra appealing, get yourself there! I've been for normal service too though, and honestly, never have had a misfire here. One thing I especially love is the option to order drinks in 5oz pours, a godsend for lightweights like me. Ambiance, food, drinks, all excellent.

The service is by far one of the best. Very relaxing place to eat. The burgers are greatread more

Food and service was over the top had the prime rib which was cooked medium rare. My wife enjoyed…read morethe eggplant and my daughter enjoyed the wings and Caesar Salad! Dessert was an excellent Key Lime pie!! Will go back soon!

Stopped by Golden Spike Pub on Saturday and had a great experience. The atmosphere was laid-back…read moreand relaxed, making it a perfect spot to hang out and enjoy a meal. Our bartender, Dom, was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food was excellent across the board. I had the open-faced ribeye with garlic parmesan fries, and it was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the sweet potato fries, haddock special, fried pickles, and wings, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Bonus points for having a jukebox--it added to the vibe. We'll definitely be back!

Great dive bar vibe. Jordan was my bartender and she exudes a positive aura. The food isn't fancy…read morebut is executed extremely well. The chicken tenders are the best I can remember having and the Golden Spike burger was fantastic. So were the pretzel sticks. I'm tempted to become a regular (hard to do when trying new places to maintain my Yelp status)

Such a fun classic dive bar! We love the service and atmosphere. They always have something fun…read moregoing on. Be sure to sign a dollar, spin the wheel & eat a hot dog!

Visited from out of town and The Penny was right across the street from the Hilton where we stayed…read more Enjoyed the friendly bartender and other patrons. The Monday(?) night jazz jam was so much fun.

Food wasn't anything special. Irish Cannon Balls had barely any cornbeef in them and Shepherd's Pie…read morewas pretty bland. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant out of a box. BUT the service and bartenders were awesome! Especially Heather!

Cheese sandwich so greasy, making it unpalatable. Kettle chips bland & tasteless, half of them…read moreburned. Would not recommend.k

I was at the Downtown Syracuse Marriott across the street from this restaurant for a meeting and we…read morewalked here for lunch. Our server, Karen was great at explaining the menu and providing nice service. She informed me that several of their burger have been rated the best in the state at various times over the past several years, which was impressive. She also said their chicken wings were pretty highly rated locally, so we started with an order of 6 of the wings with their Dr Pepper BBQ sauce. These wings came out over fried, looking pathetic, and they were dry. The Dr Pepper BBQ sauce had no positive effect or flavor, so I asked for some of their hot wings sauce, which she properly brought. The sauce was great, I wish we would have ordered that instead. It definitely helped the flavor part of the wings, but the texture (plus they were so small) really was a deal breaker for us and we each had one and that was it. Next up was their burger - I got their Beef on Weck Burger. I was worried about the saltiness of the bun, as I find Kimmelweck buns to be way too salty, but she assured me that they get these from a local bakery and they're perfect. So, I ordered it and was VERY HAPPY with it! The bun was insanely good... soft and so flavorful, while hardly salty at all, which was my preference. The roast beef on it was really good and tender. The burger meat was so very tasty and tender - WOW! The entire burger came together perfectly! I got it with a side of poutine fries and those fries were amazing! The Guiness gravy on them was very flavorful! Overall, while we didn't enjoy the wings, the rest of our food and the service definitely made this place a worthwhile visit! I feel like the service and mains far exceeded our expectations, so we can overlook those terrible wings and still give a 5 star review. I'd definitely return!!

We stopped there to get something to eat before a show. We hadn't made a reservation, but we went…read morein and sat at the bar. Our bartender, Eric was running around serving the customers and taking orders. He several times told us he would be with us shortly, which we appreciated. He took our order and when the food arrived a short time later. it was hot & delicious. I would definitely go there again!!