It has been a long time since I've been here but this was my favorite bar at Bing! I preferred the…read moremusic and types of crowd that came here over the other bars nearby. I mainly came here during the weekends and it could get so crowded during peak weekends and times where there would be a big line outside. Hopefully they have heaters now when it's cold outside. But if it's not super busy, the drinks are in your system, and you're with your group and vibing with the crowd is when and what has brought me back here every time.

Wow. Where do I even begin. Toms is my favorite place to be on the planet. So many fun people…read moreESPECIALLY Larry.

Went here as far back as 2003, and visit anytime I am in town for the wings and the burger (not to…read moremention the very interesting cast of characters on both sides of the bar!) This place just oozes west side dive bar. Class? That's for students. Try the food, do some shots, and talk to anyone that wants to chat. Absorb the vibe, there's only one Belmar.

Five Star Dive Bar! Great People who care about everyone. They always ask you how everything is…read more Obviously Everything is OUTSTANDING but they make sure you're good. Chicken wings are fantastic! The Belmar Burger is big & juicy! Historic Building Downtown City. Very clean establishment with fresh crisp brew. This place also has home cooked daily specials! I love this place & you will too!

Had a rubber sandwich to go. Had so much fat and grizzled I threw it away and made a toasted cheese…read moresandwich. New owner is worthless. Ceiling is yellow with dust balls around vents.. Rib eye steak sandwich rubber might have been better. Poor service. Owner just sits at bar, does not help

Went with my fiancé and had dinner and a few drinks. It was a fun time and very reasonably priced.read more

Met some friends there for wings and beer on a Saturday evening. Guess what? - the kitchen wasn't…read moreopen. I had called there prior and was told kitchen opens at 6 or 6:15p. Never again

Good customer service, and a Warm atmosphere, I cant complain, about this neighborhood staple. You…read morecan always get a drink and unwind after a day at Townes Ave.

A local fixture in Owego, the John Barleycorn is an upscale dive bar extraordinaire. Complete with…read moredartboards, inexpensive drinks and a back deck with an exceptional view of the Susquehanna River, this place is a gem. The staff is super friendly and there is a guy upstairs that makes outstanding pizza if you're hungry. This is a must visit establishment if you visit Owego

My band, Tru Bleu, has been performing at John Barleycorn for the past few years. Always a good…read moretime and the pizza, by Bob who makes it upsetting his apartment, is the best pizza on Owego!!

Very few local bars and this one is a find. Great bike night and very attentive staff. Lots of…read moreparking. I would have easily given 5 stars but the mild chicken wings were a bit dry. Although I was told they are not known for their food. The outdoor area is great! Three generations have attended this bar and it shows in the fun and comfortable atmosphere.

Love this place !! Dive bar extraordinaire except the clientele is great and the staff is…read moreextraordinary! This is the model that all dive bars should use. Dirt cheap prices, exquisite burgers and food, exceptional staff. What a wonderful experience. Can't go wrong here. If you want interesting conversation with the locals, you came to the right place. Food would be great at twice the price so this place is a bargain. The Rainbow is so non-descript and a sleeper on the corner of town in Owego but such a great establishment. Don't pass it by, you'll regret it.

Came here on a whim after the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game and couldn't be more glad we did! Cheap…read morebeer, friendly people, and fun trivia on Saturday nights! Definitely check it out if you're in the area

Mad Monks is possibly the most underrated, overlooked Dive Bar in Bingo. An old skool bar with…read moreactual booths. There is a Pool table in the back and a smoking section outside. The bar doesn't serve food, but makes up for it with delicious finger foods like chips, jerky, meat sticks and pickled poppers. All affordable. Well drinks are fairly priced. Only hang up is, if you are used to receiving shots in actual shot glasses, then you will become accustomed to drinking shots from mini plastic cups. Bartenders are friendly and easy to talk too. Locals and Baseball fans, as the Stadium is directly across the street. Word of advice, don't park on Pine street & you'll be just fine !

Pretzels were excellent!! Super yummy beer cheese and the other sauce with horseradish just as…read moreyummy. My salmon was on potatoes and fennel with sauce on the bottom. Perfectly cooked, did not expect the dish to be that elevated. Service was great. Kiddo demolished smash burger. Terrific lunch!!

My friends and I did our first tasting of 2026 with a corned beef Reuben from McGirks. Flavor was…read morevery good. General consensus by the group: Corned beef is thick sliced; might have preferred it a little thinner sliced but the flavor is very nice. A little light on the sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing. Overall a really good sandwich.