Miss it there hopefullly I'll be back soon miss all the people and bartender there definitely will…read morebe back soon

The Syracuse area has a reputation for being small minded, parochial, and quite frankly less than…read moretolerant to a whole lot of people if you catch my drift. It's kind of an issue that is sort of the dark underbelly of a lot industrial cities in the rust belt. This place is one of the epicenters that is a magnet to these kind of folks. Sort of charming as a bar...but the local patrons are just awful. There's delightfully awful then there this. Was thinking that I fear that if the Syracuse economy continues to implode...all that will be left are animals, universities, hospitals, and the type of brain dead zombies that hang out here.

Came in wanting to try something new and we like to judge things for ourselves. Unfortunately the…read moredrink selection for mixed drinks was very poor, only had 12 bottles total! mostly vodka from the looks of it and only one whiskey aka Jameson. Whiskey sour wasn't doable, bartender didn't even know what it was so my fiance got a vodka and cranberry. A double cost $6 and my soda was free (someone's gotta drive) Interesting crowd of what I assume were regulars. Definitely a dive bar with a dim lit interior of Christmas lights and a few ceiling fans. Music machine BLASTING. Good music playing and had a cheers tv show like atmosphere but with a smell of smoke in the air. Pool table and a dart board but you couldn't easily play both at once without being in each other's way. Glad we tried it once but not for us unfortunately based on mixed drink selection. Definitely a beer joint. And it's cash only but they have an atm. Had a drink and went on our way.

This is a typical dive looking bar with reasonable prices. The customers and staff were appalling!!…read moreThere was one obvious bartender and another guy behind the bar I was not sure what his job was other than to constantly grope the other bartender. He was rude and drunk and I even saw him spit in a woman's face for no reason. When the lady next to the woman expressed concern about that a man claiming to be the owner said pretty much deal with it or get the fuck out. There were women offering prostitution services and dancing with their pants down. The bartender took 4 times to make a drink correct that had ingredients in it. This, in my opinion is not a safe bar to be in.

Sharky's is such a great venue offering local bands, concerts, volleyball leagues, clam bakes,…read moreclass reunions, celebrations of life, Halloween Parties and more! Great space enormous indoor bar, outside patio bar, and pavilion for music and events. I met friends to see Arcade, only $5 admission plenty of space, we only wish the pavilion had fans during these hot temperatures. Wait lines for drinks were short and moved quickly. I believe the drafts I ordered were $6 each. Next event I'll have to see what other options are available. Draft beer doesn't keep well in extreme heat. Towards the end of event I went to inside bar ordered a Margarita and ordered the short rib tacos with fries on the special to go. Fries hot and nicely seasoned. I did peek at tacos which had a nice presentation even for a to go order. Upon my attempt at consuming them after returning home, I realized the meat was rare at best, undercooked for this cut of meat. The texture was of raw fatty meat that was unfit to be eaten. Sad they looked so promising other than the to rare meat. They were on the special menu I would have thought meat was prepared ahead of time, marinated and slow cook ed. The meal was $15.95 so I figured it wasn't a huge loss. Hopefully they take those of the menu or prepare differently for future orders. Fun evening, easy getting an uber out of property. Better luck next time with menu items!

This venue is not like any other in the area! They have a spacious inside, with an outside bar and…read moreheating lamps to keep you warm in the cold months. They have a bar style on one side of the place, then you go outside, and there is a second venue that they hold concerts in. The food is good, the service is great.

Turning Stone has been shuffling around the entertainment lately, so Turquoise Tiger hasn't been…read morehosting the dueling pianos, but a jazz band instead. Regardless of the live music though, this place oozes pre-prohibition sophistication that'll bring you pretty close to the Babette's Supper Club (any Boardwalk Empire fans?) vibe. Expect plush leather wraparound sofas, intricate chandeliers, pastel colors, and a solid bar perfect for martinis to scotch and just about anything in between. If you're looking for more energy and pumping music, head to the adjacent Tin Rooster or The Gig, but if you're looking to cozy up to some smooth tunes in an equally smooth setting, you'll be right at home here.

In your life, you sometimes have moments that transcend time and your surroundings, making you…read morewonder if what you're currently experiencing has been crafted just for you. Those moments stay with you forever, and last night experiencing the Turquoise Tiger was such a moment for me. The decor in this place is epic - it's a 1940s Jazz club with turquoise carpets, turquoise drapes, turquoise everything else, accented by black and pearlized white booths and wall treatments. Turquoise has always been my favorite color, and this only solidified it further. The crystal chandeliers hanging from the 25 foot ceilings pull it all together and transport you into a lost age of cocktailing and music. We ordered two of their specialty cocktails, the Hunny Bourbon and the Tequila Honey. To say they were both expertly crafted is an understatement. Perfect balance of booze to non booze, fresh ingredients, and made expertly by Mikayla and Breanna the friendly mixologists. The Tequila Honey was a variant on a margarita but with honey syrup which was beautifully executed. The Hunny Bourbon was essentially a Bees Knees that subbed bourbon for gin, a fantastic effort by their mixology team. I feel they can easily offer more smash hits like this to further their unique and all star cocktail lineup! You HAVE to check out their restrooms - that's the most fun you'll have in a restroom, I guarantee! I had envisioned my trip to turquoise tiger for the better part of 14 months and thought about it daily before I finally made it there last night. My expectations were exceeded and I can't wait to get back there tonight. Turquoise Tiger for bar of the year....they have my vote..

Gay bar. I'm not…read moregay. This might have been the best food I had while in the Syracuse area for 4 days. Bacon grilled cheese sandwich. Friend ordered the burger he said the same thing. Grey food and service. Decor is extra gay. But it's a gay bar ..... so have fun and enjoy!

The amount of time, effort, and care that go into each menu item is impressive. For brunch, the…read morevariety is astounding for the size and the appearance of the place from the outside. At first the location seems less than promising, but inside the little touches of decor make for a charming, if not polished experience. It is still largely a bar that serves food, but the food is impressive in both quality and low price. The little details like in-house made desserts, house ranch dressing, and hand cut fries are a pleasant surprise. The organization behind staggered brunch seating lends itself well to good availability of items, freshness, and service. The menu includes frequently updated seasonal choices. This is also a LGBTQ+ bar. Brunch menus are regularly posted on Facebook, and the process for text message based reservations is convenient. Possibly one of the most surprisingly good restaurants in the greater Syracuse area.

I was super excited to have dinner here and it did not live up to my expectations whatsoever... we…read moregot there and the speakeasy was closed for a privated event, which is completely fine. Drinks and food was being prepared and served in the core lounge instead and it was a mess to say the least. It took 30-40 minutes for our food to come out and when the Brie board first came out of the kitchen it was sat on the counter for another 10 minutes, leaving the Brie to have a film over the top and was no longer soft. The flatbread was a disappointment, there was no sauce on the pizza and it was just way too bland for the price.... The service was extremely slow with 3 people working and all the customers in the lounge seemed to be sitting around in the same situation that I was in. Won't be coming back...

This was my first time here along with my sister in law's. We came to celebrate her birthday, and…read moreso happy we've picked it. The atmosphere was relaxing with each level and their own vibes. We checked out the coffee lounge first and got espresso martini and chatted. The decor was a homey feel and I can see myself coming back meeting up with friends for coffee and catching up. Then we headed to the speakeasy and had the seasonal cocktails and just ordered salads and sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious. The salads and fries were simple and I like my "girl dinner" lol. I was told to come back for their brunch so that's on the list. The atmosphere and vibes were cozy, a great place to unwind and catch up or like us celebrate a special occasion. Both service in the coffee lounge and speakeasy were welcoming. I see that they host tons of events so I'll definitely have to check those out. Also can't wait to check out the rooftop lounge once they warmer weather returns. They are utilizing the space with bubble tents with reservations, so that's a fun idea. A cute and fun spot on Tipp hill to definitely check out.

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.

Another Shakedown Sunday at the 443. Stellar music as always. The place is always sold out, so the…read moreroom is packed, but in spite of that, it feels more like a family reunion than a concert. Great cocktails. I wish they had sandwiches or soups. I always end up coming home and needing to eat dinner. On a sad note, I was told by the owner that their lease will not be renewed, so they are having to move into a new location. :(

Classic dive bar. Very friendly bartender. Best wings in Syracuse. Had an order of the the…read moreFrankenstein and an order of the hot wings. It was nice contrasting the two different flavors. The wings are crispy which I like. Next time will try the pierogies

I'm visiting town for a couple days and heard that Shifty was THEE PLACE to grab wings from. I…read morewent. I saw. And I believe. We ordered a dozen Frankenstein sauce wings extra crispy and got a couple orders of pierogis. Everything was absolutely excellent. The bartender helping us was fast and kind. The space was a well maintained bar and by the sound of conversations around us, loved by the regular crowd. I plan on coming back when I'm back in town.