Very good gay bar! Me and buddies had fun getting to know all of the queer community inside!read more

Came up for Cortland's Parents Weekend and had an awesome time. The whole town was buzzing... great…read moreenergy everywhere, but still felt welcoming and easy to enjoy. It's one of those weekends where you get to step into your kid's world a bit and actually see why they love it here. Bars and restaurants were lively but manageable, people were friendly, and it had that perfect mix of college fun and family atmosphere. Definitely a weekend worth making the trip for... we'll be back.

We had a most excellent drink experience here. First time staying the night in Ithaca. Went into…read morethis bar solely for its name but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of craft cocktails. The bartender was excellent and friendly. Atmosphere was quiet and respectful

This is a sad review for me to write because my husband, friend, and I regularly started our…read moreevenings out downtown by getting a cocktail here. We loved the atmosphere and menu. We have found some of the bartenders to be stand-offish and would only call one of them really friendly, but that just rolled off our shoulders - all three of us are industry veterans. I have never in my entire career as a server and bartender (and customer) observed an interaction like the one we had Friday night. The bartender was so incredibly rude to my friend that we will never return.

What a s*^%%# little bar…read more I came here at the recommendation of a local, but these folks are running game on drunk kids late at night. I ordered a double tanqueray and tonic and watched the guy pour the drink. Poorly. (Pun intended) He put the tonic gun on full blast and dribbled tonic into the glass. The bottle stopper was closed, so he had to finger it open as he continued to blast tonic into the glass. I could tell the drink was mostly tonic and said, "Hey friend, that's not a double!" He looked offended and swore it was because they don't use anything to measure their tonic, they just rely on the bottle dribbling out the so-called proper amount. I should have walked away before he sat it in front of me. I took one sip and surprise-surprise, it's basically just tonic water with a touch of a tanqueray. This was my first drink of the night, and I know it's wrong, but neither the guy nor the girl behind the bar were interested in making it properly. Pour out two shots. It's not that hard. But if you're purposefully pouring short booze to drunk people knowing you'll get away with it, it IS too hard. Don't come here. I know at least one local likes it, but nobody likes being charged double for a single anything. Or maybe the play here is to just order stuff in bottles. That way they can't cheat you out of liquor I paid $14 for a glass of tonic and MAYBE a shot of tanqueray. MAYBE. I feel like I paid $14 for the privilege of writing a crappy review. I absolutely got my money's worth.

Would have given 5 stars until they closed "temporarily" but fired the staff and didn't tell them;…read morethey found out when they saw the sign on the door. That is a d**k move and reveals the character of the owners. Without the local staff this place is awful. The only reason 99% of ppl went there was BECAUSE of the staff. And considering that their customer base was primarily locals they really hurt themselves doing this. I will NEVER EVER go here again AND I will advise everyone (I get asked a lot about good spots to hit, and where to avoid) to stay away, and will explain that the owners are terrible and don't care about their staff. Wow, they really shot themselves in the foot. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! If you're in this area and are looking for a drink at a local place I will recommend going 1/2 a block away to Pete's. Do not spend your money here; they embody everything Ithaca isn't---selfish, unconcerned w the community and pretty much all around horrible business owners!!! If you want a local "hole in the wall" vibe I can recommend at least 3 other businesses that actually care about our community and their staff! I wish I could give zero stars!!!!!

:Truck Life Chronicles continued:…read more Early is on time, and on time is late so we always try to get at or near the shipper/receiver early. Our drop wasn't until 8am and we got on-site to Cortland the day before. This spot was close enough to the receiver and a true local dive. We are not locals. In all the obvious ways. Service was friendly and they had good IPAs on draft - what we had were quite crisp and delicious. Considered ordering food (it's supposed to be great!) but then the crowd got larger and decidedly more...local around 5. Spidey senses told us that was the cue to leave. I'll let you deduce my meaning. Back in the truck before sundown :Cough:

I went here for lunch several times when I got my vehicle repaired next door. They have absolutely…read morea great selection. My daughter loved her mozzarella sticks and chicken wings. Great prices quiet atmosphere. The waitress ,very helpful and the food fills you up and tastes great.

The fall creek house is a nice little bar/ restaurant located adjacent to the Ithaca falls. It has…read morea Fun mix of both local and college cliental. I stopped by last night and was expecting a quit night however the place was near capacity with live music, a birthday party and televised Cornell hockey game and Olympic coverage. Drinks were great and the bartenders weee cute and on top of their game. A buzz of wonderful conversation and a top notch grilled chicken sandwich. Recommend.

Googled " bars near me" and this was the closest. Upon arrival I was a bit apprehensive but once I…read moremet the patrons, Tom in particular, my angst was subdued. He was friendly and as well as the staff. I only had 2 drinks and water for my family but the experience was very enjoyable and the conversation was pleasant. I have nothing but love for this place. Friendly staff. Great vibes and good patrons. Y'all made this Mississippian feel welcomed. I highly recommend and appreciate.

Excellent atmosphere, totally cool spot with quite an exotic wine selection and solid scotch menu…read moreas well.

Eleanor's Place is an island of quiet and calm amidst the bustling hubbub of modern-day Ithaca. On…read morea given Friday evening you can find a close-knit cohort of graduate students enjoying the cosy ambiance of this well-stocked watering hole. Eleanor's Place offers a wide selection of whiskeys and wines, sometimes supplemented by an interesting assortment of Asian foods. The decor is calm and relaxing with mix of bright whites and earthy brown and the occasional splash of red. The seating is a bit limited, but mostly adequate. The main room features an interesting water feature in the corner which can provides an interesting distraction and fill the awkward spaces sometimes left by a lull in the conversation. Eleanor's Place is not somewhere to look for a raucous party or crazy dancing. But if you're in the mood for a quiet gathering of friends, good wine and maybe a game of poker or checkers, you can't go wrong with this local haunt.

I've been to the Gable Inn many times. John, the proprietor is also the bartender, cook and much…read moremore. His sense of humor is wonderful ! Stop by and say "hi".... have a drink and be sure to order the homemade French fries. The Gable Inn is not noisy and it's the perfect place to meet friends or, go alone. You'll be happy you did. The best bar in Cortland !

My boyfriend and I stumbled into this bar on a whim, and were pleasantly surprised! Steve, our…read morebartender, was excellent! He introduced us to "bar bowling" and even bought our first game! The Gable Inn is definitely a low key type of bar, but the conversation, and atmosphere made us feel as though we had been going there for far longer than the few short and awesome hours we spent there. If you're in town I would definitely hit it up for some drinking and the most addicting bar game of all time.

New owners food was not good first time was our favorite place for burgers and wings will give…read moreit another try but if it doesn't improve then movin on

Havn't been here in years, the food and service are still great. Can't wait until we make it back…read morefor the End of Summer Hoedown.