We were on the road to Boston, and asked ChatGPT for a good place to get wings. It recommended…read moreShifty's and boy, was it right! "Cathy with C" was working the bar and told us to "belly up to the bar!" We did, and ordered a dozen wings, half bbq and half hot, then a bunch of onion rings and an order of jalapeño poppers. The food was amazing and the wing menu offered a bunch of different sauces and heat levels for whatever you're hankering for. Cathy kept us all feeling good and we had a blast! I really recommend Shifty's.

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

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.

Great place to go for inexpensive drinks that will be sure to have you crawling out of the place,…read moremight want to book an Uber with all the money you save on drinks.

There is no other way to describe this place other than "dive bar". But that didn't stop us from…read morehaving a good time. The bartender was nice, made good drinks and was quick with everything. It felt like everybody in that place was super friendly that night because we made a few friends. Shout out to Colin and Michael. There's no food, or at least not when we got there and this isn't a place to go if you're looking for a cocktail menu. There is still a full bar and a few beers on tap. Drinks were strong. Good place to go if your on your last stop on a night out and just want a few drinks and shots. I find it odd that I'm giving a dive bar a 4 / 5 but I enjoyed my time there.

This place is legitimately the worst bar ever. The owner is an absolute piece of shit who kicked me…read moreout the other day for no good reason at all. He asked for my ID, which is fair because I just recently turned 21 a few months ago and granted I do look very young. Also, I was with my girlfriend who is from Illinois and he was extremely rude about her getting a second form of ID... like ok bro chill out please. She is getting out her passport and we are joking about how she accidentally brought it and how convenient that was. Anyways he barks some command at me in some incoherent mumble language, which I respond "what." After I say this he flips his absolute shit and tells us to get out or else. He refunds my buddy who had already got served and dumps his beer down the drain. I don't understand why this guy hates money or people who are under the age of 55 but he should really look himself in the mirror. Also the balding bartender needs to chill tf out as he genuinely looked like he was ready to fight us and he wasn't even there during the incident. DO NOT GO HERE.

Very nice bar tender and nice local "dive" bar! No frills…read moreother than FREE freshly popped popcorn! plus they have a variety of games: pool, darts, pinball, and more. Definitely a chill hang out spot.

This is definitely a dive bar. Had a cheeseburger and a couple of beers. The burger was one of the…read morebest I had. You could tell it was fresh beef and hand made. If all you want is a neighborhood bar, a burger, and cheap beer, then definitely check this place out. If I ever get back out that way, I may have to make a stop there.

Holy Whisky Batman!…read more 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.

Great service and amazing vibes. They made me specific delicious drinks; tequila espresso martini…read more(10/10) and a spicy Paloma (to die for). Will be back! Thanks Al.

I was visiting family (grew up in Baldwinsville) and my sister took us here...we came back 3 times…read morein a 6 day trip. Beer was inexpensive (as in 20 bucks for 6 pints!! It's twice that where I live), food was great, and the atmosphere is fantastic - neighborhood pub! The beer tenders and the cook topped off the whole visit. Bravo! I'll be back next year!

This place continues to be one of my all time favorites for really great burgers. I sometimes just…read morecrave simple basic food, no frills.( Although they do have many options for add ones and "fancier" burgers). This bar still has the best value for food, in my opinion. The basic burger is 8 oz and priced to include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and chips. Sides like fries, onion rings, macaroni salad or regular salad can be purchased to add on. I got the basic burger, medium rare and added a small size Caesar salad. My total was $12.... UNBELIEVABLE value. It was cooked perfectly medium rare. My friend had a burger with several toppings and the onion rings looked amazing. My Caesar dressing tasted homemade. You order at a window and pay, then they call your name or buzz you when it's ready. We sat outside on this warm beautiful day in the shade with a nice breeze. I don't crave hamburgers too often, but when I do it has to be excellent, like this was... thank you to The Blarney Stone.

I will start this as I always do by saying I don't give out five stars unless I am really blown…read moreaway I have not been here for a few years, but nothing has changed. This place is still awesome. It does not have an extravagant menu but everything on the menu is delicious. Portion sizes are great. Service is awesome and the ambience is cool. This is one of my favorite places to come in the Syracuse area. It is now back on the top of my mind so I will be frequently coming back. I suggest you do the same.

We had a great experience at Dark Horse! The service was excellent--very attentive without being…read moreoverbearing--and our food came out incredibly quickly. My dad had the prime rib special and Thai chili fried pork bites, my mom had the chicken summer salad, and I ordered the steak salad. Everything was delicious, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it a great spot for an easy, enjoyable meal. We'll definitely be back!

Just got drinks here. Limited bar, really just a beer joint. The place smelled moldy and damp…read more A/C wasn't working verry good. Prices are the same as Armory Square places with way fewer options for beverages. Bartender calls you honey, something I have started to really despise these days. If you are under 60 maybe find another way to address customers.

My boyfriend & I were recently driving through Syracuse and decided to spend the night. We were…read moreeager to find a good place to eat, somewhere the locals would go. Locating Thompson Road Tavern online, it looked like a good place to go... and we weren't wrong! The tavern is small, featuring a bar with several tables in 2 separate rooms. There is a jukebox and a lottery machine. Locals gather to shoot the breeze, drink, & laugh together. The bartender was accommodating & brought our food & drinks after we ordered at the bar. I wasn't thrilled with my salad, but the dirty fries more than made up for it. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger and beer. Should we return to Syracuse, we'll be back!

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.

Really fun stop, named after being in an old newspaper building. Sports bar vibe through and…read morethrough. Came in for dinner and some NCAA tournament. Mix of families early, then some younger groups. The food is plentiful. The burgers and Rueben are big enough to split. Both are excellent. The wings came out great. Same with the poutine. Great fries. Service was fantastic. !