I've been waiting years to visit O'Toole's aka Jack's if you're a local, and tonight was my lucky…read morenight! I had the honor of meeting Jack, had a great conversation with him, had some cheap beer, played some pool and had the time of my life! It's a little divey but it's clean and has a ton of charm! Stick to canned beer/mixed drinks and you won't be disappointed! It's off the beaten path but worth a visit!

Wasn't fully impressed with the place. Stopped in the other night to grab a pizza to go. Of which…read morethey put the wrong toppings on which ruined the pizza. I asked for bell peppers and they put jalapeños on it. Just felt like a bit better pizza than little Cesar's. This place is more dive bar and good for drinks only.

Black n Blue burger was awesome. Cooked a little on the rare side as ordered. Beer selection was…read moregreat. Bells Two Hearted Ale, Voodoo Ranger, Goose Island IPA and others. 24 Taps total. The fries were amazing, homemade and seasoned perfectly. Quick Draw and Dragons Ascent for the gamblers. ATM available. Go to Swaby's Tavern if you're in Auburn NY

The ambience is a mix of pub and restaurant -- lively but comfortable. The staff, from the hostess…read morestand to the bartender and servers, were all kind and hardworking. We had a group of twelve, and about seven of us really enjoyed our entrees. The macaroni dish, fried chicken, and salads were the favorites of the night. I'm a bit tough on fried chicken (being from the Deep South!), and while it was a little too salty and the skin crispier than I prefer, two others at the table thought it was great. Thank you, Prison City, for a fun evening with my lady friends!

Long have I seen Prison City Brewery as I do my brewery researching but never actually strived for…read moretrying them. There were so many options to try for years I guess. But as time has passed it's thinned out as my check list is vast and a lot of breweries are closing due to industry challenges and headaches. So it was time for Prison City. We had the Earth, Wind & Foeder which is a lager. It was pretty good, no complaints. Perhaps lacking just a tad in personality but not enough to ward away. Flavor highlights with this beer are hoppy, crisp, balanced and subtle which is maybe where I had the idea of the personality comment without realizing at the time it was purposeful. Also the beer is very light bodied like a light lager should be.

Worst place ever. Not welcomimg to out of towers. . Very judgemental. Doesn't care about social…read moremedia comments Patrons are Hickville and talks about new patrons with regulars. Stay away. Not welcoming. But as the bartender said "I don't care about social media".

Swifty's is a bar, not a restaurant, I would venture to say it's a sports bar in fact…read more This is small, family run bar with about 8 bar stools. There are high top tables however and a huge outdoor space that is jumping in the summer months. This is my go to spot for NFL games, go Bills. A few things to consider; cash only, local following and you will get looks from them all once you walk in but they are harmless. All beer comes in a can. Most all anyway. Free food on Sunday, and I am talking home made soup, stew, chili, meatloaf...you name it, they can cook.

Love this bar! The vibe is always great. Mort is such a nice bar owner, always wanting to make sure…read moreeveryone has a great time. One of the better pints of Guinness in Auburn and the food is really good to. Definitely worth a stop if your in the area.

Can you tell we've all been cooped up too long? Great place…read moreto get out! Band outside tonight. Bar outside and inside. Food truck out back! So glad to be able to reconnect ! Looking forward to many more nights here!

I was going out to dinner before heading to hear friends at Open Mic night. The place I started at…read morehad at least a 45 min wait. So we decided to go somewhere else, but where? As we turned the corner we saw a sign in front of A.T. Walley's for $5 burger and chips or 2 Hoffman Hots with chips. Well, the price was right! The guy was outside on the sidewalk grilling them and it smelled really good. So even though I was in the mood for wings, we decided to give the food here a try. We went in and got a table with no problem. Waitress said that along with the regular Wednesday night specials they also had $4 Beef on Weck for $4. We were really hungry so we ordered 2 Beef on Weck sandwiches and the hot dog special. It was amazing! The beef and au jus was fabulous! They each came with kettle chips and pickles. Yum!!!! And who does not love a Hoffman Hot, right?! Then we saw that they had 11 menu items for just $5 on Thursday nights from 4-10 pm. We had to be downtown again the next night so we went back! I got the grilled chicken Caesar Salad and he got the NYS Fair beef and Lamb Gyro. Once again, full portions for only $5! What a find!! We had always just gone there for drinks and music prior to this. They have a great bar selection and have $3 drinks on Monday nights....including their signature cocktails! It is a great place to go, have a drink, hang out with friends, listen to music on occasion and now I will be stopping in to check out more on their menu as well!

Great whiskey, good cigars and friendly service! This place is great, truly stands out in this…read morecity. After hanging out and enjoying some drinks and cigars, we all agreed that a place like this is strangely classy for its location. A diamond in the rough, don't miss out!

I was in Auburn and looking for a place to have a good cup of coffee. I pulled up Roast & Toast…read morewithout realizing it was Simple Roast's new shop. I am going to be honest, I have had coffee over the years from their standalone kiosks and have found most of their drinks to be overly sweet with barely a taste of coffee. I did have their regular coffee several times and it was good. I know they have a good following and this is just my preferrence to have flavor but still a good coffee taste. I walked in and noticed how clean and comfortable looking everything was. It's not huge inside but there's a decent amount of seating if you want to sit down and enjoy your coffee. I didn't realize they had food as well so I will definitely try some next visit. I asked the barista about any homemade syrups, because I like to find interesting flavors and some unusually delicious combinations. They have a full selection of bottled syrups but the barista pointed out that if there are homemade syrups they will be featured on the drink specials. I selected the special Matcha Latte with espresso, homemade fig syrup and homemade plum bitters.....WOW!! It hit every note for me. The employees were friendly and the barista who helped me... thank you for being patient with my questions. This lovely spot is also open in the evening for cocktails! I will definitely be back.

Super cute and I love the concept of coffee by day, drinks by night! Had a couple of espresso…read moremartinis here for my birthday which was great! It can get rather cramped so take a peek in and make sure you'll have a spot to perch should you want to stop in for a drink! I've also been here during the day, you just have to go all the way down to the end to order a coffee. I've had mixed service experiences, mostly super attentive and friendly but one barista during the day wasn't the most customer friendly. I'd still gladly go back, the vibes are mostly great and I bet it's a nice spot to bring friends visiting!

I have been a frequent visitor of the pug since the days of the beginning and over my time as a…read moreconsumer, client and advocate for the "craft"; I have seen many things and shared many beverages with friends and with friends I made in the process. From the days of when the Pug was the anchor tenant at the Genesee Street Mall and the covert operations that I partook in with the orange sunglasses as missions to the "escape rooms" were performed many times. To the times when a "mythical creature" would enter the establishment and destroy bottles of Firestone Walker because the devil gave his instructions. Those were the early stages of what was to become, as time passed the opportunity for a more sophisticated establishment and location was next on the agenda. With timeless dedication and artisanal craftsmanship, a constructed bar top was made with game forged divots to provide accuracy when glasses slide across the tabletop. Trust me I know, I had a miscommunication with Mike and slide an empty glass across the bar and we both watched in delight as the speed and straightness of it smashed and made a huge mess. I still think he charged me for the glass...lol Anyhow, the new place provided more space for hangout, taps, food service and retail purchases of products and became more of a steady downtown business for patrons of all types. The beer selection has been phenomenal since day one, introducing libations of all kinds to me and all the patrons. I have learned what I like (8% DIPAS) and which types are not my favorite. The pug also brought an array of food to pare with the beers on tap, that's what I was told, Brisket, Smoked Beef/Wings, Cheady Tots and Pizza or they were creations Mike made the night before and wanted to share aka experiments for the Food Truck. They have the cleanest facilities in Auburn as floors go, spending time on the floor by accident is a hobby of mine I know. I also have experienced the worst customer service from my "limited" time or the times when the party was going on but not for Jeff anymore...lol Those are two of the trademarks that the Thirsty Pug is known for, but there are many more that make this place. The camaraderie of the staff and customers is second to none, if you are a fan of craft beer and a good time, this is a place to checkout and then you might just become a regular who can never leave.

Great little bottle store in the tiny strip mall building. There's a huge selection of bottles…read morebeers to pick from. There are only a few beers on tap here -- 9 when I last went. My favorite thing is that I can get a flight of all the beers, allowing me to try all the beers available. It was only $20-25 for the flight of 9 beers. These were the beers we got this time: Steuben 4.9% NY Pilsner Crooked stave - sour rose - 4.5% Oaked sour with blueberry raspberry Tilquin- Gueuze - 5.3% lambic Sloop - DDG Downunder bomb - 6.5% IPA Steuben - Pedersen Valley 6% IPA Foreign objects - Dreamtime Haruspex 8% DIPA Steuben Schwarzbier 4.9% - Black Lager High water - campfire stout 6.5% s'more stout Gun hill - barrel aged void of light 8.7% Our favs were foreign objects Dreamtime haruspex and high water campfire stout. I've been here a few times and the same guy usually works here. He's a quiet guy, not the friendliest, but not the worst. He seems like a pretty nice guy once you initiate conversation with him. Otherwise, he probably won't initiate conversation with you. I absolutely adore pugs so I was so excited that there was a pug themed beer place! I come back every time I visit Auburn. Maybe it's because of the pugs, maybe it's the beer. Either way, definitely a place to check out -- especially if you love pugs! Lots of great pug decor.

Great place, The bar is open until 2am. I just didn't like the woman breast feeding at the next…read moretable. No reason you should be in a Bar, during the day breastfeeding! Didn't order food. Just drinks we Went at 4pm. Service was ok. I asked for water, she never returned, so i took the pitcher of water with glasses and served myself!!!

My wife and I came here for a late lunch. We were given a table right away and our order was taken…read morealmost immediately. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much because it's a bar and the menu wasn't extensive. The Beef on Weck was so so good! Possibly the best we've eaten in the finger lakes area. The turkey sandwich was also very good. Everything tasted great. Local tap list is always a plus. We will return!

Small pub with tasty food and a friendly staff. Looks kind of odd and wasn't sure about it before…read moreheading inside. The food didn't disappoint, would definitely go back.