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.

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

We visited The Nest Tavern and it was very good!…read more We were on a mission to take a long and winding ride through the country to see some early fall foliage, and I had been wanting to check out The Nest Tavern, located in the quaint area of Apulia Station, right near Lafayette. there was plenty of parking available on the right hand side, and we walked into the VERY RUSTIC and cozy bar/restaurant. A very busy, but friendly bartender informed me that they didn't have waitress service, but customers could simply order at the bar and then be notified with a convenient little remote buzzer that their food was ready. We both ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger, which had nice sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese on it along with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. We took a walk on the wild side and ordered tater tots along with our burgers and they were very tasty with a little ketchup drizzled on them. Yes, we normally opt for slightly healthier sides with our meals, but the tater tots sounded and tasted really good! We both devoured our meals and finished every bite and truth be told, did not eat another thing again that day because we were so full. One thing I liked about the is that the restaurant has these nice little, square stainless steel mesh, condiment caddies with everything you need in it that you can take right to your table. Another great feature about this establishment as that they routinely have live music performances every week from May through September and have a tall, covered, wooden pavilion for the bands to perform under with ample seating, tables, and bar service available. Our bill came to just $30 plus tip and we thought that was very reasonable, considering the friendly atmosphere, good food, and quality service. We will definitely be back, perhaps in the spring when the trees are blooming, and the first band of the season is ready to hit the stage. Food: Service: Atmosphere:

This was our first time to The Nest. We were interested in checking out their outdoor concert…read morearea. We arrived just as a local band was getting ready for a three hour set (4-7pm) on a Sunday afternoon. Cover charge was $5.00 each. There were quite a few people there, but there was still room to sit in the spacious outdoor deck/stage area. There's also an outside bar area to grab a drink, instead of having to run inside to the regular bar. Food was available, but we did not try anything. The indoor vathrooms were pretty small, but served the purpose. The music was very good, the sound was loud enough, without blaring out of the speakers. There's a roof over the outside deck, but it's in different sections, so the sun does shine though in areas, making it a little hot when it's hitting you. Our only complaint would be the amount of people that were smoking. There is no way to get away from the cigarette smoke wafting in your face. Other than that, it seems like a great venue to enjoy some live music, a drink and a bite to eat. We definitely plan on going back.

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.

May I say, without exaggeration, that I had the best burger of my 70+ years today at Red Rooster! I…read moreordered the bacon cheese burger and it was fantastic!!!!!!! My friend got the reuben which she said was very good. We both brought home leftovers. I am tempted to go back for dinner! The waitress was wonderful too! The ambiance is a little mixed, you have to enter through the bar. The dining room was small but clean and my friend liked the decor. I'm was very happy with this lunch destination!

The food here is always on point.....but sometimes the service while friendly and attentive can be…read moreslow. Not for lack of intent or action by the waitress but mainly due to a slow kitchen and typically understaffed with one waitress taking care of everything in the dinning room. Tonight was one of those nights...a full dining room, one waitress and a slow kitchen. I feel for the waitress....but...still. Good food, just a slow kitchen that brings everything down and one waitress doing here best to do it all. Ugh....

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.

Heads up: they're cash only. We went for Thursday night…read moretaco night but they ran out of tacos before we got there. We heard that typically they will only serve their special each night, but they got other food out for us since they ran out of tacos. It was basic bar food. The mozzarella sticks were not done enough. The fries were quite good. There are two pool tables and at least 5 dart boards. The women's restroom is very strange. There are no doors on the stalls so you have to lock the main door.

Best dive bar, its THE oldest bar in Cortland. Its got old timers & old stories. No frills don't…read moreexpect anything modern or fancy. Its your basic beers and liquor and excellent wings. On Friday nights they always have the best local musicians. Highly recommend for anyone who is in the area or looking for a good time with good people.

The bloody Mary bar here is amazing. So many options, you can choose your liquor, the type of juice…read moreyou want in it and spice level and curate your own skewer. The bloody Mary also comes with a small corona, all for $16. Highly recommend such a fun experience.

Meh. I don't…read moreunderstand the popularity of these two restaurants, one being Blue Water and then this hot mess. We walked in, no hostess. No available employees, dirty tables galore and a bartender who would not make eye contact. We attempted to find a place to sit for several minutes while catching up on the SU football game. Then we left and went across the street to a much more hospitable spot where we were treated nicely and stayed for drinks and food. I don't think I will give this place another try unless I were very desperate.

While visiting Skanaeteles, we stopped by Lakehouse Pub twice to get some dinner…read more If you go during a busy time, it's tough to find a seat and can be really loud. Luckily, I managed to get us a big enough table. My family mostly enjoyed sandwiches. My cousin is obsessed with Reuben's and loved it. My mom and I loved our shrimp tacos. They were really crispy and loved the sauce. They also have good beers on tap and drinks.

Took a ride to Skaneateles as the mood for a beef on the whack sandwich hit us…read more Fantastic day to sit outside, have some lunch, enjoy the view of the lake, and just chill Nice waitress, very friendly, she was very busy being the only one on for lunch. Beef in a weck was phenomenal. Fresh, toasted, delicious side of au jus. Ordered sides of macaroni salad, and coleslaw. The macaroni salad was very good, the coleslaw was rather tasteless unfortunately.