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.

Worst place in town. Went in as a customer and left feeling like family. Walked in and there was…read moreonly three people including the bartender. Makes the customers get their own drinks from the fridge?? Now Dan waves at me every time I drive by and I can no longer pretend I don't know my neighbors. Zero stars.

My FAV place for a drink and a good time with old friends.. the vibes are high, chairs are squishy,…read moregreat merch

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.

Props is seriously been hiding since my life in upstate and now i can't get enough of it…read more Hypes: - Pierogies - O M G. if you are or aren't a lover of these you will become one after you have theirs. possibly the best in house made fresh ones i have ever had. - meatballs - yummy, crisp on the outside, and a delicious sauce - fries - crispy and battered. just how i like it. - burger - try it. you won't be dissapointed - have yet to try their lasagna but i have heard it's pretty dope - their sandwiches are solid! we have tried the ham served on a mind blowing fresh rye, and with their in house made spicy mustard. omgggg so good

Decided to have lunch at Prop's Inn in New Hartford, NY to try their French Dip as we heard great…read morethings about it. My spouse very much agreed with everyone suggestions as it was very good - "best she has had in a long time". I went with their Hot Meatball sub with a long hot included a Mac salad side and both were very good. Fried Green Beans as a starter and Jackie Chicken wings - double fried & roasted with various sauces. Two other great choices. Overall an excellent lunch with great service by Ann Marie

Came here on a whim after the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game and couldn't be more glad we did! Cheap…read morebeer, friendly people, and fun trivia on Saturday nights! Definitely check it out if you're in the area

Mad Monks is possibly the most underrated, overlooked Dive Bar in Bingo. An old skool bar with…read moreactual booths. There is a Pool table in the back and a smoking section outside. The bar doesn't serve food, but makes up for it with delicious finger foods like chips, jerky, meat sticks and pickled poppers. All affordable. Well drinks are fairly priced. Only hang up is, if you are used to receiving shots in actual shot glasses, then you will become accustomed to drinking shots from mini plastic cups. Bartenders are friendly and easy to talk too. Locals and Baseball fans, as the Stadium is directly across the street. Word of advice, don't park on Pine street & you'll be just fine !

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.

you gotta go! Dive bar person? You're gonna love it!…read more You're not gonna have any food, but what you will have is a great time! Lots of locals and regulars here. Our bartender was chatting with everyone. Everyone was chatting with us. We got some amazing recommendations of hikes and waterfalls in the area. Someone bought a local beer just so I could try it. It was just Ana amazing and fun experience and I wish I could share this place with everyone! 10/10 recommend.

the year 1978 ~ walked into Petes one Friday afternoon and never walked out. Sat down and got 3…read morerocks for a buck. I was a sophomore at Ithaca College. I continued to go to Petes for the next 6 years. I had graduated from I.C. and stayed in Ithaca and had a Job at I.C. ~ Back then it was a locals bar only ~ no students went there but me and a couple of friends. Lisa and Pat ( the owners) were so NICE. Ithaca college students were going to the Dugout, The Pines, McCawbers, Simeons, and the Haunt back then. After I graduated from I.C. I really became a regular , after work each day, at Petes. I don't even know if the term "Dive bar" existed. ? I was an avid pool player and we started a pool team in a new league in the Tompkins County area. Petes Pool team played every Tuesday ? night home and away. It was so much fun and we did well as a team. Times did change in the mid 1980's as a few more students from I.C. started visiting Petes. Not a lot but a few. The best time was on Friday afternoons from around 3 pm to 9 pm when happy hour was celebrated. I think that is my fondest memory. I met and made a lot of new friends at Petes and I became more of a local and not an "out of towner from Cape Cod". Even a lot of my past political science professors had their stools at the bar. I really miss those days and think that was when I was happiest in my life. ! I have been back to Ithaca a few times since I left in the mid 80's and my first stop is always Petes ! Yes it has changed just a bit, but it brings back such fond memories. Talk about Nostalgia. What a great time it was . David H.

We weren't the area for only one night and wanted someplace close. Andre's popped up so we thought…read morewe'd give it a try. At first glance, it's a very unassuming place, but the smell of smoked meats draws you in as you get closer to the door. Fantastic family run place with friendly service all done in house. We got the brisket dinner all around and we weren't disappointed. If you feel the need for sauce, the sweet and smokey sauce is delicious but the meat stands on it's own. So glad we came across this little place.

Good was good. Service was great. Sit out on the porch and enjoy the day with good bbq. Tell a…read morefriend as this is a family owned and run business.

For what some would call a "dive" bar, this place isn't too shabby. Honestly, the friday night Fish…read moreFry is out of this world, and the meatballs are amazing. Drinks are fairly priced. Decent pub food. It's not really my type of place after 9 p.m., but that's just me - the Auburn tends to have a lot of regulars and faithfuls both during the daylight hours and beyond. Don't write it off as being a "dive" just yet - the food is actually pretty darn good.

I really liked this bar. It's definitely a hole in the wall but has a great vibe with friendly…read morepeople, a jukebox, darts and pool table. The prices on drinks here are also very reasonable. I spent about $9 for three mixed drinks the night I was here. I was also pleasantly surprised with the pretty clean bathrooms which is rare for a dive bar. My buddy used to frequent this place a lot when he lived in Utica. I came here for his wedding. He told me to get a 'Purple Water'. This is a cocktail that from what I can decipher has some alcoholic type grape kool-aid with water added. It was quite delicious, light and refreshing. Definitely didn't weigh you down like a beer or whiskey can sometimes. For sure a must try. I'd definitely hit this place up again if I ever ended up in Utica a second time. Doubtful I would, but just saying.

I REALLY hate to give anything other than positive feedback as I know anyone can have a bad day and…read moreI may have caught them during a off moment. Having said that, here is my opinion on Fat Angus. The positive... The staff were friendly and welcoming, the restaurant was clean. Coffee was fresh and good, the orange juice was great The not-so positive. The food was "ok" at best. I ordered the all American... 3 eggs bacon and toast. My over medium eggs were tough and needed a knife to cut, the bacon was weird and chewy and didn't really taste like bacon and I got 1 slice of potato bread toast when I ordered "white" and the menu stated the meal came with 2 slices. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, the gravy was hearty and delicious but tge biscuits were hard and crunchy despite being soaked in gravy. I hope this was just an off day for this establishment and I may be willing to give them another try IF I'm in the area, but I certainly would not go out of my way.

See the attached photos. Payment was made. As soon as I saw it wasn't processed, I CALLED AND MADE…read morePAYMENT 4 minutes later.... And rude? Besides the waitress not even coming back to see if we needed anything the WHOLE 30-40 minutes we waited and couldn't even get a new cup of coffee, I only spoke to her when I was cashing out and I told her about how horrible the food was she just said "OK". That was a birthday outing and it was disgusting.... Mostly disappointed we chose this restaurant to try and ended up wasting our money over eating at Taylor's or the Sherburne Inn where we know the food is edible! And you might want to clean your tables. The empty syrup container had dirt and hair stuck on the bottom of it!!!