Bar in city center with a very extensive drink menu and pretty broad tapas menu. The food was good, the drinks were fine -- none of it was life-changing great, but it was a decent place to spend the evening, with a bonus the evening we were there of a trivia contest. Worth a visit, and even a revisit. read more

Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas - Wall board with specials. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Watertown, New York

Stopped in Christmas Eve Eve since they were having some special Christmas/holiday drinks! We enjoyed a caramel White Russian and a cranberry fizz! Both were fun and festive for the holiday spirit. Also got the giant pretzel that never disappoints and the apple, pecan, crasin salad was also delicious. Great service and the atmosphere is always nice and cozy. read more

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It's no longer spokes. It's bad apple something. Food is overpriced and over sauced. Cocktails are no longer as good and creative as the old owners. Drinks are extremely sweet Waiter was nice but food and drinks were not good. read more

Lived in the Watertown area for a few years and this place was always a solid place to grab a few drinks and food. Ask for the box if you plan on being a reoccurring local read more

Food. Was. Awesome. I loved it all! We started off with the Cogs. These were pepperdew peppers stuffed with goat cheese and chorizo. I didn't get a lot of chorizo but regardless these were very good. There's a honey glaze on it which I thought might make it too sweet but it is nicely balanced. Next we got the goaties. Three breaded wheels of goat cheese (i know 2 goat cheese dishes?! but I love it!) with three different sauces and bread. All three were good. The blueberry sauce was a little sweet but it was good to get a few bites of it in. As far as amount of food this was a rather large dish. Third dish was the lamb pops. The lamb was super tender and the olive oil with it was great. The hummus was a little disappointing, it was rather bland. We ended with the Ahi Spokes. This was a really good light dish. The tuna and coating was good, the avocado was tasty and the chips were light and flaky. We really enjoyed our meal and will be back! read more

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Love Spokes! This was my second time going there with my husband and we love tapas. We each got drinks (summer ale and a mule), and shared the brew board, triple gyro sampler, smoky chicken flatbread, and carrot cake. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this cool downtown spot for a drink and food!! Definitely will return! read more

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We saw this place and it immediately gave the impression that it's the nicest place to eat in this town. The building and atmosphere gave an upscale bistro vibe. Unfortunately we were disappointed with the food options during dinner time. The only thing we could really order was the flatbreads which took almost an hour to get and looked/tastes like dominos thin crust pizza. Thankfully the drinks tasted pretty good. read more

Partner and I stopped by this restaurant in Watertown during Labor Day weekend.  Dined al fresco, which did not disappoint.  Service was professional, knowledgeable and attentive.  We refreshed ourselves with a strawberry mint lemonade (tasty!) and a great lakes lager. We ordered: Italian Twisted Handlebar (which probably would have been enough...ate only 1/4 of the pretzel)...was packed with great ingredients; Spicy Spanish Style Shrimp...had a nice kick to it and the sauce was great for dipping pieces of the roll &/or pretzel; Ahi Spokes...the mango/avocado salsa was a nice combo with the tuna and wasabi (we should have asked for a little soy on the side); and Arugula Parmesiana salad...was a nice accompaniment to everything.  In the end, we realized that we ordered too much and were stuffed, so we didn't order any dessert.  We left very satisfied.  This place would be perfect for a 1st date. read more

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It's a little expensive on the food end considering they are only tapas, but it's still delicious. The workers are very friendly and inviting which gives the place a great ambiance. read more

Very sophisticated compared to other places nearby- the Italian handlebar was good - the pretzel by its self was amazing ! Great peso just wish there were more meats. However the cheese was hummus not cheese... the apple pie mule is deadly amazing and the Jameson mule tasted like a normal mule. . Will defiantly come back ! read more

Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas - Italian handlebar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Watertown, New York

We came back for Amber. And the ambiance. And the food. They had MUSIC, and she was GOOD. They had brie and prosciutto flatbread. And it was GOOD. They had a shrimp pesto flatbread. And it was REALLY good. They had lollipop lamb chopies, and those were delicious! Met Eva, another one of the partners. And she was ADORABLE. Wine list is meh, and I'm not a beer drinker. But the food is creative, the menu small and tight and the place is clean and adorable. Love visiting! Next visit, bringing the entire work gang!!! read more

Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Watertown, New York

Spokes brew and tapas. Watertown NY. The owner Eva is awesome. Sit outside on the square. FABULOUS! read more

Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas - Downtown Watertown. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Watertown, New York

Love it here! It's cute and modern and the vibe is the best! The flatbreads are delicious and so are the drinks! definitely one of my favorite go out places in Watertown! read more

We had such a nice time here last night. You cannot beat $5 for a flight of 4 craft beers. The pretzel with the beer cheese dip was amazing, as was the shrimp and pesto flatbread on special. Our waitress was super nice and informative. read more

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Such a great place to get food, drinks and have great conversation with friends. The ambiance is nice, place is clean and we'll taken care of. The servers are very sweet and the owners are awesome and take care of their customers. Will definitely come back and recommend highly read more

Pretty good mini gyros and polite service! I would recommend to friends visiting to go here.

This is a fun hangout spot. If you are a beer lover this is the place. The Flatbreads are the best thing to eat here. They said their chef won Chopped so clearly he knows what he's doing. It's definitely a little more of a classier vibe compared to some of the other Watertown establishments which is refreshing. The decor adds to a very comfortable environment. The staff there is so friendly and helpful. I only wish it was open everyday! read more

Great drinks, great food, friendly staff, clean place, cool spokes/bike theme. They have 99 bottles of beer on the wall. Definitely one of the nicest bars in Watertown. read more

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Awesome beer selection. Don't come here if you're looking for a full dinner meal. They have small plates and appetizers that are pretty tasty. Located in downtown Watertown and can fill up quickly on the weekends. read more

This place is fabulous! The food was perfectly cooked and presented. Drinks were done to perfection. Service was excellent. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. We will most definitely be back! We highly recommend the Cogs! read more

Stopped in and split an Italian Twisted Handlebar and a few drinks. The service and atmosphere were great! The Italian Twisted Handlebar was fantastic, and really easily to split between you and someone else. At the end of the meal, the owner came over and personally asked how our meal was and talked to us. Overall we had a great time and I'll make it a point to head there again when I'm in Watertown again. read more

Spokes has a great selection of tapas and drinks. The service was amazing as well. We loved the atmosphere as soon as we walked through the doors. read more

Bartender is amazing, it's one of those places you can tell them what flavors you like and he'll concoct you something amazing. The food is good just wish they added newer options more frequently. read more

This place was great to come grab a few beers or cocktails. They have over 99 beer bottles and had others on draft as well. The service was great, the prices are very good, and the overall atmosphere was nice. I saw other people grab some food and it looked good from what I saw but we didn't get anything, so I can't comment on that I definitely recommend this place! read more

It's a great place to bring a date or chill with some friends. Very cool atmosphere and great service. Overheard a customer say "I'll give you a 1 star review" because he was buzzed and wrong about a type of ale that was on the wall. So I felt the need to give them a 5 star review because sometimes people suck and other times people are cool as hell. Enjoy. Crowds under 9.99999999 accepted. read more

Great place!!! Lots of unique beer selections. Was here with my husband and sister-in-law. We shared a bunch of dishes and everything was amazing! There's a can't miss dish called Cogs which are cherry peppers stuffed with a melted cheese filling. They are a little spicy and absolutely addictive! The owner, Eva, was friendly and we had a genuine conversation which I much appreciated. I love visiting a restaurant where there is a real connection between the staff and the customers. Spokes definitely has that! read more

5 stars for a restaurant in Watertown. The service was so so friendly and accommodating. I mentioned that my husband is gluten free and every dish that came out from that point was given a GF option as needed. The beer selection looks amazing, but as wine drinkers, we were happy with the wine recommendation! We started with a salad and the Brie appetizer which was delicious. Our favorite dish was the tuna which has a delicious crust and was very plentiful. Highlighy recommend! The GF cupcakes were also very well done! I wish them only the best and hope they stay for a long time to come. I enjoyed sitting at a window table watching the lights of cars drive through the square. read more

The food and beer here are pretty good. Like any tapas place, the food comes in the form of small plates that are meant to be shared. We've been here twice and we thought it was pretty decent. The wait staff is pretty friendly, but I'd say a little too friendly. I like that the waiters like to chit chat and make you feel welcome, but it can hold up other tables who might want/need something. I even had another patron from another table come up to me to "borrow" our menus. One small complaint I have is that there are a bunch of gnats/fruit flies. I know that alcohol lures them in, but it's still a little gross. We spent most of our nights shooing them away. On our most recent visit, the same table spent a lot of the night swatting at them and trying to catch and kill them. Which is funny, but they were also making a bit of a commotion in the restaurant. I suspect that the bartenders don't remove the spouts off their liquor bottles every night, which is why there were so many inside, swarming all the patrons. Also, I feel like they don't clean the booths regularly, because I noticed a pretty thick layer of dust and hair on the top booth panel. Not just chalk dust, but actual dust. Despite the food being pretty good, it was over shadowed by the lack of upkeep/cleaning. But that's just me. I know plenty of people who don't care and that aren't bothered by bugs, but I'm not a fan of those pesky fruit flies. read more

The atmosphere is great! Huge selection of craft beers! The Italian handlebar was delicious! A great place to hangout and have some drinks! read more

Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Watertown, New York

Excellent food and service. Great outdoor patio. Ahi dish was delicious and so were the mini gyros. Will definitely go back.

Little pricey but definitely worth it. The food is amazing and the beer is just as good. Our server was so so friendly and patient with my husband and his indecisive self every time he said he wanted another beer but had no idea what to get and asked her a million questions about every thing. Very nice and calm atmosphere. read more

Haven't even gone in yet. Yelp says y'all open. Got here at 330pm and the door says 4 pm. Open up I'm hungry goddammit

This is a really nice place to sit back, relax, and enjoy some brews and good times with friends and family. The brews are cold and there is a huge list to choose...heck they have 99 bottles of beer on the wall. The food is good; a little smaller portions, but still delicious and allows room for more beer. The ambiance is great, but has the potential to be a little louder if on a special date on certain day; such as a Friday night, but still a great place. All in all....this is a great place, with great beer, good food, great service. So stop on by and check it out and slowly take one down and pass it around. read more

Second time here and love it just as much as the first. Great staff and food. Had a small group of ladies and we're not bothered through out the meal, amazing pacing allowing for people to talk and enjoy great drinks. Makes a perfect night out with the girls spot. read more

Great food, great beer, great prices, great service. Whats not to like? The owner wanders around and asks how things are. Great experience

The drinks are fun and the servers are super friendly! Food is overpriced but definitely one of the best spots in Watertown.

Spent some time with friends here and had an absolute blast. Fantastic atmosphere with great staff that knows alot about the brew. 99 bottles of beer on the wall is just genius!!! read more

I don't know if I've given a more deserving 5 stars review. We walked in on a Saturday and there was a pub crawl stopped there. It was loud and crowded, but one of the owners quickly seated us. I wasn't expecting much from Watertown and was a little hesitant to spent $18 on a soft pretzel... ITS SO WORTH IT. Blueberry Habanero Brie too. My goodness. Coming from DC as a foodie I was worried I'd have nowhere to eat up her. I will be frequenting this place often. Stephanie our sever is amazing. So sweet and attentive, she dealt with the crazy crowd well while getting our drink and food orders out in a timely manner. Thank you for a great evening! read more

Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas - Italian twisted handlebar! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Watertown, New York

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This is one of the best reasons to go downtown. The opportunity to try new beers and always excellent food combined with a great staff and owners who are always putting the customer first. read more

First the good. A beautifully decorated restaurant, and our server was phenomenal. Now the bad. This is not tapas, as one person could not eat a single portion. More like plates to share for two or three people on each order. That is OK. But 45 minutes to get a warm pretzel, covered with cold cuts, for $18.95? On a fairly slow night? Ridiculous. And the flatbreads were a little soggy, and not great. But the real problem, came when we got the bill. They overcharged on every drink. And it took two tries to get one of the bills correct. How many people have they cheated by having the wrong prices in the computer? If the owner has not been sitting behind the bar drinking wine and chatting with her friends, maybe this would be a better place. Give it a pass. read more