Dive bar extraordinaire. Go here to drink cheap and play pool. You can eat the food, but not off…read morethe floor. Do it to cleanse your palette after the chi chi wineries.

My family, friends, and I were visiting the Finger Lakes the weekend of 13-14 November 2021. On…read moreSaturday (13th) we were stopping around 2pm for a late lunch and stopped at Johnson's to eat. As we approached the front door I noticed a poorly written note stating pets not allowed. I entered the restaurant with my trained service dog and we didn't quite reach the bar when the bartender angry yelled "can't you read the sign, no dogs"! I calmly answered that I'm bringing in my trained service dog, not just a pet. I was told by the bartender to leave the restaurant before he calls the owner who will bring his dog and force us to leave. Johnson's is breaking NY state law and the Americans with Disabilities Act by discrimination against service dogs, not to mention I am a combat veteran with PTSD

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.

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.

What a s*^%%# little bar…read more I came here at the recommendation of a local, but these folks are running game on drunk kids late at night. I ordered a double tanqueray and tonic and watched the guy pour the drink. Poorly. (Pun intended) He put the tonic gun on full blast and dribbled tonic into the glass. The bottle stopper was closed, so he had to finger it open as he continued to blast tonic into the glass. I could tell the drink was mostly tonic and said, "Hey friend, that's not a double!" He looked offended and swore it was because they don't use anything to measure their tonic, they just rely on the bottle dribbling out the so-called proper amount. I should have walked away before he sat it in front of me. I took one sip and surprise-surprise, it's basically just tonic water with a touch of a tanqueray. This was my first drink of the night, and I know it's wrong, but neither the guy nor the girl behind the bar were interested in making it properly. Pour out two shots. It's not that hard. But if you're purposefully pouring short booze to drunk people knowing you'll get away with it, it IS too hard. Don't come here. I know at least one local likes it, but nobody likes being charged double for a single anything. Or maybe the play here is to just order stuff in bottles. That way they can't cheat you out of liquor I paid $14 for a glass of tonic and MAYBE a shot of tanqueray. MAYBE. I feel like I paid $14 for the privilege of writing a crappy review. I absolutely got my money's worth.

Would have given 5 stars until they closed "temporarily" but fired the staff and didn't tell them;…read morethey found out when they saw the sign on the door. That is a d**k move and reveals the character of the owners. Without the local staff this place is awful. The only reason 99% of ppl went there was BECAUSE of the staff. And considering that their customer base was primarily locals they really hurt themselves doing this. I will NEVER EVER go here again AND I will advise everyone (I get asked a lot about good spots to hit, and where to avoid) to stay away, and will explain that the owners are terrible and don't care about their staff. Wow, they really shot themselves in the foot. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! If you're in this area and are looking for a drink at a local place I will recommend going 1/2 a block away to Pete's. Do not spend your money here; they embody everything Ithaca isn't---selfish, unconcerned w the community and pretty much all around horrible business owners!!! If you want a local "hole in the wall" vibe I can recommend at least 3 other businesses that actually care about our community and their staff! I wish I could give zero stars!!!!!

The wings are worth it and always a friendly wait staff. Sometimes we stop in for a beer after work…read moretoo

Food is typical bar food. Seems to be a locals place. We were there for a race and the service was…read moreokay. We had to wait quite a bit before someone recognized us and got us a seat. The place is a bar so a bit loud, but that is the ambiance of a bar.

New expanded menu now except credit cards great wings that are reasonable price Good quick service…read moreeven when busy

Randomly decided to stop here on the way home from Finger Lakes. I knew nothing about this place…read morenor could I find a menu online beforehand. I thought judging from the outside it may be a little rough, but decided to give it a try because we love a good dive bar. I was pleasantly surprised and was so happy with our decision! They had a wonderful menu and it was so nice and clean inside. The bartender was so friendly and the food was delicious!

I was over my friend's house at Watkins Gleb figuring out what to eat at 8pm. My friend recommended…read morethis place and said it was bar food. My first reaction was: "bar food?!?!?!" Usually bar food is terrible. But she said this place actually makes great food. And I said OK, I'll give it a try. My friend's go-to order is Philly cheesesteak, so I ordered the same thing on a wrap. The sandwiches and wraps comes with chips and they add an extra charge if you substitute it for fries or onion rings. My friend's husband got the deal for a delmonico steak and 2 sides for $19. We also got chicken fingers and fries for her kids. We called in the order, and they said it would be about an hour. Which is fine since we were in no rush and they were probably busy. The food was ready when we went to pick it up an hour later. Our whole order came to around $66 with tip. The food was hot and came in these Styrofoam boxes. There was a very large generous portion of chicken tenders, and the fries looked good. The Philly cheesesteak looked interesting as they used ground beef instead of thinly sliced steak. The onion rings were huge, and the chips looked like fresh kettle cooked chips. The Philly cheesesteak tasted ok, I think it's better than a sandwich rather than a wrap. I only ate half but was still very full. The onion rings were very crispy, and tangy sauce that came with the onion rings reminds me of the Burger King onion ring sauce but better. It was pretty good. We ordered the delmonico steak with fries and Mac & cheese. The Mac & cheese was really good, it tasted fresh, and was made with sharp cheddar cheese, and it was really melty. The chicken tenders were amazing. I haven't had chicken tenders this good in years. They were not dry at all, and were flavorful. The only downside is my friend says sometimes depending on the chef, the food might not be that good. But it seems like for now if you go on a Saturday night you'll have amazing food!

Honestly, I turned around when I walked in here the first time last year. Didn't think they could…read morehave good food as it really is a bar. I'm so glad we gave it a chance. Their food is really good! I got the Flatbread, pretzels and my hubby, the Meat Calzone. Which was delicious! And the bonus, a DJ with Kareoke on Friday nights. It's probably the liveliest place in Watkins Glen. We had a blast and have come back 4 more times with friends. Great pizza, vibe and billards too.

Best dive bar in Geneva, if they know you. I am going to be honest, when I first started coming…read morehere no one would talk to me besides the bartender. I felt unwelcome until I realized they all either work together or grew up together. This is a sausage factory folks, all men, but it works. I will give props to Jud and one of the owners, Gags. Jud makes a mean drink. Cash only, not a college crowd, and rowdy at night. Fun.

Classic American pub. A true neighborhood bar in old Geneva. Loved the firefighter and sports…read moredecor. If you miss the pubs of old, be sure to stop into Gallagher's for a drink and an Irish smile!

I went to a neighborhood bar in geneseo that my best friend used to frequent and the bartender…read moreKelly is the most amazing human I've ever met. I'm from Rochester and she was inviting, funny and amazing. Going through some things but LOVE THIS BARTENDER, love this town

Went out on probably what was the last motorcycle ride of the season and stopped here at Kelly's…read more It was my first time here. Wow! What a great place. I absolutely love all the "graffiti" on the walls The bartenders were great! Very attentive. We sat outside on the very small patio that has a couple of picnic tables and a bench. All good! So fun to read what others have written. And of course we added to the collection. Fun place. Affordable. If you're in the area stop in and leave your mark!

Cute little gem with great food. Has the pasta special. Good sauce, lots of food and a yummy…read moremeatball. Get there early before they run out of sauce.

Lost and Found used to be a good place for wings on a Wednesday night. Last night after getting…read moredrinks at the bar and finding a table, we waited and waited for service. Finally after the waitress passed our tsble for the third time, we asked for menus. She never returned and stood at the bar talking. After quite a while, we got up and left. The waitress that used to work on Wednesdays is really missed!! We won't be back.