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    The Penny Pub

    4.0 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Pubs, Sports Bars
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    THE PENNY PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for dancing
    Good for groups

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    3 years ago

    Cheap drinks, awesome vibes and even better bartenders. Best dive bar in upstate New York!

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    4 years ago

    We had a great time , your barmaid was awesome , she made our night!! we love visiting dive bars , you meet the most interesting people!!!

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    4 years ago

    Best bar I've been to in Syracuse yet. Highly recommend! Great atmosphere and service.

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    11 years ago

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    10 years ago

    Great, non-pretentious dive bar. The bartenders and owner are very friendly. First Friday of the month is 80's night!

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    12 years ago

    Check out 80s night the guys that run it and the dj are fun times. I upgraded my rating to 5 for 80's night it's always a blast.

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    11 years ago

    Amazing Place!!! Great bartender on a Early Saturday night. Good drinks, great Jukebox!!!

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    Taps Bar & Restaurant

    Taps Bar & Restaurant

    2.1
    (34 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $

    This is an interesting bar. Local dive bar with a strict ID policy, it has a sign saying at least…read moretwo picture ID needed , which is odd to me because what other picture ID does a regular person have. Apparently a lot of people have been ban from this bar for life locally :D. Bad behavior is not tolerated, and personally think it should not be. I like the vibe good juxebox, has a pool table nothing too fancy, they give you popcorn. No frills. It looks like everyone does know everyone in there but people are still friendly :)

    This place is legitimately the worst bar ever. The owner is an absolute piece of shit who kicked me…read moreout the other day for no good reason at all. He asked for my ID, which is fair because I just recently turned 21 a few months ago and granted I do look very young. Also, I was with my girlfriend who is from Illinois and he was extremely rude about her getting a second form of ID... like ok bro chill out please. She is getting out her passport and we are joking about how she accidentally brought it and how convenient that was. Anyways he barks some command at me in some incoherent mumble language, which I respond "what." After I say this he flips his absolute shit and tells us to get out or else. He refunds my buddy who had already got served and dumps his beer down the drain. I don't understand why this guy hates money or people who are under the age of 55 but he should really look himself in the mirror. Also the balding bartender needs to chill tf out as he genuinely looked like he was ready to fight us and he wasn't even there during the incident. DO NOT GO HERE.

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    Taps Bar & Restaurant
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    Blarney Stone

    Blarney Stone

    4.1
    (258 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    This place continues to be one of my all time favorites for really great burgers. I sometimes just…read morecrave simple basic food, no frills.( Although they do have many options for add ones and "fancier" burgers). This bar still has the best value for food, in my opinion. The basic burger is 8 oz and priced to include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and chips. Sides like fries, onion rings, macaroni salad or regular salad can be purchased to add on. I got the basic burger, medium rare and added a small size Caesar salad. My total was $12.... UNBELIEVABLE value. It was cooked perfectly medium rare. My friend had a burger with several toppings and the onion rings looked amazing. My Caesar dressing tasted homemade. You order at a window and pay, then they call your name or buzz you when it's ready. We sat outside on this warm beautiful day in the shade with a nice breeze. I don't crave hamburgers too often, but when I do it has to be excellent, like this was... thank you to The Blarney Stone.

    Blarney Stone is an unmatched Syracuse staple. I typically come here for the crowd and for pool…read morewhile a game is on, but when I do get food it is great. The tenders and fries are basic as well as the mozzarella sticks, but by no means does it mean they're bad!! They're exactly what you'd expect with bar food, just at a lower price and super quickly made!!! The wings are to die for and the burgers are unmatched! Love this place

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    Dark Horse Tavern

    Dark Horse Tavern

    4.3
    (244 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    The front restaurant entrance is small backing folks up trying to leave from the front or come in…read more Seating at the bar, tables across and in back. Restaurant for lunch was busy and the service was just OK. Lost a star. Never came back to check on us and other waiter served us. No follow up. Pet peeve. Food ceaser salad with shrimp add was very good. However, the Short Rib Grilled Cheese Slow braised short rib, caramelized onion, provolone, brioche, side of house demi glace was one of the largest serving and best , most flavorful short rib, I have enjoyed. Well worth the price. Had salad side. Overall experience was very good and would return. Entrance and parking also in the rear. Ps Verizon Wireless in back seating, no service and no in-house wifi.

    Went to a Yelp Event and unfortunately, did not get a chance to eat before the event. Before…read moreleaving we asked our Yelp Community Ambassador, Angela for some recommendations close by that were open later... who better to ask than fellow yelper's for recommendations. The food was delicious, the ambience when you stepped in was beautiful(a perfect place for a date night) and the restaurant definitely lived up to the hype. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem as it is nondescript and tucked in an older strip mall. I used to work up the street and have driven by this mall countless times and never know it was there. So disappointed that I missed out on the opportunity for lunch/dinner when I worked in Dewitt but will definitely be back. My only issue and given my earlier luck with getting a meal was probably all me and whatever bad luck aurora I had hanging over me was that we did not receive all of the food we ordered. Waiter came to take our dishes and was going to box my salad when I said I was still waiting on my grilled chicken for my salad and our side of fries we did not receive. All is good as our fries and chicken finally came out. I will definitely be back. The food was delicious and the menu offered a wide variety of choices

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    Seated at  table by the bar. Very cute and cozy environment.
    Seated at table by the bar. Very cute and cozy environment.
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    PressRoom Pub

    PressRoom Pub

    3.7
    (103 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Some reviewers referred to it as a dive, but it's definitely a step above it. I only had cheese…read morecurds but it does have a full menu. They also have a wide selection of drafts, but it's 95% local/big names, not really my game. For drinks, I had a draft ($5) and a nice/strong jack/coke ($8). They do charge a bit extra if you pay with a card. Don't be afraid of the $10 parking charge sign for parking outside, no need to pay for parking if you are coming to the bar.

    I met my friend on a late Sunday afternoon. The bar area was busy with families from events, and…read moresome young children. I was able to scoot into a corner of bar seats waiting on my friend. A short wait for menus and to scour drink menu. I went with pomegranate cosmo, unfortunately it lacked presentation due to shortage of appropriate glassware. Server was apologetic, taste was pleasant but strong and lacking garnish. My friend just ordered a light draft and we ordered Reuben egg rolls to share. Best Reuben egg rolls I have had in the Cuse! Tons of tender corned beef, and just a hint of sauerkraut and Swiss served with thousands island dressing! I ordered an extra for take out for my Irish man at home and short rib tacos. Those did not keep well for take out, more meat and toppings would improve the continuity compared to tortillas. Service excellent, frequently checked upon for refills and food order. Prompt delivery and friendly service! Great place for meetups with a pub sports bar atmosphere. I'm not sure I noticed remanence of the prior press room. Many televisions great for sport events. Menu is simple and pub oriented.

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    The Penny Pub - divebars - Updated August 2026

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