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!

Kelly's Saloon is the darkest and diviest of all the Geneseo bars, but those who love it, LOVE it…read more It had been covered in 30 years of graffiti from college students and townies marking up the walls, tables, counters, floors and ceiling with sharpie signatures, drawings and call outs to college organizations. Unfortunately, it burned down and all that was lost. They have done their best to reestablish that aesthetic and have encouraged customers to mark up the rebuilt bar. As far as drinks they have all your standards at very cheap prices. Unique to Kelly's is Kelly's Juice, a kind of fruit punch that is slightly different each time you go, but generally tastes like a jolly rancher and is very sweet, but chocked full of alcohol.

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!!!!!

Stopped in for lunch one afternoon. Definitely a dive for locals. Very dark on the inside,…read morevirtually no windows. Very limited menu. I had a burger which was good with a can of Genny Light. Bartender was very friendly and attentive.

Not anywhere I would eat..... when your served moldy lemons on your food!!!!!!!!You got to start…read morethinking wtf.

Great local bar on East Ave with a low key cool interior. Fun, chill and playful vibe. Beers are…read morecheap and cold, specials everyday. Small outside patio area, great spot for people watching all along the busy sidewalk. Limited parking along the street but there is a garage nearby... walking distance to others restaurants and bars.

Stopped in here between bands at the Jazz Fest. I think I was there a long time ago... but this…read morelittle bar is great! They have a full bar: wine, beer, liquor. It was packed because of the Jazz Fest but man.. we did not have to wait more than 5 minutes for our drinks! We ordered at the bar and one of the gals came over to deliver. Now that's service! There's a bunch of stuff to do... some arcade games and darts. There's a dining section on the other side of the wall, as well as some outdoor seating. Note: ladies room is small and the stall on one side is in the dark lol... so ladies beware haha! Going to be back there for sure and this time we'll grab some food!

Really great stop! Menu had lots of great items. Place was clean. Server was friendly and was busy…read morethe whole time serving everyone. They have weekly specials of prime rib and servings looked huge. We enjoyed all the food we got.

I visited Riley's for my first time on a friend's recommendation Sunday after a hike. I was seated…read morenear the window and Lexi was my server. She was outstanding! There was a bar area, with dartboards, music and the works and outdoor seating as well. The views were pretty and I had a late lunch. The menu has so many great things from which to choose. That day, they happened to be out of Prime Rib and a second menu item, which I don't recall. I ordered the fish sandwich and added sweet potato fries. Everything was absolutely incredible and I will definitely make the trip back to try new dishes and check out live music. Thank you, Riley's!

If only rating the food this rating would have been higher. When we walked in for dinner, (we had…read morea gift certificate) I was expecting a bad experience. The place is dark, felt dirty, a little cob webby, and in lack of general repair. There weren't many people eating so I thought we'd get a couple drinks, an app, and get out. The waitress was very friendly although working by herself and trying to cover the bar. After looking at the menu we decided to order a sandwich also. I was very pleasantly surprised at the portion size and flavor as was my wife. I couldn't finish my meal but enjoyed it the next day. The cook came out and asked how we liked our meals. We will definitely be back. Hopefully the owner or manager will take some time to clean the place up, replace some light bulbs, and maybe staff it better. Couple notes to the owner/manager: - why keep around beat up, old, stained menus. What does it cost to keep them new & fresh looking - get rid of the cob webs!!!! - replace bad light bulbs - get rids of old lighting that isn't used any more (we saw black light bulbs all over) and put in lighting that is appealing (once the place is cleaned up) - organize your staff so you can cover the bar and the tables. Or get your waitress/bar tenders to not stand and chat up the bar stools when there are table customers - make sure the place feels clean, clean, clean - the smokers standing out on the sidewalk in front of the front door are not inviting *except to other smokers - your cook is good - exploit that!

Calling this place a pub is being a little too kind. When we arrived on the Friday after…read moreThanksgiving, it reeked of cigarette smoke and was full of kids who didn't look old enough to drink. The DJ was blasting some hip-hop tunes, which I enjoyed, and the beer selection was decent and reasonably priced. Definitely not a destination bar, but if you're in the mood to watch teens awkwardly dancing to hip-hop, this could be your spot!

If you're looking for cheap drinks this is it. Id call this place a local hangout for the townies…read morefor sure. Subtle touches like cans of roach spray behind the bar, a bathroom that literally was 85 degrees. Add some sloppy people and average food and that's fanatics.

Can't recommend this place enough! They take great care of us whenever we're playing we play here…read moreon tour.