The Westy

One of the best bars in Ithaca. Huge tap selection that is constantly rotating and they also have a great liquor selection. Only one of three bars in all of Ithaca with any good rum. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Bouncers at the door when it's busy to insure everyone is of age as well. Thankfully 21 also means no children here (even a nice sign) No actual food, but they do have a free, self-serve popcorn machine when you need a snack to balance out. They also allow you to bring in food. Large outdoor section outback as well (open all year, but no heaters). Lots of picnic tables and they allow food from outside restaurants (grab some Franco's pizza a couple doors down) - also until the Winter came, they had an awesome food truck parked out back (Yxi’S Arepas & Gordito).

Definitely a local favorite! Awesome place with great people and drinks. Darts and pool inside, along with tables and games, lots of outdoor seating, too. Bathrooms are in the basement. They don't serve food, but often have complimentary popcorn. Water cooler and cups available to help yourself. They do allow outside food. $10 minimum the credit cards.

Great beers, and if you manage to make it on a night where the food cart is open (not sure if post-pandemic it is still there), you're in luck! Fun place to bring a few friends and hang out. Especially great in the summer when you can sit outside comfortably at their picnic tables. Be prepared to see lots of locals too!

Perfect in the summertime with its large outdoor beer garden, cozy in the winter inside. Steel tip dart board, pool table, free popcorn. Clientele is a mix of grad students, young local professionals, service industry folks etc. Not the spot for getting blackout on your 21st birthday. Staff is experienced and kind, good mix of local and general domestic beers as well as a full bar of liquor for cocktails. Not swanky but far from dingey or divey.