Can't say enough good things about this place! Staff is so friendly and the drinks are awesome... I met Steve the owner and he was so fun and accommodating! Will be back for sure the next time I'm in town!
Taylor Crowe
I really dug this place. Nice and laid back, decent selection across the board, friendly service, and close to everything downtown Ithaca. Def "geared" towards 30-somethings and above (unlike most bars on the commons).
Sara F
DO NOT GO THERE you will wait 45 minutes for your
Service: 1
Bart Johnson
Bartenders take forever to make a drink. Like painfully slow to make a gin and tonic.
Cory S
The best places are the one you stumble upon at random. The Bike Bar was exactly that, after walking around the campus for a few hours my wife and I stumbled upon this bar and absolutely loved it. The staff was super friendly and accommodating with their knowledge on craft beer selection. We also enjoyed the jazz band that had played there that night. Very clean, very friendly, and a very fun place to hang out! We definitely will be going back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
This place reminds me of the Chapter House. It even has live music from time to time and feels roomy with the recent expansion. If you think you can hang with Grad students/Cornell Employees enter, as it seems like their turf mostly. Drinks are expensive but I hear the building is expensive to rent.
Great spot to go for cocktails while waiting for dinner. Cool vibes and interesting (good), high end cocktails. All fresh ingredients. Watched the bartender squeeze lemons for my drink and twist the rinds for garnish. Highly recommend. Looking forward to visiting again when we are back in Ithaca.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Hahn
Cool vibe with a nice selection of beers and cocktails. Our bartender was great and offered to let us try beers before ordering. The atmosphere was nice and chill, not too loud where I couldn't hear my friends. We chilled out on the comfy couches in their newly expanded area. While I don't live in Ithaca anymore, I could see myself coming back again and again if I did! If you were a fan of Felicia's Atomic Lounge (RIP), you'll likely enjoy Bike Bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Pete Stergion
Excellent choice of craft cocktails. Great choice of rotating craft beers as well. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ross N.
This was a fun place. I struck up conversations with the persons next to me. To my right shoulder, we talked about mountain biking and BMX. To my left shoulder was a lady who kept ordering drinks. When she mentioned her husband, I kept the my one-liners on the DL. The beer was excellent. Foam, Grimm and Hudson Valley were all on tap. Cheers.
Will Cameron
These guys clearly love beer and want to share their passion with others — best place in town to try interesting brews!
A really great bar. We've been here times. Wonderful live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't try any food, but the drinks were good. Great selection of beers on tap, and friendly servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent choice of craft cocktails. Great choice of rotating craft beers as well. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Hummus Plate
Can't say enough good things about this place! Staff is so friendly and the drinks are awesome... I met Steve the owner and he was so fun and accommodating! Will be back for sure the next time I'm in town!
I really dug this place. Nice and laid back, decent selection across the board, friendly service, and close to everything downtown Ithaca. Def "geared" towards 30-somethings and above (unlike most bars on the commons).
DO NOT GO THERE you will wait 45 minutes for your
Service: 1
Bartenders take forever to make a drink. Like painfully slow to make a gin and tonic.
The best places are the one you stumble upon at random. The Bike Bar was exactly that, after walking around the campus for a few hours my wife and I stumbled upon this bar and absolutely loved it. The staff was super friendly and accommodating with their knowledge on craft beer selection. We also enjoyed the jazz band that had played there that night. Very clean, very friendly, and a very fun place to hang out! We definitely will be going back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place reminds me of the Chapter House. It even has live music from time to time and feels roomy with the recent expansion. If you think you can hang with Grad students/Cornell Employees enter, as it seems like their turf mostly. Drinks are expensive but I hear the building is expensive to rent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think I found my spot. Great bar!
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Great spot to go for cocktails while waiting for dinner. Cool vibes and interesting (good), high end cocktails. All fresh ingredients. Watched the bartender squeeze lemons for my drink and twist the rinds for garnish. Highly recommend. Looking forward to visiting again when we are back in Ithaca.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cool vibe with a nice selection of beers and cocktails. Our bartender was great and offered to let us try beers before ordering. The atmosphere was nice and chill, not too loud where I couldn't hear my friends. We chilled out on the comfy couches in their newly expanded area. While I don't live in Ithaca anymore, I could see myself coming back again and again if I did! If you were a fan of Felicia's Atomic Lounge (RIP), you'll likely enjoy Bike Bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent choice of craft cocktails. Great choice of rotating craft beers as well. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This was a fun place. I struck up conversations with the persons next to me. To my right shoulder, we talked about mountain biking and BMX. To my left shoulder was a lady who kept ordering drinks. When she mentioned her husband, I kept the my one-liners on the DL. The beer was excellent. Foam, Grimm and Hudson Valley were all on tap. Cheers.
These guys clearly love beer and want to share their passion with others — best place in town to try interesting brews!