Such a cute spot, we came for a friends birthday and the drink and space was so welcoming! A bartender even sang happy birthday to us, amazing time!
Elmira-Hope Ecklund
Great staff, great beer, fun events!
Wish they had more food options but overall, can't complain.
Robert R
Only doing 5 star because Danny Julie Marina Brian and Robin are my idols. Brendan is dangerous with his moves behind the bar that man might be too good of a bartender for you guys- don’t let this kind of power go unchecked, he is dinging people in the face with impunity. Wow man guys by the way this place rocks
Taina Moynihan
Good beer and great atmosphere! Awesome to have DotCU serving up delicious Cuban food in the space too. Their maduros and fries are so good!
David Brady-Gossage
Amazing brewery. Personal Best may very well be the best brewery pub I’ve ever had the pleasure to frequent. They don’t give Michelin stars to brew pubs but, if they did…
Rae Enlow
Great service, regardless of what people say on FB. Bartenders are able to tell when someone is over their limit and can't handle their booze
Hal Aimee
Came for a wedding, beer was great, bartenders were nice, service was beyond exceptional. I don’t like my drinks smelling like cigarettes and that was a persistent issue. Otherwise I would recommend every and anyone to come
Lily Hollister
This is my favorite bar in Ithaca. Not only do they have an amazing selection of great beers on tap, I learned yesterday that most of their beers are also gluten reduced and safe for people with gluten intolerance. This is huge for me, as a person whose family has celiacs. Also, I’ve been coming to Family Fiesta dance events here, and I’ve loved them. The vibe of the whole venue is great for families, and the food truck is so yummy. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Also did I already mention their friendly, knowledgeable, and fun staff!?! 5/5 from my whole family.
Arjun Bakshi
Place has good drinks but on Friday I was told they would have the eagles game on so I had a large group today only to be told that an event not advertised meant we could not watch despite a woman already telling me we would be okay. The bartender in question too seemed frustrated at the idea of us wanting to watch sports when they had played the game before already
Continuing the Road Trip adventures through Upstate New York, this visit is to one of three breweries worth investigating in the Ithaca area.
It's quite a bar to set for yourself as a business when you choose the name 'Personal Best.' Of the three worthy contenders in the Ithaca brewery game, this one is, well, The Best.
There's an extensive list of brews, and flights, pints, and half-pours are available. If you're smart, take a picture of your four. You know, for posterity or whatever. Guess who forgot, though?
Tanyathorn
Nice space and and great refresh beer.staffs were friendly.
Kevin Tracy
We hosted our wedding reception at Personal Best on 6/14/25, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The pricing was fair, Anthony was incredibly easy to work with, and the event staff went above and beyond. Renting out the entire venue was perfect for our group—guests could relax inside, enjoy the outdoor space, or play shuffleboard at their leisure.
We highly recommend Personal Best for any event you’re planning. The atmosphere is great, the team is top-notch, and the beer selection is fantastic!
Such a cute spot, we came for a friends birthday and the drink and space was so welcoming! A bartender even sang happy birthday to us, amazing time!
Great staff, great beer, fun events!
Wish they had more food options but overall, can't complain.
Only doing 5 star because Danny Julie Marina Brian and Robin are my idols. Brendan is dangerous with his moves behind the bar that man might be too good of a bartender for you guys- don’t let this kind of power go unchecked, he is dinging people in the face with impunity. Wow man guys by the way this place rocks
Good beer and great atmosphere! Awesome to have DotCU serving up delicious Cuban food in the space too. Their maduros and fries are so good!
Amazing brewery. Personal Best may very well be the best brewery pub I’ve ever had the pleasure to frequent. They don’t give Michelin stars to brew pubs but, if they did…
Great service, regardless of what people say on FB. Bartenders are able to tell when someone is over their limit and can't handle their booze
Came for a wedding, beer was great, bartenders were nice, service was beyond exceptional. I don’t like my drinks smelling like cigarettes and that was a persistent issue. Otherwise I would recommend every and anyone to come
This is my favorite bar in Ithaca. Not only do they have an amazing selection of great beers on tap, I learned yesterday that most of their beers are also gluten reduced and safe for people with gluten intolerance. This is huge for me, as a person whose family has celiacs. Also, I’ve been coming to Family Fiesta dance events here, and I’ve loved them. The vibe of the whole venue is great for families, and the food truck is so yummy. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Also did I already mention their friendly, knowledgeable, and fun staff!?! 5/5 from my whole family.
Place has good drinks but on Friday I was told they would have the eagles game on so I had a large group today only to be told that an event not advertised meant we could not watch despite a woman already telling me we would be okay. The bartender in question too seemed frustrated at the idea of us wanting to watch sports when they had played the game before already
Lovely vibe, great beer and food!
Restaurantji Recommends
Continuing the Road Trip adventures through Upstate New York, this visit is to one of three breweries worth investigating in the Ithaca area.
It's quite a bar to set for yourself as a business when you choose the name 'Personal Best.' Of the three worthy contenders in the Ithaca brewery game, this one is, well, The Best.
There's an extensive list of brews, and flights, pints, and half-pours are available. If you're smart, take a picture of your four. You know, for posterity or whatever. Guess who forgot, though?
Nice space and and great refresh beer.staffs were friendly.
We hosted our wedding reception at Personal Best on 6/14/25, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The pricing was fair, Anthony was incredibly easy to work with, and the event staff went above and beyond. Renting out the entire venue was perfect for our group—guests could relax inside, enjoy the outdoor space, or play shuffleboard at their leisure.
We highly recommend Personal Best for any event you’re planning. The atmosphere is great, the team is top-notch, and the beer selection is fantastic!
Dope spot
Best brewery in town!
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