Press Bay

Areas to Explore

PRESS BAY ALLEY & COURT

Press Bay is an exciting and resilient ecosystem, and it serves as a signpost for how hip a Downtown can be. Located on West Green Street, a short walk west of the Commons, and just one block to the east of Green Street’s transit hub, Press Bay Court joins Press Bay Alley.

Press Bay Court is a series of micro-retail spaces carved from an existing building previously housing Ithaca Photo. This “court” is bordered by a large courtyard/ performance space which is programmed throughout the warmer months. Found in these micro spaces are Halal Grocery and Meat, stocked with certified halal meats and other traditional foods sourced from ethnic suppliers in New York City, Rashida Sawyer Bakery selling its artisanal cheesecakes and other gourmet baked goods, One Ring Donuts offering freshly made, seasonally inspired donuts, Adrina Dietra selling apothecary goods and vintage inspired and custom made lingerie, and Bramble, an enlarged space for the community herbal apothecary and tea shop. Soon, Boxy Bikes who sells and services modified electric bicycles is also located here.

Neighboring the Court, you’ll find Press Bay Alley, a series of food and beverage hotspots and micro retail spaces in a row of converted storage bays that formerly housed newsprint for the Ithaca Journal, The Alley is home to Lucky Hare Brewing Co. pouring farm brewed craft beers; the Press Cafe artisan espresso bar; Mama Said Hand Pies crafting handmade pies loaded with locally sourced ingredients; Sparks + Embers carrying indie brand homegoods and apparel; and Circus Culture, the region’s only circus performance school.

Across the street from Press Bay, you’ll find Odyssey Bookstore, a quaint independently owned shop filled with the latest titles, classic reads and childrens books, too!

For Information about speciality services avaliable in Press Bay, check out our directory starting on page 7.

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W. M.L.K., JR. / STATE STREET T E E R T S A G U Y A C

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PRESS BAY

ALLEY & COURT LOCATED HERE!

DEWITT MALL

SENECA STREET T E E R T S A G O I T

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THE COMMONS PEDESTRIAN MALL

Y E L L A Y R I A D E M O H

GREEN STREET T E E R T S A R O R U A

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E. M.L.K., JR. / STATE STREETCITY CENTRE 79

GATEWAY PLAZA

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AURORA STREET HUDSON STREET

Press Bay Court and Alley are more than just a micro retail and dining attraction, but also a lifestyle hangout filled with activity and entertainment all year long.

The Lucky Hare Brewing Stage in Press Bay, quite literally a chic rehabbed loading dock-turned stage hosts live music performances on Thursday evenings throughout the summer and fall. The Alley and Court also transform into holiday markets on Tuesday nights before major feast holidays including the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Music on the Lucky Hare Stage: Thursday, September 23, 2021: Sam Lupowitz Thursday, September 30, 2021: Afrobeta

2021 Holiday Market at Pres Bay Schedule: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Tuesday, December 21, 2021

DOWNTOWN ITHACA GIFT CARDS

Accepted at over 100 shops and restaurants in Downtown Ithaca!

Purchase online at downtownithaca.com, by phone: (607) 277-8679 or in person at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance office in Center Ithaca.