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nightlife
A day exploring wineries and waterfalls isn’t complete without a night reveling in Ithaca and Tompkins County’s diverse nightlife. Check out some of Ithaca and Trumansburg’s noteworthy establishments, each taking your night in a different direction.
LOCAL’S DIVE
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AFTER DINNER COCKTAIL
BAR ARGOS | 408 E State St, Ithaca | 607.319.4437 argosinn.com | Bar Argos’ setting and Prohibition era-style are as unique as its hand-crafted cocktails. Enjoy a casual atmosphere in a historic downtown mansion, with some of the most creative cocktails and bartenders around.
LIVE MUSIC
THE HAUNT | 702 Willow Ave, Ithaca 607.275.3447 | thehaunt.com | Weekly trivia, karaoke, and live music make this Ithaca staple a lively venue any night of the week.
DANCE/CLUB
LOT 10 | 106 S Cayuga St, Ithaca | 607.272.7224 lot-10.com | Ithaca’s only two-story cocktail lounge and night club. Downstairs features a rotating cocktail menu, Luna Street Food serving late night bites and an urban patio. Upstairs features drink specials, live entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere. Come find out why you’ll want to be a regular!
PUB
KILPATRICK’S PUBLICK HOUSE | 130 E Seneca St, Ithaca | 607.273.2632 | kilpatrickspub.com | A traditional, upscale Irish pub restaurant and bar featuring authentic Irish-inspired and American cuisine, as well as a diverse selection of drinks.
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CHANTICLEER | 101 W State St, Ithaca 607.272.9678 | As Ithaca’s oldest surviving tavern, situated next to the State Theatre, the “Chanti” is a perfect pre- or post-show jaunt. Enjoy the eclectic mix of townies, knowledgeable bartenders, and reasonably priced drinks.
LATE NIGHT EATS + DRINK
BANDWAGON BREW PUB | 114 N Cayuga St, Ithaca | 607.319.0699 | bandwagonbeer.com Late-night happy hour and rotating house brews in an underground, laid-back brewpub with a late-night kitchen.
COLLEGE CROWD
MOONIE’S | 114 E State St, Ithaca | 607.319.0342 Formerly known as Moonshadow Tavern, this spacious bar features a dance floor, pool tables, lounge areas, and a popcorn machine – perfect for the college and party crowd.
TRUMANSBURG
ATLAS BOWL | 61 W Main St | 607.387.3191 atlasbowl.com | Eat. Drink. Bowl. With a completely unexpected locally-sourced menu, a bar serving Finger Lakes wines and brews and bowling to boot, their slogan sums up this fantastic gem in Trumansburg. SILVER LINE TAP ROOM | 19 W Main St 607.209.4116 | silverlinetaproom.com | Live music every Friday and Saturday night and a vast rotating selection of local brews and liquors make this bar in Trumansburg a perfect late-night stop.