Syracuse · Onondaga County, NY
Nightlife in Syracuse
Scout analyzed 96 Syracuse places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
96
Matches
11
Typical spend
$40
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Dewittshire
Dark Horse Tavern
Dark Horse Tavern is a casual pub perfect for an evening meal or drinks with friends, especially for catching a game. Expect to spend 20-40 dollars per person for a meal and a drink, with visits lasting about 1.5 hours.
Nightlife
Sharkey's Bar and Grill
Sharkey's Bar and Grill is a casual spot for American food, live music, and volleyball. Expect to spend a few hours and around $15-35 per person for a meal and drinks.
Downtown
Salt City Coffee and Bar
Salt City Coffee and Bar is suitable for a casual coffee stop or an inexpensive drink. Plan for about an hour and expect to spend $5-15 per person.
Downtown
The Evergreen
This pub is suitable for a relaxed evening meal with friends or a casual date, easily fitting into a night out downtown. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$45 per person on food and drinks.
Lakefront
Meier’s Creek Brewing - Inner Harbor
This brewery is a good spot for a casual afternoon or evening drink and meal. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $25-$50 per person on drinks and pub fare.
Nightlife
The Lost Horizon
The Lost Horizon is a classic dive for live music, offering a social and energetic evening out. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $30-75 per person on tickets and drinks for a show.
Downtown
Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge
Al's is a solid choice for an evening out, combining good drinks and gourmet pub food with live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-75 per person for drinks and a bite.
Downtown
PressRoom Pub
PressRoom Pub is a good spot for a casual meal and drinks while catching a game, suitable for a relaxed evening with friends or a quick solo bite. Expect to spend $20-$40 per person for an hour and a half visit.
Downtown
Maxwells
Maxwells is a pub suitable for an evening out with friends or a casual date, offering food, craft beer, and live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.
Nightlife
The Winds of Cold Springs Harbor, LLC.
This bar is suitable for an evening drink or casual meal, especially if looking for live music. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for drinks and basic food over a 1.5-hour visit.
Nightlife
The Retreat
The Retreat is suitable for an evening meal with live music, especially on the patio. Expect a casual but lively atmosphere with steak and seafood options, and plan for a moderate spend per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 11 of the 96 analyzed Syracuse places fit nightlife.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 45% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Adventurous, Upscale.
Book ahead
Book tours and tickets in Syracuse
Lock in the parts of the plan that sell out — tours, tastings and timed-entry tickets across Syracuse.
See what's bookable in Syracuse(opens in a new tab)Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.
Make it a night out
Staying over in Syracuse?
Hotels, resorts and vacation rentals across Syracuse — book the stay and make a full weekend of it.
Find places to stay in Syracuse(opens in a new tab)Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.