J Ryan's Pub

70 beers on tap. Pool. Deer hunter games. Darts.

A great pub, I love going on a low-key night to try new beers and chat with friends. Plus, they have a cute outdoor area during the warmer months.

Hello beer in central New York!  As per usual travel motives, we were looking for a great beer selection for my beer geek husband and good bar food...for some hair of the dog.  We stumbled across this recommendation from beer advocate, and as expected, just what we were looking for.  

Let's start with the warm and friendly smiling faces when you walk through the door.  The service is so inviting and welcoming. Decor is clean and just what you'd expect for a bar/pub. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and got comfortable--no one seemed to mind.

We ordered appetizers.  Not so standard bar fare that was delicious.  Pluses all around for this place.  Swing on by!!

J Ryan's is a microbrew oasis in the midst of the painfully boring beer dessert of Syracuse.  While it may be possible to find some of these selections elsewhere, never for the price offered here and certainly never on specials.  Unfortunately, the bar is quite small and can be hard to navigate towards to place an order.  The place is typically crowded, but after sipping the beer and paying your bill it is not difficult to figure out why.  All the times I have been the crowd had been young, with quite a few scene kids hanging around, but I know of many people who enjoy this place so I believe it draws a diversified crowd.

Just like any bar, you may have a bad experience with the people here, but your thirst will always be quenched.

Try if available:
Founders Porter
Brooklyn Brewery Mary's Maple Porter