Parsnip Pub

Fun Bar on the Lake!

My wife and I usually stop by here for a couple of drinks on the way to or from dinner. You won't find a bunch of kids cramming the place and the bartenders always treat us like family. In the warmer weather, we like to hang out on the deck that overlooks the lake and relax.

We also like going on sat nights since my wife gets $2 drinks (which means so do I ;) )

This is a trashy dive bar which is exactly why i like it. the cliental is either 40+ or on some kind of drug that you wouldn't want to know any more about. It's old, dark and in ronkonkoma...which should sum it up...but when you feel like purely enjoying a drink without the fuss of an outfit, makeup and pleasing those around you, this is where i like to go. i can be trash for a night, not care about anything but my drinky... and it's a good time. even though the lake is icky, parsnip is right on the lake with a deck that overlooks it. at night when you've had a few, it creates a good atmosphere away from the dive inside. it's a novel thing and i suggest those that want a change from the "scene" give it a try...go with a buddy, this is NOT a date spot.

I am giving this place 3 stars basically because I am always entertained; whether it be the patrons themselves, or a fight, or just the bartenders.  This place used to be a hot spot back in the day and now it has turned into the dive bar that attracts an older crowd (50+), where everyone knows your name.  I guess that's a good thing, however if you're looking to meet new people, you won't because it's the same faces every week.  The bartenders during the week before 10pm are not really bartenders (with the exception of Richie!).  They can be found hanging out after their shift polishing off their drinks.  I used to go on Saturday night, but the bartender (Tiny I think they call him)(who is not so tiny!), is kind of a pig when it comes to the women.  So I tried Friday night and there are 2 male bartenders who are pretty cool.  Granted, they never charge the same price for a drink, which I think is unfair, but they are generous in doing shots with you.  The owner is very nice and the place itself is small.  Lately, they've had a DJ who I think enjoys playing only the music from his generation (again, older).  Because when you request a song from today's generation, he says 'sure' and then never plays it.  There are definitely some strays that come in looking for trouble after 1am, be aware!

It's an alright joint if you just want to get a quick drink before you go out to a real place, or on the way home while eating your little vincents pizza...