Titus Tavern

Overpriced and high school reunion. Those are the two best descriptors.

Love this cozy new pub at the corner of Titus and Cooper in the heart of Irondequoit.  The owners John and Bucky did a wonderful job finishing it out with hunter green walls and dark wood, a beautiful fireplace, and a gorgeous wood bar that is perfect height and depth for bellying up for beer and conversation with your better half or your wing man.  They have a limited menu of sandwiches provided by the Cooper DelI next door.  I did not try the food, but Cooper DelI has long been know for its sandwiches, and I have eaten there and enjoyed the food on several occasions.  But this is a great place to watch a game or just catch up with an old friend.  The walls are lined with Irondequoit memorabilia from days gone by, a lacrosse stick hangs proudly over the fireplace.  

Young girlfriends sipping wine, a table of older women, and several other mixed groups were enjoying the atmosphere here on a cold Thursday night in March.  They have a nice mix of local and well known drafts available including Dogfish Head, Ithaca Cascazilla (a personal favorite) and Guinness to name just a few, and reasonably priced at $4.50 pint.  They also have a respectable wine selection, and I noticed that the red wine was served in nice oversize wine glasses which many will appreciate.  Music is not too loud and allows for easy conversation.  Bathrooms are clean and well maintained...it's a great little spot that was sorely needed in Irondequoit, a nicer, more upscale alternative to the grittier neighbor Murph's across the street.  Titus Tavern has the charm and warmth that were sorely lacking in the cavernous and short lived Copper Grill around the corner.  

Parking is a bit challenging with just a small lot for about 20 cars, but it is not a large place so not too much of a challenge.  I will hold off one star til I've tried some of the food, but this place is most definitely worth a visit, especially if you're in the Irondequoit area.  And it is an easy walk for many Irondequoit residents.  The owner John can usually be found on premises and is always happy to strike up a conversation.  Check it out sometime.

My husband and I stopped in on a Thursday night for dinner and a drink.  The room was packed, with a mix of ages.  The food menu is fairly limited, but it was all prepared at Cooper Deli next door, which is always good.  We ordered wraps and sandwiches, and they were very tasty and quick.  

The parking lot is tiny, so you'll probably need to park at the bank across the street.  As the other reviewer said, it's definitely noisy in there, so it's hard to carry on much of a conversation.  On the other hand, it's nice to see a place attracting a crowd after just a short time in busy, and better to be a little noisy than silent from a lack of customers.  It's a small place inside, so it fills up fast.