Taps Bar & Restaurant

This bar is about local culture for years. If you are not local you need to be on your best behavior till you are known. I know the owner and hes a very nice guy.
They are always and have always been strict on ID’s and also you don’t put your feet up or get stupid in here… they’s shut you down and you wont ever get back in.
Now to the reality if you are fairly sensible, you drink and don’t offend anyone you can get sloshed in here till the bell rings. They remember you, they give you popcorn, there is a good pool table in the back and you can walk right outside and smoke in the back or front.
You can pick up women here sometimes you just have to be smooth about it and not too pushy

Way too strict on IDs. We went here after going to alto cinco for dinner. They made my girlfriend walk up and down the stairs (wtf?) to prove she wasn’t too drunk but still denied us entry anyways (5÷9÷15 9pm). We had only one drink so were probably among the most sober patrons. Very sad to see this kind of behavior. We will be considering other establishments in the future.

I just went here after one margarita at dinner at Alto Cinco’s and was denied because I had «too much.» I was confused so I asked the bouncer what I did wrong and he simply said «you’ve had too much. Come back tomorrow.» It was a real disappointment because it is the only real bar on Westcott. It’s questionable if I’ll go back again.

I feel like this place has gotten better over the years. Their ownership has been very helpful and resourceful in helping clients. For example, while they don’t have (real) food, they allow you to bring in food from outside places and eat it there. They actively remove empty bottles and fill up popcorn and if they know you and recognize that you’re a good person and a good customer occasionally you’ll see a free drink your way. The key is to get to know the guys. They are cash only and require two forms of ID if you’re out of state (if you’re a student your student ID will work).
This is more of a bar for adults and grad students than it is for undergrads. It’s not the greatest to drive to due to limited parking, but it is in a populated area so it is safe to walk to. It’s a good place to go as a group and with people you know will be there.

Used to be a great place to hang out. However, nobody and I mean nobody goes here anymore. Well I went it to see why and now I know why. The place is awful the staff is unhappy and the selection awful. They need to sell this off to someone who cares. I wonder why all the old professors at SU never come in here anymore or the locals. It’s because this place has seen its best days. Smells like a porno shop also.

Do not need to worry about Jagerbombers here. Bourbon? YES! Love this place! Popcorn served by D.
Been too long since I’ve been tho.

I love you Taps. However, I understand why you’re hated.
The workers/​owners are strict about IDing. I get in w my NYS ID with no problem, though. I guess you’re supposed to bring at least two forms of photo ID. The alcohol is inexpensive and simple. They do have single-​malt scotch. The bartender is always nice.
It’s a great spot to avoid the awful college student crowd. There are video games, darts, juke box, and a pool table.
Cash only.

One hot, sweaty summer day they refused to serve me for stating on the way in that it «smells like a goddamn locker room in here.»
They seem to be in complete denial about what their establishment really is, which is a cheap den of filth where you can get drunk because there’s not much else within walking distance. Just don’t bring it up while you’re there and you’ll be ok.

Taps is what a local corner bar should be. It’s cheap. The staff are friendly. It’s a nice place to sit down with a couple friends shoot a couple games of darts and pool and down some beers.
The bar is strictly cash. They often want verification for ID if it’s out of state. So what?
If you live in the Westcott /​SU Campus area and want a quiet bar to hangout at without dealing with the shithead students, this is the place to go. It’s usually not busy, and I prefer that. The beers are always cheap and cold.
The owner is nice, and is there every night. I don’t know how anyone would think the staff to be unfriendly.
The 1 star reviewers are just assholes with overly high expectations.

This place sucks, so much. If you’re lucky enough to make it past the gestapo officer requesting TWO forms of ID for entry (because everyone grabs their drivers license AND birth certificate when they head to the bar, right?), you’d better have a wad of cash, because these cheap dicks don’t take plastic.
Never have I seen an establishment with such disdain towards people willing to give them money. They think they can get away with it because they’re one of only two bars in Westcott (and the other one sucks almost as much), but don’t give them the satisfaction. Stay home, or go have a few drinks at Alto Cinco across the road instead.

I can tell the owner cares because I see him every morning sweeping the sidewalk in front of this super dive of a bar. It really is a dive.
From my accounts, all staff were very friendly and liberal with their bowls of popcorn. Which never stayed empty for long.
Cash only, two forms of ID unless you have your passport.
This is not a place you go for fun. This is a quite place you go for a beer and conversation.

I got real drunk here and had no problems whatsoever getting drinks or dealing with employees. Everyone seemed nice to me. It’s kind of funny that they require two forms of ID, but, seriously, who the hell doesn’t carry a second form of ID?
It’s cash only (which is kind of odd considering they probably made you show them a credit card so you could get in) so I have no idea how much I spent but I do remember two Yuenglings and a shot cost $ 9 bucks at one point in time, so, it basically has average Syracuse prices, maybe a bit cheaper.
I’m torn between three and four stars, but I’m gonna go with four because the other people that reviewed this place seem to be assholes.

Least fun bar in the entire giant world of horrible bars. And I like dive bars! The owner and staff are people that hate having fun and they also hate serving beers. Especially the owner. I agree with the review of Nathan R. when he states «it smells like moldy corpses.» Also, I believe the owner of this horrible corpse smelling bar had a face from the Goonies and is angry about it and has decided to open a bar so that he can be angry at people who made fun of him and his Goonie-​face. That’s all. Don’t go here.

I’d rather not drink than go here. I usually like dive bars. But that is because they are relaxed and friendly. However, this is the most up-​tight place I’ve ever been. They don’t want you to come in, and they serve you grudgingly. It smells like the moldy corpses that used to be embalmed there when it was a funeral parlor. Not kidding. Also, if you aren’t a Yankees fan, watch out.

DUMP. This place WOULD be cool if the owner wasn’t so rude. He tries now and then to be «nice», but out of nowhere he’ll be really stupid about things. For example, this is a DIVE bar and I sat at a table and put my feet up on an empty chair.
WELLL, the bouncer comes up to me and says I had to put my feet down because the owner didn’t like it… hahahahahahha REALLY??? This place is a S***hole and he should be happy people go. I went a few times for its proximity to my house, however the hassle is not worth it.

taps is fun. it’s a townie bar, but it’s what you make of it. go there, mingle with the local syracuse folk, and play some darts and pool. be open minded and youll have fun no matter where you are