16 Best Bars in Watertown

“always a good time and the food is always great, bartenders are very friendly too!!“

“I couldn't believe my experience I had been in there a long time I've always loved that place but I couldn't believe the nice light and the bartender the prettiest and nicest bartender I've ever seen I recommend everyone goes there to get a beautiful smile and have good jokes and a good time see you soon over now“

“I just want to shout out to Ian and Laura for making my Sons and new daughter in laws reception one to remember you two worked your butts off for us to enjoy ourselves you are the best I will recommend you guys to everyone again Thank you Missy and Mike Birchenough🍾👏“

“A short stay in Watertown New York while visiting Alexandria bay. We decided to stop and to Joe's tavern for a drink and to play some darts. The barmaid was fantastic very friendly the atmosphere was great. Will definitely go there again.“

“Went here after being in the pathetic 1869 tavern. What a difference!! Way better. This place is a 1000% improvement!!!“

“If you want a full historical immersion experience … put this Tavern into your pitstop journey. A throwback and local history lesson worth a visit. You just might learn something from the friendly staff and patrons.“

“A very surprising hidden gem, nestled in the historic Paddock Arcade. The atomosphere is reminiscent of a cozy 1920s speakeasy with plenty of seating. Excellent cocktails and absurdly good happy hour deals on drinks and food, including unquestionably the best wings I have had in the area. Staff is extremely friendly and hospitable, one of my easiest recommendations for dining in the area.“

“I still have great memories of this place! We were on a US/Canada roadtrip with my friends in the fall of 2018 and Watertown was our first stop after leaving New York city. The barkeep was from Hawaii (?) and we learned that all IPA's are trash and usually no one walks in that bar by accident. We ended up chatting with everyone at the bar and sang Country Roads at least once with everyone else. I still think of that night as one of the best on our 30-day trip and a great example of American hospitality!“

“The chick from the bar next door that works there now is thE bOmb !“

“Great service and Good food. I had a blast“

“Had a wonderful evening here with the family. The calamari was divine; super crispy on the outside and nice and tender on the inside with great flavor. The addition of the peppers with the calamari was on point. The burger looked delicious and the beef dip was great as well. The corn beef and cabbage was lacking. The corn beef had great flavor - but over half of my beef was just fat, which was a little disappointing. I also got the butt end of the cabbage and it definitely needed some salt along with the potatoes. The broth was delicious. We got the carrot cake, gingerbread cheesecake, and egg nog cheesecake. They were all very well made and tasted great. My favorites were the egg nog cheesecake and the carrot cake. Overall a really great experience.

Kid-friendliness: The bar is separate from the dining area. There is no kids menu - but there are a couple of items that were kid friendly.“

“Good unique food choices and often have bands playing. Great placed!“

“Took my new friend to lunch yesterday and it was awesome as usual. We both had the cheesesteak sandwich. 😊 can’t wait to go back all the way from Waddington. Remember everyone shop local!!!!“

“Elaina is the best server in town! Every time I make it to Watertown I make sure to stop by and say hey! Give that woman a raise!“

“Amazing Prime Rib, great cocktails and wonderful desserts !“

“We sat on the outside porch with our dogs by the river and it was more invigorating than relaxing but between my sister and i ordering mimosas and our food it was actually a fair price! Lower than we expected for sure. The parking lot is pretty big and theres a small trail leading off the right side of the pub. Overall, pretty good food, service and drinks.“