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Faegan's Cafe & Pub
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants American (Traditional) Pubs, American (Traditional) [Edit]
734 S Crouse AveSyracuse, NY 13210
(315) 472-4721
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
26 reviews for Faegan's Cafe & Pub
Review Highlights
"I'd highly recommend both the Beer Tour or Flip Night."
(in 10 reviews)
"They've got tons of beers on tap, including locals."
(in 5 reviews)
"...for good Faegan's was my favorite place to hang out."
(in 3 reviews)
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Katrina M.
Atlanta, GA
10/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
On a busy-esk (for the small-ish school town) street, with lots of little whole-in-the-wall places to eat, this was a pretty upscale pub. The burger was big and tasty, but I've had a lot of burgers. So, I can't say it was one to write home about. I do remember devouring the fries that I had no business eating. I can't be sure if that was due to my fatty tendencies or because they were of the better variety. But at a minimum, they were good.
The menu had a few more complicated items than that but I usually opt for the simpler selections. The server was nice and attentive. Overall, I chose it because it didn't give me that grimy feeling that a lot of college eateries can have, like so many people run through them that it's hard to keep tidy. I'm feel confident saying when I make this trip again, I'll return to Faegan's.
Sidebar: There was a chatty lady in the upper section of the bar (you'll understand once you see the place) who I couldn't see but could hear. I pictured her with a rock the size of my fist and pearls to match. She seemed like she could have been stopping for lunch with a friend on the way to a spa. Completely unrelated, but a funny memory that might frame the place up a bit for you. lolListed in: Far and Away
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Review from Olivia F.
Syracuse, NY
1/17/2012
It's not bad. They have a fairly good selection of wines by the glass (the $6-7 Riesling is surprisingly good), and they have some of my favorite beers on tap (Harpoon UFO Raspberry!).
Food's a different story. Tastes okay, I've eaten here maybe twice...the first time, I had a burger with bleu cheese and bacon. I paid extra for the bacon and got half a slice. Literally. I said something to the waitress and she said, "We ran out." I asked if she could take the charge off my bill. She ended up charging me half...for HALF A SLICE of bacon. I got a soup and salad for lunch the other time. Nothing exciting, not memorable whatsoever. -
Review from Sarah G.
10/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I ended up at Faegan's twice in the span of one day, on a three-day trip to Syracuse... the first time at a recommendation of a friend for lunch. I had the fish tacos with fresh cod and a side slaw of curried sweet potatoes... with a Sam Adams cherry wheat (on tap) and maraschino cherry for good measure.
The second time was after dinner for a nightcap... and by 'nightcap' in a college town, of course I mean a pitcher of beer enjoyed in the standing-room only raucous atmosphere of a Friday night post-basketball scrimmage (or something).
Needless to say, two very different experiences. Both were good, though the former was preferable. I must be growing up... -
Review from Ti K.
Syracuse, NY
2/9/2012
Just had a chicken caesar salad - it came with 3 bites of chicken. I called and told them to which she refused to even hear me out. I told her I wouldn't be recommending their restaurant to which she replied "That's fine, thank you." and hung up! Classic! As an owner of a company, I wouldn't ever allow customers to be treated that way, inexcusable.
Also, the food ($9 nachos and chicken caesar salad) was sub-par at best, sorry for the negativity, just the truth. -
Review from Steven K.
Manlius, NY
2/6/2012
Its a good time. Their prices are somewhat decent for the marshall street area. We had one bad experience there and that is why they got 3 stars. My buddy ordered a round which they double charged us for by mistake. One guy was a jerk to us. They finally realized the problem after 15 minutes of talking and took care of it. I guess mistakes happen, they thought we were trying to cheat them out of drinks which we were clearly not. O well the place is good beside that
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Review from Tony N.
Houston, TX
9/28/2011 5 Check-ins Here
There is only one night I come to this establishment. FLIP NIGHT!
Wednesday is Faegan's infamous Flip Night. Three dollar cover at the door and allows you to enter this beautiful night. Majority of beers that are on tap are $3.25 or $3.75(I forgot), after you receive your beer, the bartender flips a coin. You call it, if you get it right... you get it for FREE, if you guess wrong, you pay for the beer. They have a vase amount of beer on tap, from bud light to craft beers(S. Adams, Magic Hat, Saranac, and many micro brewerys)
There is only one issue with flip night...
It is packed! Disgustly packed!
And there is only a certain amount of beer one can drink so I go towards liquor and their liquor prices are a bit higher. -
Review from Jeffrey S.
East Syracuse, NY
10/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Not bad, but nothing spectacular. Flip nights on wednesday nights are a good time, free beer if you guess the coin flip always makes things better.
The food is nothing special, typical american bar food. And sometimes the service is slow no matter how busy the place is.
The best thing about faegan's is there extensive beer selection. They have a god selection of imports and american microbrews on tap, with a good rotating selection of seasonal beers.
Overall a decent place to go for a beer. -
Review from Q N.
Santa Ana, CA
10/9/2010
Good place to hang out with friends after classes and bar nights.
Not digging the cover charge though.
It's voted on top 50 best college bars, I think Chucks deserves to be in front of Faegan's. -
Review from Chad T.
Rochester, NY
6/15/2010
Lots of great beer on tap. 'Flip Night" Wednesdays (always go double heads) and a pretty tame crowd.
The bathroom actually has soap and paper towels, which is tough to come by near the SU campus. -
Review from Shannon T.
Pasadena, CA
12/7/2009
Faegan's was my absolute favorite bar as an undergrad at 'Cuse. It's not your typical college bar - which is the exact reason I liked it. It's *not* crazy crowded and filled with disgusting sweaty, slobbery, skanky drunks like some of the other bars on M Street (ahem, rhymes with "bucks"). You usually don't have to push your way through people, getting groped in the process as you would at other places. And there is a place to hang your coats, which is usually a necessity in Syracuse.
Faegan's has a great selection of beers on tap, more than any other bar near 'Cuse. I spent a good number of nights here my senior year. Weeknights and weekends included.
Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to find a place to sit, so I'd suggest going a bit earlier than the normal crowd if you're planning on getting a table for a larger group.
I'd highly recommend both the Beer Tour or Flip Night. For Beer Tour, $15 + 40 beers gets your name on a plaque up in the restaurant and a Faegan's tshirt emblazoned with Ben Franklin's famous quote and the Guinness bird. It's a fun task to complete with friends throughout the semester. I was pretty successful on Flip Night; you call the right side of the coin and you get your beer for free! The senior toast near the end of the spring semester is also a very fond memory of mine. Everyone was given a glass of champagne which was quickly followed by the singing of the Chancellor Shaw-banned fight song.
The food is also topnotch. I've eaten here many times and salads, sandwiches, and burgers are all excellent.
Now that I think about it, I haven't found another bar that makes me feel the way Faegan's does. This is probably my favorite bar... EVER.Listed in: Local Flavor: Syracuse, NY
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Review from Kai B.
Brooklyn, NY
11/23/2007
Faegan's is located in the smaller and rowdier of Syracuse's two major nightlife districts, Marshall Street, aka SU Hill. However, this is the least rowdy pub in this district.
From lunch time through dinner time (Monday - Saturday), this is a quiet pub with waiter/waitress service. Outside seating is available seasonally. Around 9pm out goes the cafe and in comes the pub (including Sundays). On some nights during the academic year (particually Wednesdays and Thursdays), this place will be packed by mostly graduate students and older undergrads. However, a good number of middle-aged town folk will also hang out here.
By far the largest selection on the SU Hill, and one of the largest in all of Syracuse, Faegans has over forty beers on tap. Wine and liquor is also quite popular.
Here's why Wednesday and Thursday are especially popular:
Wednesday is "flip night"... When you order a beer, the bartender will flip a quarter. If you call it correctly, your beer is free. Unless you're very unlucky, this ends up reducing your bill significantly.
Thursday is what used to be $2 beer night. Apparently the prices have gone up a little, but many beers are still $2 (as of May 2007). As Thursday is definitely the new Friday at SU, this place will be packed during the academic year on this night.
If you happen to be out on a Sunday in Syracuse and every bar is empty, you might as well give Faegans a shot, since it's "Senior Sundays" have become a tradition.
The staff is extremely friendly and the music is good as well. The signature song is "Sweet Caroline," which is played towards the end of the night with much fanfare. -
Review from Arun C.
Somerville, MA
8/8/2006
By far my favorite bar on the SU campus. They have good beer, music, and decent pub food. The salads were my favorite. I liked heading there because there was no need to worry about driving to and from Armory Square.
The interior is what a college pub should be: comfortable, plenty of tables, booths, and seating outside (for the 2 days of the year in Syracuse that you can enjoy it). After you've had a few, be careful about the small step between the bar and the dining area.
I still make a point to stop by when I'm back in town to visit the family. -
Review from Nick K.
12/9/2009
Pros:
- Tuesday: Beer Tour (clever way to make people drink every flavor in the bar)
- Wednesday: Flip Night (flip quarter, call heads/tails, drink free if you guess right)
- Thursday: $2 Drafts (and $3 Long Island Iced Teas!)
Cons:
- Marshall Street's meatiest male and snobbiest female clientele
- Neil Diamond singalong every hour
- It can get uber packed on the weekends
- Cover charge
Verdict:
It's a great weekday drinking hole for students who enjoy a slightly less grimy bar with an unmatched brew selection. Unfortunately, when the weekend rolls around, Faegan's will always play second fiddle to Chuck's. -
Review from Patrick M.
Holmdel, NJ
11/25/2007
Before I left Syracuse for good Faegan's was my favorite place to hang out. Good beer, good music on the sound system and the crowd was fun.
I have not been there in years but I am giving it 5 stars for the memories. -
Review from Cory D.
Midlothian, VA
8/17/2008
Faegan's has a great beer selection, but if you're looking for more than a burger or a sandwich, look elsewhere. Even for a Pub their menu is sparse.
It's also worthwhile to call ahead and find out when the kitchen closes -- especially during the off season when Syracuse University empties out. -
Review from Anand R.
Cupertino, CA
1/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
My favorite bar till now. I believe this is the best hangout spot to meet and greet new and old friends. Wednesday's flip nights are amazing. The bartenders are very friendly. There are occassional fights amongst students, but the DPS and the SU police are always around. Does get very crowded on wednesday nights. I m good friends with the bartender named Guy and another staff named Jeff. I have made many friends at this bar and have brought along many of them for drinks here. I have tried almost all the beer selections that they have here. They also operate a restaurant till 9 pm and the Nachos with salsa is my favorite.
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Review from Dustin R.
Las Vegas, NV
10/6/2008
What can I not say about this place? Great atmosphere, amazing people, fantastic beer! Probably one of those only places I know that has so many great events going on weekly. Flip night! Beer Tour! Senior Sundays!
Place may seem overwhelming and crowded, but there is always a place where you can relax and talk. -
Review from Ryan E.
San Francisco, CA
9/24/2009
I was here on a Thursday night during the Fall 2009 term. Granted, I finished up before 9PM, so I may have avoided the college kid crush, but I have nothing but good things to say.
They've got tons of beers on tap, including locals. I had two pints of Syracuse Pale Ale. Their menu is huge and perhaps too ambitious, but I was very happy with my Scallop Sliders. Seriously! I had to order it but was apprehensive. My fears were unfounded, it turned out.
A great place to go for some sports-bar action with good pub fare. Thumbs up! -
Review from Lisa Z.
Los Angeles, CA
10/25/2008
Nice place for a glass of wine in the late afternoon on a crisp autumn day. It otherwise gets fratty at peak hours.
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Review from Frank W.
New York, NY
11/26/2006
I've been to a few places to grab lunch around campus and this is probably the best, and you can get a beer too. Nice Irish pub stuff and American bar favorites.
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Review from Mike K.
Los Angeles, CA
5/25/2007
I give it a 5-star on Wednesday aka Flip Night. Nice selection of beer on tap for a college place - though the place is packed wall-to-wall. Food is good as well. When the weather is nice you can eat outside.
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Review from mark c.
Long Beach, CA
3/2/2009
44 beers on tap! The fact that I bar tended here for 3 years and met my wife and best man here, does make me a tad bias. The only thing I can say bad about this place is they need to bring back The Jamaican Jerk Sandwich!
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Review from Orion F.
Chicago, IL
6/3/2010
This near-campus student hangout is a favorite for SU students. The great food and 40 different beers on tap alone make it stand out from the other fair on 'the hill.' Check it out on wednesdays for "Flip Night" for a chance to flip a quarter for a free beer. The $3-5 cover is unavoidable some nights, but this place is worth the cover and the wait at the bar.
Listed in: Best Bars
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Review from Ted M.
ASTORIA, NY
11/22/2009
as a syracuse alum, faegan's was always the "holy grail" of bars among undergrads. under no circumstances could one get in underage, and with good reason - it was home to the law students, seniors and even professors. no place for the lowly freshmen and sophomores looking for $3 pitchers.
among college bars, faegan's is simply unrivaled. to even classify it as a "college bar" is very unfair. yes, it's near a college campus. yes, they have specials catered toward the student crowd. however, the classification ceases to apply beyond that. one of the most impressive beer selections in the northeast, including many beers you'd find on any beer list (domestics, stella, guinness, etc.) as well as many relative obscurities (saranac, young's, capt. lawrence, etc.). and all for no more than $4 a pint. on flip night, they could be free. on thursday nights, most of them are $2.
the food is definitely a cut above anything else you'll find on marshall street. while the menu may look fairly average on paper, the burgers and salads are excellent and certainly better than the other bars or constant revolving door of restaurants surrounding it. the lugar burger is highly recommended.
perhaps the highest compliment that i can pay this place is that after 3 years of living in new york city and looking for a similar spot, i can conclusively say that faegan's is one of a kind, and reason enough to make the 4 1/2 hour trek twice a year. can't wait to go back! -
Review from Daniel G.
Stoughton, MA
5/30/2009
Great selection of beers. Beer tour is really fun but, don't go on flip night unless pink shirted frat bros are your thing. The best bar on campus.
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Review from Jack R.
MA
2/19/2007
Best bar around campus. Relaxed atmosphere (usually), great assortment of beers, pretty good specials. Beer tour on Tuesdays will set you back over the semester, but hey, you get your name on the wall.
