Hangouts, Bars & Saloons – New York
New York
Check out these suggestions for bars, hangouts and saloons in New York that are biker friendly. Ride on!
Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Airmont, NY
About this hangout:
You’ll find friendly biker folk at the Roadhouse. They have a pool table, darts, MegaTouch machine, and Golden Tee for all you into playing some games. They have a decent jukebox and the bartenders will happily sing for ya too! Pool tournaments Sunday afternoons they have pool tournaments and a few bike runs on Sundays as well.
General Directions:
375 Rte. 59, Airmont, NY 10952. Phone 845-357-1288. The Roadhouse is about a mile away from Pub 59 which is now closed. Map.
The Terrace, Apalachin, NY
About this hangout:
Local bar, biker. Friendly place with great chicken wings.
General Directions:
Exit 66 off of interstate 86 (old state route 17). If traveling east, take a left at the stop sign onto state route 434 and go down about 3-4 miles on the right. If traveling west, take exit 66. At the light take a left and at the next light another left onto state route 434 and go about 3-4 miles down on the right.
Wacky Wyat’s, Baldwinsville, NY
About this hangout:
The have novelty southern and tex-mex food, a rustic atmosphere and killer grub.
General Directions:
Located on Rte 31 west of Syracuse, NY.
Van’s Tavern, Barneveld, NY
About this hangout:
This place is always friendly to bikers and the food’s good too!
General Directions:
Located at Boone and Remsen Roads, in Barneveld, NY. More from Google Places.
Double Duece, Bayshore, NY
About this hangout:
Double Deuce offers catering and good food.
General Directions:
On Brentwood Road in Bayshore, NY. Yahoo map.
Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Bethpage, NY
About this hangout:
The Roadhouse is an awesome, friendly, biker-owned establishement. The have lots of bike runs and are the sponsors of the Jeff Bosinger & Linda Memorial Run. They also have live bans on weekdns. Kitchen is open until 2AM.
General Directions:
4222 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, New York. Take Southern State PKWY to exit 29 (RTE107) go 1/4 mile north and the Roadhouse is on the left side. (718) 482-9456.
Rollin’ Bones, Binghamton, NY
About this hangout:
This place has a solid bike shop, parts, custom bikes, used and new scoots for sale. Two wrenches both reputable and fair. Has an open house every summer.
General Directions:
Exit 5 off of I-81. If traveling south, go straight at the light at the end of the exit and about one mile on the left. If traveling north, take exit 5 and at the light take a right over the highway. At the next light hang a left and go 1 mile and the place will be on the left.
Knockouts, Bohemia, NY
About this hangout:
Super biker friendly with a great happy hour. Lots of hot bartenders, lots of fun. Outdoor deck. Full Throttle magazine has its every third Sunday parties here.
General Directions:
Lakeland Ave./Ocean Ave. Just south of the airport(Veterans Hwy)on the west side of Lakeland Ave.
Duffy’s Biker Barn and Pub, Carmel, NY
About this hangout:
$1 drafts/$2 bottles all the time; $2 bottles. Good bar that yuppies are scared of.
General Directions:
Just off Hwy 34S at Collingswood Cir. to Asbury Ave. Phone: 845-621-2733
Davy’s Last Chance Saloon, Chenango Forks, NY
About this hangout:
Live band Friday nights when they even move the pool table out of the way and all the locals dance. 3 girls to every guy in the place and everyone has a good time. Drinks can go outside where you can smoke. Cold drinks and they don’s skimp on the whiskey or any thing else.
General Directions To:
Take I81 south to exit 6 and go to Route 12, then turn north away from Binghamton. The bar is on your left. You’ll see a wooden fence where the outside smoking and other things take place.
Bridgeway Pub, Cherry Plains, NY
About this hangout:
Great food,friendly people,Sunday pig roasts,50 to 75+ bikes on a good weekend. Porch and patio,picnic tables. No attitudes!
General Directions:
About an 1/8 mile off of Rte 22. 6.7 miles north of Rtes 43 and 22 intersection in Stephantown,N.Y.on the right. If you go past the school(on the right)you just missed it. Oh yeah,orange and black sign…go figure!!!!
Argyle’s Easystreet, Cortland, NY
About this hangout:
Biker friendly bar. Owner rides and holds poker runs a couple times a year.
General Directions:
Homer Ave. (Route 11 north)at the city line. Cortland NY
Sharon’s Westbrook Inn, Cortlandt Manor, NY
About:
Great bar. 2 bike shows a year with contests and wet t-shirt, weenie bite. Always a great time. Very biker friendly.
General Directions:
Rte 9 to Division St. follow to bar. Can take Bear Mountain bridge to 9 or Division St. and follow to bar, or Taconic Pkwy to Rte 6 to Strawberry Rd. to end. Make a right follow around to bar.
Biker Debs, Depew, NY
About this hangout:
Ride in and your 1st drink is on the house. Great place to stop for drinks and eats. Deb is a great host.
General Directions:
101 Main St. Depew, New York. Yahoo map.
The Sand Dollar Saloon & Grill, Elmira, NY
About this hangout:
The best food in town, with 20 different kinds of wings. Hot bartenders with big hooters!!!!!!!Monday – Karaoke & DJ; Tuesday – 2-Wheel Specials; Tatoos & Pong Wednesday; Ladies night Thursday; Team Trivia & DJ; Friday – Band night. Saturday – DJ; Sunday – Open.
General Directions:
East of Corning West of Binghamton in Elmira off Route 17 (future I-86) right down the road from Elmira College. Address 1321 College Ave. Elmira, NY 14901 (607)732-4286. Yahoo map.
Country Pines, Endicott, NY
About this hangout:
Home of the Country Cowboys RC. Toys for Tots Run in August; Outdoor concerts (mostly rock and blues, and a little country) throughout the summer.
General Directions:
Take the Route 17 Endicott exit to Route 26. Head north approximately 3 miles. It’s on the right.
The Yummy Pub, Floyd, NY
About this hangout:
Great bar. Bikers drink free on Friday and Saturday nights (4PM to 2AM). Great people and wonderful women.
General Directions:
Floyd exit of Rte 365.
Firehouse Restaurant, Hague, NY
About this hangout:
The Firehouse Restaurant in Hague, NY, on the shores of North Western Lake George is an oasis of fun and great food. Biker friendly, heck, everybody-friendly atmosphere. Mix of summer folk and locals. Food is fantastic, beer is ice cold. Prices for every budget, reasonably priced pizzas and burgers right up to top of the line fare with prices to match.
General Directions:
The Firehouse Restaurant is located a few hundred feet from the shores of North Western Lake George @ 9813 Graphite Mountain Rd(Rt 8), just off of 9N, about 9 miles South of Ticonderoga, NY and approximately 17 miles East of exit #25 NY Rt 87 (Northern State). P.S. Nice twisty run with good views on Rt 8 from Rt 87 to Hague!!!
The Corner Tavern, Hewlett
About this hangout:
Nice place, great selection of beer and booze, friendly atmosphere. Owned and operated by bikers, summer BBQ’s and runs. Darts and pool too!
General Directions:
1762 Broadway, about half mile south of Sunrise Highway on the right.
Pine Grove Inn, Homer, NY
About this hangout:
Spirts, brews, cues. Live music, biker friendly.
General Directions:
I-90 at Post Falls take Hwy 41 north to Rathdrum. As you come into to Rathdrum the highway goes to the right. Take a left on McCartney, go two blocks up over the hill to Main St. Pine Grove Inn is at 7985 W. Main. Phone: 208-687-1926
The Bone Yard, Huntington, NY
About this hangout:
Heavy biker presence and paraphenalia, NASCAR, pool table, darts, a crew of irregular “regulars”, local and visiting maniacs, bike builders and wreckers. Beer, booze, snacks and a complimentry happy hour spread that won’t dissapoint. Sat. TV, scheduled live music and biker runs to local events. Bra & panty collection nailed to the ceiling! Good fun and folk.
General Directions:
Located on Long Island in Suffolk County, across from the graveyard, at 630 New York Ave.(Rt.110). Take the Long Island Expressway to Rt 110 north, turns into New York ave. Look for Home Depot on your left. Bar is on the right 1/4 mile down the hill. From Rte.25A, take New York Ave. south, look for graveyard on right. Bar is on your left. Phone: 631-351-8425
Rascal’s, Ithaca, NY
About this hangout:
Biker friendly; wings, biker specials during summer months on Thursday nights. Live music and good food.
General Directions:
RT 96 PAST THE HOSPITAL GOING TOWARDS TRUMANSBURG, NY. 1710 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY. Phone: (607) 277-6362.Rascal’s MySpace page.
JJ`s Place (Bar & Grill), Kerhonkson, NY
About this hangout:
Good beer,food and service.
General Directions:
Right on Main St. off Hwy 525. Go to the water, it’s on Front street.
Ironhorse Ranch, Lindenhurst, NY
About this hangout:
It’s all about the bikers here with hot food, cold beer and hot girls! (What more could you want?)
General Directions:
It’s at 105 West Sunrise Highway, between Wellwood Avenue and Straight Path.
Country Pines, Maine, NY
About this hangout:
Country Pines features an outdoor bar during summer with great, big name bands. Our local group uses this bar often for poker runs, charities, etc. We raise money for local children with any needs.
General Directions:
Take Route 81 south from Syracuse to Route 26 heading towards Endicott. About 17 miles from the Whitney Point exit, on the left.
Maples, Mannorville, NY
About this hangout:
Huge August biker bash with live bands,food and ice cold beer. Pool table and a killer juke box with friendly service. All are welcome.
General Directions:
Exit 70 off the Long Island Expressway (I-495). Head North 1/2 mile to the end and make a right.
Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon, Mattydale, NY
About this hangout:
Syracuse, NY’s Premiere Biker Bar. Where EVERY night is Bike Night!!! Facebook page.
General Directions:
2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale, NY 13211 Phone: (315)299-8900. Directions.
Jugs and Strokers, Merrick, NY
About this hangout:
Amazing place with great music, great people and a lot of hot women!!
General Directions:
Just east of the Meadowbrook Parkway on Rt. 27 (Sunrise Hwy).
Bar HumBug, New Hamburg, NY
About this hangout:
Tiny biker hangout that’s owned by a biker. Several parties,benifits and just good times.
General Directions:
Rt 9D at light in hamlet of New Hamburg. Blink and you’ll miss it.
Wiskyward, New York, NY
About this hangout:
Good food, cold drinks and good bikers. Annual fall leaf run in October.
General Directions:
Located on Hwy 52 North (Great River Road) on the north side of town.
Racoon Lodge, New York, NY
About this hangout:
Annual Amsterdam Street Fair Party every May. Host of the annual New York City Toys for Tots Run in December.
General Directions:
83rd & Amsterdam
Hogs & Heifers, New York, NY
About this hangout:
4,230 bras (at last count) hanging from the ceiling. Sexy cowgirl dancin’ by barmaids that will take ya as prisoner if ya don’t buy ‘em a drink. Best Honky Tonk jukebox. The place to go to get the ya-ya’s out.
General Directions:
13th Street & Washington in the Meat Packing District of New York City
Red Rock, New York, NY
About this hangout:
Biker friendly. Sponsers numerous poker runs throughout the summer. Pool table and a kickass jukebox!
General Directions:
17th St and 10th Ave. in NYC.
East Side Bar and Grill, Newburgh, NY
About this hangout:
Owned and operated by the folks from East Side Choppers. Great food, great music. Impromptu burn-out contests are a nightly event on weekends. Prices won’t kill ya either.
General Directions:
State Rte 52 between Newburgh and Walden.
Bikes, Boats & Blues – B-Bar, Niagara Falls, NY
About this hangout:
Pretty barebones and without fanfare, but the prices are reasonable and there’s no hassle at the door.
General Directions:
Yahoo map. 7611 Buffalo Ave. Phone: 716-283-2227
Gunther’s Pub, Northport, NY
About this hangout:
Gunther’s is a biker friendly local bar on Main Street, which has plenty of great places for bikers to go. Great music. The docks are right next door and there are lots of good places to eat nearby.
General Directions:
I-495 (Long Island Expressway) to exit 51 North. Make a right at the firehouse and then go striaght to Jericho (25). Make a left on Elwood Rd. corner BlockBuster. Then go straight down to Main St. 84 Main St., Northport, NY. Phone: 631-754-9659.
Clarkie’s Tavern, Ogdensburg, NY
About this hangout:
It’s a no trouble, great place for a group drink or a great place if you are alone and you want a drink.
General Directions:
Off Route 37 in Ogdensburg; take Patterson Street to Ford Street. Clarkie’s is located on Ford Street
The Hoot Owl Bar & Grill, Pine Bush, NY
About this hangout:
Features $2.50 domestic beers, shots, Hot shot along with girls putting on shows. It’s a bit out of the way, but worth the trip.
General Directions:
Awosting Rd and Rudson Rd. (26 Awosting Rd). Website.
Ton’s Sports Bar, Potsdam, NY
About this hangout:
This is a great bar if you like over-priced bikes that don’t get ridden or people who think a new custom junk or stocker with 15 miles on the clock makes them cool. So if you’re a yuppie with something in common with these clowns please go join them. At least we’ll know where all you are. ()Not a very good review, is it? But with 670+ Facebook fans, not everyone seems to think it’s all that bad.)
General Directions:
Rte 56 (159 Market St), Potsdam, NY. Phone: 315-268-0813. Facebook page.
Corner Bar, Sag Harbor, NY
About this hangout:
The Corner Bar is owned by a biker and caters to bikers. The food is great and the music is damn good too!
General Directions:
1 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY. Google Place page (with more reviews).
Don Birch’s Saw Mill Tavern, Schenectady, NY
About this hangout:
They hold charity events for down bikers and friends. Toy runs or who ever needs help. The people are friendly and up until just a little while ago when he could no longer afford it, every Sunday the owner Don fed all his patrons for free – even if they couldn’t afford to buy a drink. One hell of a man.
General Directions:
501 South Ave, Schenectady, NY.
Seebers Tavern, Smithville Flats, NY
About this hangout:
Good portions, great food, excellent service, and a very friendly atmosphere. A full menu. Outstanding BBQ ribs. The Ethel’s Steak Sandwich is awsome. Thursday is $.50 tacos and $1.00 beer. Friday and Saturday is Live Bands or Karaoke from 8-Midnight. Saturday from 2-6pm is $.50 draft beer. (you have to ask for it) The only draw-back is that this place is only open Thursday-Saturday 11am to Midnight.
General Directions:
Intersection of State Highway 141 and 56 E. 5250 NY Highway 41. Phone: 607- 656-5151. Google Place page
Burdicks, Syracuse, NY
About this hangout:
Bikes always welcome! Road side BBQ’s all year round. Owner is a HOOT! Poker runs.
General Directions:
Take Rte. 81 to Nedrow exit. Go right at the exit and Burdick’s will be on the left, about 2 miles down the road.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse, NY
About this hangout:
The Dinosaur Bar-B-Q was started in 1983 by three bikers, bound together by the love of good food, a 55 gallon drum cut in half, and a serious case of wanderlust. It’s a genuine Honky Tonk rib joint with smokin’ bludes. The food is GREAT the chicks are HOT and the music will take you away.
General Directions:
246 W. Willow Street, Downtown Syracuse. Website.
Trails End, Tupper Lake, NY
About this hangout:
This is a great little bar right on Route 30 south of town. It’s biker owned and operated and sponsors a ride out every summer.
General Directions:
Just south of Tupper Lake bowling alley on the left. Can’t miss it. Look for ‘BEARD’ the owner, can’t miss him either! MySpace page.
Varysburg Hotel, Varysburg, NY
About this hangout:
This is the best biker friendly place around. The food – especially the wings – is great, the drinks are priced right and the people are awsome. Always a run coming in or a party goin’ on end of summer, Halloween, Fourth of July, etc. The owner is Keith, who’s a true blue biker through and through.
General Directions:
Easy to find on the corner of Rte. 98 south and 20A, almost across from Varysburg Harley Davidson. South of Attica NY about 6 miles on 98 south. 2486 Route 20A. Phone: 585-535-7692. Website features event schedule.
Rusted Route Bar and Grill, Watertown, NY
About this hangout:
Tuesdays: $3 1/2 lb Angus burgers; Wednesdays: BBQ Rib nite (messy, but so worth it); Thursdays – Bike Night. This is a great sports/biker bar with too many TVs to count, even in the men’s room. Many biker events and shows held. Check them out, you WON’T be let down.
General Directions:
17150 NYS RT3 Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-782-1800. Located 3 miles past Salmon Run Mall, heading towards Sacket’s Harbor.
The Wall, Woodside, Queens, NY
About this hangout:
Cold beer, nice barmaids, great bands on weekends. Look for Southern Exposure, a great southern rock band. Biker friendly with plenty of bikes on the weekend. All bikes welcomed.
General Directions:
57th St. Roosevelt Ave.
These New York state biker-friendly bars, hangouts and saloons are based on first-hand observations submitted to HD Open Road. The next time you’re in the area, go check ‘em out. Do you have any suggestions of your own for good places to go in New York? Leave a comment!
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If you know of any Biker Friendly Bar & Saloon not mentioned here, please share it with us.
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Frank Rafalian
Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Higies-Iron-Horse-Saloon/224358577218
2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale, NY 13211
Phone
1 315.299.8900
@Billy Long – thanks for the tip. Added to the list.