Can anyone recommend a good bar for someone visiting town? I'm headed to Syracuse in a couple weeks for a conference and I like to get a good feel for local pubs whenever I'm in a new town. Which are the best pubs? Beer bars? Whiskey bars? Are there any metal bars? Is there anywhere I should be sure to eat before I leave? What should I be sure not to miss while I pass through town?
FauxPsych replied:
I went to SU years ago, and then was back up again for work for last summer. I really recommend [Shifty's](http://www.shiftysbar.com/shiftysbar/Home.html). A little out of the way, but it's a great local bar with really friendly people (friendly bikers!). Plus some live music. Everytime I go back to 'cuse, I make it a point to go there, destroy a plate of wings, and lose to some bikers at pool.