Syracuse Suds Factory

I have visited twice, and I am unlikely to visit again. On my first visit, I sampled the beers produced on site and took home a growler. The honey-wheat light beer I decided on was decent--certainly not outstanding compared to the fuller-flavored better valued beers from local breweries like Middle Ages, Ommegang, or Ithaca. (The cherry lambic was disgustingly sweet and robitussin-y.) Cons: Erratic Service, average beer brewed on site more

The Syracuse Suds Factory is a casual, somewhat noisy microbrewery/bar/eatery. The Suds Factory has an extensive offering of bottled beers and brews seven of its own beers (as well as a root beer.) Its pale ale is surprisingly good and is worth making the trip to the Armory Square area of downtown. The menu is not particularly inspired but is suitable to this establishment, offering choices ranging from Buffalo Wings and sandwiches through grilled sirloin and a market-priced catch of the day. On Fridays the Suds Factory offers a haddock fish-fry. On the whole, the fare is fair. We were seated promptly and the service was pleasant and competent. Banquet/private dining room facilities are available for larger groups. Pros: Microbrewed Beer, Prompt Seating Cons: , Noisy, Lots of TV's more