Utica has a wide variety of bars, with many of the most popular being in the Varick St area of downtown. Although popular with residents year round, expect the bars around Varick St to be particularly crowded during Saranac Thursdays.

Varick St Bars
 • The Electric Company 700 Varick Street 792-9271
 • Matt Brewery Varick Street 732-0022
 • Shamrock Pub 601 Varick Street
 • Stiefvater Room 618 Varick Street
 • Varick 616 Varick Street 724-7851

Gennessee St Bars
 • 257 Steakhouse and Saloon 257 Genesee Street 797-3452
 • The Auburn 14 Auburn Avenue 735-2649
 • Babe's Macaroni Bar and Grill 80 North Genesee Street 735-0777
 • Chatterbox Lounge Genesee Street
 • The Devereux 37 Devereux Street 735-8628
 • Griffin's Pub 226 Genesee Street 724-5792
 • Space 26 A Martini Bar 26 Bank Place 735-4407