The Ward — Restaurant in City of Binghamton

A True Neighborhood Gem – Feels Like Home

If you're looking for a neighborhood bar that gets everything just right, this is the spot. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like family — not just another customer. The owners truly value your business and go out of their way to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

The service here is top-notch. The bartenders aren't just mixing drinks — they're crafting them with care. Whether you're sticking with your favorite or feeling adventurous, they're always happy to shake things up (literally) and try new recipes. Their martinis, in particular, are exceptional — well-balanced, smooth, and consistently perfect.

It’s rare to find a place where the drinks, the vibe, and the people all come together this well. This bar is more than just a place to grab a drink — it’s a community....

First visit last night with a great band. Love how clean and polished everything seems but still feels like a corner bar. Great vibe. Don’t go there for the food lol. Just a couple of suggestions- Don’t post on Instagram that you’ve got your Oktoberfest menu going and hand out those menus and then tell us that it’s not available. The TVs are way too tiny to watch anything- They should be triple in size. So glad that one of the staff turned off soccer and put on real sports as well as got rid of some depressing movie on the other TV also. My first glass of red wine last night was obviously two weeks old. Think about bringing in half bottles of wine so you don’t have to worry about...

One good bartender should be able to handle this size bar. The 2 I saw were not very good, outgoing or nice. Put one on the floor. No wait staff makes for jostling patrons seated at the bar in order to get a drink if you're at a table. Table/seat heights are wrong, you also need a less expensive wine than $8 on Clinton St. Good luck keeping the dirt-bags out and parking is an issue as well.... When ownership can't take constructive and accurate observation and criticism, in order to make the place better, it likely won't last long. Wrong temperament for dealing...