Now & Later — Restaurant in City of Syracuse

Syracuse, New York is probably known for its university more than anything else. But like much of Central New York, there is a thriving beer scene here, and that includes both breweries and beer bars. A good choice if you’re in the mood for the latter is Now and Later, a neighborhood bar.

Now and Later looks like a house from a distance and it even has an upstairs living space, making it reminiscent of the neighborhood bars of old. The bar itself features a large selection of beer in bottles, cans, and on tap plus indoor and outdoor seating. You can bring in your own food, if you like and my wife and I actually did eat food brought in from the outside when we paid a visit.

The most impressive quality of Now and Later is the beer selection and this, alone, makes it worth a visit if you love beer. I was able to find several locally brewed beers when I visited and I like how the cans and bottles are in full view, behind a clear glass door refrigerator. The beer list they provide isn’t always up to date, due to the large, rotating selection. But the choices are so many and so varied that I didn’t mind looking around and finding a beer to my liking based on sight alone.

Sports watching is a popular activity at Now and Later. During fall and winter, you will find Syracuse University football and basketball on the big screen with other sports during the rest of the year. It’s a cool, chill type of place for beer, sports, and people watching/meeting and I recommend this bar to anyone who loves...

I cannot say enough positive things about this little hideaway bar. Bartender was exceptionally knowledgeable about the vast array of beers they offer and was very excited to help those that knew less about beers find one that was right for their pallet. There is a small kitchen available but I did not ask to see a menu since it was not dinner time. All of the bottle beers are available for pour in restaurant or can be carried out to enjoy at home. There is growler fill pricing which is not listed but the tender would be happy to help understand how to figure out the price from the tap pricing. Next time I am in the area I will definitely give...

Neat place. First time here. Stumbled across when I did a google search of "breweries near me". Plenty of street parking. Great open interior concept. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Very small food menu consisted of 3 sandwiches or homemade chips.

Beer selection in 16oz cans is crazy! Caprese sandwich and chips were great.

Bartender was mediocre. He did not explain beers, menu or as I like to say navigate us thru selections and offerings to ensure...