The best bars & nightlife in Homer

“Cortland Beer Company keeps downtown lively with house-brewed beers, cider, seltzer, and small-batch distillery pours, plus regular live music on indoor and outdoor stages. Expect fun one-offs like Pumpkin Ale with a cinnamon-sugar rim or Salty Old Bastard brown ale, then settle into the courtyard with friends.”

“Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse is downtown Cortland's first indoor golf simulator bar, restaurant, and music venue, with three Trackman bays using the same pro tech used on tour.”

From the Cortland newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Whether you want open bowling with friends and family, to start a team and join nightly leagues from September to April with spring sessions into July, or need gear and tune-ups from the fully stocked pro shop, 281 Bowling, Inc. keeps the 10-lane, family-owned fun rolling, and they make parties and fundraisers easy.”

From the Cortland newsletter, September 15, 2026

“A Cortland staple since 1984, Paddy's Pub keeps it classic with crispy, saucy wings, big burgers, and those sneaky-good handmade Reuben egg-rolls. Easygoing vibe, signature drinks, and plenty of hometown hospitality... the kind of place where catching up with friends somehow turns into staying for one more.”

From the Cortland newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Since 1975, Dark Horse Tavern has been the go-to for Cortland State folks and townies alike, the kind of downtown spot where stories start, beers disappear, and that giant two-story mural makes it impossible to forget where the night began.”

From the Cortland newsletter, September 14, 2026