4 Best Nightlife in The Finger Lakes, New York

Since the 1980s, Armory Square, once a weary warehouse district, has evolved into a vibrant nightlife area. The dining and dancing destination encompasses five blocks of redbrick buildings softened by dark-green awnings.

The quirky, grungy Bug Jar is a small bar and music venue with mostly alt-rock and punk acts and DJs some nights.

On Wednesday evenings from mid-May through August, Party in the Plaza transforms the James M. Hanley Federal Plaza into a free outdoor party. Bands play from 5 to 8 pm and vendors sell food and drink.

The Old Toad is a classic English pub with a long beer list and a British staff.