Common Ground
- June 20, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
n2dwoods from Plainsboro, New Jersey
For a town of 30,000, to have such a thriving gay bar/club/restaurant is a testament to the openness of the Ithaca community.
Once you find the Common Ground (go north on 96B past Ithaca College, make a right on Comfort Rd and it's on the left, with a very small sign) go inside, and pay your modest cover charge ($3 after 10pm on weekends). Busiest nights are Friday and Saturday, though it changes as to which of these nights is busiest (i.e., most popular with the college students).
You'll hear the top dance hits on weekends, which are occassionally accompanied by their videos. Other nights have special events such as movie nights, Latin music, and sometimes live musicians or comedians. Sunday afternoons in the summer feature a BBQ on the patio. Now, on a hot day/night, remember this place doesn't have A/C, so if you work up a sweat on the dancefloor, drink plenty of water with your beer! Drinks are pretty cheap here and the bartenders are very friendly. They also serve some food and snacks.
Last call is 12:45am, and the music stops at 1:30, so most folks head to a diner for a late night snack afterwards.
From journal What to do for 5 Hours or 5 Years in Ithaca