Orange Crate Brewing Co.

Orange Crate Brewing Co. is a bar and pub on University Hill in Syracuse, the neighborhood around Syracuse University. Its calling card is a bold one: it bills itself as the home of the original fish bowl. It also serves American fare, so it works for a meal as well as a round of drinks.

Nightlife and casual dining share the menu of reasons to stop in. The location puts it within easy reach of students, faculty and visitors who spend time on the Hill, which is home to Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University.

What to Know

• Its claim to fame is the original fish bowl.
• The pub sits on University Hill, near Syracuse University.
• American fare is on the menu, so it works for dinner as well as drinks.
• Visit Syracuse, the Onondaga County tourism bureau, features it as part of the area’s nightlife.