Watkins Glen
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Watkins Glen, New York
Watkins Glen is best known nationally for Watkins Glen International, the road-racing circuit that's hosted NASCAR and IndyCar events for decades, but its bar scene actually leans more toward wine: BarFinder's 21 listings split heavily between wineries, wine bars, and breweries, reflecting the village's spot on the Finger Lakes' Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Real local names like Castel Grisch Winery, Lakewood Vineyards, and J.R. Dill Wine Bar anchor that scene, with Landons Pub & Pizza covering the more traditional side. It's a destination built as much around wine tasting as checkered flags.