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The Cortland

The Cortland

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The Cortland
7.9/10
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    Emily
    "I love you, Bobby."(2 Tips)
    Daniel E.
    "Ask for a mezcal pickleback!"(2 Tips)
    Michelle d.
    "excellent selection of local beer.and"(2 Tips)
    Jennifer R.
    "Beautiful little place with friendly bartenders"(3 Tips)
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  • Jennifer R.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer RottkampOctober 13, 2014
    Beautiful little place with friendly bartenders and a lot of history. Check out the old photographs on the wall when the Cortland was originally a hotel back in the day.
    Upvoted Aug 30
  • Robert E.
    Robert ElroseAugust 16, 2011
    Check-in to get a free shot! They have free WiFi, too! Don't know what to drink & willing to try something new? Try the $4 Mystery Beer - It's a random bottle of a unique beer in a brown paper bag!
  • Daniel W.heart icon on user image
    Daniel WJuly 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Blueberry muffin shots are tasty everyday. Bartenders are awesome here and they actually take care of you if you take care of them.
  • Daniel E.
    Daniel EckmanJune 20, 2013
    Great beers and craft spirits. Ask for a mezcal pickleback!
  • Keith P.heart icon on user image
    Keith PalazzoloApril 4, 2016
    A little cozy place, good beer.
  • Angela S.
    Angela SgambatiApril 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Drunken Spelling Bee Tuesday Nights and you need to try one of the alcoholic milkshakes, theyre amazing, but slightly expensive
  • billy g.heart icon on user image
    billy galbavyJanuary 30, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Get the frozen bananas. Arrested Development inspired with chocolate and walnuts. Yum!
  • Jonathan R.
    Jonathan RussellMay 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    As a drinker, you meet a lot of people, but no one holds a candle to Bobby & Ben. Great place.
  • Paul F.
    Paul FrancoskyJune 19, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spot 70s vibe come here.
  • Brendan J.
    Brendan JordanMarch 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Always a nice place to stop by when I'm out in Bay shore.
  • Rachael S.
    Rachael SheflinOctober 25, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The vodka infusions are amazing! Pumpkin spiced vodka and apple cider is the best drink I've ever had!
  • Paul P.
    Paul PotakSeptember 20, 2011
    Get your breakfast; it'd called fresh dates and maple bacon..
  • Melissa M.heart icon on user image
    Melissa MeierFebruary 26, 2016
    Great beer selection
  • Ryan L.
    Ryan LoryNovember 27, 2012
    Whatever you do take care of your shoes
  • Paul P.
    Paul PotakJuly 28, 2011
    Get infused. You can't go wrong!!
  • Explore L.
    Explore Long IslandJanuary 28, 2013
    We dubbed The Cortland the "coolest bar on LI." Read more
  • Paul T.
    Paul TrapaniMarch 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Stuff from Blind Bat or Barrier Brewing is usually a winner.
  • Ryan M.heart icon on user image
    Ryan McGarveyJanuary 4, 2016
    Gin infusions
  • Michelle d.
    Michelle dammitNovember 29, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    excellent selection of local beer.and they make jiffy pop!
  • Eye M.
    Eye MufflerFebruary 24, 2012
    Get it on at the best on bayshores main drag
  • Linda A. B.
    Linda A. Beutelschies, ARCHITECTJuly 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Greenport Brew special BUT Bluepoint Toxic Sludge is a Fave
  • Neils O.
    Neils OlesenOctober 27, 2011
    Awesome live music on the odd nights, like tonight.
  • Long-Island E.
    Long-Island EconomyNovember 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    best spot. all local beer n food.
  • Emily
    EmilyDecember 30, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    I love you, Bobby.
  • Ashley
    AshleyJune 9, 2011
    Pickel backs, how can you go wrong? "It's like it never happened" :c)
  • Linda A. B.
    Linda A. Beutelschies, ARCHITECTDecember 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    And even if Great South Bay isn't sponsoring, Come by anyway!
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MasonAugust 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    #grapes #bne
  • Kendra F.
    Kendra FrayAugust 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    HOT bartenders, all day!... they told me to write this...
  • Rick B.
    Rick BloomquistOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Picklebacks!!
  • Margot E.
    Margot EisbartJanuary 5, 2011
    The Cortland has the sickest shit around
  • Rick B.
    Rick BloomquistNovember 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Mystery beer is never a disappointment
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The Cortland
27 W Main St
Bay Shore, NY 11706
United States
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Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon
    • 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
  • Tue–Thu, Sat
    • 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
  • Fri
    • 4:00 PM–3:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(631) 206-2220
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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