Rain Lounge
Dancing · Video Bar · Syracuse, NY
About
You'll find a mixed crowd on the dance floor at Rain Lounge, where drag shows and video bar vibes blend into one. Saturdays are busiest, but Monday happy hour draws its own regulars with host Lana. The space is bigger than the old location, with a large smoking area wrapping around the side and back.
Drinks are reasonably priced — $3 for a well vodka mixed drink — and the bartenders get consistent praise. The crowd is diverse: locals in their 20s, older regulars, and everyone in between. If you're looking to avoid drama, this is a solid choice.
Features
- ✓Drag shows and video bar nights
- ✓Monday happy hour with host Lana
- ✓$3 well vodka mixed drinks
- ✓Large smoking patio wraps around building
- ✓Stepping stone from Trexx for a bar crawl
Good for
Practical
What people say
43 community ratings.
From the community
“Monday's Happu Hour.”
I enjoy going on Mondays for happy hour. Lana is a lot of fun, and the Monday crowd is also very enjoyable.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Love it here!”
It's a fantastic spot to spend time.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Rain was a better place.”
Well, I went there for the first time. It was a pleasant place, bigger than Trex's, with a nice outdoor area and comfortable seating. There were many attractive young men, but I didn't have any luck. I was told I'm good-looking and look young, but no one paid attention to me. Everyone was in their own groups, except for three older guys who were eyeing me, which I didn't appreciate. Still, a nice venue.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“great place”
Excellent!
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Love!!”
I can't believe someone called Rain a dump! This is my favorite bar in Syracuse. I'm a woman in my mid-20s, and you'll find all kinds of people there. Saturdays are definitely the busiest, and the music is mostly great. The new location is much bigger than the old one, with a large smoking area wrapping around the side and back. The bartenders are wonderful, the owner is friendly, and you can have a good time without the immature drama found elsewhere. Also, the drinks are very reasonably priced—$3 for a well vodka mixer, and they're decent-sized.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rain Lounge have drag shows? +
Yes, drag shows are part of the regular entertainment, fitting the tagline 'Amalgamation of drag and lesbians'.
What nights are busiest? +
Saturdays are the busiest, according to regulars. Monday happy hour is also popular with a dedicated group.
What are drink prices like? +
A well vodka mixed drink costs around $3, making it one of the more affordable options.
