Modern Alchemy Game Bar

Photo after we ate a few bites- couldn’t wait. This is a gem!! The cocktails AND mock tails are SO GOOD! And they have all of my favorite games plus a ton I’ve never tried before!

Went to Modern Alchemy tonight and had a wonderful time. The staff were accommodating to our big group and had great conversations with us. The mock-tails were yummy and added to our fun night. The bar has lots of game to choose from and we enjoyed the one we played.

Very cool, casual spot to hang out with friends and play games! Great drinks, friendly service, and a diverse selection of games. I especially like being able to play boardgames I’m interested in before investing in them. Loved the air fried fries!

It was our first time there. We went for fun cocktails which were delicious. We didn't know it was trivia night so we played. We didn't know squat but still got points for creative answers. The bartender was super friendly and gave me waffles for winning the board game we were playing. It was so fun. We will definitely go back!

Inexperienced bartenders who never smile, ask if you need another drink or converse at all. The drinks are mediocre and overpriced, as is the food. Very disappointed and have no desire to ever go back.

Modern Alchemy is a great little game bar! They have super tasty cocktails, and tons of great games. They've got two nice video game stations too, drunk Mario Kart is where it's at! The owner is super friendly, the bartenders are nice, and the whole place has a safe and welcoming environment. Definitely check it out, bring some friends, and play some games.

Great food and atmosphere! The Rodeo Bird Panini had excellent flavor and the mixed drinks were top notch. Grapefruit Gygax drink in particular had a neat, tart, and clean taste that I'll definitely be coming back for when I visit Ithaca again. We played a game of Patchwork after our meal and found the wait staff to be chill, friendly, kind, and knowledgeable about the game too they even helped us understand the rules! The artwork and overall aesthetic complemented the theme of the bar quite nicely.

I came back in town not too long ago and was thrilled to hear that a gaming bar had opened up. I wanted it to be awesome so badly and… it has not disappointed! The atmosphere is so cozy and friendly, even with the tables appropriately socially distanced and staff wearing masks. They have a nice selection of games or you can bring your own. And their cocktails and mocktails are freaking delicious and all have cute geeky names. Vegan options for lots of their dishes, including vegan waffles for brunch! They also have themed nights, which are really fun : Highly recommend.

I did not go in there I parked out in front of it waiting for a friend to show up but as I was sitting there I looked in the windows and it appears to be a fairly nice place I noticed a lot of college students going in there in and out so I'm assuming that it's a pretty popular place among the college students

I was trying to find a sober-friendly social environment and stumbled on Modern Alchemy during my search. My expectations were exceeded at every level. The owner, staff, and clientel were all warm, welcoming, and extremely helpful, guiding me to their discord, and telling me about new events with writing groups, video game tournaments, sci fi groups, and casual Magic days. There was more, but these were what caught my interest. I said that I hadn't played Magic since the 90's, and one of the folks hanging out offered to go grab a starter deck and play a few hands! I didn't try their food, but what I saw come out of the kitchen smelled and looked great. The mocktails I tried were outstanding, refreshing, yet complex, and made for sipping over time. The mint lemonade was an instant favorite. They had a great selection of games, and the owner encouraged me to bring any of my favorites to try, and potentially add to the library. The decor was warm, and quirky, and cool. Look out for the Rancor! In this crazy world, I think we need more places like this, bringing people together. I will be making Modern Alchemy my weekly escape from the agony of the mundane. It's the most refreshing social environment I've experienced in a very long time. Alcoholic refreshments were available, and I may have to try virgin versions of some that caught my eye. Check this place out. Seriously.