Aurora Brewing Co.
About
What It Is
Aurora Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and taproom restaurant operating in the Tipperary Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, at 620 Ulster Street [2][4]. The Syracuse location opened in March 2025 in the former Now and Later space, making it the company's third location alongside its original hilltop brewery in King Ferry, NY, and a taproom in Pittsford [2][4]. The brewery was founded in 2015 by two friends with a shared interest in carefully made beers, with an emphasis on hoppy styles, fruited and non-fruited sours, and experimental recipes [3].
Activities & Experiences
Visitors to the Syracuse taproom can sample the brewery's own craft beers on draft alongside wines, cocktails, ciders, and zero-proof beverages [4]. A full food menu is available for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch service added on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [2][4]. Weekly trivia nights are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m., and guests are advised to arrive early to secure a table and place a food order [2]. Seasonal outdoor patio seating is available when weather permits [2].
Practical Access
The Syracuse taproom is located at 620 Ulster Street, Syracuse, NY, and is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner [2][4]. Kitchen hours run Monday through Thursday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the bar open until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the bar until 11 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the bar until 8 p.m. [4]. Takeout orders can be placed through the brewery's website [2].
Restrictions
No specific restrictions noted in the sources.
What Makes It Distinctive
Aurora Brewing Co. began as a nanobrewery producing small batches of unusual and globally inspired beer styles, a production philosophy it carries into its taproom locations [3]. The Syracuse outpost occupies a historically significant spot in Tipperary Hill, one of the city's most recognized neighborhoods, giving it a strong sense of local character [2][4]. The combination of a full kitchen, weekend brunch, recurring community events such as trivia night, and a rotating selection of craft and zero-proof drinks positions it as a full-service neighborhood destination rather than a single-purpose tasting room [2][4].
Sources
- regional authority (from the region brief)
- Aurora: Syracuse — Aurora Brewing Co (Official Site)
- Aurora Brewing Co — I Love New York (NYS Official Tourism)
- Typical duration: 2h
Access & fees
- free entry
Things to do
- beer retail/shop
- brunch service
- draft beer tasting
- full food menu
- takeout ordering
Before you go
- arrive early for trivia
Amenities
- beer available to purchase
- gift cards available
- indoor seating
- online takeout ordering
- outdoor patio
- private events available
Events & seasons
- trivia night
Features
- craft taproom restaurant
- former now and later site
- founded 2015
- multiple locations
- nanobrewery, craft beer
- opened march 2025
- tipperary hill neighborhood
Nearby
- tipperary hill
Good to know
- open 7 days/week
- syracuse address