Singers, 1345 Milton Ave. (484-SING; www.singerskaraokeclub.com) is Central New York’s premier karaoke venue, the only bar around that offers karaoke every night of the week, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Offering a full bar with nine beer selections on tap, including Guinness, Blue Moon and Woodchuck Cider, Singers is known for doing karaoke right! A state-of-the-art Bose sound system and a large song selection attract karaoke enthusiasts as well as people who like to enjoy nightly entertainment and drink specials. Electronic games, darts and our “fuzzy” pool table plus singing bartenders, full stage and lighting add to the party atmosphere. We dance, we party, we rock!

Caddy Shack Tavern is the premier party spot in Liverpool. We specialize in throwing parties. With  DJ Slammin’ Sam every Friday and Saturday night, you can hit the huge dance floor and have a great time. Or sit back and relax outside at our full-service patio bar. Caddy Shack, 402 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool (413-0475; www.myspace.com/caddyshacktavern), always offers great drink specials, especially Thursdays for $1.50 Absolut mixers or try the Cruzan Bucket. Stop on in and remember to shack up.

Joe Reddick’s Sports Bar is located inside New Fuji Buffet, on 2960 Erie Blvd. E. (445-8899). What more can you ask for? All-you-can-eat Japanese and Chinese restaurant with a sports bar. Joe Reddick’s Sports Bar is the home of the 99 cent draft beer. We have DJ Big Daddy every Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight and live music every Saturday night. Join us for happy hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m. or stop in anytime to watch a game on our big screen television.

Lava, the hottest dance club in Central New York, has turned up the heat to create the ultimate nightclub experience. Only at Lava, the Danceclub at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona (361-8177) can you experience the best ambiance, the best decor, the best entertainment lineup, the best of everything. Two levels of indulgent design offer partygoers a spacious dance floor, private booth seating, expansive bars, a waterfall, and a delicious food and drink menu. Outside cabanas and fire pits add to the overall experience. It’s your turn to glow in the ambiance of Lava. Join now, the bar is open. www.thelavaclub.com

A place you really have to see to believe. Smoking-hot bikini-clad bartenders. Ice-cold brew. Beach volleyball courts. Killer live entertainment acts frequent the rooftop stage and can be enjoyed by patrons from the pub’s exclusive sky deck. Stop in every Friday at 8 p.m. from September through April for the inn’s blind draw cricket tournament dart series. True to their slogan, “Life is too short to drink shitty beer with ugly bartenders,” Scriba Town Inn, 5338 Route 104, Oswego (342-4235; www.myspace.com/scribatowninnbar) hosts bikini top Tuesdays each week and offers an awesome line of merchandise so you can proudly rock their slogan wherever you go.

Located on the water in Brewerton, Calypso Cay is a brand new restaurant and bar to the Central New York area. Offering a full tropical dining experience, American fare and Caribbean-style food at a competitive price. All seafood is shipped straight from Hawaii. Calypso Cay, 11 Dockside Drive, Brewerton (668-5108), brings back to the area a raw bar, serving clams and oysters on the half-shell. Sunday brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Starbucks is the coffee of choice. The bar serves large, fun, tropical drinks and a wide variety of beer, wine and liquor creating a Caribbean atmosphere. Happy hours is Mondays to Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. Service is fast, friendly and dressed in a sarong. Enjoy the large deck overlooking the Oneida River; docking is also available. Inside you’ll find a large private room for any special occasion or sporting event. www.calypsocayrestaurant.com

Located in Sylvan Beach, situated on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, Harpoon Eddie’s features a handmade circular bar with brass fixtures, a glass-enclosed dining room and two patios for outdoor seating. Our beer selection is extensive, featuring a variety of imports and microbrews and it’s hard to find a better frozen drink this side of the tropics. Our ever-expanding kitchen features a menu featuring everything from burgers to club sandwiches, and our chicken wings are not to be missed. Whether you want to relax on the deck on a sunny Saturday or meet your friends for drinks at the bar, Harpoon Eddie’s is the place to be. Split a pitcher of beer and 50 wings with your buddies, order a round of martinis, catch the game, take the family out to dinner or enjoy a Rum Runner as you kick back and take in the most glorious sunset Central New York has to offer. However you decide to spend your time at Harpoon’s, the Stewart family and our staff will make sure it’s memorable. Throughout the summer, Harpoon Eddie’s sponsors a volleyball league and tournaments, car shows, live music and a wealth of other activities. Consider Harpoon Eddie’s for your next private party, business luncheon, birthday celebration or class reunion. Whether you’re a tourist or a regular, when you’re ready to call it a day, there’s always a spot at the bar waiting for you at Harpoon Eddie’s.

611 Park Ave. Sylvan Beach. 762-5238. www.sylvanbeach.com/harpoons

Faegan’s Café and Pub has been family owned and operated for more than 30 years in the heart of South Crouse Avenue, near the Syracuse University campus. A delightful café by day, a friendly pub by night. We offer fresh gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups, fine imported and domestic wine and 50 draft beers in a traditional café/pub atmosphere. Enjoy lunch or dinner on our outside patio or watch the game inside at the bar. An SU tradition that all can enjoy. Faegan’s, 734 S. Crouse Ave. (472-4721).

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, things are heating up this summer and fall at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar. One night at Lucy’s, 721 S. Crouse Ave. (476-9990), is like a vacation to an island getaway. Loaded with surfboards and unique surfing memorabilia, Lucy’s offers a fun tropical atmosphere. Enjoy the outdoor deck while sipping a cocktail, or try Lucy’s secret recipe fishbowl if you dare. With ultra-cool air conditioning, Lucy’s offers awesome drinks, ice-cold beer and great music. Only a reef-break away from the Carrier Dome and within minutes from most hotels by cab.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St. (476-4937;