The Watershed

Nestled just off the beaten path on the West side of the historic State Theatre, The Watershed is a bar and gathering space serving Ithacans and visitors seven days a week. Designed and built by Gideon Stone and Mike Barnoski of Trade Design Build, the Watershed is majority owned and operated by Ashley Cake and Dave Thomas. Together, they are GDAM Industries, Inc. The Watershed offers conversational atmosphere until 1am for people of all ages and tastes, a bookish social space where delicious beverages and comfort foods set an understated baseline for Ithaca’s varied night life. Tea and coffee, a curated list of classic cocktails, regional, national, and international selections of beer and wine as well as delicious soft drinks, The Watershed has something to offer everyone.