Specializing in Everyday Adventures

The Sidecar takes you on culinary adventures for the taste buds and musical adventures for the soul. Our cozy neighborhood eatery and music venue located in the heart of Historic Downtown Batavia is a peaceful respite in between all the ventures great and day to day.

Our locally sourced menu changes often. Expect the best darn burgers around, house smoked bacon varieties, scratch-made family-style meals for you and yours to pair with an accommodating and unique lineup of craft beers and whiskies. Seasonally, the bar expands into a 5-tiered beautiful outdoor beer garden with live performances and the most pup-friendly seating in the TriCities.

If you're spending time adventuring the Fox River, fishing or kayaking, passing through on a bicycle or motorcycle, or just looking to enjoy a great meal and a tasty beverage in a cozy, laid back atmosphere, The Sidecar is your bar. Good times and new friends await!

made from scratch kitchen

Our locally-sourced menu features revolving entrees and classic favorites. Darn good burgers & inventive appetizers! Options for the whole crew!

LIVE MUSIC

Local and touring musicians love to play The Sidecar Beer Garden! Live shows every Friday and Saturday, Songwriters on Tuesday and Bluegrass every Sunday.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Our cozy, vintage tavern resides in a building that dates from the 1880's and is now one of the oldest buildings off Batavia's beautiful woonerf on River Street.