Absolutely awful experience came with a group of friends to try and celebrate 21st birthday. They played the ID game and bent up real IDs clearly not able to distinguish real IDs. They thought a real ID was fake only because it was from Virginia and didn’t even bother to scan. I guess it’s strange for out of state students to attend a university in the area. Thank you for making a birthday memory we will ensure we avoid in the future. No wonder this place had a 2.5 star rating before my review.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kyle Biesiadecki
Came for friends 21st birthday and where refused service. If your plan is to come and your remotely young, college age, or in a group they will give you a hard time and refuse service and tell you to leave. Awful experience they play ID game and bend real IDs without having a clue they are actually real.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Everette Hamlette
Man, this bar was absolutely dope! I swung by on a Friday night and ended up coming back for St. Patrick's Day—talk about dope vibes! The venue itself is beautiful, with a cozy ambiance that just draws you in.But let's talk about the drinks—cheap and delicious! Lionheart Pub and Brewery is like a craft oasis in the heart of midtown. With an impressive selection of 45 draft beers on tap, including their own brews, and a diverse liquor selection, there's something for everyone.And the atmosphere? It's unbeatable. Whether you're engaging in some friendly competition with dart boards and a pool table or just enjoying fireside bliss, there's no shortage of fun here.Plus, the location couldn't be better. Easy access and comfortable spaces make Lionheart Pub and Brewery the perfect spot to kick back and relax with friends.And here's a bonus—the limited menu encourages patrons to bring in outdoor food from the surrounding cafes, adding even more flavor to the experience.Overall, Lionheart Pub and Brewery is a must-visit in midtown. Whether you're here for the craft beer, the games, or the fireside chats, you're guaranteed to have a blast. Cheers to an unforgettable experience! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ryan G.
Came for my friends 21st birthday and they didn't accept my new VA Real ID. Sure it's out of state, but then they continued to not accept my friends either, who are all NY. Even scanning they didn't believe it and were rude. A bouncer came up and bent my ID, luckily didn't break it. They then kicked out the rest of the group that already had drinks. Horrible service and attitude, never coming back.
erica chace
Wonderful pub with multiple floors and bars. Great offerings of liqour and beer on tap. Great vibe and atmosphere, bartenders are attentive even when it gets busy. Again, shoutout to Alex, she has mastered the art of mixing, and her service is always spot on!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hal Andre
Got denied cause my shirt didn’t match dress code. Their dresscode sign is only shown inside the bar not outside and not on any website.Meanwhile the neighboring bars and areas don’t require one, & the location isn’t that nice. Several bars that are much nicer don’t have a dresscode and the ones that do clearly tell you online or have a sign on the windows.Not sure why they think it’s okay to not inform their paying customers, but its not my problem anymore ill make sure to take my money to a better bar
Service: 1
Nicholas LaMendola
they don’t let you in with sweatpants, yet there is no mention of this on their website.The least they could do is put the dress code clearly on their website before someone goes all the way thereEspecially considering bars in much nicer neighborhoods do not have a dress code. They are in downtown albany the neighborhood isn’t nice, literally clubs in manhattan don’t require a dress code, that rule is stupidIf you have a dress code put it on website. Don’t waiste my time!wish i could give 0 stars!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lona P.
This place is horrible. Arrived with a group of 8 (of age, of course) individuals on a calm Wednesday night ready to spend some money. We were quickly and disrespectfully declined. This is a bar for sad old people who don't know what fun is, and they hate Jews. They sadly turned down my 2 Jewish buddies but let everyone else in. The bouncer is about 5'4" but acts like he's 6', it's obvious he needs this job for his ego. Anyways, if you're looking for a terrible, horrible time, you should go here. If you have self respect, you should NOT go here-
Boaz M.
If I could leave .00000000000001 stars I would. Went out for my good buddy's birthday tonight and got denied service because of out of state ids. I love supporting local business and checking out bars in the capital region area. I found tonight's experience extremely annoying and I believe the owners should invest in some good identification equipment. Maybe look for some new bartenders too (this is me being respectful).
The staffe are wicked people. They will act pleasant but if you slightly disagree with that they believe they will attack your spirit. Do not go to this pun unless you want to bath in wickedness with them and lay the eternal penalty for their own wickedness.Parking: They havno public parking e no lot. Park on the street
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
CL Peckham
Like a high school reunion every time I go here. Sort of like Albany County jail.Kid-friendliness: Nope
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Aron Romanoff
Super cute place—larger interior and more floors than I expected. Enjoyed myself a pint and some darts and made for a very comfortable couple of hours spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Nick Stillman
Great bartenders and lots of billiards! Great place to go if your a college kid
Lisa
Could be a good place if they would just get better staff. Almost every time I go there I'm met with bad service. Most recently the bartender downstairs ruined our time, and this wasn't our first bad experience with her. Big place, busy crowd, but I would still suggest somewhere with better
Next around
Absolutely awful experience came with a group of friends to try and celebrate 21st birthday. They played the ID game and bent up real IDs clearly not able to distinguish real IDs. They thought a real ID was fake only because it was from Virginia and didn’t even bother to scan. I guess it’s strange for out of state students to attend a university in the area. Thank you for making a birthday memory we will ensure we avoid in the future. No wonder this place had a 2.5 star rating before my review.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Came for friends 21st birthday and where refused service. If your plan is to come and your remotely young, college age, or in a group they will give you a hard time and refuse service and tell you to leave. Awful experience they play ID game and bend real IDs without having a clue they are actually real.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Man, this bar was absolutely dope! I swung by on a Friday night and ended up coming back for St. Patrick's Day—talk about dope vibes! The venue itself is beautiful, with a cozy ambiance that just draws you in.But let's talk about the drinks—cheap and delicious! Lionheart Pub and Brewery is like a craft oasis in the heart of midtown. With an impressive selection of 45 draft beers on tap, including their own brews, and a diverse liquor selection, there's something for everyone.And the atmosphere? It's unbeatable. Whether you're engaging in some friendly competition with dart boards and a pool table or just enjoying fireside bliss, there's no shortage of fun here.Plus, the location couldn't be better. Easy access and comfortable spaces make Lionheart Pub and Brewery the perfect spot to kick back and relax with friends.And here's a bonus—the limited menu encourages patrons to bring in outdoor food from the surrounding cafes, adding even more flavor to the experience.Overall, Lionheart Pub and Brewery is a must-visit in midtown. Whether you're here for the craft beer, the games, or the fireside chats, you're guaranteed to have a blast. Cheers to an unforgettable experience! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Came for my friends 21st birthday and they didn't accept my new VA Real ID. Sure it's out of state, but then they continued to not accept my friends either, who are all NY. Even scanning they didn't believe it and were rude. A bouncer came up and bent my ID, luckily didn't break it. They then kicked out the rest of the group that already had drinks. Horrible service and attitude, never coming back.
Wonderful pub with multiple floors and bars. Great offerings of liqour and beer on tap. Great vibe and atmosphere, bartenders are attentive even when it gets busy. Again, shoutout to Alex, she has mastered the art of mixing, and her service is always spot on!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Got denied cause my shirt didn’t match dress code. Their dresscode sign is only shown inside the bar not outside and not on any website.Meanwhile the neighboring bars and areas don’t require one, & the location isn’t that nice. Several bars that are much nicer don’t have a dresscode and the ones that do clearly tell you online or have a sign on the windows.Not sure why they think it’s okay to not inform their paying customers, but its not my problem anymore ill make sure to take my money to a better bar
Service: 1
they don’t let you in with sweatpants, yet there is no mention of this on their website.The least they could do is put the dress code clearly on their website before someone goes all the way thereEspecially considering bars in much nicer neighborhoods do not have a dress code. They are in downtown albany the neighborhood isn’t nice, literally clubs in manhattan don’t require a dress code, that rule is stupidIf you have a dress code put it on website. Don’t waiste my time!wish i could give 0 stars!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is horrible. Arrived with a group of 8 (of age, of course) individuals on a calm Wednesday night ready to spend some money. We were quickly and disrespectfully declined. This is a bar for sad old people who don't know what fun is, and they hate Jews. They sadly turned down my 2 Jewish buddies but let everyone else in. The bouncer is about 5'4" but acts like he's 6', it's obvious he needs this job for his ego. Anyways, if you're looking for a terrible, horrible time, you should go here. If you have self respect, you should NOT go here-
If I could leave .00000000000001 stars I would. Went out for my good buddy's birthday tonight and got denied service because of out of state ids. I love supporting local business and checking out bars in the capital region area. I found tonight's experience extremely annoying and I believe the owners should invest in some good identification equipment. Maybe look for some new bartenders too (this is me being respectful).
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The staffe are wicked people. They will act pleasant but if you slightly disagree with that they believe they will attack your spirit. Do not go to this pun unless you want to bath in wickedness with them and lay the eternal penalty for their own wickedness.Parking: They havno public parking e no lot. Park on the street
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Like a high school reunion every time I go here. Sort of like Albany County jail.Kid-friendliness: Nope
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Super cute place—larger interior and more floors than I expected. Enjoyed myself a pint and some darts and made for a very comfortable couple of hours spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Great bartenders and lots of billiards! Great place to go if your a college kid
Could be a good place if they would just get better staff. Almost every time I go there I'm met with bad service. Most recently the bartender downstairs ruined our time, and this wasn't our first bad experience with her. Big place, busy crowd, but I would still suggest somewhere with better
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1