The City Beer Hall

42 Howard St, Albany
(518) 449-2337

Recent Reviews

Kelly C.

It's good for big groups because they have so many large picnic style tables but I would eat somewhere else first. It's cute and cozy inside in the winter and the patio is great for the summer but it's in the name - it's a beer hall. Come for beer, not cocktails, and not the best meal ever.

William D.

We have brunch at the city beer hall, pretty much every week. I am famous for having the same meal every time. The steak and eggs. The steak is always cooked perfectly medium rare. The eggs are sunny side up and delicious. Home fries and a side salad round out the perfect breakfast. My partner also always orders the same meal. Fried chicken with macaroni and cheese. When we go for dinner If you are a French onion soup fan I have a huge suggestion. The French onion soup is what I call a "destination dish " It is a delicious change from the norm. The service is always fast and friendly. The staff is knowledgeable. We have been customers here since the first week and will continue to be. The bar area, the dining room with its communal tables, the patio in the summer time. This has been our go to place for the past 13 years. Keep up the great work, the food, the hospitality, the overall experience is what a beer hall should be.

Regan Grimm

Pretty good overall. Did not have as many options as I would have liked but what I ended up getting was pretty good and they accommodated a large group of us. Had music bingo available to play and several of our group was able to win prizes.Wheelchair accessibility: Would possibly need to use another entrance if possible. Main entrance is up small flight of stairs as the building is an old office building of sorts turned into restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Chicken Wings

Tammra Schiller

Stopped in to meet a colleague for a drink and a bite to eat. I sincerely wish I had more time to enjoy this establishment. The smash burger was delicious and the menu is a la carte. I ordered the juice bomb IPA. Fortunately Monday nights was half off burger night and so glad I splurged with the one I got as it was delicious. The ambiance was really cool and was within walking distance from the renaissance hotel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tammra S.

Stopped in to meet a colleague for a drink and a bite to eat. I sincerely wish I had more time to enjoy this establishment. The smash burger was delicious and the menu is a la carte. I ordered the juice bomb IPA. Fortunately Monday nights was half off burger night and so glad I splurged with the one I got as it was delicious. The ambiance was really cool and was within walking distance from the renaissance hotel.

Jeff Keller

Fun place! Cool atmosphere and good prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beer Hall Burger, Free Pizza

Ace_Elise

There is a limited menu, but the food is really good. Dont recommend going with a large group of people, the place is not made for it, very small. Only entrance is stairs. The waitress was very helpful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich, Southern Fried Chicken, Fries, Beer Hall Burger

StevenC

Friends and I were there for the Beyonce Brunch on Sunday, 3/10 and it was a wonderful experience in every way! Great food, fantastic service, great drinks, great ambience. Looking forward to going to brunch there more often!!!

Waitress never put our food order in. Drinks took forever to get and then 2 drinks were missing. Had a show to go to so just had apps and left. She clearly wasn't trained correctly.

chazkez

Fantastic food and drink for a great price.

Denise W

Great selection of beers, as would be expected at a beer hall! Staff was great, food was tasty, trivia was entertaining! Very good experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Beer Hall Burger

Martin Kipp

Historic old building near the convention center and capital.. Bench and long table seating. Make sure to pay if you park on the street...they check those meters...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beer Hall Burger

Mike Front

Great spot love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Air bnb

Mack was a fun bartender, he was attentive and gave my group a wonderful experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The mussels were incredible! We highly recommend it! Get extra grilled bread for the sauce. Beers and drinks delicious too! And our server, Katrina, was the best! Finally, prices were very reasonable. Definitely on our come back to list!

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