The City Beer Hall

42 Howard St, Albany - 12207
238 reviews
Gastropubs American
(518) 449-2337

This place has NO accessible entrance! Not a single way to get into this establishment without a step. Not ADA compliant and such a shame.

Great food! Very diverse beer selection. Fun atmosphere.

Burger was great, atmosphere was great, drinks were amazing, a bit pricey but still good, super friendly staff, would have given 6 out of 5 stars, but my friend ordered the beet salad, and as a result of said salad, farted in my car later on. It made me gag and it lingered even with all my windows down. I am disappointed they allow that item on the menu, knowing the sever repercussions the friends and family of the person eating it will have to suffer. Please, for the sake of all that is holy, get that ancient grain beet salad off the menu. The gastrointestinal distress it can cause will make you rethink spending time with the people you care about. Friends don’t let friends drink and drive is an important tenant to abide by, however, I would much rather he chugged straight ethanol and gotten behind the wheel of a Ram 3500 than having him eaten that and sat in my car for an extended period of time. He is my closest friend, but the smell that emitted from him after eating this salad triggered my flight or fight response. Overall the experience at the restaurant was fantastic, the results of leaving the restaurant left me heart broken, as I could rationalize kicking my best friend out of my car at 80 mph on the thruway. I swear to you, that salad is a weapon and should come with a warning, maybe even a necessary license to purchase. I will be returning, but if someone I’m with orders that salad, you will get violent, which is saying a lot as I am a peaceful man, but the only path I can take to prevent a tragedy is one of biblical proportions. Again, amazing burger, drinks, and staff, but the results of what happened to my friend after eating that salad made me question my belief in God. What kind of god would allow that? Fantastic beer and burger.

5 stars. This place is awesome. I was visiting Albany for 2 days for work, and heard about this place from my driver on the way into the city. I am so glad I stopped in. Friendly staff, cool building. I ordered a draft beer and received a ticket to get a "free pizza". The bartender told me I could take it to the kitchen to redeem it for a personal pizza. So, I walk around the corner at her direction into the actual kitchen, and the kitchen staff greets me welcomely as I enter into their doors thinking I am walking somewhere I shouldn't be as a customer. They took my ticket and told me to come back in a few minutes to pick up my pizza. Kitchen staff was all very nice as well. Came back a few minutes later, and picked it up. The pizza was thin crust, just cheese (made on a tortilla? I think) and absolutely amazing. The perfect delicious tiny pizza, and free with a $7 draft beer. Does life actually get any better than this? I think not. Can't wait to come back here!

It’s 70 degrees outside and 80 degrees in this bar. The place is called city beer and they have 10 on tap all of which are nothing to write home about. Just got my beer and it came out warm. Place looks cool but is a drag.

Ordered the chicken paillard and broccoli with brown butter and melted raicette cheese. The chicken was awesome! Risotto was delicious. Unfortunately the broccoli was a letdown. It was burnt, didn't have much flavor (we were told the cheese version also had the brown butter on it), and was very dry. But like the place and will be back, great server.

I just went here last night with some friends. I loved the vibe so much! We went for y2k night and had such a blast. The drinks were really nice and the appetizers were delicious! The Mac and nuggets are what we had, and I will definitely come back one day. ?

This was a nice gem that my coworker found close to our hotel.It was really busy when we stopped by and it was only the early evening, like 4-5pm but were able to get a seat. They have a nice beer selection as well. The pizza is like an adult size Lunchable pizza and it's surprisingly filling.

Food,Drink,&Service was Great!

I fell in love with CBH the moment I walked in. There was live music, ample amount of space, and everyone just seemed to be enjoying themselves. The food did not disappoint and though it felt like we were in a secret corner we were not forgotten about. The portions were large. I love that CBH works with local farms and businesses for their supplies. Little touches from ambiance to putting the chefs name on the menu just make this place special. I cannot wait to return when the weather is nicer so I can be on the patio. Now I see why this place gets a large line. Come for the drinks or music and stay for the amazing food. You won't be let down.