Knickerbocker Tavern

3957 6th Ave, Altoona - 16602
246 reviews
Gastropubs American Sports Bar
(814) 942-0770

Amazing experience all around. Our server, Jake, went out of his way to pull unused tables together and create a spot for us.Jake knew the menu very well and gave great recommendations. Very professional service and always a step ahead.Our table had wings, a burger, and the salmon wrap. Everything was perfect. I had the brisket mac and cheese and it was exquisite. Brisket was very juicy and there was a TON.We loved the vibe. Very fair prices. Highly recommend. I'm an hour from Altoona but I'll definitely be making the trip again.

Sat outside, beautiful rock wall garden, very cool! Delightful service. Macee was wonderful. Terrific food-crab dip great, salmon very good, and smash burger perfect. Enjoy!

A diamond in the rough!!! Oh my gosh!!! The food and service was great!! I had the French dip w/fries and Rick had their black and bleu burger w/fries!!! Both sandwiches were terrific and the fries portion was huge and ever so good!! We will definitely be going back!!! Many other foods we want to try!!!

Ordered my steak/burger well done and they burned it on purpose along with my bun? well done does not mean burnt. Learn how to cook appropriate temperature or get out the kitchen ??‍♀️?

This is my second home. Cocktails/liquor selection: unmatched. Rotating craft beer menu verified on untappd: perfection. Food: smaller menu but everything is ?. Prolly the most hospitable place in the area. Everyone greets you and thanks you for coming on your way out.Your first time there can be a bit intimidating. You kinda walk in to this small, dark dive bar sorta thing and no idea where to sit. But once you learn you can seat yourself (and walk straight thru to the back to the left) it becomes a lot easier lol. Someone will always be there to serve you within minutes.The Kourtyard is super cozy during the warmer months and I'm excited for them to open it back up. The entire atmosphere is just awesome.It's very very rare to have a lackluster experience here. This is prolly the best place to go within 75 miles. Seriously, people from out of state know about it and have talked about it when we're striking up conversations on vacation.They need merch. I would buy all of it.I cannot express enough how much this place means to me. ?

Quite small but very interesting in its layout. The selection of alcohol was not was I was expecting at all and forced me to be adventurous. So adventurous I had four different drinks that night. The staff is so nice and allow you to sample any of the drinks they have. The food was amazing as well. I know this is a popular place to come to on nights out but its no where to party like crazy. Its a casual arrangement. Prepare to open your wallet a little wider than normal as well. As first dates go, this is the great option.

Great service staff very friendly. Chicken wings and fried pickles were the bomb!! Great beer and the tacos special was yummy.

Very impressive beer, spirits, & cocktail menus, served in the correct glassware! Ate dinner at the bar. Zach, the bartender, was personable and knowledgeable.Very small establishment, but feels right at home. The pickled veggies had a pleasant "kick", the fries were real-deal hand-cut fries, and the burger was one of the best I have had in quite a while!I'll happily eat here again when I'm back in town!

The food was very good and plentiful. Jake, our server, was attentive and genuine. The building is over 100 years old and the bar area shows this, but I find it very cool. The bar booths need more lighting during lunch as it's a bit dark.

Altoona really has a gem in Knickerbocker Tavern. This place is a nice hipster joint that accommodates for table or bar seating. They have an extensive whiskey selection as seen in the bar display and also have a variety of cocktails and beer selections with an Untapped check-in. Our bartender was super knowledgeable on their different liquor and you could tell he loved working there. He brought the energy and enthusiasm. The food was fantastic as well. I ordered the lamb meatball pasta and it was loaded with flavor and a nice kick to it. The fried brussel sprouts were a winner too. All of the foodis made with unique ingredients and you can’t go wrong with anything here. Can’t wait to come back.