I've been here multiple times, and it's always a nice time. Sometimes it gets loud, but that's how bars are in general. If you can get outdoor seating and the weather allows, I highly recommend that. The staff is always polite, and the kitchen is accommodating with allergies. Food is solid 7/10. I have not eaten everything on the menu, but how can you go wrong with pizza or chicken tenders? Their nachos are 8/10. read more

Love this place. Whenever I come to NYC I stay a block away and come here a lot. They have lots of TV's, great lunch specials, a huge selection of beer and the servers and bartenders are great. And the prices are very reasonable. The crowd is always nice too. read more

I haven't been here in years I came on a Monday night after 11pm. Not much open in this part of town. It was nice to sit outside and have a drink. Beers were fine, wine was average tasting but pricey, but you probably aren't coming to the ale house for wine :) read more

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I love history and a good drink.. i'm staying down the street from this little pub and came in late one night from Cali .. It was the only place we can get food after 10 o'clock in the neighborhood, typical bar food. They have everything from wings to quesadillas and a fully stock bar... the weight staff was super friendly. The vibe is like an old Irish bar, but it's really cool..? It's a little pricey, but the service was good.. The food was just OK.. read more

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This is your regular sports bar that has plenty of tvs to enjoy the games that are on. They have plenty of bar seating. My friends and I were actually on the other side of the bar in a little nook area. We were only there for drinks but someone across the way from us got wings which smelled unbelievable! My friends seemed to enjoy their drinks while I did enjoy my beer. Fun spot to come with friends to eat and drink. read more

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Amsterdam Ale House is our "go to" when attending shows at The Beacon Theater! We have never had a disappointing experience, though it is almost always elbow-to-elbow crowded, but I will chalk that up to the great menu, and extensive and ever-changing beer list, friendly service and reasonable prices! read more

Been here before no issues. Showed up at 3pm on A Saturday with husband and small bichon. Every table outside was empty except an area that was dirty on The street. That is the area they offered us. Hostess with pink hair said het manager was strict and it was the only place we could sit. So wrong! read more

Great sports venue. Watched the World Series here. Got the pulled pork sandwich. It's a little drippy and so the sandwich kinda fell apart. Good tho. The sweet potato fries are a little soft and mushy. read more

Amsterdam Ale House - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for the Subway Series last weekend, and they were playing some sort of exhibition women's basketball game on two of the TVs near the bar. I kindly asked the bartender if she did not mind changing to the baseball game and she told me "you can watch it on one of the other TVs over there." This women was short with me and unprofessional (working at the bar Saturday 5/17 at 1 PM). What's worse is that the bar didn't even have the audio on for the baseball games. They were playing the game on a handful of TVs, but blasting club music over it. Meanwhile every single party in the bar was there to watch the game. I will not be returning to this bar. Horrible, awful, terrible, no-good place to watch a sporting event. read more

Nice lunch on Sat. but charged twice on credit card--one with tip and one without. Called the place and they couldn't figure it out. Make sure you ge the printed receipt even if they use the machine for credit card transactions. read more

ALLAGASH !! please please try it I am not big on beer usually. I never knew what type of beer I liked or cared enough to find out...however when I tried Allagash ..wow I have never drank beer that fast. Allagash is light, and not bitter at all. I wish they sold it in Texas :') Like I said, I wasn't big on beer so I'm not sure how to explain it in beer terms or do it justice with words. I know my taste buds may be biased but I believe this is in their happy hour menu so if you're iffy about paying full price for it, just try it during their happy hour. Food wise.. the NACHOS wow are they PACKED! they load the nachos up and at the end put it in the oven to melt the cheese on top. it does not make the chips under soft. I know the reviews here are not the best but my experience there has been great so I hope whoever reads this will give them a shot :) read more

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Great selection of beers on tap and very personable bartenders! Multiple TVs to watch a variety of shows/sports.

Mediocre food and unfriendly service. Bathrooms need a serious upgrade. I should have read the reviews before hand.

Good place for burgers and beer. The inside is a typical bar, kind of dark with lots of wood. Outdoor seating is the place to be on a nice day. I liked that the tables were on 76th St., which has much less traffic than Amsterdam Ave. The tables are set along the restaurant wall so you're not exposed to foot traffic. I had the Angus burger which came loaded with a good size patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and sliced pickle. You get a choice of a bunch of sides including fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, salad, etc. I appreciated that there was no upcharge for sweet potato fries or onion rings, unlike most places. The buns are English Muffins and I wasn't sure how I would like that, but they turned out to be good! Service was good, the server came by frequently. She wasn't too familiar with the beer choices which is a bit odd given it's their specialty so as long as you don't need a recommendation you'll be fine. Amsterdam Ale is in a central location on the UWS and I would return. read more

Local beer joint with tons of drafts on tap. Recommend for beer people but food is not too great- y try he Mac bites felt you would heat up. Best thing was the burger- overall okay read more

Amsterdam Ale House - N.Y. Cheesesteak Sandwich and burger - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved our little pit-stop here at Amsterdam Ale House. You don't need my review to add to the accolades of a cozy beer stop with great service and good snacks. We saw a couple of lunch plates go by and they looked amazing as well. The service behind the bar was so helpful and we enjoyed just visiting and having an ice cold beer while the weather outside cooled down. Loved it! read more

Check your credit card statements, looks like Amsterdam Ale House steals from their customers. Even though I tipped $2 for 2 drinks, I found that Amsterdam added in an $8 tip that I'm currently disputed. Who knows how much they're stealing from their customers. $5 here, $5 there. Most people won't notice which is unfortunate. read more

What I liked: - seating outdoors and indoors. - the bartender. She was from Ireland and was very attentive Was less impressed with the craft beer selection; especially the choice of IPAs. read more

Really high prices. Very indifferent bartenders even when business is quiet. The opposite of a friendly neighborhood bar. I returned recently since early Covid and was reminded why I don't patronize the busy. I was a regular 15 years ago read more

Disappointing service. Came in on 8/25/25. We ordered a Moscow Mule, Guacamole, celery, French fries, seltzer with lime at 10pm, seated outside. Waited forever for the fries. When I went inside to inquire, the waitress said she had forgotten to put in the order. While we waited for the fries nobody asked if we would like another round of drinks - their loss. We were never brought napkins or silverware. We basically felt ignored for sitting outside the bar at 10pm. The two guys next to us just got up and left because they never got their check. Amsterdam Ale House has been a neighborhood staple for years, I was sorry to see a decline in their level of service. I addressed these concerns with the waitress when she came over with a hand held point of sale reader that defaulted to tips of 20, 22 or 25% and she responded that "she was new". ... my thoughts are that common courtesies around a dinner table are learned at home. read more

Went with my friends. Started to order a drink and the server literally put her hand up - like the old "talk to the hand" - at my face and wouldn't look in my direction. My friends were shocked! I worked in food service on and off for about 16 years so I am always nice to wait staff. We had other qualms with the place but this one stuck out the most. read more

We are here brunch time on a late Sunday morning. We sat on the patio. We started with the Buffalo cauliflower. The table agreed that this was one of the best Buffalo cauliflowers we have had. The batter was a nice thin crunchy layer, the cauliflower still had some texture and the tasty sauce clung nicely to the "wings". My daughter has the Cuban sandwich. The pork had a great herbaceous flavor. The rosemary was present but it didn't overwhelm the pork. My wife had the nachos, they were good but the ground beef was under seasoned. I had the fish and chips. My dish was good but the fish and the fries needed salt. Overall the meal was a solid 4. I would visit again, next time we are in town. read more

Amsterdam Ale House - Fish and Fish & Chips - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by here by chance and decided to give it a try. It's a big place with plenty of outdoor seating for dine in or just for a few drinks with your friends. It's really nice on a nice breezy summer day. We ordered the bison burger and fish and chips. I didn't expect much from this place after looking at the mixed reviews but I'm surprised that the food is actually pretty decent. I didn't ordered beer but they do have a wide selection of draft beers ranging different types from ipa to stouts. It's a really casual and down to earth place to come chill for brunch or for dinner. read more

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What a warm and friendly place! We stayed in a near by AirBNB and stumbled in after seeing To Kill A Mocking Bird with Ed Harris. It's was late, sprinkling, and most places in the hood were closed. We thought we would take our chances and boy am I glad we did! There was 8 in our party and we were seated right away. They have a large assortment of beers on tap and a full bar. Beers and whiskey in hand, we decided to try the burgers. My husband and I split a classic burger, medium rare, topped with pepper jack cheese. The burger came perfectly cooked served between an English muffin. This is not a huge burger, but we also split a salad which was fresh and delicious. The whiskey must have gone to my head because I forgot to take note of the type of salad or take a photo of the menu. Just know that we loved it and ate every bite! Just so you know, I'm not a total health nut. I had to order the sweet potato fries. They were cooked to perfection! Sliced thin just the way I like it. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd stop by every night for a pint and a chat with the nice staff. read more

Amsterdam Ale House - Photo of the entrance. Too much whiskey so I forgot to take pictures of the menu or our food! - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Really great spot for drinks and apps and/or dinner! Especially good if you're looking to hang out before a show at the Beacon theater as it's close by. Love a good hummus plate and so surprised to see it at a bar. It was delicious as was the pepperoni pizza! read more

Nice casual beer bar with delicious food. The tater tots were fantastic. I came to watch an NBA playoff game and it wasn't crowded at all, there were other sports being played on the TV as well so there's something for everyone. Bartender was kind and attentive. This is your regular neighborhood watering hole. Nothing crazy about it. Come and watch sports and relax read more

Came here with a few friends after hitting the gym to get drinks and some food. This place has substantial outdoor seating and looks like it's bigger than what they had available with their indoor capacity. We sat in their makeshift wooden seating area, which they had an electric heater next to the table. A few of the food we shared included the Ale House Quesadilla ($12.95), Buffalo Wings ($13.95), and Classic 12-Inch Pizza ($12.95). They are your standard bar food and they met expectations in terms of quality. The place houses a very decent draft menu. I got All the Way Up: Cherries & Blackberries, pretty good sour beer. This went for $12. Most of the selections ranges between $8 and $12. This seems to be the main appeal while also being able to watch whatever sporting event is going on. The absolute turn off was at the end when we got the bill. On top of the 10% COVID fee (I personally didn't mind this to support local businesses), they also charged a credit card fee. Business is business, but there are plenty of other restaurants out there also dying for business as well that don't charge these fees and are surviving just fine! read more

Old school. Authentic. Cool. And easy. The prices are reasonable for the neighborhood. The staff are lovely. The food is way better than expected. And lots to choose from. The chef is damn handsome. The beer is cold. This place is great. Unpretentious. Real. Solid. And the decor is great. It's a win-win. read more

Loaded Tots = delicious French Onion Soup = amazing Beer selection = something for everyone Table service = friendly and attentive A+ We will be back again :) read more

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All the reviews say food was bad. I thought food was awesome. Good pub food great beer

Service: pick up. I ordered a cheesesteak to pick up at 6.15 p.m. I showed up at 6,30 and the lady at the entrance told it has been there for more than 2 hours.... what?? Very disappointing. Poor service.... never place an order here !!! read more

Very decent burger, which was the reason why I went in there and the Allgash beer which I read about here on Yelp is quite good. The place itself is big nice corner location with tables outside and is very spacious inside (perhaps feeling more spacious than it is due to windows forming most of the outer perimeter. Friendly staff I don't think I'll have another burger there, but I may return for other things and certainly for some of the beer on tap. Laid-back & boisterous in the way that bars can be but not overwhelming; really liked the place and think that anybody who goes there will enjoy it. Recommended. read more

this was the perfect spot for drinks and a bite before a show at the Beacon, food was great, service was quick and accurate, ambiance was loud and buzzing read more

Hot drinks and heaters, need I say more? I came here over the summer so I was happy to return in the winter for more fun! read more

Amsterdam Ale House - Hot toddie - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

We came to Amsterdam Ale House after the NYC marathon. It was packed but had great service and tasty food. The atmosphere was fun and cozy. read more

One of the nicest times I've had eating out in NYC. Our waitress was awesome. She went out of her way to make sure what was Vegan for me. My only disappointment was that the chef said he could make the pomodoro sauce without butter, but I guess decided to leave it out of the dish completely. Instead did garlic and olive oil with sun dried tomatoes. Not a big deal at all and I was just happy to have a place that was so accommodating. The hummus was also delicious and the presentation was pretty. My friends loved the wings, onion rings and pretzel. Beer menu is awesome. Food came out really hot and fresh. Highly recommend this pub if you're in the area looking for a place to eat and relax. read more

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I haven't had a drink there, I've only had their food each time, I've been and it's always super yummy. I usually get the vegetarian chili( awesome) and the nachos( delicious). I'm surprised how yummy their food is. The place is always packed and the servers are attentive. Once you step place in this bar, it's easy to forget that you are in New York City. read more

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Great atmosphere! Staff and bartenders are friendly. And very gay friendly! Great spot to start or end your night! read more

The UWS can be a bit stuffy, and because of that there aren't many casual spots to grab some drinks and grub before a show at the Beacon. Luckily the folks at Amsterdam Ale have a captive audience. Although the food is crappy, the portions are small and the prices are high this spot is always packed out before a show. Sucks that they are the only game in town, next time I'll have to look extra hard for anything else. I really don't want to come back here again if I can help it. AAH's sole redeeming quality is their beer selection. No, there is no happy hour on show nights...le sigh...but for around 6-7 dollars they have a variety of craft draft and bottle selections. It is an ale house after all. Where the night went terribly wrong was on the food. We decided to split a couple of apps. Mac and cheese bites, jalepeno poppers and chicken tenders. Seems fairly harmless, right? I know good chicken tenders. If you've ever met me before you know that I know good chicken tenders too. They aren't very hard to mess up, and I'm not even that picky. The order had four teeensy burnt fingers. Such a let down. The poppers were also really teeny and burnt to a crisp. Thankfully we added mac and cheese bites into the mix because they were actually pretty tasty. Although come to think of it, the bites were supposed to have smoked gouda but really just tasted like kraft. Whatevs yo, it was edible and I'll take it. As long as I don't come here haaangry all should be well and good, cause the food here was gnarly and I don't want any part of it. read more

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Headed here for a World Cup game. They have a nice selection of beer as well as food. The place got pretty busy as the game went on. I was surprised they essentially had one person waiting the tables. Even though, the service was still pretty good. I ordered a Cuban sandwich. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it also wasn't the worst. It was solid. The German Pilsner (named Micro) is really good. They have several TVs located around the bar so it was easy to catch the game. I will probably give this place another shot. read more