You could sit in one of the new upscale bars in Schenectady with real fake people, or you could…read morehave a cold one here and remember how important it is to be a real person. The Saw Mill is about as friendly a bar as you could hope for.

was looking for a biker bar...found it..pretty ratty on the inside,great drinks,atomosphere,and its…read moreowned by a biker.

RE review time kids! Here it is,Tuesday,the second Monday…read moreof the week. I'm shot from the screw show of the day and the bride is right there with me! We decided to take the short walk here for a few reasons, great beer and cider selection, always good service and.......taco Tuesday!! We found ourselves a table and were promptly greeted by our waitress,and placed our order for adult beverages. While waiting we cruised the menu, already knowing what we wanted (ehh never hurts to look!). Drinks delivered,I scratched our name on the pool table chalk board. Before you could say"rack-em!" Our dinner has arrived! The bride pulled the trigger on 2 chicken,1 beef and one fish tacos. I ran with 2 chicken and 2 beef. Along with an order of loaded fries to share. Great chow for sure! Man what a excellent way to end a craptastic day!

Good little local bar serving up a nice mix of beers on tap, plus a simple bar food menu w really…read moregreat wings. Nice staff. All around great joint.

I went there years ago and the crowd was friendly. Everyone thought I was a drag queen but I didn't…read moremind

Lived in Schenectady, for a few months in 87. I do not remember this pub back then. But I stopped…read morein, when I was visiting the area in 2014. I recommend going during the evening, rather than during the day. The staff is friendlier, and the scene is more inviting. Just my experience.

Recently planned a get together with some former coworkers. Needed a place to meet up. When I…read moregoogled, "good cheap eats in Schenectady," the 20 North Broadway Tavern topped the short list. Done. It was an instant hit. I wanted the pastrami sandwich pictured on the website. Turns out, it was every bit as good as it looked. Probably the best I've had in the Capital Region. I think it came with coleslaw but they let me switch it for a small salad. The beer was cold. The server/ bartender was both friendly and efficient. The food came up relatively quickly. I was relieved and delighted. The tavern has just the right look. It's cute from the outside with nice signage. Inside, the lighting is dim-- especially at night--with the feel of a cool dive bar. If you want a more festive setting during the summer, there's outdoor seating complete with hanging string lights. That actually looked very inviting but my friends chose to stay indoors due to the threat of rain. As we prepared to leave, my friends were wondering why they hadn't been to the tavern before. One thing for sure is that we'll be back for more "good cheap eats" and great beer.

The food is some of the best bar food I've ever had, made with quality ingredients.But the service…read morecan be lacking. Bartenders seem to vanish into the back room for long stretches of time. Or they'll have long conversations with a friend while other customers' glasses sit empty. And if you're seated at a table or booth, they may even forget you exist. This has been the case the last few times I've been, even when it was slow.

7/29/24 I've been…read moregoing to here since 1979 when I worked nearby, and my teacher assistant Frank introduced me to Slicks. Ever since, I try to stop by about three or four times a year to enjoy the food and ambiance. The owners Mike and Barb are retiring 7/31/24 after fifty years. May they enjoy their retirement. The new owners, a couple from Schenectady, will keep the name and the menu. Bravo! It is a lot of work and long hours, but it was evident that the owners enjoyed their business and their customers, many of whom became regulars. You noticed that the food they prepared was made with love and expertise. It was consistently good. The menu has been constant over the years because it pleased customers and made the place a success. The roast beef and turkey are cooked daily. Plus, the potato salad and macaroni salad are made in house every morning by Barb. I had to stop by today to honor my memories of eating here over the years. I had a huge roast beef and turkey mix on rye with thousand island dressing and macaroni salad. Delicious as always. I took half home for my husband to enjoy. He did! My friend enjoyed a huge roast beef sandwich and a potato salad side. Even the dill pickle spears taste incredible here! It must be the yummy sandwich. We sincerely hope the quality and ambiance continue with the new owners. If that is the case, I look forward to supporting them. It is so much better than a chain restaurant.

Slick's lived up to its reputation for great sandwiches! The homemade potato salad was excellent as…read morewell. Friendly service and chill atmosphere.

This place is like your weird uncle's basement--but with darts, pool, strong drinks, and a…read moreshockingly clean bathroom. Like, disturbingly clean. You almost feel guilty using it. It's not trendy, it's not cute, and yes--you're literally hanging out in a basement. But it's got that divey charm that grows on you the longer you stay (or the more you drink). The jukebox slaps, the drinks are poured with love (and no measuring), and everything's within walking distance, so you don't even need to worry about how many shots you had. We came for "one drink" and ended up arguing over pool, slinging darts like pros, and bonding with strangers over random jukebox picks. The vibe is weird--but weirdly perfect. Come for the drinks. Stay for the vibe. Question your life choices on the walk home.

3.7 stars rounding to 4; this is a good dive/local bar…read more Peckhams Place, or as my friends affectionately call it - Peckerhams, has been a favorite spot for locals in the village of Scotia for decades, and was introduced to me as "the place we go when we aren't ready for the night to end" when I first moved here. Peckhams is under new ownership this year, and we are loving what we've seen with the changes, so far. It is the same local basement bar atmosphere we love to love [I'm talking decent beer prices ("i pay less for a Wolf Hollow here than AT Wolf Hollw"), sports on TV, a pool table and space to be with your people] but with more UMPH and interest than recent years. I was THRILLED to see a live music scheduled throughout the year and have been excited by other events they've shared on social media, including offering a Turkey Dinner for anyone who may not have family and wanted to come by to eat and celebrate together on Thanksgiving. [and then my heart grew three sizes.] Added bonus: according to their website, Peckhams Place is now able to accommodate parties up to 75 people and they offer catering by Ruggiero's.

Came here a few weeks ago after the Knicks game because the sports bar I was at was closing and I…read morewasn't ready to take it in yet lol. My sister and a friend came with me and we had a great time. The bartender was attentive and the food is good too! It was also karaoke night and we made new friends. Great night out

When my former sports bar dropped Sunday ticket and stopped showing my Dolphins I had to find…read moreanother one. The owner welcomed me with open arms. Five years later I'm still eating the best wings in Schenectady and my fantasy football mates join me for Sunday football. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and always good.

Smallish out of the way joint that had friendly bartenders, quick service and pretty good food. We…read morestarted with the pulled pork nachos followed by healthy portioned dinner salads. The bar is cozy and frequented by locals. We felt welcomed and enjoyed the experience. Will be back for a Bills game this Fall.

After a wonderful first experience at River Road House, we were looking forward to visiting again…read morefor lunch. Unfortunately, this visit didn't match the high bar that was previously set. I still really like this place, but the service was way off on this particular day, even though they were not busy. We ordered three Road House Burgers, two with sweet potatoes fries, and one with regular fries. We were only served one burger w/ sweet potato fries, but we were charged $3 extra for each burger! And one burger was missing bacon. The amount of blue cheese crumbles and caramelized onions was minuscule. The burger patties themselves are unseasoned, so the toppings are key. Overall, it's a decent burger and I like their fries, but it's hard to overlook the mistakes with our ordering, especially when we were overcharged because of it.

The burgers are to die for!! Absolutely delicious! Cute cozy place!! www order burgers almost…read moreevery Wednesday...BURGER night has become a family fun night!!

First time eating at ME last evening. It appears to be a nice quaint little neighborhood…read morerestaurant. There weren't many patrons in the restaurant and the service was slow. The appetizer was missing the ingredient that's in the name. When asked about it, we were brought a ramekin of cold corn. The entrees were average. I don't think we will be going back.

I'm new to the area. My friends invited me. We loved it. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere. There…read morewere many of us and they treated us all courteous. The food was great!

The wings are so delicious and I love that Wednesday night they have bingo and it so much fun.read more