This is a great place to go to on St. Patrick's Day parade day morning in Utica. Service is great…read morethat day, the bartenders are attentive and friendly (especially if Linda is there). Any other time, if you are not a regular, this place might not be for you. I've been here several times with mixed experiences. The last time I was there was a Thursday in the summer of 2024. My husband, brother and I were excited to find seats at the bar and order dinner. The bartender was a short blonde woman and there was a male bar back. The bartender did not acknowledge us for over 15 minutes. We were actively looking at the menu on our phones and talking about what we wanted to try and attempted to make eye contact with her as she walked by us with no luck. She didn't even say "I will be right with you", literally no interaction. She was very friendly with everyone else around us seeming to know exactly what they were drinking and happy to get it for them. We left as we felt very unwelcome there and ended up having excellent service down the street at Lukin's.

This place is a home run. Admittedly we had limited options along our route as we were headed home…read moreto CT on a Monday after a long weekend in Seneca Falls. We found this little gem and holy toledo did we we strike gold. First of all, the hostess was super nice and greeted us right away even though she was clearly busy and hustling. We chose to sit outside at a picnic table to soak up the beautiful weather. The outside is fun with brightly painted picnic tables and murals on the building. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and offered great suggestions. She was great and we really enjoyed interacting with her. We started with rum punches which were made with freshly squeezed juice and they were out of this world. We shared the "everything" wings which were crispy and that sauce was delicious. We were tempted to lick the sauce off the plate. We refrained so we didn't get strange looks. I had the Kimchi Reuben which is made with house made kimchi I might add. My husband got the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. We both opted for Poutine Fries for our sides. Guys, this food was unique and spectacular. I'm just bummed it's 3 hours from home! But I'll definitely make an effort to be back.

One upon a time Gerber's was actually a derelict closed eatery...essentially a casualty from the…read moredecay of Utica. With the revitalization of downtown and the return of the Utica AHL hockey team, Gerber's has been brought back to life. Excellent burgers and the drink prices are classic Utica reasonable. It's got the warm vintage thing inside as well. A great place to visit if you are staying at the Doubletree or are on the way to watch hockey. The original Gerber was a Jewish fella who ran the speakeasy back in the early part of the 20th century.

Great place to feel like you are back in time. Gerbers is an old pub in a building back from the…read more1800's. We sat at the bar and got a great history lesson about the bar from Mark the owner. Steve the bartender is great, very social and helpful with your drink selection We sat at the bar but ordered the fried bologna and long hots. The sandwich came out on a crispy toasted bread loaded with fried bologna and peppers...it was awesome! And the fries, nice and crispy!! What an awesome pub We decided to stay for dinner. Ordered 2 burgers, Lebanese platter and the Reuben!!!! Amazing!

We love checking out the restaurants around Varick street because we enjoy pub food. The Stief fits…read morethe bill. It's a casual, comfortable place with good beer and many types of margaritas on the menu. I ordered a raspberry chocolate that hid the alcohol very well and could have been dangerous. It was delicious! One friend tried the Fruit Loop (sweet and strong) and another got the pomegranate (yum!). We shared a few appetizers, the first were chicken fingers and pretzel sticks. The chicken was some of the best I've ever had: moist and flavorful. The pretzels were soft with a cheese to dip into and they were so good we got another order. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We recommend you try it out!

Their Martini menu is amazing. The blow pop and poprock martinis are delicious. Feels like your on…read morethe beach. Also, try the fishbowl! The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and chill during happy hour. Always a good crowd. One of my favorite bars on varick!

Bartender is rude and nasty. Went there with my friend she said our ids were fake and passed out…read moreour ids asking older individuals their opinion if they were real or not .. im 22 my friend is 23.. extremely unprofessional, rude, and crazy how she can't tell the difference between a real and a fake id never had this issue in my life. said she wasn't familiar with our address. (Both living within 15ish minutes of the location) I asked why she didn't have a scanner or anything to determine our ids. wasted over 60 dollars to Uber there to meet another friend. if you're not an older individual or a "local" don't waste your time or your money there. not worth it. I understand the ny state policy but this was embarrassing, rude, and simply a huge waste of my time. Very disappointed and felt extremely targeted.

The former Bungalow sure has gone through a transformation for the better. Good place for a cheap…read moredrink or some food, a round of darts or to watch the game. Mostly a younger crowd with a mix of the steady regulars; this local sports bar is a great alternative to the dives around it.

Yet another wonderful Christmas party celebration at The Harp! I can't say enough good things about…read morethis place. A huge thank you to Devin and the entire staff--they were absolutely wonderful and so attentive to every detail. We felt so well taken care of all night. It's another party for the books! If you're looking for a great spot in Utica with amazing service, this is it. Love this place!

Our Sever/Bartender was phenomenal! Very attentive even though she had a full bar of patrons. I had…read morethe Loaded Potato Skins. They were ok. Not the best, not the worst. The best part was the Irish bacon on them. My husband had the Philly Steak. It was good but bland he said. One of our friends had the New England chowder. She said it was good. Our other friend had the fish sandwich but didn't eat all of it. He said it didn't taste great. Everyone loved the fries. The atmosphere is not warm and cozy. It's rather sparse. But the bar patrons seemed happy and the bar area was more warm feeling in terms of ambiance. So if you and some friends want a place to grab a pint and have a burger, I'd recommend it but I wouldn't recommend anything we ate.

Great little Irish bar in downtown Utica! Tons of character! Staff and was super fun & friendly! We…read morejust had drinks after eating at an Italian restaurant down the street. Will definitely return!

A lot of Tvs, great attentive staff, fair prices. I only downfall is that don't serve foodread more

I've sat on this review for a week trying to decide if I wanted to share a not-so-flattering…read moreexperience. However, if there is a chance that Swifty's management may read this, along with fellow diners, it may be helpful for the future. The overall experience, food, and service was good. Clearly, this place and its 2 sister locations know how to be successful. But what we experienced could either be because a rogue chef or location manager is trying to cut corners - or - it could be the philosophy of the company to try and nickel-and-dime the customer to reduce costs and take advantage of those who won't notice. My boys and I ordered 20 wings to start, my oldest had a burger to follow, and my younger really wanted to focus on wings, so only ordered fries. I had the. Cheeseburger wrap with onion rings and coleslaw. Wings: crispy, tasty, and really good blue cheese. BUT...when they came to the table, the baskets looked light. So... WE COUNTED THEM. ONLY 17. My (as the menu clearly states) "half pound burger in a wrap" was probably 1/4 of a pound light. Wait til you see the photo. So, all the good service and reasonably good food was ruined by Swifty's trying to either take advantage of customers incrementally hundreds of times a day (order by order) - or - they have a location chef and manager who tolerate food leaving their kitchen that is not as advertised or up to the standard which allowed them to open 3 locations. It's one or the other. Will we be back? I don't know. We really wanted this to be great. We live in the Northwest Corner of CT, my son goes to college in Rochester, this location is literally (to the mile) half-way between. We make the trip weekly due to his athletics schedule. We wanted to be regulars. Will probably look elsewhere next time. 2 stars for the front of the house service. It was excellent. And the blue cheese dressing. It was fantastic. If you go - count your wings and make sure what the menu says is on your plate.

My reuben sandwich was absolutely fantastic and prepared them like I have not had in a very long…read moretime. Even though this is a particle food is very fantastic if you're looking for something to eat as well. You have to stop by this place if you're in the Utica area. Services incredibly friendly and they get you exactly what you want. Food quality is incredible as well so you get double the dining pleasure

I really like this place and want to see it succeed -- the staff are friendly, the food's solid,…read moreand the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. That said, a few small things keep it from being a five-star experience. First, I've noticed that drinks are sometimes served in plastic cups. I'm not sure if that's a consistent policy or just on certain nights, but it doesn't match the otherwise professional vibe of a hotel bar. Glassware adds a level of quality that really matters in a setting like this. Second, the Monday half-price chicken wing special being "dine-in only" feels a bit too rigid. I completely understand why the rule exists -- to avoid people ordering massive to-go quantities without ordering drinks or tipping. But if a customer's been at the bar for a couple of hours, ordering multiple rounds and treating staff well, they should be able to take their leftovers home. Once food is paid for, that's simply part of the cost of doing business. This isn't meant as a complaint -- more like constructive feedback. It's a good spot that does a lot right, and with just a few adjustments, it could easily be a five-star favorite.

I really enjoyed the space here. Very relaxed and comfortable but clean. There were lots of tvs,…read moredarts, jumbo connect 4 and Foosball among other things! I was here for work, but it seems like a fun place to hangout. I got one of the specials, the quesadilla burger. The meat was good quality, generous, juicy and tasty great with the melted cheddar cheese and toasty wrap. The tots were crispy!

Knew nothing about this local pub before stopping in for dinner and a few drinks. Homemade seafood…read moreand corn chowder (waitress recommendations) and fried haddock sandwich were amazing! Good selection of local draft beers. Fast and friendly service. Decent sized crowd, some for dinner, some for drinks and some for both. We'll be back!

Amazing dinner at Packy's tonight!!!…read more It was relaxing, comforting and perfect as usual. This is not your typical bar food! This is lovely pub fare! We started with BBQ Pork Nachos which were smothered in a tangy sauce and cheese. The pork was perfectly cooked and it all meshed together fabulously. Next week got the Chicken Devonshire Salad. There were large, tender, moist pieces of chicken which tastes like they were carved off a roasted chicken. The veggies were al dente and paired so well with the balsamic dressing. Would totally get again. The chicken tenders and sweet potato fries were a great way to finish off. Needless to say we brought home enough for another meal. Will be back again soon for another amazing night!

Just an amazing evening and meal. Everything from the minute we sat down until we left was a total…read moregreat date night. Food superb, wine selection (Jack was a wealth of knowledge and total cool guy in the wine selection ) Danielle was our server and made for an amazing meal, hopefully we will get to go back while we're in town!

Great ambience and service and food. I especially like the fact that the food is locally sourced…read moreand uniquely prepared with great combinations very historic place.