Love this place. Service staff is the best, even when the place has s packed. Thursday night trivia with Dave is a lot of fun

Low staffed, manager walks around but doesn't help out, we waited almost an hour to have our order taken then walked out the one server on, tending to a full bar & 6+ tables wasn't getting any help from other servers or the manager. Seems like they can't handle a half full restaurant read more

I am currently sitting at a table, we ordered our food over an hour ago (two burgers, a salad, and a chicken sandwich) and we have gotten nothing. read more

In town for a few nights and found this nice little spot. I was not looking for anything fancy but this place has a good home town feel to it, with friendly and helpful staff both bartenders/ waiters who work well together ! I had the McDuff's Pepperoni Pizza and enjoyed several IPA's from their many draft options. I would recommend trying them out for a nice casual meal and hangout. read more

McDuff's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Potsdam, New York

Great service, good sandwich , cold good beer, clean place. Good music on the jukebox

What happened to the fresh burgers from a local farm..the ones being served are frozen and taste like the freezer they are kept in. We will continue to find a better burger in another restaurant. read more

I was on my to Ottawa from Brooklyn. The service was excellent. Extremely friendly bar staff. The food was very fresh and served hot. A very nice variation of food. Amazing amount of fresh beer on tap. The $4 pint Guinness is unheard of and very clean taps. I loved the atmosphere. True Irish pub feel. read more

My wife and I there when we were visiting Clarkson. It was the middle of the afternoon on Saturday and we were the only people there. Nice place with a large bar and it was clean which is always a pleasant surprise. Two bartenders on duty that were super pleasant to talk to. Told us a lot of good information about the town and the university. We didn't eat but had some drinks and they were nicely made and very reasonably priced. We really enjoyed the visit read more

the bad reviews seem to be old, I understand there are new owners, its lovely now, college bar feel but clean and with great food and attitudes, best bloody marys around, tons of beers on tap, tried many things on the menu all very good, portions are not huge but they're high quality read more

Under new management cant get enough of McDuffs!!! The foods been amazing and just the atmosphere is a really great time! HIGHLY recommend stopping in and enjoying it!!! read more

The aroma of urine and bleach fills the air when you walk in. Good beer selection but definitely a college bar

Pleasantly surprised. We started with nachos. My family said they were awesome. Loaded with guacamole, sour cream, beans, tomatoes , and chicken and cheese. We also had a couple beers. I had a blue moon and my husband had a local brew that he really enjoyed. My daughter had a spicy chicken stuffed grilled cheese sandwich with an arugula salad. She was on cloud 9. My husband and son said their burgers were really good. (A little too well done but that happens sometimes.) I had a roast beef au jus and they topped it with mushrooms. Really good. And the fries were great. Thick cut skin on and crispy. The waitstaff was really friendly. I would come here again the next time we visit my son at college. read more

McDuff's Pub - The Weck Dip (roast beef au jus) - Pubs Near Me - Potsdam, New York

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We continue to go here and found that they had a new menu and a new chef. I always like the black bean burger so I was apprehensive about trying this new vegetarian burger. The new black bean burger is better than the old black bean burger which is hard to believe... It has a beet catchup that is out of this world. The Cobb salad still is the bomb and they still have great cold beers on tap. Good service too! read more

McDuff's Pub - New chicken sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Potsdam, New York

I went there for lunch I had the Shepards pie and it was spectular,great meat and veggies with herbs and mashed potatoes. We also had the blue cheese burger which was excellent. The selection of draft beers was wonderful I loved the Beaver Bite! The purple haze was also tasty u cannot go wrong with this place! read more

McDuff's Pub - Shepards pie blue cheese burger - Pubs Near Me - Potsdam, New York

Cute little bar on the main drag of Potsdam. Late evenings often has music or a band playing. The grilled cheese there is insanely good; they even have a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with mac and cheese; it's like stuffing comfort food with comfort food! The bathrooms are a bit cramped though and one of the stalls in the women's bathroom is missing a panel on its door, which is extremely disconcerting. I'd give it four stars otherwise, but that panel really needs to be fixed! read more

Local college hang out bar with a good selection of beers on tap and delicious duck poutine. I didn't know I could get something so delicious in a dive bar in Potsdam. Lucky for me!! Loved the shredded duck, curds of delicious cheese over a bed of fresh cut fried potatoes and beefy gravy!!! One annoying thing... Some of the bartenders suck! They take forever to serve you!! read more

The food is actually really really good. Best black bean burger I've ever had. Live music is good. Beer selection is good. It's a bar but it will surprise you. Prices are great. Worth a try if you're in the NoCo. read more

An old guard dive bar that has been upgraded with decent TVs and a better beer/liquor selection than you'd expect. Plenty of dartboards and a pool table. Basement has a greasy DJ booth/dance area that is popular when students are in town. They've even added a "cocktail menu" but I'd recommend sticking to beers or mixed drinks. They do serve food and it is actually pretty good for bar food, I've had the wings a couple times and they exceeded my expectations. Bear in mind that the crowd in this place will be very different on popular college bar nights (Thurs-Sat) than at all other times. At the end of the day, this is a dive bar which has compromised/upgraded on a few areas to better cater to the college crowd, and with that compromise it doesn't do anything all that great. read more

Went here a few nights. Tuesday night, quiet. Wednesday, I overdosed on Fetty Wap and other junk music. Thursday night, at 916PM the music got so loud, I had to leave. read more

Fun drinking place. We got the "signature" wings and he were very good. Blue cheese is exceptional (and I am not a blue cheese guy) read more

McDuff's Pub - The bar - Pubs Near Me - Potsdam, New York

McDuffs is probably the best restaurant in Potsdam. I've been here several times and each time is just as good as the last. Their Nicks grilled cheese is so good i regularly crave it! The staff is always friendly and the down east cider and cran mango cider are both seriously so good. Also, the inside is really nice, I love the wooden tables and decor. This place 100% deserves 5 stars! read more

A cool little pub, stopped when traveling for business and tried the Mac & Cheese grilled cheese. Pretty surprised with how great the food was presented, salad was fresh, sandwich was grilled to perfection, definitely highly recommend this place if your looking for some great dive bar food read more

Wow! New Duff's is great- renouned bartender Dave Riley' signature "Dave's Dick in the Dirt" is one of Potsdam's greatest treasures. Great staff, great food & great selection of beer. Nick's grilled cheese(Mac&cheese grilled cheese), duck poutine, and the Jameson honey garlic wings are some of my faves. NOT TO MENTION the homemade salad dressings & homemade blue cheese. Better food than maxfields for a better price. read more

Great food. Best pretzel and beer cheese ever and really great freshly battered fish and chips.

A college hangout bar, and of recently, teenage club since they went 18+. The inside is typical dive bar...filthy sticky carpet, beer signs and a few tables off in the corner. This place is open for lunch and dinner but both times I was there the place was deserted, not hard to see why. One time tried their "famous" wings, which were small, greasy, and coated in what tasted like a mixture of kraft bbq sauce and cheap whiskey. Gross. Next time tried one of their burgers which was equally terrible. Beef was overcooked, dry, and flavorless. The bun was hard as a rock....and it cost $10. Somehow they royally screwed up even the most basic bar food. Both times the draft beer was warm and had that skunky taste that tells you the taps are rarely if ever cleaned. When confronted about the warm beer the bartender offered to pour another..which was equally warm. Service was slow and employees were milling about freely pouring drinks from the bar. OK, everyone goes here to party I get it. Theres a bar upstairs and a smaller one downstairs in the party room. Good thing its dark down there so nobody notices the exposed wiring hanging off the ceiling and overall nasty atmosphere. They fail at even being an underage low rent party...the sound system has waaaaay too much bass and sounds like crap. The beers are warm and the drinks watery... The bartender was putting about a 1 count pour in, if that on the basic mixed drinks offered. There was no perceptible taste of alcohol whatsoever in my ice,coke, and dash of rum. Theres really no redeeming factor. The place is a dump even by dive bar standards, the food is awful and overpriced, and the nightime "club" scene is flat out gross....go watch girls that have a fake just to be 18 grind on frat boys and sometimes the sketchy looking businessman who wanders in wearing a tie... hoping to take one back to his place in that pimp 5 year old Chevy Cobalt he parks across the street, swigging back warm $3 bottles of coors light. Sound like your kind of place? Me neither. Should be called McJailbait's. Figure they pour the drinks so weak so the 16 year olds theyre being bought for dont stumble out drunk and get the place busted by the popo car that drives by every 30 seconds. Skip. Drink at Maxfields or party at Casbah. read more

Me to employee: "I'm not sure if you are already aware, but I just wanted to let you know that there is vomit all over the floor of the men's room, and no one can go in to use it right now." Employee: "Okay. Are you gonna clean it up?" Me: "I'm sorry, with what? That's not my job. I just wanted to let you know because there are a ton of people here and no one can use it." Employee: "Okay." He remained seated on his stool and did nothing. Needless to say, when I left there were a row of guys taking care of business on the side of the building. read more

The meal was all good during Wednesday Wing Night until the bill came. The waitress brought out our wings, and then asked if we wanted blue cheese or ranch for dipping, not mentioning there would be an additional up charge for two tbsp of dressing of an additional buck. In the end, it rubbed all of us at the table the wrong way. Disappointing! read more

Best kept secret in Potsdam, fresh, locally grown food with 22 taps to choose from & live music!

You walk into an inviting space, newly renovated, clean and spacious . The waitresses are friendly and welcoming- the bartenders are too . Check out the menu and make your decision - the food is hot and delicious. Hand-cut fries as sides or alone- Plump Chicken wings , oh so good . My favorite was the Grilled Cheese ( with macaroni and cheese inside, no kidding) but then I tried the Chicken Sandwich with the cheese and mushrooms and bacon and OH MY Goodness -I love them both ! The Price is right too. If you are a drinker and enjoy a Happy Hour--- happy hours abound in this place - Like to dance - DJ in the club downstairs - Something for everyone . I think of it as Potsdam's very own " Cheers Bar" -where everybody knows your name ! read more

Hands down my favorite bar/restaurant in town! I have yet to find something on the menu I don't like. They have been making homemade pasta each week and it is sooo yummy! I also love the nachos, the kabobs, the wings and the soups!! The staff are all super friendly too! read more

Great food, great beer, great service, David killed it with the bun, best bar in the north country

Typical college bar. The atmosphere is still dingy and sticky BUT! Food has improved as well as the staff. The menu is decent, the burgers have improved and the fries are freshly cut. Only bar in town with a pool table. Its still a dump, but standards seem to have improved. read more

My family and I just went for dinner. The server was lovely, but the meal was not what we expected. It looked great, but had absolutely no flavor. My son and I ordered the Mcduff burgers, and there was no salt or pepper or any seasoning to speak of. Even the bacon in the burger was flavorless. The "pickle" on top of the burger was a cucumber half (again flavorless). My other son and husband said their French fries were raw. We ate the burgers because we were starved, and picked around the raw fries. I did not enjoy my meal, and will not be going back again. read more

McDuff's is not the place it once was. Their beer selection and staff are astounding. You can find some of the best beers on the east coast here with some bartenders that can recommend the best beer for you. Their food menu is just as great as well. Duck poutine may be the best poutine in the world. read more

Another case of false advertisement..... Irish nachos w/corned beef, that's what their online menu says, well guess what.... They didn't have it, they fckin lied, lured me in and for what, mostly flat/barely cold beer and disappointment. Yet another sad excuse of a so called dining experience in Potsdam. These people are settlers, sad pathetic settlers.. Don't be a settler...... STAY AWAY!!!! read more

Not sure what the two poor reviews were for, I've been going here since the new opening and I have to say the best food and coldest beer in town!!!!! Also have to mention that it is THE best service in the town, defiantly the go to place in Potsdam by far!!!! read more

Food is fantastic and much more reasonably priced than any where else around. College students are scarce before 11pm so I didn't see that as a problem. Their corned beef is unique and awesome. Definitely the best blue cheese I've ever had. read more

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