Centre Street Public House and Beer Garden
| Address: | 308 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA |
| Phone: | +1 518-393-2337 |
| Site: | centrestreetpub.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 4–11PM 4–11PM 4–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 12–11PM |
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Philip Aydinian
This place is huge, which is great when its busy because you still have some space, but it can feel cavernous, even with 50 people inside. It usually has bands on the weekend with a nominal cover. During the summer they open up the garage doors and you can enjoy the large outside area, which has its own bar. If you start a tab at one bar it doesnt link to the other, so figure out where you might be hanging out the most. I only gave this place three stars because the service can be a bit slow at times and inconsistently. It has gotten much better since it opened, but at times there is no rational for who they serve next, even if you have been waiting for a while. The food is decent but not extraordinary. So, if you are someone who likes a big crowd on weekends, definitely check it out. Its very popular when Union College is in session. It can be a fun party atmosphere, but I wouldnt bring a first date here or someone you want to have a decent conversation with.
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Sam Petrocelli
Went on a Thursday evening when it wasnt empty, but by no means crowded. Sat down, took a little over 20 minutes to get a menu. Another 25 minutes until my burger came. Spent extra to get grass fed beef, asked for medium well, and got a burger that was cooked so much it was black all around. Ive never eaten a burger burned as much as that one. Cooking meat like that is a disgrace. French fries were greasy with an off putting taste. They reminded me of the fries I ate in my high school cafeteria. Asked for the check when they brought the food and didnt get it until a few minutes after I finished eating. There is basically no hustle in the service. Really wanted this to be good. The only thing that was right was the beer. Id come back, but probably stick with sitting at the bar and ordering only beer.
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mark thomas
Couldnt find a place for dinner on 7/9/17 at 10:30, and they were still serving. The burger, beer, service and THE BAND were great. Best part of my hour there was the Norfolk and Southern train coming out of nowhere, felt like it was on top of us, while the band was perfectly cranking out a late-90s tune. I got chills then and now thinking about it! Great place and next time Im bringing the wife, thanks
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Jeff Sobel
My wife and I have been here dozens of times and always had a great time. Friendly staff with at least some beer knowledge, some with lots of beer knowledge. Ive never had a bad meal here and am especially fond of the pierogi and beer cheese soup (made with Allagash White ale). Even when its busy, Centre Street always has a mellow vibe. Well be back...often.
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Mark Haney
Large bar area and very large outdoor area with another bar and outdoor seating. Great selection of beers! Average cover bands. Very crowded Thursday-Saturday and will take an excruciating amount of time to get a beer. College crowd but everyone seems pretty chill. Stop in and see if it is for you.
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Daniel Bassett
Everything is awesome but the service is always slow as hell. Just no hustle from the staff. I wouldnt go back if it were not for the atmosphere and beer. Just step up the hustle. Tell the bartenders to stop talking with customers for 10 minutes while people are waiting for service.
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Warren Snyder
Decent if your a fan of outdoor beer gardens. The menu has several unique options, that will be worth pursuing in the future. Service was decent. New local place, thought wed try it out. Its another option right in town, near Amtrak station.
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Ryan Boyle
Being a Buffalonian and seeing a Beef on Wick on a menu in the Capital Region, I was suspicious. I was also pleasantly surprised by the outcome. All four of us had fantastic lunches. Well thought out craft beer selection with a wide variety.
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Alex Liebson
Very large, open bar. Lots to do. Lots to drink. In the summer when the outdoor patio is open, you have potential to hang outside, listen to a live band, watch the game on the huge projector screen, play cornhole, all at the same time.
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Kira Feurstein
The entire place was filled with burnt burger smoke. They are also always changing the menu and taking off items that were good and relaxing them with mediocre food choices. I only come here if I have to.
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Vincent LeGere
Unique floorplan/setup for this establishment that sets it a bit apart from the rest of the options in Schenectady. Great outdoor area for warm weather fun. Often offers really great live entertainment.
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Sid MacIntosh
First time there, sat at the bar with my female friend, she loves beer, lots of choices, Im a scotch guy. The female bartender with the tats, Im in LOVE! She is like Cindy Crawford beautiful!!!
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Joseph Stacey
This is a cavernous space with additional space outside in nice weather. Good is decent pub food and lots of beers available. Service has never been fast as others have noted.
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ran yi
This is a cavernous space with additional space outside in nice weather. Good is decent pub food and lots of beers available. Service has never been fast as others have noted.
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Anne Sinopoli
Great area outdoors, good food menu, wide selection of beer. ☺ Casual hangout place after work. There is usually live music in the evening and, therefore, often a cover charge
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Christine Sheehan
It gets two stars for beer selection, but thats it. The menu is completely schizophrenic and food is over-priced and mediocre. Far better options in Schenectady.
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Jenna Chamberlain
Beer selection is great. I havent eaten here so I cant comment on the food. Outdoor beer garden is nice but the inside is a little divey, but not in a good way.
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C G
Lots of open space. Definitely for potheads, left over hippies and pseudo trendy craft beer swilling wannabe hipsters. Live music playing when we stopped in.
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Michael Silvia
Great outdoor area and beer selection, while food menu is lacking and they were out of multiple items including pizza. Ended up with wings that were decent.
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Strange Cat
Great people. Great atmosphere. Great service. Pollo Boracho with added bacon is soo damn good. Courtney is a fantastic manager. Love peace chicken grease.
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Sandra Calderon
Really cool place. I love the beer garden, and the bartender John is as nice as he is to look at. There was live music and the vibe was great.
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Ryan Cooper
Huge place and is a good spot in the summer with their large outdoor beer garden. Food is decent but the buffalo chicken pizza is excellent.
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John Rourke
This place has a nice mixed crowd and great food.The staff has always been nice.The is always something fun going on at this place.
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Rich D
The food and drinks are great but the bartender with the bug eyes is always very rude. Would not recommend ordering from him.
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George Hussar
Food and service are okay atmosphere is nice its for younger College type prices are reasonable Ive been there many times
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Roddy Yagan
Great food, excellent beer selection for craft brews. Nice location. Greta outdoor section in warmer months.
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Patti Patricia
The Steak Kabobs were delicious and reasonably priced. The staff was ver friendly and polite.
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Hafiy C
Great selection of beers. And the food is always good. And the wait staff are the best around.
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John Scriven
Ok food but very bad and slow service. Got my dinner wrong twice and took 35+ min each time.
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Keith St. John
I love the pizza there...and usually order a large meat lovers pie every weekend.
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Ian Farrington
Always have a great time at centre. Great bands, good food, and awesome staff.
