Outdoor seating
Yes
Amsterdam Ale House in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 718-883-0824
Site: http://www.amsterdamalehouse.nyc/
Site: http://www.amsterdamalehouse.nyc/
Opening hours
- Monday:12PM–2AM
- Tuesday:12PM–2AM
- Wednesday:12PM–2AM
- Thursday:12PM–2AM
- Friday:12PM–2AM
- Saturday:12PM–2AM
- Sunday:12PM–2AM
Comments (199)
Ordered nachos and they were the best of the 3 places in manhattan I ordered nachos. I recommend.
We dined outside. Great service. Food delivered promptly. Great beer selection. Good bar food and reasonable prices.
Love this place. Great food. Great service. Makes you feel at home. Had another wonderful dinner.
Nice vibes considering the new norms. Had the California Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries! It was a great sandwich! Heres what to expect:The chicken was a manageable size , the guac was a guacamole spread , and the fries was not super crunchy, but not soggy.Let me know if you agree!
You know its at a fantastic location. The beer selection is wide enough to satisfy any picky ones in group. Great service by friendly and easy-going staffs. Their plates are pretty standard bar-style but could be improved.
Good beer selection, friendly staff, and the chicken strips with mustard were a great snack!
We were looking for some late night grub and this was the only spot that was still serving food at 10pm on a Thursday. Great selection of beer and decently priced. The wait staff was super nice and helpful even with the amount of people that were here. Super packed but we never felt ignored or forgotten. Food was very good. Many different options. I had the Cuban upon recommendation from the staff and it was good, not the best cuban Ive ever had but overall very good. Lots of meat and definitely tasty. If youre looking for a bar crowd and a nice food menu this is a good spot especially on a weeknight.
Open late. Kid friendly. So so food. Low value. Decent location. Not a lot open for food around there past 11pm. Good beer selection.
The beer selection is truly amazing. Many different styles and breweries. Some regular, some rotating so we can always be surprised. Something for everyone, unless you dont like beer... but wait! They also have whiskey and gin and whatnot so yeah, something for everyone. Will definitely visit again.
This venue was more of an after-hours spot when other places were closing. Drinks were good. Atmosphere quite friendly. Did not get to really try their food menu though.
Horrible experience, attitude from the waiter and they played the “fuck q” song when we left. Food was not good and over charged!!
Food was delicious. Service was warm and fast. We sat outside on a Sunday afternoon, which turned out to be perfect.
Awesome drinks great bartenders and chicken wings were awesome and Ill definitely will be back there
Amazing beer selection with reasonable prices, rare find in the area. Food was also killer.
Wonderful bar amazing beer selection & surprisingly yummy food chelsea & AC gave excellent service even though it was packed
This is a great watering hole with friendly service that makes the crowded city feel like a comfortable neighborhood. Wide beer selection on tap. I recommend the burger, wings (which are big pieces!) and the chili. Enjoy your time there!
We went here for lunch and had it outdoors, so had the included people watching entertainment.Staff was very attentive. We had buffalo wings and the spicy chicken sandwich (It may be listed differently) which included fries. The sandwich contained a slightly spicy sauce which wasnt too heavy, cheddar cheese, and a moist chicken breast. The sauce was great and didnt overpower the chicken or cheese.Unfortunately I dived into the plate before taking a picture.
I was excited to see the outside really gave a feel like a great place to grab a drink with friends after work. However looks were deceiving. There was six (in a party of 7) they refused to seat us untill the 7th showed up... After we started to complain we were sat in the back. Which was fine but I got the feeling the place was dimly lit because it was so gross and dirty, not for the ambience... Looking up at the ceiling tiles they looked like they had never been cleaned, especially near the food area in the middle. The bathroom more closely resembled a (dive bar) not an upscale pub as it looked on the street. Dirty, no towels (it was about 25% full in the resterant on a Thursday) It was clearly par for the course for this place. The prices were way out of league, unless you follow the (higher price means better) way of thinking. 10 bucks for 8 tatertots is a bit much... Dont plan on charging your phone as you eat, none of the outlets worked.Also the guy that waited on us was nice but kept singing... And not a pleasant tone; BUT some sort of (look at me i want to be discovered) kind of way. Very offputting, and way to loud or (narcissistic). Its the kind of thing you wanna see when your drunk... Not just trying to chat with your friends... Over all this place was a total DUD.... Avoid it.. Theres sooooooo many other places in NYC!
Had a good experience. Stopped in to escape the rain during Hurricane Henri’s arrival. The place was BUSY. Waitress was super friendly and took great care of us. We just had drinks while we waited for our Uber to our restaurant reservations. It seems like a cool spot to stop in after work for drinks. Just be prepared for a crowd!
No surprise, staf is doing a good job, plenty of space outside. Good selection of beers.
Great Burgers, and beers. Staff was super cute.
If I could give it zero stars I would. They checked our vaccines and gave us a table and that was it. No one helped us for 20 minutes. 10 minutes we asked for help. We wanted at least water. We asked what appeared to be a busser for help and he said he would go get the waiter. No one came. Eat here if you want to spend the whole day here. I can’t attest to food or drinks but it was certainly not worth my time.
Wonderful i love it.....Food was delicious and the service fantastic.
Great place to sit outside and enjoy a beer or two and have some wings
Cheeseburger was good but the English Muffin could not really hold all the juices and just didnt work well as a burger bun. The mac & cheese bites tasted like the mac & cheese from a box and like they were frozen. The onion rings were good but way too greasy. Ultimately the service was horrible. We did not get greeted at the door (which you have to show vaccine proof) so we had to find our own table and I had to inform the staff towards the back of the restaurant as to where we were sitting. It still took a while to finally be seen by a waiter until I waived one down as he was walking right past me. Long story short, order came wrong with the appetizer, my beer and only one burger order together. I had two burger orders which I had to wait for while the other burger got cold. Finally, the music was way too loud to converse and the prices were a little too high.
Friendly cutie bartender with a good selection of local NYC brews.
Stopped by for a drink on the way to the Beacon Theater. Nice lively place.
I would give 5 stars, but twice we have come late and gotten sub par service. One time they didnt even bring water at all. The 4 stars are well-deserved, though, with solid food/drinks and good service all the other times.
Good selection of craft draught beers, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. Waited 30 minutes at an outside table for the waitress (pink hair girl with a bad attitude) to take our orders. Wont return.
Good bar with solid food. Theres a nice beer selection and there is plenty of light from all the exterior windows to create a nice atmosphere.
Friendly service, delicious found. Good variety of beers.
Nice beer selection and the food was very good!
Nice place, good music and tasty food. The attention is good. An excellent option at night
Drinks are good, service is great, food is not good. Hence the rating. I tried the nachos and french onion soup, neither were good. I do enjoy the atmosphere and they have a great staff and drink selection. Good spot to watch sports.
This place is good ,but the beers are wayyy tooo expensive omg 😮
Good atmosphere and quick service. Nothing that stands out and makes you go wow. But the prices were good
Been here a few times over the years. The service is always great. In the pandemic right now, they have not slacked on customer service even though a lot of other places have. Ive enjoyed a nice outdoor, street seating dinner and it was very nice. All the tables are spaced accordingly and the bussers are constantly cleaning and my server has changed her gloves so frequently I feel genuinely safe.
Surprisingly decent food for what is basically a pub.
Got the baffalo wings, would say it was okay but not great. Blue cheese dip wasnt very blue cheesy, and just tasted hot sauced. The food came out and was luke warm, even the fries were basically cold. We didnt wait long for it to come out so assuming pre-cooked? Overall disappointing for food.However I found the service friendly and quick - we sat outdoors during the march madness game. So no complaints there. Id come back but just eat somewhere else.
Tight quarters but delicious food and great service! Nice find so close to our event venue. :)
The Ale House has set up some very sensibly spaced out outdoor seating, where we enjoyed some nice pub-grub and a great brew, while warming our hands near the heaters that they provided. (Yep, this afternoon it was in the mid-30s, fahrenheit. Despite the desperate cold, all the outdoor tables were occupied!)Looking forward to coming back, hopefully on warmer days...
Good place for late afternoon light fair and drinks.
Nice, late evening outdoor beer / wine venue.
Great place to go to after a day at the Museums or pre/post Beacon show. Great selection of beers. Good food too!
Pros: great beer selection (lots on draft!) at decent prices. Heated outdoor seating.Cons: 10% added to the bill for COVID overhead. Restaurants are struggling right now so it’s mostly understandable, but good to know before you go. Food was just ok. This would have been a better “quick pint and quick bite” stop vs. dinner + drinks. We got the Shepard’s pie and the fish & chips. The pie was soupy and outrageously salty. I probably over salt my food, so for me to think it was salty would probably kill someone else haha The fish & chips were also ok. Three fish strips and the batter/breading inside still felt.. uncooked? Liquidy? Not horrendous but not great. Fries were decent. We also got an order of onion rings and added spicy ranch. Those were as expected/we enjoyed.Could see coming back for brews, but definitely not food.Service was great!ETA: there was an unknown credit card charge that appeared on our bill (prior to paying). Obviously we had no choice since didn’t have the cash to cover (because it’s not 1995), so again- good to know before going.
Good selection of beers, though its not really a craft place. Food was excellent, which is why there are 4 stars here. Whether it be wings, nachos, a burger, or mozzarella sticks...you cant go wrong. Definitely a good place to fill up with comfort food and swing a few back.
Great place with a strong selection of beers, drinks and awesome food. Staff was super friendly.
Fantastic place for casual dining and spirits! Thanks so much!
The beer was good but the the waitress was very annoying. When we asked to use an outlet so we can charge our little scooter to get home, she just said “no”. We would have had to stay for another hour, but instead we found a nice pub around the corner who where happy to help us.
The beer menu looks great. But the food is SOOO bad that unless someone forces you, choose to buy your own beer and eat bread at home. I know times are hard, but please have a decent standard of food.
The Amsterdam Ale House is a lively old school pub with a really great vibe. Its warm and friendly, and its right around the corner from the Beacon Theater...so it can get pretty crowded here. I love this place! Ive been coming here for years and I highly recommend it. Youre going to love it too! The food is great (best burgers anywhere for sure!), the drinks are good, and the service is excellent!
The outside patio was in a nice area, it was dog friendly, and the staff was great. The food was very underwhelming. We ordered 2 burgers cooked at different temperatures and both were flavorless and undersalted. The side salad and dressing were of good quality. The side sweet potato fries were very bad. I dont think Ive had bad sweet potato fries before this. For the price the place was definitely not worth it. Youre paying for location. Again the staff was great and its fine to pick up a beer here, but the food makes it a legit 2-star.
We were here for the first time last week and had a really good meal. Extensive beer selection, ok wine choices. Typical pub menu, but all done really well. Great service, fun vibe. Good place for a large family to eat and visit on our first night in the City.
My husband and I were looking for a late night food/drink spot and found this place. We loved it! The shepherds pie was outstanding as well as the mac and cheese. Great service, good drink selection, clean establishment. We will definitely be back! Great for a late date night!
Nice ale House with great variety of beers on draft and an impressive selection of bottled beer as well. No cocktail list so definitely the place to go for beer or wine. The food options were great and I loved the pulled pork sandwich which I had with sweet potato fries. Everything was cooked perfectly, served promptly and taken care of by a great wait staff.
Updated November 2018.Visited NYC a few times and have eaten here 5 or 6. Food is always good. The beer selections are outstanding. Atmosphere is cozy.Only complaint is that on one visit the waiter was really rushing us. It doesnt change my overall opinion of the restaurant though.
Excellent Burger. Fantastic selection of beer. And even on the busiest night service was very good
Everything we had was amazing!! Fish and chips were delightful and the tuna steak burger was incredible. Some other dishes the table enjoyed were the lamb burger and the Sheppards pie. My mom is very hard to please and loved the Sheppards pie. Cant recommend this place enough!!!
The bar area was packed and prohibitively loud, but the room in the back was great for a little date night. Not tremendously atmospheric, but quiet enough to talk. Beer selection is pretty good, but a little overpriced as you dont get a full size glass even for an every day sort of draught.Service left a little to be desired. The waitress forgot to put in the order for our appetizer, and got my order wrong. Food was decent pub fair.
Wonderful place. The perfect spot for a Pre-Beacon Theater drink or to watch a sporting event. One of the last local spots in the neighborhood.Food and drink are great and a great local vibe. Seasoned Bartenders like Rob, Stacey Billy and Stephanie and all of the servers always take care of you.
Small menu but nice items to go with yr drinks. Excellent tequila selection
Had dinner, better for a drinking spot. Amazing beer selection. Food was not worth it. Chicken tenders tasted like they were out of a frozen bag. Flaccid not crispy, super chewy. Tuna steak burger was tasteless, thankfully there was wasabi mayo. Brioche bun for that burger was a poor choice but also was dry like it was a day old.
Each time Ive gotten the lamb burger it hasnt been that great, this last time I asked for medium rare and there was raw cold meat in the middle. Overall though, I like the atmosphere of this place, beers are good, service not bad, seems like a neighborhood place. Definitely could make some improvements though.
Good rotating beers I.e. IPAs because… what else?! Food is pretty good at a reasonable price. Loved their hummus plate!
Good Beer. Lots of seating in and out.
Decent place for a drink, good service
Some beer on tap here that I like so I wind up coming here more than I should. Food is mediocre. Service is hit or miss.
Always great beer selection, but the burgers are almost always overcooked. The chicken is pressed, which doesnt taste as good as regular chicken. On the good side: breakfast burrito, chili and the kids menu. The staff is nice and friendly as well.
Amsterdam Ale House is a great local pub to have a drink at on the Upper West Side. The food is pretty good as well.
Always a great, reliable stand-by for pre-concert fair. They can often get crushed before a Beacon Theater event, but they manage crowds well. (If they cant seat you...they cant, but youll get an honest answer) Its tight inside, but once youre settled in, no big deal. Great selection of beer, knowledgeable bar tenders and friendly wait staff. Food is solid. Nothing special, but exceeds any standard greasy spoon. The bison burger is always a favorite.
Nice location. Close parking and the food was good. However the service could have been better. It took a while for someone to seat us. Our waiter could have been more attentive to us. But..I would go back again.
Everything was phenomenal - fish tacos, buffalo wings, chicken tenders, spicy chicken sandwich was top shelf!That’s tommy smiling; he is a tough critic!Very very kid friendly! Coloring for little kids.For adults they have a ton on tap!Service was amazing!Hungry? Eat at Amsterdam Ale House!
Come here for a great burger and pub food. The burger I ordered could have used a little more seasoning but it was cooked to medium rare perfection and super juicy. The burger comes in an amazing English muffin bun that was super crisp and held up well to the juices, lettuce onion and tomato.
I had the Buffalo burger with sweet potato fries on the menu. The burgers came in an English muffin. I wasnt expecting that but the burgers were cooked as ordered. The atmosphere was a bit more like a sports bar. If you want to have dinner and talk with a couple of buddies this is the place to go. Also, the front of the house was quite welcoming and polite.
Great range of beers in an Irish/sports bar.Good service and the food came out quickly. Bison burger was excellent.Normally Id award four stars but I hooked-up with a pretty girl I meet at the bar, so that earns them an extra star in my book.
Ive been going here since it was Westside Brewing Co. and although theres been a change in management, things are still pretty much the same. Theres a great selection of beers on tap that are always changing and the service is pleasant. Love the wings and the mac & cheese bites as well as the burgers; the small outdoor area is great for brunch in the warm months.
I met up with a friend on Sunday night... and she basically took me to this place to have nachos and a couple of drinks. The atmosphere wasnt so bad except that there was a lot of people who are making the neighborhood go down out in the street!
Long live the old fashioned pub and ale house. Great beer list including a rotating offering of seasonal and microbreweries on tap.Efficient staffScrumptious fries and other American pub grub.
Good for a quick beer. Didn’t get the wings but wish I had cause they looked amazing.
Our go-to local spot for food and drinks. Family-friendly during the day, with great outdoor seating, and a fun place to hang out until the wee hours of the morning. Staff and patrons are always fun and friendly and the craft beer and food menu are top-notch with lots of variety.
I was looking for a post work beer at 2am, and unbeknownst to me Wide Spread Panic had just finished a show at The Beacon. While the bar counter was packed to capacity, table service was on point. Managed to get a couple rounds in great time by a wonderful server.
The food and the service was good. It was a little pricey for quality of food, but overall not to bad. I would recommend the bison burger it was very good! They have a huge selection of whiskey and beer, plus plenty of other options.
Was a little too crowded for our liking toward the end of our meal. Even with vaccination requirements, there is still the potential risk of contracting/passing on COVID
Had a great night out there...seven years ago...great atmosphere, great drinks, great prices...Google Maps REALLY wants me to review this place. They have kept the record of my visit for seven years. This is like my fourth phone...but Google remembers. The bar was great...but I think Im being stalked by Google. It may have become sentient :)
Good location, open floorplan, not super attentive wait staff and the bartender was completely absent much of the night. Maybe shortstaffed?
Its possible that its a great place. Unfortunately Ill never know. Im a person who uses a power wheelchair and I was attending an event at the Beacon Theatre with the intention of having dinner at the Amsterdam Ale House. When I arrive, the wheelchair access ramp is blocked by outdoor dining furniture and a bench right in front of the door. Just the general disregard for people with disabilities is very disappointing.
Great spot for drinks and hearty food
The food is great and they have a strong list of beers but the service can be hit or miss. Theyre either excellent or not so much.
Nice beer list and has that great neighbourhood-watering-hole vibe
Learned a big lesson here when I paid $9 for a bowl of popcorn to go with my beer... They brought out plain popcorn. Plain. $9. Good thing I had the beer to wash it down.
One of my favorite UWS spots. The food is amazing. The Nachos are the best. 4 stars because there is something wrong with their soda gun and has been for years. Everything tastes dirty and flat.
Fine restaurant, good food, slow service. Im not sure if the host was having a bad day, but he was rude, slow, and watching a basketball game instead of attending to customers. It took 10 minutes before we got menus and waters.
Sometimes dark and grumpy and only so-so food but we keep coming back here after a concert at the Beacon or a stroll at the upper west side. The beer selection is museum quality and I never had a bad beer here.
Perhaps the best shepherd s pie ever!
The burger was held together with English muffins instead of a normal bun, but it was really good. The burger had fantastic structure and it didnt fall apart. The music was also good.
This place is brilliant. The atmosphere is fantastic, lightis dark and warm and the food and beer is lovely. Best chicken wings Ive ever had. Pizza, bison burger and even the salads are delicious as well. Highly recommend.
This has the feeder crowd for the next door Beacon Theater. Generally good beer collection. Their burgers are great but their shephards pie was a disaster. Can get quite crowded and loud at times.
Consistently decent service and great beer list. Serves bar food, the wings are decent.
I have nothing bad to say about the bar food here. Its really, really great. Its never been too crowded when Ive been there and Ive always been able to get a seat. They also have a really good beer selection. Its a go-to spot when youre on the UWS.
Really, come here with the proper expectation. Its called West Side Brewery, not eatery. Dont get me wrong the food is good, but its really a place to have a great beer, which they have many to choose from. They have good Burgers, Salads, Fish and chips, although the Wings left a little to be desired. Great place to go for a beer after work or a lazy afternoon cold one.
Food was standard but the one female bar attendant/waitress was the most arrogant and rude waitress I have ever experienced. She gave americans a bad name. Seriously no need for her bad attitude. She wasnt busy or particularly stressed, no excuse for rudeness. Definitively would not recommend.
The best place to get pre-show beer & food for the Beacon Theatre. Awesome atmosphere & great tunes always playing. Beer list is very solid and employees all friendly. Great late night place too, where you can sometimes catch some beacon performers.
Very convenient to have open late, offering a good selection of food. Food is quite good, too! Large selection of beer and alcohol. Have been there for both an afternoon drink and a very late night drink. A great place that never gets too crowded.
It was ok. Ordered a burger medium rare, no pink at all. Onion rings good. Beers are pricey.
Great burgers and an old neighborhood spot. I Mean not that old but like maybe 30 years or so. I hate beer in general though. Tastes like bitter soda and burps. Good solid bar though for us real men. Dont expect to be served at 3am if youre so drunk you can hardly speak. I wasnt mad.
Great atmosphere of an old style ale house, bit more extensive pub menu than most places. Food was good, service was just right, large excellent tap selection with rotation, some great bottles as well. Can get pretty loud when busy.
Great experienceIt was a very good meal
Loud and dark. The wings and fries were mediocre at best. This is the place to go when you dont have time to wait for nicer place on a Saturday night but still want a sit-down place. But I wouldnt go there any other time.As a side note, the outlets didnt work so you may not be able to charge your devices.
Its kind of an Upper West Side institution. Been around for ages. Lots of beer on tap, though thats not such an achievement today considering the number or breweries out there. Its good for American sports; lots of TV screens with football, baseball and basketball. Dont think Ive seen soccer... but could be wrong.
A decent angus burger, pair with about 20 differen drafs and many other brews this place is a good spot for after work drinks. It is of decent size with a large bar. Barthender were fast even thou it was packed.
Lots of outdoor seating, great service, and pub menu with enough variety for the burger and wings crowd as well as the vegans. And of course a great beer menu.
I went here all the time while living on the UWS. Probably, as far as bars with food good, this was my favorite all around due to the combination of high quality beers, delicious bar food, and good atmosphere. I have tried almost all of the food here. Standouts are the tuna melt (one of the best anywhere), burger, nachos with meat (this app will feed four people, seriously).
Open late, plenty of seating, great prices. This is a quintessential neighborhood watering hole. But most importantly, their wings are AMAZING. Definitely easily the best you will get in the UWS.
Not a terrible bar, if you hate sports. Imagine turning off a tv in the 4th quarter with one minute left of game time. I understand its the pandemic, but I was literally standing outside with a mask on looking at a TV.
Food is not great, unpleasant patrons outdoors with the volume up on the television make it worse for everyone. Please keep the TVs indoors or at a low volume!
Been here a few times and Ive begun surprised by liking the food and drinks (and drink selection - in addition to beers, they have some less common ciders and pretty good cocktails). Unfortunately over the few times Ive come in over the years, the service ranged from stellar to aloof/spotty, which is really my only complaint. They also dont have a ton of vegan, vegetarian and/or gluten free options other than salad and some sides/apps, but wouldnt say you should expect that at somewhere looking to be known for their ale.
The table arrangement adjacent to the bar is ridiculous. I had to eat my lunch with some dudes ass in my face because the tables are too close to the bar. Tried to ask the server if we could move tables, but we never saw her after she brought us our food. The beer was too warm for a beer bar and the place was generally dirty. Overall poor service. And the caesar salad had almost no dressing on it. Again, I tried to tell the server but she was incognito. There are MUCH better beer bars in NYC to waste your time here.
Relaxing atmosphere. Good & interesting beer selection. Attentive service.
Couldnt help noticing that the two parties aged 60-plus got seated way in the rear of the premises where the servers seldom go, even though lots of tables were available closer to the front. Younger (more attractive? ) parties all had seats up front. Hope it wasnt discrimination but sure looked that way.
A good selection of rotating taps and international bottles. Very tasty pub fare on the menu. Service is very friendly, but can be slow if caught in a rush.
Solid bar - good options of beers - staff is (generally) friendly - although the food could be a bit better - it is okay but don’t expect nothing amazing - bar food!
Visited from out of town, food was great and lots of it for a great price. The staff and customers were all friendly and welcoming. Great neighborhood place and the extensive beer selection was a nice surprise.
Ive been to this awesome old joint many, many times over the years--usually stopping in for a burger & a few beers before/after shows @The Beacon. However, this trip was soooo disappointing. Service was horrid& the food came out literally 2 minutes after I ordered it--clearly someones Ooops! order which sat cold in the window. My mac-n-cheese bites arrived with no garnish, dipping sauce, was cold & congealed. I decided to not order a meal...Look, I worked in the service industry--particularly as a bartender--for over 25 years. Im ALWAYS polite (Please hun; Thanks babe!) & an over-tipper. (Im female, in case you wondered & just super friendly.) Well, the 2 young women on staff this day were the worst. The 1st one I interacted with was a tiny Asian girl who I swear was the rudest person Ive ever met anywhere. When a bar isnt that busy & a customer sits down & you SEE her, at least make eye contact, acknowledge her! Holy cow, even when she finally came over she never said a word, only stared at me blankly when I ordered a beer & walked away. Its not like she couldnt speak because she was chatting up other folks at the other 2 ends of the bar & Im directly in the middle. She never began pouring my Guiness until I asked the 2nd girl. Same when I asked for Wi-Fi password--stared at me like I had 2 heads & walked away. No, Ok, gimme a sec, let me check or whatever. Just walked away for like 7-8 minutes. The slim white girl was only marginally more attentive but still lacked people skills. I wound up asking her when the 1st girl overheard, wrote it down on a piece of paper & shoved it in my face.You know, I still tipped them way over what they deserved because Im a nice person like that. BUT, Id turn right around & walk out if that Asian woman is on staff again. How sad that these millenials have zero personality & no clue how to properly interact with the public, ESPECIALLY when your job is as a bartender in the greatest city on earth in one of the oldest, most charming Ale Houses in the world. Shame, shame on the people who just hire anybody these days.
This is a good old fashioned authentically Italian Salumeria. The meats are delicious. Not fatty or tough as roast beef can sometimes be and although this is only my second order it wont be my last. Frankly I cant get enough and it is my goal to try as many different sandwiches as possible. You know sometimes you order a sandwich and while it is visually appealing, the bread is stale and it goes downhill from there. You also have the option to order different types of bread, wraps, whole wheat, hero, roll, etc. Right now Im very impressed and I am a LOYAL customer when I am happy.
Horrible experience. Bartender/server basically ignored us. Called ahead to make sure they would serve me outside, they said yes. After getting my water and beer, didnt see server for 30 minutes. The place was near empty. Been going there for years - I hope this isnt whats going to be this summer. Oh, this was a Monday afternoon.
Great place to stop and have a bite to eat before going to a show at the Beacon Theater.
Quick service, good Sheppard Pie. My husband liked the large selection of beer
Hamburger and a pint of Guinness...awesome!
Best pub/bar food on the upper west side... By a long shot. Great beer selection. The dark interior belies a friendly and light ambience.
Great place to meet up with friends for a beer and some food. The bison burger was excellent and Ill probably be back soon to try another. Also recommend Dales Pale Ale if you are in the mood for a lighter beer.
Great local pub, tons of beer options and the food is good. Perfect for a fun and casual night!
Place is ok if you wanna watch some game , service is good! Can’t tell anything about food, as we only had a couple IPAs..Never saw such tiny restroom in my life as at this place😂even lavatory on the planes were bigger))) come and see))!
Great neighborhood bar. Young crowd, great vibe. Had a burger that was excellent. Wonderful place for a drink, a bite or to hang out with friends.
Not a huge fan. We were not impressed. Its usually very busy but we didnt find the chicken, burger or fries to be very good.
Ridiculous. Paid $10 for a non-craft beer in this dive, where the air conditioning is just not up to the task. Im not a tourist (native nyer) who blanches at paying for a beer, but this is just silly. A dozen places nearby that would be preferable in every way.New edit: I just looked at other reviews being posted, and there just isnt any way that many of them are legitimate. Some contain outright falsehoods. Again, another reason to be sceptical.
Always good beer. The service is great- not pressing but always present. Also an excellent place to watch a game. Their Sweet Potato Fries are delicious.
Went here before a show at the Beacon. Since it was a Friday it was quite busy but server did a decent job and drinks and food came quite quick.Decent selection of craft beer.
Dim, dark and right in all the right spots. This bar is a perfect date spot, or place to meet up with a friend. I sat at the bar and the bartender was spot on with bringing drinks when needed. If you live in the UWS, definitely make it a point to check this place out.
Perfect spot for dinner before a show at the Beacon. Nice craft beer selection and the food is consistently better than what you might expect. Wont disappoint.
My son and I searched a place to drink a glass of beer. We found the Amsterdam Ale House. First we enjoyed a local beer, Brooklyn Lager. Nice. Then we decided to have dinner in the Amsterdam Ale. The Bison Burger tasted delicious. The staff was friendly. In Holland we say it is a typical bruine kroeg.
Pretty standard NYC corner bar. Nothing stands out. Run of the mill beer and cocktail selection. Standard pub grub. Traveling companion did enjoy the veggie burger, so theres that.
Dine in or take out, AAH never disappoints and is consistently good. Great service. Fast.
Great atmosphere and great Cuban Sandwich. Will be back on our return trip back to NYC
Decent bar. Nice traditional decor. Good selection of draft beer. Music is good and not too loud. Chil out for a few!
Food was delicious, servers and bartenders were great and very quick. Beer selection is rotating kegs and selection was different enough for our whole group
Just had drinks and popcorn. Sat outside with dog. Service was super slow. We wanted another round and after waiting a while I went in to order at the bar at which point I was stopped by the waitress and told I had to be waited at the table.
Food was good. They have a large selection of beer on tap. They even had hard cider on tap. Service was fast. Wings were very good.
The food was soooooo delish and not too pricey,a nice lil spot 👍🏽
Great pub. Reasonable prices. Knowledgeable and friendly bartender. I was traveling solo and it was exactly what I needed to take a break from the cost and chaos of NY
Great spot to watch a game and grab drinks. Good/standard bar food
What a rude hostess. We went there to watch the cowboys game. There was an empty table for six right in front of the one screen where the game was playing. The rude hostess told us it was only for parties of 6. My brother asked politely if he could sit there until she needed the table. She said no. There was no where to stand or sit with a view of the screen that wasnt blocking other fans. More than an hour later the table is still empty.
Great neighborhood bar!
Wonderful experience and food! Had our holiday dinner there and a nice patron treated our whole group. The drinks,food and staff were amazing.
Great pub with good whiskey and tons of beer. Get the Orval if you like Belgian beers like I do. Its a no frills place but not a dive.
Great beer selection + lots of TVs + a large menu of standard bar options + friendly service. Overall a good experience if you live or are hanging out in the neighborhood.
Great beers and good food. The staff members there are also very friendly.
A nice bar that serves good food and nice selection of beer and booze. Wines and spirits. Servers and bartenders were cool. And this place is open until 2 a.m. I believe.
Nice
Very nice bar, friendly service and beer was cold!
Nothings special nor wrong with this place, just a regular irish pub with nice tap beer selection and ok bar food.
Great selection of beers on tap but God the nachos were TERRIBLE! And a rip-off. $20 for burnt chips with cheese and a few cubes of chicken? Insane.
Good beer selection with average service and setup (April 2021, so during COVID restrictions)
I only selected 5 stars due to Jose !!! He is absolutely amazing! One of the best ! Talk about customer service to the max
This is Steven. He is the most amazing bartender. An all around gem of a person that makes any visit here complete. Great hangout place alone or with friends.
Great Great service: because train wreck of a menu. All good fun, all three orders sold out and had to tell us 3 times, till free meal.
Reliable neighborhood spot. Good burgers, great onion rings, wide beer selection. Friendly service. Nice outdoor tables on quiet street.
Great beers and food was good. Great place to meet friends watch sports and hang out. Very friendly staff
Boycott restaurants that charge a tax for using your credit card. Especially ones that don’t tell you. It’s the cost of doing business in NYC and credit card companies charge 2.5%. Where do you get off charging 4%?
The draft list is incredibly boring for having 30+ taps and calling itself an Ale House. Imagine all the mundane craft beers -hoegarten, yeungling, stella, etc.- and then ask why? The answer is Lowest Common Denominator, which is what this bar is. Nothing wrong, but nothing interesting either. The bottle list is a bit more interesting with about 4-5 out of 60 beers worth trying.
The UWS is a sad place for beer lovers. this place is a haven for good beers. while there is some annoying sports bar crap going on, it is a lot less annoying than in other places, especially if you sit at the bar.
Great selection of beers on tap, friendly waitstaff, and awesome snacks.
This is always a great choice. The beer on tap is always cold and the selection is great. The food and service is excellent. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Ordered Caesar salad and French onion soup. Salad had flavorless crumbled parmesan and bland dressing. Soup had way too much rubbery cheese, and had no flavor. Couldnt even tell what base was used for the broth.
Reasonably priced food and a good beer selection. Worth a try when in the area. Rotating draft beer selection is the best in the neighborhood.
We both had the angus beef burger. It was tasteless, sorry to say. No sauce, no seasoning, no spices. No complains about the service nor the beer
Solid beers, edible food, outdoor tables and openable walls. Great place to catch sports. Feels like the living room you wish you had.
My husband got the worst case of food poisoning I’ve ever seen after eating at this place. But honestly I wished it was me because I, too, wanted to lose 10 lbs.
Had a terrific meal with friends visiting from Ohio.A very busy and popular local spot, but a good variety of great food.
Decent beer selection. Food is rather standard. Often times very crowded on peak nights.
We ordered a medium and medium well hamburger and it was more cooked than should be. It os was ok, nothing special.
A little high volume on the background radio, but, food well-prepared, reasonably priced. Service was good the day I attended.
Now this is an awesome place Ive already tried recruiting the cooks to go back to Texas with me everything is on point the beer is like candy the brunch is ridiculously delicious the service is great I wish this place was closer to my hotel....all around awesome place
Brunch was good, pretty standard and if you get there before 12:30/1 you can miss the family crowds on Sunday!
Great last lunch in NYC this tripLamb burger was great. Sauce was very good! Nice beer selection!
I dont know what to say... but we saw rats (perhaps mice...they look like they are baby rats) running up and down the wall... I mean inside the bar... like behind us... Rats do co-exist in NYC.. so no surprise... but please please please let us not see mice inside the bar.
Food is OK, but beer selection is good and always has a seat.
The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was even better! And a perfect place to go before seeing a show at the Beacon Theater!
Great food. Reasonable prices. Had meals from the brunch and dinner menus that were both delicious.
I was looking for a late night bite to eat and found this place. The service was great and so was the food. Overall great experience!
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Amsterdam Ale House 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-22Not the first time here and its a good local neighborhood bar. They have a ton of outdoor seating, in front, on the side and a large curb side shelter as well.Lots of craft beer on tap and full menu. Service was prompt, hostess seated us outside right away and server was right over. They brought a water dish for my dog. I did feel the mozzarella sticks were pretty skinny but I guess those are the times.Overall great place for a brew and food.
Review №2
2022-02-13We had the best experience. AC was our main server. He was fantastic. Helped my husband make his dinner choice and he was spot on. He was funny and entertaining and really made the experience wonderful. He knew we had the Andy Grammer show and told us when to leave and where to check in. Now for the food. My angus burger was to die for. Best burger I have had in a long while. Hubby had the fish tacos and they were terrific. He is a foodie so will try and replicate at home. Our son had the Bison burger which looked amazing and he said was wonderful too!.Thank you for making our first night out in a loooonnnggg time such a wonderful experience. We will be back for sure!
Review №3
2022-04-17Great dinner and drink spot near the beacon! The food portions are HUGE so you’ll definitely leave full. The food is a bit above average, so stick with the classics like the angus or bison burger. The beer is great and the staff is awesome. Overall great spot
Review №4
2022-06-08Delicious food great atmosphere and great selection of drinks!
Review №5
2022-07-12Came for happy hour after visiting the museum of natural history near Central Park. A quick wal past all the beautiful brownstones to happy hour at Amsterdam! Great selection of beers on tap and apps. The buffalo cauliflower and fried goat cheese beet salad were standouts! Everyone loved their food!!
Review №6
2022-03-212nd time at the Amsterdam Ale House before a concert at the Beacon. Natalie took good care of us. Thank you Natalie!
Review №7
2022-08-05We love the food. When in for early our weeknight dinner in back room, we asked for music to be turned down to could hear ourselves talk and they wouldnt. First time. We had to leave. This was a football time or Saturday night. We love . Please address early folks also.
Review №8
2022-08-11Lively and gritty beer bar that just happened to be a block from my hotel. If Id found it before our last night, I would have tried the food too. Still a fun place for a cold drink.
Review №9
2021-02-14This food was excellent! It wasn’t very busy so all the food came out hot and absolutely perfect. I could complain but since the food was that good I can give a pass on it being very cold in the back room and it was a long wait for it being slow. This place I plan to return to!
Review №10
2021-01-21Nice place. They have a three walled patio with several tables, and each one has a heat lamp thankfully. Nice lights up to add to the ambiance too. The waitstaff was very friendly and took great care of us. We were very satisfied with the chicken tenders and chili soup. Reasonable prices, though I think they do add 4% if you pay with a credit card, which I haven’t seen in many restaurants.