I've done both delivery and eat in. Staff is always friendly, and the food is always very good. Delicious wings when they have the Wednesday special running. read more

Haven't been here for awhile. Usually visit in the summer to catch some music outdoors. The Arsenal City Tavern is a popular place for locals & a last stop for motorcyclists after a ride. We stopped in on Fri 4/26/25 at 6pm for some drinks & eats. We sat at the bar. Bartender, Taylor set us up with drinks & menus. Arsenal City Ale ($6.25) for me & Pinot Grigio ($6.75) for my wife. She had the veggie quesadilla ($12.50) - hot full of roasted veggies. I opted for their famous chicken wings-Thai chili style ($14.50/doz). Eleven varieties of wings. Cooked crispy & sticky - excellent. Total bill was $53 (cash). NOTE: Wednesdays are $.50 wings and bottled beer bucket special. A busy place this Sat. evening. Also half the separate dining room was full. Bar side has hi tops. And there was a duet playing around 7pm. Not fancy, just comfortable like your favorite blue jeans. Fun atmosphere. Hours: M-F 11am-12am, Sat & Sun 12pm-12pm, kitchen closes at 9pm. Good neighborhood bar/restaurant that's very friendly to visitors. Thank you Taylor & the staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY read more

My family had lunch on a Saturday. The owner and waitresses couldn't have been nicer. Food was great (brewery/pub style) and the service was friendly and quick. read more

The food is absolutely delicious...especially the burgers and the Cannon Fries!! Drink and food prices are very reasonable!

After a day of racing at Saratoga, picked out this spot for casual dinner based on Yelp reviews and where we were staying. Very nice dive bar ambiance, with all TVs tuned to the races. Inside is neat with high top table seating. Music channel is tasteful and not too loud. Good selection of tap beers. Kind and friendly servers. Chili is not spicy and chock full of meat - very good. Nachos with chili are excellent and a big portion - easily a meal if you're really hungry. The BBQ bacon burger is big and excellent, with a good roll - often neglected in a lot of burger places. The fries must be made per order because they come out fresh, crunchy and piping hot - and not greasy. We watched other food coming out and it all looked very good (wings, wraps, pizza). Prices are very reasonable. If we lived nearby we'd be eating here often. Highly recommended! read more

Since change in ownership/ management there have been inconsistency in food, service and how bills are prepared eg. Extra charges and wierd promotions that don't match what clients receive. Maybe it's just kinks that need to be ironed out. read more

Friendly staff and great service! I got crispy chicken parm sandwich and mom got creamy chicken veggie soup and cheesy shaved roast beef hoagie with sautéed peppers onions, all fantastic taste - very very good read more

Arsenal City Tavern - Cheesy shaved roast beef sandwich with pepper and onions on a hoagie - Pubs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

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The ambiance is great, at least for myself and actually my son also. Parking is kind of tough but that means it is a great populated place and the people make the place! read more

Great food and service. Homey atmosphere. Pulled pork and Mac and cheese were both great.

As far as bar food goes this place is pretty darn good. Tried some canon fries tonight, YUM. Would not recommend the bacon Gouda bites, they look like a fried tater tot but full of air and a small cheese coating on the inside. Small deck outside with dogs allowed. Will be back! read more

Arsenal City Tavern - Canon fries- RECOMMEND 11/10 - Pubs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

Dirtiest place I've every worked no gloves no washing hands look at the pics for more info read more

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I really like ACT. I have been coming here since they opened and am some-what of a regular. The service is always good, and our server remembers our orders. It is a great touch. The owner is usually there, talking to customers or sitting at the bar. The bar is always lively, loud, but we really enjoy it. For beer, they have quite a few taps with a good array of beers. They also have a bunch of cans and bottles to choose from. Full bar with special liquor drinks and some wine available. During cooler months, I always get the french onion soup. It is super good here! We also always get the Cannon Fries, with sweet potato fries and bacon on the side (Veggie friend). The server remembers this order for us every time! I am regrettably revoking a star for the pretty terrible wings I was served on my last visit. Please see photos. They were badly butchered, missing most of the skin, scrawny, dry, under sauced. Just bad. I don't know why these wings were served, they look like a wreck. Everything else was good as usual, so I'm just pulling down one star and recommend you avoid the wings here. Try a wrap, sandwich. salad quesadilla, burger, its all good! read more

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Once the location of a very popular fish fry establishment, Gallagher's, the Arsenal City Tavern has come out with all guns blazing... or should that be howitzers and cannons? Located between the Watervliet Arsenal and popular places like Mac's Drive-In, the Schuyler Bakery, and the original location of Ted's Fish Fry, this area truly has a battery of eateries to satisfy the likes of any army marching on its stomach. Our normal troop of third-Thursday recruits was not at full mobilization. Our squad leader was on a special mission in NYC and some of our regulars were AWOL. This left just four of us to defend our long standing mission of attacking as many of the tavern offerings on the ACT menu that appealed to us. With honor and hunger we soldiered on. We were happy to accept a table in the back room as the mostly high-tops in the bar area were occupied, the noise level was at a very high level there, and it was obvious from the DJ's equipment by the entrance that the decibels would only increase as the night went on. From a reasonable sounding list of draft beers recited by our server, we started with a pitcher of Sam Adam's Summer Ale ($17). For appetizers we ordered the Mozzarella Sticks ($7) with both raspberry sauce and marinara sauce, Cannon Fries ($9), Potato Bombs ($7), and Wings ($10) with a medium garlic Buffalo sauce. Speaking for myself only, the mozzarella sticks were OK, but nothing special. The raspberry sauce was flavorful, but its consistency seemed just a bit odd to me. The Cannon Fries were average fries topped with ranch dressing, melted cheddar jack cheese, chopped bacon, and scallions. There were sufficient toppings that we all got our fair share. But since we tended to try all the other appetizers first, these were pretty much at room temperature by the time we tackled them. Still, they had a decent flavor, especially when you got some of the bacon pieces. The Potato Bombs were something I've never come across before. Shredded potatoes are combined with bacon chips and cheddar cheese, molded into golf ball sized balls and deep fried. They are served with a choice of ranch or tiger sauce on the side - we got both. I really enjoyed both the texture and flavors of these Bombs. With 10 wings to an order, I made a point of trying both a flat and a drumstick. The flat was more moist, but both were meaty and flavorful. There was not much spiciness to the Garlic Buffalo sauce, but then again, we requested medium hotness. Having finished our appetizers, we were ready for our pizzas to arrive and ordered a pitcher of Fat Tire ($17). We agreed that it would not be a Third Thursday event without pizza. With no ham anywhere on the menu the possibility of creating a Steve N. was off the table. The only featured combination that seemed acceptable to the entire squad at the table was the Mess Dress ($13) with pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, and green peppers. We added Italian sausage for an additional ($1.50). The pizzas are 12 inches, and maybe because there were only four of us, they cut the pizza into four slices. That ends up being a very wide slice of pizza. On the positive side, the ingredients were fresh, the dough had a nice flavor, the crust edges had a little bit of char and blistering, and the bottom showed some golden browning. Even the sausage was noticeably flavorful. My only complaint was the limpness of each slice. I would have liked to have more crispiness on the bottom of the pizza. The crust edges gained more sturdiness as the pizza cooled. Our second pizza was a creation of their Traditional with bacon and jalapeño for its topping ($12). All the previously mentioned positives and preferences can be said for this pizza also. Service was friendly and efficient. There are muted TV screens around the dining room so you can keep track of your favorite sports. The kitchen is between the bar and the dining room so the excitement at the bar is also muted in the dining room. read more

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Nice local tavern with live music. Staff (Thomas, Emma and Dan) were all very friendly and attentive Food was served hot and was good ( steak quesadilla, Reuben). read more

Love a good local place where the owner stops by to check on you. First time gif our family but we'll def be back. Food was solid good pub food and the staff was great! read more

The onion rings were good, but the roll on my cheesesteak sandwich was stale and burnt for some reason? I don't think I'll go back.

Good food , can get very busy especially during big sporting events or karaoke night so great for drinks and a loud young crowd but if you're looking to sit down for a quite dinner with an older crowd definitely not ur cup of tea read more

The service is great and so are the wings. I ordered a hot turkey sandwich and there was more bread than turkey on it. For the cost of the sandwich ($14 and change) you would think there were be more meat on it. The first time I came here the food was great! The second time it was ok. Not sure if I'll be back since there are plenty of other eateries around the capital region. read more

Cool new place to check out. I sat in the bar area. It was a birthday gathering. I ordered a taco salad. It came with sour cream and salsa. The chips lined the bowl which was filled with a generous portion of taco meat, cheese, black olives, tomatoes and fresh lettuce. I ordered it without jalapeños. I thought the meat was a bit salty but I love salt so I ate most of it. I also don't typically eat beef so maybe that's just what it supposed to taste like. I thought it was good! My dinner mate ordered steak quesadillas which he said were amazing. They did look good!! The service was fast and friendly. The total bill was very reasonable. Light, fun atmosphere. They also have a dining room if you don't want to sit in the bar! read more

Arsenal City Tavern - Side of salsa and sour cream come with your taco salad - Pubs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

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I met up here with three other people recently as part of a TTTT event. The building looks small on the outside but parking was fine and the interior was divided into several eating areas. The bar area was loud and in good spirits, and when we left they were playing Def Leppard music (that's an instant bonus star in my book). We were seated in the back in a quieter area that surrounded by televisions so we could still watch tv AND enjoy hearing each other talk. The staff were super friendly, and service was prompt. On a fun note, my menu was different from the other three and that caused some confusion. Apparently I had an old menu that hadn't been updated. It made me look like an idiot in front of the others, but they were my friends and probably knew it wasn't the menu... We ordered six food items and two pitchers of beer. We started with mozzarella sticks, which were just average freezer items. They came with melba and tomato sauce, but neither was anything special. We ordered garlic Buffalo wings, which was an interesting taste combination. The wings were cooked decently and I liked the flavor profile from the sauce, so they are probably worth exploring again in the future. The "Cannon Fries" were fries covered with cheese, bacon, ranch, and scallions. While they should have been a flavor powerhouse, the greasy fries didn't mingle with the shredded cheese and the bacon was nearly burnt. Unimpressive. Finally, we had "Potato Bombs" which were shredded potatoes, onions, and bacon about the size of golf balls. The menu didn't list onions so my first (and only) bite was unpleasant, but everyone else raved about how good they were. We ordered two pizzas and both were okay. The crust was clearly homemade and the toppings were plentiful (some said too plentiful... I say they're crazy). I would call these "wet" or sloppy pizzas requiring silverware to eat. One person thought they should have been cooked longer to crisp the bottom crust more, but I believe doing that would have dried out the top and I hate dried out pizza. To each his own. They go well with beer and sports, but won't confuse you into thinking you have been transported to Italy. Dude, look around... your in Watervliet, not Naples! This was one of the more expensive taverns we have eaten at. Had the food been above average I would have felt the extra cost justified but here I was disappointed at the ho-hum food and the expensive beer ($17 a pitcher). I am going to give them three stars though one is gratuitous because I am a Def Lep freak. read more

Honestly I have gone back and forth as to whether or not this is a three star or four star spot. Parking was pretty easy. The bar was loud and lively. I dined with a group and the manager and waitress did a good job taking care of us. One of my fellow diners had a different menu insert from the rest of us which was funny especially when we were trying to decide what we wanted to order. We started with some pitchers of beer and several appetizers. They did offer pitchers of the good stuff but the bill at the end made us say wow. Very pricey. The appetizers were decent. Mozzarella sticks, Garlic buffalo wings, loaded fries. Nothing made me jump up and down. The wings were crispy but needed more sauce. The potato bombs were the most creative thing we ordered and I really enjoyed those. If you are not sure of what to order I think those are your winner. We also ordered pizza. It was very soft. Comparable to those pan pizzas from that place we will not mention. We ordered one with jalapeno and bacon and the "Mess Dress" which was the equivalent of a supreme. I don't like jalapenos on pizza but the group did. I was actually pleasantly surprised. They were fresh and the heat level was manageable. The MD was nice too. I am not running back here for anything honestly but it is a fun spot. In the mood for football, pizza, wings and beer? Arsenal City has got you covered. For the locals I am certain this is THE spot. I have one of those too. You love it regardless of its imperfections :) read more

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Hosted a huge family party here, I'm based out of state. I had no idea what to expect, but the people here were amazing to work with, unbelievably helpful and so friendly to my family of all ages. read more

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Stopped in for lunch-grabbed a booth. Very fast and friendly service. We started with nachos loaded with cheese/chili/onions/tomato/green pepper. It came with salsa and sour cream. (Olives left off per our request) My hubby and son both ordered burgers which came with fries. They both said the burgers were well seasoned and delicious. I tried a meatball sub. It was good-the red sauce is very sweet so keep that in mind. We would definitely go back! read more

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Stopped by with a friend to catch up. New name and updated bar. Small draft list on the wall although they did have some pretty good craft choices. They need a little more choices although I'm sure that will change as they get going. The staff was very friendly. The food was very good. I got the chili to start. Very good! I ordered a burger which was one of the better burgers I've had in a while around here. Kevin enjoyed his dinner as well. They had Family Feud tonight. Place was packed. I have only one thing that puts the 4 star to a 3 star review. The doors were open due to it being warm out. That's great although this allowed smokers to sit on the deck and the smoke was coming right in to the bar area. The staff didn't say or do anything about it at all. We had one smoker stand by the door where we were sitting and take a couple last puffs before she came in to the bar area. I would come back and maybe sit in the back or away from the doors. They have a great deck and my concern is in the summer it's a smoker paradise. read more

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Definitely a neighborhood bar. Food was delicious...burger was juicy. Service great. Beer is pretty standard except they have their own brew which was very good. Friendly staff and fellow patrons. Definitely will be back. read more

Absolutely love it here. I live in the city and it's my #1 go to place. The service is amazing I love the staff. Very friendly and inviting atmosphere. They have great deals like wing night Wednesdays. The nachos are absolutely to die for. I have never had an issue here just a fun place. read more

Wings were awesome. The staff was very good, menu looks very good. Will be back to try other items. Had to wait for a table, but that tells me the food must be worth the wait. And it was. read more

The food is ok the wings have to much space and the pb and j was just pb the nachos there were a decent amount of chips bit to much stuff on the nachos personally. The menu has alot of options but i did not like a lot of the options. The service is pretty good. read more

On a whim and a recommendation we stopped here on a Wednesday. First time there and $.50 wings (6/1/22). Worth every penny. I got the Thai Chili wings and a salad. Jalapeño margarita on point too. The owner stopped at our table and chatted for a a long time. It's nice to see an owner taking pride in his establishment and customers. Will absolutely go back, and will bring friends! Definitely going to try their Sunday Brunch as well. read more

Busy exciting local bar with a great tasty menu. Brought my son and two of his gaming buddies and myself out to celebrate my son's 30 birthday. The guys really enjoyed their dinner. I tried the pulled pork pizza with a side of mac and cheese off the Restaurant Week menu. It was super yummy. read more

Arsenal City Tavern - Pulled pork pizza off the Restaurant Week menu - Pubs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

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All of the food was delicious, the bill for dinner was incredibly reasonable, and our waitress Leanna was so friendly and accommodating with our order specifications!! Gave us more food than I thought we ordered!! Definitely coming back soon!! read more

Arsenal City Tavern - Appetizer plate with pretzel sticks, mozz sticks, chicken tenders, and they let let me sub out the egg roll for fries instead! - Pubs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

I'm not gonna lie, the wings were good, but the sauce has tendency to ruin marriages #dansapieceofshit

First time here but not the last! Lunch w/12 women from the class of 65-67. Food was excellent, staff very friendly and entertaining, waitress provided athletic entertainment! Check out the menu and go there!! read more

Very fun bar. We go for trivia and the food is always excellent. The soups might need some work but the pizza and burgers and abs are excellent. read more

My friend decided to order from here for all of us. Two of us ordered burgers and they were absolutely fantastic. She ordered a sandwich that she was not a fan of. Hesitantly, she decided to call the restaurant. The owner got on the phone with her, offered a new sandwich, and personally delivered it to the door. I have NEVER seen a business owner do this before but this alone had us all agree to return or order again! If you care about food, here's someone who cares about it too. read more

Pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the food! I shared an order of chicken pot sticker appetizer and had veggie quesadilla with gluten free wrap and it was all very tasty, all fresh ingredients. The service was pleasant and attentive, and I wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Whether you want dinner, lunch, or brunch on Sunday, this is the place. Live music on the weekend with an outdoor deck for those warm summer nights. The Shrimp Caprese Salad is terrific. Service is great, with lots of selection of tap beer. read more

Yo! I've eaten here a few times as it's right across from my work. What a great place. Food is great and I have enjoyed every meal I have head here. Servers are down to earth and quick. Never had any issues and they are always quick with us to get back to work. Solid tavern with great food. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Did an order through Grubhub. They cut a 12inch pizza in 4 uneven pieces plus there was so much grease it was in edible. I worked in a pizza shop when I was younger a 12 inch is never 4 slices they're normally 8 or 6 at the least. This was a joke. Grubhub called them and they refused my refund. Threw the whole pizza away. Don't waste your money on this grease mess. Smh would give zero if I could. read more

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I love this place and I don't love a lot of things.i love my girlfriend, summer, and hot wings. This place has all those three things. You know when I go in summer... with my girfriend...and order hot wings Then it has all three things...AND SPORTS ON THE TV!! I forgot I loved sports on TV. I'M A DIRTY LIAR, I'm sorry I did not mean to fill Yelp full of lies or all caps yelling. You can wash my lies down with their cold tapped beer...AWWW SNAP!!! I lied agian, I love COLD BEER. That's 2 lies in seconds. I'm a FILTHY LITTLE LIE PIG... but they still let me in. That's how good of people they are at the Arsenal... I love good people... DAM IT!!!!! read more