You could sit in one of the new upscale bars in Schenectady with real fake people, or you could…read morehave a cold one here and remember how important it is to be a real person. The Saw Mill is about as friendly a bar as you could hope for.

Couple of the reviews say it's a little ratty inside. That is how it's supposed to be it is a…read morebiker bar! Great people good times home away from home. Rest in peace Don!!!

Good little local bar serving up a nice mix of beers on tap, plus a simple bar food menu w really…read moregreat wings. Nice staff. All around great joint.

Newly opened by new owner!!…read more great ambience Food is 3 stars Wine & Beer good I would describe this place as the neighborhood corner bar decorated with nostalgic pictures of the city of Schenectady. Food was average the fried broccoli and cheese $10 was frozen and mushy after frying just ok I didn't eat much... The boneless chicken wings $15. were good. Greek salad $13 was good with fresh cut up vegetables and of course the drinks were good A full glass of Riesling $9 and Sam Seasonal $14. Hopefully the menu will increase to maybe some sandwiches in the future. The best part was the happy go lucky server Lynne very pleasant to talk to and johnny on the spot when you needed something.

We genuinely like this spot. Friendly all the way around. Service is quick, food menu is…read morediversified and the atmosphere is relaxed. If you're a fan of domestic drafts they have $3 Miller and Coors lights everyday/all day. This week we got a hot Italian sandwich and a pizza and both were great. If they would only stay open a bit longer...

This is a great neighborhood dive bar. They've got a lot of good, cheap beers on draft (the beers I…read morehad ranged from $3-$5 for a pint), the bar staff is very friendly, and the environment is chill. I came here with a bunch of friends last night and we all loved it. Will definitely be back!

Recently planned a get together with some former coworkers. Needed a place to meet up. When I…read moregoogled, "good cheap eats in Schenectady," the 20 North Broadway Tavern topped the short list. Done. It was an instant hit. I wanted the pastrami sandwich pictured on the website. Turns out, it was every bit as good as it looked. Probably the best I've had in the Capital Region. I think it came with coleslaw but they let me switch it for a small salad. The beer was cold. The server/ bartender was both friendly and efficient. The food came up relatively quickly. I was relieved and delighted. The tavern has just the right look. It's cute from the outside with nice signage. Inside, the lighting is dim-- especially at night--with the feel of a cool dive bar. If you want a more festive setting during the summer, there's outdoor seating complete with hanging string lights. That actually looked very inviting but my friends chose to stay indoors due to the threat of rain. As we prepared to leave, my friends were wondering why they hadn't been to the tavern before. One thing for sure is that we'll be back for more "good cheap eats" and great beer.

Stopped in after a show at Proctors - nice staff, good selection of beer on tap. Enjoyed patty…read moremelt, black n blue burger and fries - very good! There was a wings special - smelled awesome and will head back again.

Slick's lived up to its reputation for great sandwiches! The homemade potato salad was excellent as…read morewell. Friendly service and chill atmosphere.

7/29/24 I've been…read moregoing to here since 1979 when I worked nearby, and my teacher assistant Frank introduced me to Slicks. Ever since, I try to stop by about three or four times a year to enjoy the food and ambiance. The owners Mike and Barb are retiring 7/31/24 after fifty years. May they enjoy their retirement. The new owners, a couple from Schenectady, will keep the name and the menu. Bravo! It is a lot of work and long hours, but it was evident that the owners enjoyed their business and their customers, many of whom became regulars. You noticed that the food they prepared was made with love and expertise. It was consistently good. The menu has been constant over the years because it pleased customers and made the place a success. The roast beef and turkey are cooked daily. Plus, the potato salad and macaroni salad are made in house every morning by Barb. I had to stop by today to honor my memories of eating here over the years. I had a huge roast beef and turkey mix on rye with thousand island dressing and macaroni salad. Delicious as always. I took half home for my husband to enjoy. He did! My friend enjoyed a huge roast beef sandwich and a potato salad side. Even the dill pickle spears taste incredible here! It must be the yummy sandwich. We sincerely hope the quality and ambiance continue with the new owners. If that is the case, I look forward to supporting them. It is so much better than a chain restaurant.

This place is like your weird uncle's basement--but with darts, pool, strong drinks, and a…read moreshockingly clean bathroom. Like, disturbingly clean. You almost feel guilty using it. It's not trendy, it's not cute, and yes--you're literally hanging out in a basement. But it's got that divey charm that grows on you the longer you stay (or the more you drink). The jukebox slaps, the drinks are poured with love (and no measuring), and everything's within walking distance, so you don't even need to worry about how many shots you had. We came for "one drink" and ended up arguing over pool, slinging darts like pros, and bonding with strangers over random jukebox picks. The vibe is weird--but weirdly perfect. Come for the drinks. Stay for the vibe. Question your life choices on the walk home.

3.7 stars rounding to 4; this is a good dive/local bar…read more Peckhams Place, or as my friends affectionately call it - Peckerhams, has been a favorite spot for locals in the village of Scotia for decades, and was introduced to me as "the place we go when we aren't ready for the night to end" when I first moved here. Peckhams is under new ownership this year, and we are loving what we've seen with the changes, so far. It is the same local basement bar atmosphere we love to love [I'm talking decent beer prices ("i pay less for a Wolf Hollow here than AT Wolf Hollw"), sports on TV, a pool table and space to be with your people] but with more UMPH and interest than recent years. I was THRILLED to see a live music scheduled throughout the year and have been excited by other events they've shared on social media, including offering a Turkey Dinner for anyone who may not have family and wanted to come by to eat and celebrate together on Thanksgiving. [and then my heart grew three sizes.] Added bonus: according to their website, Peckhams Place is now able to accommodate parties up to 75 people and they offer catering by Ruggiero's.

Came here a few weeks ago after the Knicks game because the sports bar I was at was closing and I…read morewasn't ready to take it in yet lol. My sister and a friend came with me and we had a great time. The bartender was attentive and the food is good too! It was also karaoke night and we made new friends. Great night out

When my former sports bar dropped Sunday ticket and stopped showing my Dolphins I had to find…read moreanother one. The owner welcomed me with open arms. Five years later I'm still eating the best wings in Schenectady and my fantasy football mates join me for Sunday football. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and always good.

What an awesome place! From the outside it may not look very flashy but the service and food was…read moreamazing! We stumbled across this little place and it was just what we were looking for. Crystal made sure our drinks were always full and we exchanged stories and laughter about living in Florida. I wish we had a local place like the River Road House where we live, love that local feel! The steaks, burgers, quesadilla's, and chicken salad were all fantastic. Highly recommend stopping by for a beer, some great food, all in a low key and down to earth little restaurant. And..as a side note, the ladies room was so clean! That is so appreciated! Thank you Crystal and all the staff at River Road House!

After a wonderful first experience at River Road House, we were looking forward to visiting again…read morefor lunch. Unfortunately, this visit didn't match the high bar that was previously set. I still really like this place, but the service was way off on this particular day, even though they were not busy. We ordered three Road House Burgers, two with sweet potatoes fries, and one with regular fries. We were only served one burger w/ sweet potato fries, but we were charged $3 extra for each burger! And one burger was missing bacon. The amount of blue cheese crumbles and caramelized onions was minuscule. The burger patties themselves are unseasoned, so the toppings are key. Overall, it's a decent burger and I like their fries, but it's hard to overlook the mistakes with our ordering, especially when we were overcharged because of it.

Was dying for a juicy cheeseburger and remember a great burger I had here years ago, but the last…read morevisit was disappointing; unfortunately we gave it another shot. Had to wait FOREVER just to get a drink at the bar, then another long wait to order food. I requested specifically wanted pink in my burger. We ordered salad, bone-in wings and medium "pink" burger. Was told that bartender was an owner and chef and burger would be pink. Wings arrived, boneless :( Burger was dry as a bone with hardly any flavor, wings were re-ordered and arrived piping hot, but dry as a bone. Bartender NEVER inquired how the food was, even though we didn't eat half. I requested a couple limes in my cocktail, received 2 dried up limes, which were old and shriveled and were not refreshed on my second drink. Nope, won't be back. It sucked.

It's a nice place, but service has been slow both times we are there. The food is good, but not…read moregreat. I'd give it another shot, but I'm not impressed so far.

I came on a very busy Friday night and was very lucky to have Cameron as our bartender. He was…read moresuper kind and helpful. This was our first time at the location, but definitely won't be our last. Thank you again Cameron!!

So much fun here and they make good drinks and snacks too- we stay there all night sometimes…read moreplaying games