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    Sherman's Tavern

    3.6 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    Dave F.

    Great, hometown bar. Warm, welcome staff. I'd recommend stopping in for a pint when in Cooperstown.

    Michael C.

    3.5 stars really. Sherman's one of the two bars in Cooperstown. No offense to Kristy, but it's not really fair to judge a bar in a small town on its Thursday night scene. Sherman's is best on Friday and Saturday, usually 11-11:30pm is when the party's popping. Okay, by party, I mean the locals are out, it's more dudes than girls, and maybe max of 30 people will be in here. Don't be so quick to discount Sherman's. The alcohol is cheap (especially beer pitchers), Ommegang is on tap, there's no credit card minimum, there's a pool table, dart board and plenty of space for your group to relax. The music is usually (and predictably) usually classic rock, but stick some money in the jukebox and you can get your top 40s going. So if you find yourself stuck in Cooperstown on a weekend night, don't be afraid of coming down to Sherman's to have a relaxed drink or two. Maybe even shoot a game of pool.

    Add in the bartender and 10 people and you get the gist (plus '70s rock).
    Will S.

    The Who on the jukebox. Ommegang in my glass. Sherman's Tavern is my kind of place. It's a great bar to get away from the touristy melee going on outside on Main Street. You'll probably even run into a few locals sitting behind a pint glass. While you can grab a booth and order some pub grub with your kids in tow, this place is just dingy enough (in a good way) to steer most families down the street to the Hardball Cafe. I bet karaoke night is a blast. The bartender, who has been working here for 12 years, is amazing and could serve a full house with ease. If I lived in Cooperstown, this would be my watering hole of choice.

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    2 months ago

    Food was fantastic, service was magnificent and friendly. We played family pool and had the best time! Can't wait to go back!

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    1 month ago

    Old place short on staff. Not much to choose from but they are very friendly !!!!!!!!!!

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    2 months ago

    We couldn't believe it. We went here at lunch hour and we're told we have no baskets to serve food so we're not taking customers. GO AWAY

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    2 months ago

    Great bar. Friendly people. Food is great. Lots of fun, pool table and darts. Music too

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    10 months ago

    Staff is rude. If you're not a local, don't bother; they're not welcoming to tourists.

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    No food is available. We walked in to an empty tavern where the employees recommended other places to eat b/c they no longer serve food.

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    Great dive bar! Cheap booze! Always here hall of fame weekend for some cold beers and darts

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