The City Beer Hall

The City Beer Hall An American craft beer hall and restaurant located in historic downtown Albany, New York. Indoor/outdoor seating for lunch, dinner, brunch, & late night.
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The City Beer Hall is an American beer hall & restaurant housed within downtown Albany’s historic & beautiful old telephone company. Inventive menus focus on locally sourced, seasonal, from-scratch cuisine. Our Executive Chef, Dimitrios Menagias, has been with us loyally since we opened in 2011. He’s passionate about creating new & exciting menus that combine local ingredients with international i

nspiration, while staying true to our American gastropub roots. Featuring some of the best craft beverages in the area; we have 18 rotating beer/cider taps, an extensive can/bottle list, & full bar. If you’re looking for a special brew that’s available in the area, chances are we’re pouring it. Not to mention, guests receive a FREE personal pizza with each beer/cocktail purchased! If you’re not looking to stay long, we offer beer to-go in growlers or cans. We hope to see you soon!

SingleCut Frequency Rustic Lager on tap now.
09/15/2026

SingleCut Frequency Rustic Lager on tap now.

On Tap: 21 | Bottles: 17 | Cans: 19

Just Announced! Our next Tuna Spectacle returns to Albany September 30th at Sushi By Bou 🐟 ➡️ Get your tickets now via t...
09/15/2026

Just Announced! Our next Tuna Spectacle returns to Albany September 30th at Sushi By Bou 🐟

➡️ Get your tickets now via the link in bio before they sell out! https://www.simpletix.com/e/tuna-cutting-albany-wednesday-september-30-tickets-291081

What is the Tuna Spectacle? This is more than a dinner—it’s a rare live performance of precision, tradition, and culinary mastery, featuring a 200 lb+ Bluefin tuna expertly broken down right before your eyes.

From the dramatic cutting of the tuna to the perfectly formed nigiri and heavenly sake, this is a feast for the senses. Whether you’re a sushi connoisseur or just looking for a memorable night out, this event promises to impress.

➡️ Follow Sushi By Bou

Tonight! Don’t miss Midnight Radio on the patio 5-8pm ☀️ About the artist: Bringing the best of 90s & 2000s rock & alter...
09/11/2026

Tonight! Don’t miss Midnight Radio on the patio 5-8pm ☀️ About the artist: Bringing the best of 90s & 2000s rock & alternative + killer deep cuts! From Nirvana, Sublime, & Pearl Jam to Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, & Jimmy Eat World, Midnight Radio celebrates the soundtrack of a generation with songs you remember and a few forgotten favorites.

➡️Reserve tables on OpenTable

Celebrating with a free COLOSSAL 36inch birthday pizza is always a good idea 😏🍕 Last week we got to share a slice of our...
09/09/2026

Celebrating with a free COLOSSAL 36inch birthday pizza is always a good idea 😏🍕 Last week we got to share a slice of our colossal birthday pizza with Downtown Albany 🎉 Want to know how to get yours? ⬇️

Meet the COLOSSAL Birthday Pizza 🍕36 inches of pure chaos. So big you literally need ✂️ scissors to cut it.

And here’s the best part 👇
🎂 It’s FREE on your birthday.

Just show a valid ID confirming your birthday is within 48 hours of your reservation.

⚠️ Reservations required — book the birthday pizza experience now via the link in bio or on our website (OpenTable).

Whitman Enduring Spirit on tap now.
09/09/2026

Whitman Enduring Spirit on tap now.

On Tap: 21 | Bottles: 17 | Cans: 21

Tomorrow stop in for a happy hour drink included with your burger all day long! 🍔🍸We’ll be open regular hours for the ho...
09/06/2026

Tomorrow stop in for a happy hour drink included with your burger all day long! 🍔🍸We’ll be open regular hours for the holiday.

Reserve tables on OpenTable now.

Bell's Oberon on tap now.
09/05/2026

Bell's Oberon on tap now.

On Tap: 21 | Bottles: 17 | Cans: 21

Tomorrow! Our end of summer cookout kicks off at 11:30am. 🍔🎶☀️ Live music from 12-3pm with Vagabond! Delicious food + dr...
09/04/2026

Tomorrow! Our end of summer cookout kicks off at 11:30am. 🍔🎶☀️ Live music from 12-3pm with Vagabond! Delicious food + drinks specials available for one day only.

⏱️11:30am-4pm

No cover. Reservations encouraged. Book now on OpenTable.

Zero Gravity Green State on tap now.
09/02/2026

Zero Gravity Green State on tap now.

On Tap: 21 | Bottles: 17 | Cans: 20

Get in early and save! 🎁 Holiday party? Family event? Book our beautiful private marble room during the month of Septemb...
09/01/2026

Get in early and save! 🎁 Holiday party? Family event? Book our beautiful private marble room during the month of September to get 50% off your bookings for events during December 2026 or January 2027.

These will fill up fast! Book now using the link in our bio or website.

Requirements for booking: Requires 25 or more guests. Must book during September 2026. Minimum food and beverage spend still applies.

Address

42 Howard Street
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 12am
Tuesday 11:30am - 12am
Wednesday 11:30am - 12am
Thursday 11:30am - 12am
Friday 11:30am - 2am
Saturday 11:30am - 2am

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