The Local 217

Here’s a NED-style review for The Local 217 Taproom & Kitchen: --- ✅ What Works Well - Laid-back neighborhood spot with a great selection of craft beers on tap. - Solid menu of elevated pub fare—burgers, wings, sandwiches, and comfort classics. - Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. - Good for casual hangouts, game days, or relaxed dinners. - Spacious interior with plenty of seating. --- 👎 What to Watch Out For - Can get noisy during busy sports events. - Some dishes are hit-or-miss on seasoning. - Service speed varies depending on crowd. - Parking can be limited during peak hours. --- 🎯 Verdict The Local 217 Taproom & Kitchen is a reliable go-to for craft beer lovers and casual eats—great for low-key nights with friends or catching the game. Rating: 4.1 / 5 --- Want beer or food recommendations?

We absolutely love the spinach artichoke dip! It's amazing! 🍺🍷🥃🍸🍹 The Lady the works the bar is so very nice! She always makes us feel very welcome there!

Found this place walking around and so happy we didn't pass it by. The food is 10 star out of 5. We went back for dinner back to back nights there . (In town for an event) Staff both nights was really cool also. Drinks are good price and made to perfection.

Not from the area but a great out of the way spot. Came on a trivia night, which we didn't participate in but went in the back room to eat and wasn't disrupted. Service was quick and attentive. Great beer selection on tap and in cans. The food was fantastic. Garlic bread bun on their burger was a great addition and definitely spend for the fries upgrade they were great. Would definitely return if I'm staying in the area

I’m here almost every Thursday. I absolutely LOVE Bri. She’s efficient gives great service and never forgets what I drink. She holds the entire place down by herself. She’s a rock star!

Went to Local 217 with friends and sat on the patio outside. The waitress was great and so was the food. Great atmosphere!

We had the salmon burger and veggie quesadilla which were both excellent. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly. This lunch was a welcomed break during our 7-hour drive home. Photo shows the salmon burger propped up, highlighting its generous patty. Highly recommended!

Relaxed atmosphere; friendly, attentive, but not overbearing service; good beer selection; great food - we've been looking for a regular place, and this instantly became our go-to.

One of my fave Albany spots. Great for a drink, hearty food and great people. Also comedy and trivia nights and live music!!!

Bartender was awesome. Even though we weren’t sitting at the bar, any time our drinks were empty he noticed and came by. Was very friendly as well. Food and drinks are good

Luke Wrighte

Here’s a NED-style review for The Local 217 Taproom & Kitchen: --- ✅ What Works Well - Laid-back neighborhood spot with a great selection of craft beers on tap. - Solid menu of elevated pub fare—burgers, wings, sandwiches, and comfort classics. - Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. - Good for casual hangouts, game days, or relaxed dinners. - Spacious interior with plenty of seating. --- 👎 What to Watch Out For - Can get noisy during busy sports events. - Some dishes are hit-or-miss on seasoning. - Service speed varies depending on crowd. - Parking can be limited during peak hours. --- 🎯 Verdict The Local 217 Taproom & Kitchen is a reliable go-to for craft beer lovers and casual eats—great for low-key nights with friends or catching the game. Rating: 4.1 / 5 --- Want beer or food recommendations?

Heather R. Evans

We absolutely love the spinach artichoke dip! It's amazing! 🍺🍷🥃🍸🍹 The Lady the works the bar is so very nice! She always makes us feel very welcome there!

Rachel Martin

Went to Local 217 with friends and sat on the patio outside. The waitress was great and so was the food. Great atmosphere!

L Boogie

I’m here almost every Thursday. I absolutely LOVE Bri. She’s efficient gives great service and never forgets what I drink. She holds the entire place down by herself. She’s a rock star!

Sarai Azenet

Chicken sandwiches were straight out of a commercial. Food was great, server was attentive, place was very clean!

thomas baker

Found this place walking around and so happy we didn't pass it by. The food is 10 star out of 5. We went back for dinner back to back nights there . (In town for an event) Staff both nights was really cool also. Drinks are good price and made to perfection.

John Daloia

One of my fave Albany spots. Great for a drink, hearty food and great people. Also comedy and trivia nights and live music!!!

Matt Parker

Not from the area but a great out of the way spot. Came on a trivia night, which we didn't participate in but went in the back room to eat and wasn't disrupted. Service was quick and attentive. Great beer selection on tap and in cans. The food was fantastic. Garlic bread bun on their burger was a great addition and definitely spend for the fries upgrade they were great. Would definitely return if I'm staying in the area

Steven Smith

Relaxed atmosphere; friendly, attentive, but not overbearing service; good beer selection; great food - we've been looking for a regular place, and this instantly became our go-to.

James Brunette

We had the salmon burger and veggie quesadilla which were both excellent. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly. This lunch was a welcomed break during our 7-hour drive home. Photo shows the salmon burger propped up, highlighting its generous patty. Highly recommended!

Quiet early evening meal with a close friend. I had the Meatball sub special w/ marinara and a pesto mayo on great bread. My date had the cream of celery soup in the bread bowl. The soup was fabulous! prices are reasonable and our bartender/wait person was kind and attentive but unobtrusive. They were out of the zucchini fries but the reg fries were freshly cut and crispy.

Nice little bar with some decent beer in tap. The food is good and not super expensive. Cool place to chill with friends on a night out!

D Clark

Quiet early evening meal with a close friend. I had the Meatball sub special w/ marinara and a pesto mayo on great bread. My date had the cream of celery soup in the bread bowl. The soup was fabulous! prices are reasonable and our bartender/wait person was kind and attentive but unobtrusive. They were out of the zucchini fries but the reg fries were freshly cut and crispy.

Jack Berzerker

Nice little bar with some decent beer in tap. The food is good and not super expensive. Cool place to chill with friends on a night out!

Great lil pub /bar. Bartender was amazing. Burger was very tasty and the curly fries were perfect. Would have given 5 stars if the burger was medium rare like I asked instead it was more medium. None the less it still was juicy and tasted great.

This place has become one of my fave local spots. I’ve had a potato craving through my pregnancy and this place hand cut French fries hits the spot every time. The sandwiches are bomb and the food is always fresh.

Food and service were absolutely fantastic. Laid back atmosphere. Always feel welcome.

Bryan Langley

Great lil pub /bar. Bartender was amazing. Burger was very tasty and the curly fries were perfect. Would have given 5 stars if the burger was medium rare like I asked instead it was more medium. None the less it still was juicy and tasted great.

Mark Pupello

Food and service were absolutely fantastic. Laid back atmosphere. Always feel welcome.

Monique Gibbs

This place has become one of my fave local spots. I’ve had a potato craving through my pregnancy and this place hand cut French fries hits the spot every time. The sandwiches are bomb and the food is always fresh.