Gary Z

Excellent food, and service. Amazing burgers, wings and fish and chips. Nice atmosphere. I am still waiting for my mustard 😀.

+2

JA

The atmosphere is pure English pub right down to the low ceilings. Winston scowling down from above the fireplace. I had delicious fish and chips with malt vinegar. The waitress was possibly the most attentive I've ever had . Not overly intrusive but obviously observant of her tables and ready to fulfill any requests in a timely fashion and with a genuine and friendly smile. I ordered a sausage roll for later (pictured) the flaky pastry was sublime and the sausage just the right flavors that I remembered from my childhood cookery classes in my secondary modern 3rd year. A wonderful experience. Will definitely be back again. Maybe try the Kedgeree next

Deborah Sarmir

Absolutely amazing! My boyfriend and I stopped in for a quick lunch and drinks this afternoon on our way home from Albany. This place feels as if you are walking straight into a neighborhood pub in England. The deco was spendid, the signs were the perfect blend of humor and "pay attention stupid", and service was friendly and prompt and the food and drinks were delicious. I had a proper shepherd's pie, and he had a wonderful pub salad. He was especially pleased with the beer selection, and my "bees knees" gin cocktail was one of the best I've ever had. BONUS: This place is within walking distance of the Palace Theater and easy parking. We will definitely be returning!

+2

Defne Yucebas

We absolutely loved this place! We’re very new to Albany, so it was surprising that it was so close to the highway. But once you’re in there you forget all about the highway. The food was delicious: we got the chicken ceaser wrap and the fish and chips. Coleslaw that came with the fish and chips was the best I’ve had in a while. The staff was super super nice! Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to experience a cozy little pub :)

Chuck Manson

Anniversary lunch at The Olde English Pub Have been wanting to try it for a while and watching the snow falling out our window made it seem like a perfect time. It was a little different when headed south and the snow turned to a drizzle and vanished completely from the landscape. Still, there was quite the wind whipping up Broadway so it was good to be somewhere warm. The bar area was so beautifully decorated for the season (though I had to duck my head to avoid the ornaments) and the small dining area on the first floor with Christmas tree, fireplace and jolly Winston Churchill looking down on us was immediately cozy. The sausage roll we had to start was so delicious. The sausage very flavorful and the pastry was flaky perfection. I had the pot pie of the day which was chicken and again there was a fantastic flaky crust over the rich, creamy chicken and veggies. For dessert we had a slice of their carrot cake. It's not made in-house but was still excellent, the cream cheese frosting was thick and rich. Loved the food, the atmosphere and the history of the place. Will definitely be returning.

+3

Theresa St. John

Loved this place. Great pub food. I had the French Onion Soup - which was very good, and Waldorf Salad, which was fresh and delicious. My friend had their fish and chips, she said it was super fresh - not fishy-tasting. Wine was nice, though they didn't have the one I wanted. We ate outside and the weather was perfect. I'd love to go back at night, see about music and dinner menu. Very enjoyable staff, helpful and attentive, though not overly so.

+4

Josh Krall

If you are staying at the Hyatt Place or looking for somewhere to eat/drink/hang before a show at the Palace, The Olde English Pub & Pantry is the place to be. Although the method for seating guests is a bit awkward, (enter the front of the restaurant, see bartender, then exit the way you came in and walk around back to meet someone who comes out a kitchen door,) the pub food was EXCELLENT! Since I couldn’t decide what to order, I had a bit of everything. The French onion soup was flavorful and cheesy with extra bread on the side. Order the hand meat pies, Sweeney Todd can’t compete! But the best food item that I had was the classic fish & chips. This was perhaps the best fish for this style dish I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to London several times. The fried batter was flaky and tasty while the white fish was soft and juicy. What a delight! Well done! Oh, and the bartender makes awesome cocktails.Tip her well!

+3

Matthew Wojtaszczyk

French onion soup and Shepards pie (really cottage pie as they use ground beef) was excellent. However, the portions were disappointing. The shepards pie was in a small crock and needed to be about double the size for it to be worth the price. Service was great and cool place.

John Michael Marino

Ye Olde English Pub is exactly what defines this place. Located in a 300 year old home built by the original Dutch settlers. We really enjoyed dining outside on a beautiful Summer evening. Wonderful service!

Alexander Whipp

For a hearty lunch, we ventured to the Olde English Pub and Pantry, a charming pub nestled within a historic Albany building. The inviting atmosphere, complete with exposed brick walls and warm lighting, created the perfect setting for a leisurely meal. Both the chicken pot pie and shepherd's pie were absolute winners, providing warmth and comfort on a chilly day.

+8

So I had this waiter tonight and yes, he brought his drinks. Yes, he brought us our food. Yes, he took away the plates. Nothing else nothing exceptional and complained that I didn’t tip them enough literally out loud so the entire restaurant could hear him. I was mortified. That happened to be the only amount that I had left to spend for the day on my per diem for work.

Eliza Mullins

Tables that were sat after us were waited on and served first, we were told they had a limited event menu due to an event outside. Ordered one of their 2 available entrees for $27 not only was the presentation was terrible but the steak was overcooked, sour and definitely expired. They also charge you extra for a side of mayo for your burger 😂

Mariel Cunningham

Atrocious meal!! I’m embarrassed to say we drove 2.5hrs to eat here. They served our chicken tenders raw in the middle! The fish and chips were terrible. I was expecting them to look like the beer battered photos in the other reviews. Apparently they changed owners recently and along with that a lot of the recipes. The batter was like tasteless cardboard. We all felts sick afterwards. Save yourself the trip and don’t bother eating there until they get their act together! Instead of comping one of the meals they offered a free carrot cake. Not much compensation for an awful experience. The waitress was nice so we still tipped even though the establishment didn’t deserve it.