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Bar VIA

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En Bar VIA, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente familiar y sin pretensiones, perfecto para disfrutar de tus deportes favoritos en nuestras pantallas mientras saboreas una deliciosa comida americana de bar. Nos enorgullecemos de ser un punto de encuentro en Albany donde la buena...

Bar VIA

Bar · Albany

4.5 · 706 reviews Google

About Bar VIA

En Bar VIA, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente familiar y sin pretensiones, perfecto para disfrutar de tus deportes favoritos en nuestras pantallas mientras saboreas una deliciosa comida americana de bar. Nos enorgullecemos de ser un punto de encuentro en Albany donde la buena comida, la buena com...

En Bar VIA, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente familiar y sin pretensiones, perfecto para disfrutar de tus deportes favoritos en nuestras pantallas mientras saboreas una deliciosa comida americana de bar. Nos enorgullecemos de ser un punto de encuentro en Albany donde la buena comida, la buena compañía y nuestras divertidas noches de trivia se unen para crear momentos inolvidables. ¡Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos!

What Customers Say About Bar VIA

Bar VIA is a popular local pub known for its friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and tasty food. Customers rave about the pizza and wings, especially the Silence of the Piglets pizza and Buffalo style wings. It's a great spot for a casual meal and drinks.

Popular Dishes

Silence of the Piglets pizza fish and chips flatbread pizza wings (3) French Onion Soup Cheeseburger

Best For

Locals Casual Groups Quick Bite Late Night

Tip: Check out their weekly specials Mon-Thurs for great prices and food. Get the wings crispy!

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

John Fallon Field
A 496m

John Fallon Field

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University Field
A 583m

University Field

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Bob Ford Field
A 604m

Bob Ford Field

estadio

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McKownville Park
A 887m

McKownville Park

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Explore the area around Bar VIA

Bar VIA is located in Albany, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • McKownville Park (A 887m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • John Fallon Field (A 496m) — Sports field
  • University Field (A 583m) — multi-purpose stadium at the University of Albany, in Albany, New York
  • Bob Ford Field (A 604m) — stadium in Albany, NY, USA

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Frequently asked questions about Bar VIA

Bar VIA is located at 1238 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, Albany.
Near Bar VIA you can find points of interest such as John Fallon Field, University Field, Bob Ford Field, McKownville Park.
Bar VIA offers bar cuisine.
Bar VIA has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Bar VIA offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Bar VIA based on customer reviews are: Silence of the Piglets pizza, fish and chips, flatbread pizza, wings, French Onion Soup.
Bar VIA is ideal for locals, casual dining, groups, quick bites, late night.
Bar VIA is a popular local pub known for its friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and tasty food. Customers rave about the pizza and wings, especially the Silence of the Piglets pizza and Buffalo style wings. It's a great spot for a casual meal and drinks.
Check out their weekly specials Mon-Thurs for great prices and food. Get the wings crispy!
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Bar VIA Albany Reviews

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Reviews (21)
Christopher Burnham
Christopher Burnham

Great little pub with a good atmosphere. Looking around at some of the patrons I would call it Cheers! Food was great and service was great. Would recommend.

Rebecca DeCoste
Rebecca DeCoste

I planned a 70th surprise birthday party for my mother-in-law. I was 2 hours away from this establishment but the owner was great very attentive and responsive. He suggested the correct proportions to meet the needs of my guess.

Kristoph Duell
Kristoph Duell

Great towny bar. The foods fantastic and it is a cozy welcoming atmosphere. Come check out their weekly specials mon-thurs! Great prices and great food, it’s a staple in albany.

Eric Anderson
Eric Anderson

First time visit for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Nice pub atmosphere, friendly staff, good food and good prices. Menu selection is excellent. We will stop again when we can.

Shellie Rogers
Shellie Rogers

Admittedly I haven't been to the Across The Street Pub in a few years. I stopped in last night for dinner and as always the French Onion Soup was stellar as well as the Flatbread Pizza and Chicken sandwich. Great beverage selection and a nice atmosphere. Our server was very attentative and cheery. Great food and prices. Will definatly be back!!

Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson

Branden was our waitress and she was wonderful! We're staying at the hotel across the street and this was a great spot to grab a bite to eat. There was some good live entertainment on, lots of TVs with options ..and the food is delicious .. get the wings crispy!!

Cass Gonzales
Cass Gonzales

Lovely atmosphere, great food. Our waitress was incredibly kind and gave us advice on living here, as we've been considering it for a while. She even sat with us at one point, lol. Phenominal customer service. We got the fish and chips and a few drinks, all reasonably priced. The portions were big too!

Daryl Dermott
Daryl Dermott

It's been 30 + years since I was last here. Same Great atmosphere & Lovely Linda!! Cheeseburger was perfect. Beer always 🥶 & service quick! Parking on both sides of building.

Allison Ferguson-Fleming
Allison Ferguson-Fleming

We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. Good "local bar" mood with a good menu. We got fish and chips and a flatbread pizza. Both were very good and a good portion; we weren't overwhelmed with half a fish on a plate like some places do. They had a nice selection of beer too. I recommend to stop here if you're looking for a quiet lunch with a beer. I neglected to take pictures, I was hungry so we just started eating when it arrives.

Amy Valdes
Amy Valdes

Had a great meal here! Ordered the Silence of the Piglets pizza and it was probably the best pizza I've had in a long time. We definitely plan to come back!

Rob
Rob

I don’t know which is better the atmosphere or the wings? I will say both. Friendliest bartenders I have met in awhile. Everyone gets a hello within seconds of entering. Old school corner bar with fantastic food. Taste and personality for miles. Original Buffalo style wings. Your lips will burn just enough. Great specials, reasonable prices. Could stay here for hours.

Chase C
Chase C

During our recent overnight getaway to Albany, my wife and I chose to dine at Across the Street Pub, largely influenced by its prime location and rave reviews. To our delight, it turned out to be the highlight dining experience of 2023 for us. We settled into their charming outdoor porch and kicked off our evening with refreshing drinks—my wife's margarita was impeccable, and my Long Island iced tea was expertly balanced. For starters, we indulged in their fried mushrooms which were generously portioned and perfectly complemented by a tangy tiger sauce. The mushrooms had a fresh, juicy bite, devoid of the typical watered-down taste often found in frozen varieties. My wife relished her turkey wrap and accompanying macaroni salad, while I was thoroughly impressed by the Melt Burger—flawlessly toasted bread, topped with sautéed onions and a perfectly grilled burger. However, the unexpected star of my meal was the chili. Often, I find myself craving a tad more spice in chili, but this one was an exception. Bursting with flavors and augmented with a garnish of onions and jalapeños, it was undoubtedly the best chili I've tasted. In a nutshell, our dining experience was enhanced by exemplary service. What we initially thought would be a fleeting visit to Albany has now turned into a compelling reason for a return trip, primarily to revisit this culinary gem.

Dr. Sam Onyebuchi
Dr. Sam Onyebuchi

I recently moved into this neighborhood. This is a university neighborhood of the city of Albany/Guilderland where you have the great SUNY Albany. As I began to scout for good restaurants and good places, one of my neighbors told me about Across The Street (I initially thought he was saying that I would get good restaurants “across my street “😅😃😅), until I ran into the restaurant with the name. I interviewed ten people. None said anything bad about this place. I thought it was a kind of “set-up”. So, I went inside! I was so drawn by the effervescence and gregarious customer friendliness of the Attendant (Les). Her services were awesomely wonderful. And it didn’t cost me much. Less than $12 to get quality services. Across The Street Pub makes my neighborhood look great and I am proud to put them on the map. Are you visiting Albany soon? Or you’re here wondering where to have great meal and quality services? This is the Place ☝️☝️🙌🙌

Kali Walsh
Kali Walsh

Such a great little spot! Our waitress was quick, hilarious and friendly. The food was Very good! Super hot, tasty, and have no complaints!

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Erik Z

Great place to eat. It has a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. I highly recommend the tortilla chips.

Blanca CR
Blanca CR

We always have a great time there. We didn’t have any food there, but they always have daily specials!! Kelly the bartender is great!!!

Joanni Rodriguez
Joanni Rodriguez

Typical pub, typical food and drinks. Nothing to write home about BUT the service was great! The waitress and bartender were really sweet and efficient. The food was tasty albeit basic.

Michael Zyskowski
Michael Zyskowski

Bartender was outstanding - polite, fast, followed up, friendly, and made great suggestions! Food was great - homemade chili with onions and cheese added, house salad with Cajun chicken added. Dive bar scene with a good group of locals (assuming since the Bartender allied them by their first names and knew their drink orders before they sat down).

Patrick DeTraglia
Patrick DeTraglia

My wife and 10 year old said they really liked what they ordered, (Pizza and wings) I however, ordered a bacon cheeseburger (cooked medium) and fries. Unfortunately, I got a well done burger, chared with no seasoning and no Bacon. My fries had no seasoning either. Overall, the atmosphere and service from the waitress were both good, but disappointed with my food.

Craig Quary
Craig Quary

Worst burgers on the planet. Mine was burnt to dry and tasteless. Cincinnati chili was just ok.

MKStudios
MKStudios

Stopped in tonight a few minutes after my group to get a burger and a drink. My group received their meals promptly and the wait staff was friendly and checked in often. However it took a while for me to be able to take my order, and after placing it, took about 45 mins to receive it. The waitress was very apologetic for the wait and explained the short staffing, and that my order was prepared after a large group. I appreciate the honesty and this poor review has nothing to do about the wait staff. However, after waiting almost an hour for a burger, it was burned, dried out and I could tell it had been sitting for awhile. I was just so disappointed at the end of the night to spend $27 on a let down.

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Highly Rated
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
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Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-10PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
706
💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 518-438-1718
🌐 Website
www.acrossthestreetpub.com

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📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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John Fallon Field

Sports field

A 496m
University Field

multi-purpose stadium at the University of Albany, in Albany, New York

A 583m
Bob Ford Field

stadium in Albany, NY, USA

A 604m
McKownville Park

park in the United States of America

A 887m
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