The Saw Mill Tavern
Bar · Schenectady
About The Saw Mill Tavern
The Saw Mill Tavern stands as Schenectady's beloved old-school family-run bar and restaurant, offering an authentic dive atmosphere that welcomes everyone from local bikers to casual friends. Known for its fast service and great beer selection, the tavern provides a safe, fun environment complete wi...
The Saw Mill Tavern stands as Schenectady's beloved old-school family-run bar and restaurant, offering an authentic dive atmosphere that welcomes everyone from local bikers to casual friends. Known for its fast service and great beer selection, the tavern provides a safe, fun environment complete with sports viewing, bar games, and live music or performances often held without a cover charge. Patrons consistently praise the friendly staff and exceptional bartenders who create memorable nights filled with laughter and conversation. Whether enjoying classic American fare or settling in for late-night entertainment, this unique spot delivers an unbeatable vibe that makes it a true local favorite for gatherings and celebrations alike.
What Customers Say About The Saw Mill Tavern
The Saw Mill Tavern is a friendly, old-school dive bar popular with locals and bikers. Customers rave about the strong drinks, reasonable prices, and welcoming atmosphere. Bartenders like Lonnie, Jen and Melissa receive high praise for their service.
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Tip: Go on a Friday or Saturday night for live music. Be prepared to pay with cash.
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The Saw Mill Tavern Schenectady Reviews
Great place everyone is easy to talk to and friendly.
All who enter Shall be Protected by The Light of Our God Amen
My friends work there. There's good and bad things about this place.
Friendly. Good place.! Enjoy visits.
Not the same butits still a plaxe to go where the people are friendly
This place is home. These people are family. I couldn't ask for more.
Great staff. Always a friendly atmosphere.
Good place very fair priced beverages
Donnie Birch made this place what it is today. Long live the memory of Donnie Birch.
Great feels... love the story of the bar... wish I could've met the owner!!
Ready to have a few drinks with the boys, only kidding I don't drink, but I do hang out and have fun with my friends, they will always have a responsible way home when I come around.
Don Birch's Sawmill Tavern is by far the Best Biker Bar in Upstate New York!
used to be a great biker bar, not so much now after the owner passed
I've never had a bad experience there.
Best place to come hang out and play some pool, the table looks brand new.
Best straight up dive biker bar. No rules. Just right.
Donnie Birch is awesome! Biker bar devoted to community.
Excellent atmosphere very friendly staff I love it there.
Love this place. Every bar tender is great!
Best bar in Schenectady. Cold beer and cool people.
Its an old school family run bar that caters to bikers. It's safe to say it's not everyone's cup of tea. Cheap beer amazing, juke box and the staff are always great. It is what it is. Happens to be one of my favorite places in town. Take that for what it's worth :p
Very clean restrooms. Great service. Has down to earth peoples here.
Hugo and I had a great time and he almost got his man. Lonnie/Lonny, the lady bartender, was so sweet. Thank you very much!
Stopped by to visit one of my best buds Krill DeVille on Tuesday night. Great vibe & drinks. Definitely recommend a visit !!!! Comedian Sean "250" Reid
In my opinion, the only good dive in a 50 miles radius. Pool table is shot, but it's still the only place in Schenectady that I'll play. Lonne the bartender is the best tender I ever did meet. Have her make you a bloody Mary or a mud slide. $2pbrs $1pool a jukebox playing loud, good day to me.
Its an old school family run bar that caters to bikers. It's safe to say it's not everyone's cup of tea. Cheap beer amazing, juke box and the staff are always great. It is what it is. Happens to be one of my favorite places in town. Take that for what it's worth :p
Very clean restrooms. Great service. Has down to earth peoples here.
Hugo and I had a great time and he almost got his man. Lonnie/Lonny, the lady bartender, was so sweet. Thank you very much!
Stopped by to visit one of my best buds Krill DeVille on Tuesday night. Great vibe & drinks. Definitely recommend a visit !!!! Comedian Sean "250" Reid
In my opinion, the only good dive in a 50 miles radius. Pool table is shot, but it's still the only place in Schenectady that I'll play. Lonne the bartender is the best tender I ever did meet. Have her make you a bloody Mary or a mud slide. $2pbrs $1pool a jukebox playing loud, good day to me.
Great people. Strong drink. Reasonable prices. Go there. I highly recommend this place.
THE place to be in Schenectady. I LOVE YOU LONNIE!!! The boys and I miss you
Nice place for a few drinks. Haven't had food there in a really long time so I honestly don't know if the food is still good but it's always a good time at the Saw!!! Wish they didn't close at 12!!!
Friendly corner bar, great service, very welcoming patrons
OH What A Great Time As Part of my day out with the Girls. You Wanna Laugh...Perfect Place. We All had a fantabulous time. Started off with the Festa...but Ended up where else you ask...Donnie Burch's Place. As Always, never low on laughs with ole friends, New friends...And some haven't seen in years...LMFAO....Just The Place To Let Loose...Laugh & Enjoy Your Evening Out.
Lots of local bikers. I'm not sure if anyone else really hangs out there but it's a good time. They do a lot of benefit birke runs in the Nice weather.
Loved it, was there on a Sunday, everyone was so nice, truly enjoyed myself, bartender one of the best, memory and speed and personally, customers all friendly and fun If never been you be pleasantly surprised
Great Friday Night out with the Brothers,Bartender she was Great ! Definitely Not the same Bar Anymore Wow! Don Birch
Bar tender jen is awsome. First time there an she treated us real good! Good price on drinks also
Great Bar style /American food. On a Friday/Sat night...Stick around after dinner and you'll get fantastic late night live music! No cover charge for live music usually so it's a huge plus makes it an easy decision to enjoy this place!
A great place to see live music. My ex and I always had a great time and felt safe
Great Bar style /American food. On a Friday/Sat night...Stick around after dinner and you'll get fantastic late night live music! No cover charge for live music usually so it's a huge plus makes it an easy decision to enjoy this place!
A great place to see live music. My ex and I always had a great time and felt safe
Friendly corner bar, great service, very welcoming patrons
THE place to be in Schenectady. I LOVE YOU LONNIE!!! The boys and I miss you
Great Friday Night out with the Brothers,Bartender she was Great ! Definitely Not the same Bar Anymore Wow! Don Birch
Bar tender jen is awsome. First time there an she treated us real good! Good price on drinks also
Nice place for a few drinks. Haven't had food there in a really long time so I honestly don't know if the food is still good but it's always a good time at the Saw!!! Wish they didn't close at 12!!!
OH What A Great Time As Part of my day out with the Girls. You Wanna Laugh...Perfect Place. We All had a fantabulous time. Started off with the Festa...but Ended up where else you ask...Donnie Burch's Place. As Always, never low on laughs with ole friends, New friends...And some haven't seen in years...LMFAO....Just The Place To Let Loose...Laugh & Enjoy Your Evening Out.
Lots of local bikers. I'm not sure if anyone else really hangs out there but it's a good time. They do a lot of benefit birke runs in the Nice weather.
Great people. Strong drink. Reasonable prices. Go there. I highly recommend this place.
Loved it, was there on a Sunday, everyone was so nice, truly enjoyed myself, bartender one of the best, memory and speed and personally, customers all friendly and fun If never been you be pleasantly surprised
Great people are friendly & plenty to do...
Good times, with great people, Biker Bar but for everyone
The only real Biker bar. A hole in the wall for sure. Long live the memory of Don Birch, he was a Man among men.
Love Gwen she is the best bartender ever!!! Also really good priced drinks
Really good prices and very nice bartender named Danielle.. And great juke box..
I had a great time. Then, someone stole my wallet. People can't be trusted there.
Lovely little bar. Dont get me wrong, its a complete dive. But its my kind of dive.
It was nice with a older vibe. Strong drinks and nice people...
Cash only. Definitely and old school hole in the wall biker bar. Cheap beer if you're trying to play pool.
Good time's good vibes! And if you're nice enough the bartender will pour you a stiff drink!
If ya want a dive bar with strong drinks, go here. Ask for melissa she is the best bartender there. Back porch/patio area is a lot of fun to sit and drink on.
Cash only. Definitely and old school hole in the wall biker bar. Cheap beer if you're trying to play pool.
Good time's good vibes! And if you're nice enough the bartender will pour you a stiff drink!
If ya want a dive bar with strong drinks, go here. Ask for melissa she is the best bartender there. Back porch/patio area is a lot of fun to sit and drink on.
Definitely not the same as a few years ago.....but I still have my knack to have a great game of pool.....
Definitely not the same as a few years ago.....but I still have my knack to have a great game of pool.....
Beware? Can turn violent and money disappears from the bar. Otherwise its OK....
The Sawmill is no good don would be rolling in his grave rest in peace don
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