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A place · Bar · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Amsterdam Ale House.

Worth it, says Antonina. The Amsterdam Ale House is a no-frills neighborhood staple, we’ve caught many games here over the years.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best bars on the Upper West Side
Where Amsterdam Ale House appears on New York Dearest

It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best bars on the Upper West Side

No. 11 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway1 to 79 St, 3 min
  • Address340 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
  • Health gradeA, city inspection
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

The Amsterdam Ale House is a no-frills neighborhood staple, we’ve caught many games here over the years. Cheap beers (for NYC) and traditional pub fare, makes it an easy choice for casual bars in the Upper West Side whenever we want to catch a game outside the house.

I don’t want to mislead you and say this spot is worth a detour, it’s just a casual neighborhood bar that’s close to the apartment. The beers are cold and sometimes that’s all you’re after, you know?

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Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Amsterdam Ale House

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Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
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Amsterdam Ale House

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