Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co

Name: Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co
Address: 19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY, United States, 12207
Telephone: (518) 447-9000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

117 Reviews

$30 and under

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A wonderfully trendy and appealing spot for hand-crafted beer and delicious food, Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co is a must try destination for beer fans. With up to 12 beers brewing at any time, this innovative destination is housed in the history Albany Pump Station in Albany, NY. Menu options at Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co range from the lunch and dinner choices to the unique 1786 menu. The latter is based on the historic date when the brewing company was originally founded and the meal reflects this in the affordable pricing. Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co is all about great taste, and you will discover this from your first sip to your last bite.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(518) 447-9000

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 447-9000
Website
http://www.evansale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207
Neighborhood
Albany
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oktoberfest, Alc. 5.6% / IBUs 24
Rich with malt and a balance of clean, hop bitterness, this marzen is the perfect fall beer
Belgian Dubbel, Alc. 7.5% / IBUs 32
A medium bodied brew with a smooth and rich taste that'll surely leave you wanting more
Kick Ass Brown, Alc. 5.4% / IBUs 32
Our award-winning brown features smooth malty notes of coffee and chocolate, with a nice kiss of bitter American hops
State O' You Stout, Alc. 4.4% / IBUs 15
State O' You Stout A rich, dark sessionable beverage. This stout features a wide variety of malts to give it it's color, aroma and flavor. Chocolate, dark cocoa, caramel and espresso
Ditch Digger IPA Alc. 5.6% / IBUs 30
This New England IPA is juicy and extremely balanced with a touch of bitterness on the palate. Named for the incomplete hotel next door, when it was once just an incomplete hole in the ground
Forbidden Drink, Alc. 11.3% / IBUs 65
This Barleywine is big, dense, with malt driven notes of dark fruits, raisin, toasted bread, and warming alcohol
Evans-Weizen, Alc. 5.4% / IBUs 12
This Hefeweizen is a smooth and tasty brew named after our wonderful owner, with a slightly nutty malt finish, just enough carbonation and hops to balance out the sweet-ish finish. A very nice "any time" beer
Capital Lite, Alc. 4.6% / IBUs 18
Drinks real smooth, with a nice balancing bitterness. Not overly hoppy flavor, but there, this is definitely a malt forward lager. The use of Carahell and Melanoidin malts add nice honey/biscuit flavor as well as rounding out the mouthfeel
Knickerbocker Lager, Alc. 5.8% / IBUs 22
Flavor is rounded with just the right amount of sweet/bitter balance. The lengthy cold-aging period (lagering) yields a supremely smooth brew with nice bready malt flavors that finish crisp and keep you wanting more

Wine Selection

White Wines

William Hill Chardonnay Napa Valley, California
William Hill Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay is smooth and luxurious. This Chardonnay has a textured palate and full mouthfeel that culminates in a bright, lingering finish. Complex layers of fruit, including hints of ripe apple, pear, robust tropical notes and a touch of juicy lemon, all blend seamlessly with hints of coconut and baking spice, then finish with caramel and toasted oak for a rich expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay. (90 Point Rating James Suckling)
- Bottle (375ml)$20.00
Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
This wine is well balanced with aromas of lime and grapefruit and flavors of citrus and passionfruit
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$25.00
Forest Glen Pinot Grigio, California
Characterized by apricot and peach aromas, crisp acidity, and a delicate wave of fruit flavors through the finish
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$22.00
Prophecy Pinot Grigio, Italy
Delicate aromas of lemon blossoms, honeysuckle, tropical fruits, white peaches, and jasmine flowers
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$25.00
Pacific Rim Sweet Reisling, Washington
The nose is perfumed in aromas of jasmine, orange blossoms, ripe peach, and lime. Quite sweet tea flavors follow on the palate, showing lively acidity to offset the ripeness. A Mandarin orange note lingers on the finish. (89 Point Rating Wine Enthusiasy)
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00

Red Wines

Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon, California
A bold Cabernet with medium tannins, a hint of oak and a long finish. It is deep ruby-purple in color and boasts vivid aromas of roasted vanilla, mocha, and baking spices with elegant layers of blackberry and ripe cherry flavors. Balanced fruit, acidity, and round tannins lead to a juicy, lingering finish
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$25.00
Josh Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Benefiting from California's warm climate and long growing season, our Cabernet opens with subtle oak aromas leading into hints of creamy cherry and black coffee on the velvety finish
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
J Vineyards Multi Appalachian Pinot Noir, California
J Vineyards Pinot Noir opens with aromatic notes of black cherry and baking spice. The soft, silky palate features bright, fruity notes of cranberry, fig and fresh orange peel, with hints of dar, brambly fruit, black tea and clove. Sourced from vineyards in Monterey, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara California. (93 Point Rating Wine Spectator)
- Bottle (375ml)$20.00
Old Soul Red Blend, California
Aromatic blue fruits and brown spices delight the nose, yielding fresh plum and blackberry flavors
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Terrazas Alto Malbec, Argentina
At first, the nose offers notes of plum, black cherry, and kirsch together with a floral hint. Fresh on the start; juicy and round in the mid-palate. It offers kind tannins and a vibrant acidity. Balanced and silky with a finish of dried plums and bitter chocolate
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00

Port Wines

Fonseca 10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal
Beautifully soft and wonderfully creamy, the Fonseca 10 Year Tawny Port is an indulgence in itself. Boasting a deep russet color with a fruity bouquet of berries and plums with just a hint of oak
- Glass$7.00

Sparkling Wines

La Marca Prosecco, Italy
Deliciously crisp sparkling wine with notes of citrus, green apple, and a hint of honey and florals
- Bottle (187ml)$7.00
Chandon Rosé, California
Chandon Brut Rosé is charismatic, lively, and bursting with strawberry, raspberry, and red currant aromas and flavors that make it Refreshingly Fruity!
- Bottle (187ml)$7.00
Chandon Brut, California
Complex, with a cedary, sour lemon edge to the pear and citrus flavors, finishing with a lemon blossom scent and good length
- Bottle$35.00

What 117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service4ambience2
They didn’t recall that I added it was a special occasion to the reservation and the table was a plastic fold up table
EJ
EJEvo
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience4
Love this place for their beers. Food is ok. Service has been excellent.
EJ
EJEvo
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was good, beers were great. Service was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Lousy service and food Too few waitresses to help
EJ
EJEvo
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
Always enjoy our visits to Albany Pump Station. Food choices are a bit limited post pandemic but are otherwise good. Always great beer on tap. Servers are pretty friendly and helpful.
TM
TheresaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were very good; service was excellent. Prices were moderate. The staff was very pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and service was even better. Our server accommodated our large group and went above and beyond.
JS
JamesS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Went there for dinner. Didn't have the beer they have on their list, didn't have the meal I wanted to order. On top of that, when you get the bill, they tell you that there's a 3.5% surcharge if you use a credit card (by the way, this is illegal in NY). Food I ended up with wasn't bad, and the wait staff was very pleasant. Also, I reserved ahead for a booth, when I got there they acted like I was too late to get one, ended up at an open table. Won't be going back any time soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience5
Everything was fine, our waitress was phenomenal, table was clean, however my wife and I were both very disappointed with the food! It is what it is, but I think we just had higher expectations given the raving reviews we’ve heard about the place.
TS
TinaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food and service was good however I do not recommend a booth for five adults, it is too close to eat and be comfortable.
R
Roberto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The only thing wrong (and not sure this is the restaurant's fault) ..paying for parking! Especially on the weekend in Albany, many places are free.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Husband didn't care for his burger. The calamari was very rubbery and didn't like that it's plated over the marinara so you have to push through the pile to get any sauce. Not a fan.
MD
MrDoo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was excellent on a really busy night, and the food was very good.
KH
KateH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Got there just as they opened on Sunday so the crowds were light. Food was good service was slower than you'd thing for the few customers but they did a good job and we appreciate all the people that are actually working. We understand the prices were a bit higher with everything going on in the world so that being said, it was a great place to eat before the show we went to see at The Rep
PM
PeterM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We greatly enjoyed or luncheon and were fascinated with the history and evolution of the pump house. The manager took the time to explain everything. Great fun good food and enjoyable atmosphere.
B
Bill
New York Area
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We were there on the day before Thanksgiving - around 5:30p.m. Not very crowded at all. Service was excellent and the meals were prepared to our liking. Would recommend this restaurant.
AK
AnnaK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nicely surprised with this pub style restaurant .
LB
LawrenceB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
While the food was excellent the steak I ordered was alit smaller then I would have thought for the price. Service was very slow. Initially it took 15 min for our server to appear to take our drink orders. And after dinner 3 in our party ordered coffee and that took 20 min. Overall a good experience but I've had better service at many other restaurants
JA
JoAnnD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Best burger ever! Will definitely stop in again when we're in town. Flooring is a little tired. Needs updating.
KB
KristieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best strip steak I’ve had in a long time. Our waitress was phenomenal! Awesome experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food2service5ambience5
There was a group upstairs from where we sat that was extremely loud and screaming. Kept sounding like things were going to be thrown over the railing. Food was just ok, nothing spectacular.
MP
MichaelP
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
I went there because it was supposed to have one of the best burgers. In my experience it was one of the worst. No flavor at all. Tasted like washed ground beef. Overpriced. Salad was average. Pretzels way to salty. Pretzel sauces also tasted watered down. Very poor value
CE
CE5368
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
Ahi Tuna sandwich was absolutely tasteless and had grizzle (or something like it) which made half of it impossible to eat. The Caesar salad was drowning in dressing which make the lettuce soggy and un appetizing. On the other hand, the strawberry salad was very good...the only high point of the meal. The beer is certainly not as good as it used to be. This place isn't what it used to be. We won't be returning anytime soon, if at all. Our server was very good and apologetic for the food. He deserves better than to work at CH Evans
SS
ScottS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had another great experience at CH Evan's on Saturday night. Service was quick and friendly and the food was excellent. We look forward to dining there again.
C
Caver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Good location; parking confusing. Good food, though menu much smaller than in the past.
S
johnS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The beer list requires the use of my smart phone. My phone does not fish, ski, or golf and I never take it to dinner. There should be a printed beer list with descriptions.
TR
TomR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
This was our first visit. We will definitely be back. The beer and burgers were very good. The online reservation system worked well.
LR
LynnR
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Beer, always great. Ordered Calamari app. Came quickly, but was dry,and tough, very chewy.Burgers we’re good,seafood Mac & Cheese, very good.
B
Bobbies
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Know that it is paid parking. Bring quarters. Our credit card didn’t work at the meter. The staff was not helpful. Just said read the directions and we couldn’t understand them. Otherwise service was good. Food was good. The place could use a cleaning.
b
blonderunner
Las Vegas
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food options that are healthy as I am a picky eater. And can't have greasy food. I cane to eat the night before a race abd had healthy turkey sandwich and soup. Very nice service. I didn't drink and beer but my bf did, lots of choices very cozy atmosphere and rustic like a renovated factory building but with a gorgeous old fireplace. Huge inside but 2 sections to separate bar from dining area. Easy to walk to from downtown hotels.
JM
JeffreyM
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place
A
Arebeethree
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
I ate a wonderful meal here a few years ago and was eager to return. I arrived at 7:30 and was told the kitchen closed at 8, so while I appreciate the fact that they accommodated me, I also had my medium steak arrive very rare and the server never checked on me to see how it was or if I wanted a second drink. If you're not interested in serving a customer, don't seat them.
h
hbr245b
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
First time here visiting from "downstate" as NYC seems to be called "up here". The parking situation while obviously no fault of the restaurant (they have signs posted on the entrance proclaiming so!) is somewhat confusing. Two separate parking lots I believe owned by separate companies with wildly different rates (at least on a Wednesday evening). I wonder if this is a relatively new situation? Originally reserved for 7pm but had to change to 7:30pm due to traffic north of Albany, we were seated after a somewhat long delay at the unmanned hostess stand to be told by the server that the kitchen was closing at 7:45pm! Quickly perusing the menu via QR code, we selected calamari, fish & chips and 2 burgers. I didn't try the calamari but my son said it was soggy. The burgers tasted like they had been cooked at too low heat. Fries were not hot. The beer was decent (wit & kolsch) on the positive side and the server was pleasant & attentive but I don't think we'll be returning any time soon (and my son is atrending RPI until 2027). All in, an underwhelming experience :-( from a place that is the 2022 best brewery in the Albany Times-Union newspaper. Based on the beer, I agree but not for the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were great even though they where at full capacity.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Meal was pretty good. Kitchen forgot our horseradish sauce for onion ring appetizer but our waitress Reagan was quick to grab it for us!
NY
NYRay
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
4.0
73 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
To our surprise, we found that we now had to pay for parking using a new, somewhat confusing online system before we entered the restaurant. This wasn't the restaurant's fault, but I think it definitely impacted on the very low turnout on a Friday at noon. The food and service was very good, but getting a little pricey like other places. But the kicker at the end was being charged about 4% for using a credit card. Reminds me of when restaurants used to charge extra for blue cheese dressing. Just bury the 4% into the prices, of course at a lower percentage to account for people who pay cash. As a result, our group won't be back anytime soon.
ER
EmilyR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food as usual was good. No problem getting a table early Sunday evening. No beer this time (boo hoo), so I can’t comment on that. Service was friendly and prompt.
B
Branch
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I celebrated our two year anniversary here. The staff was so friendly and very attentive. They made sure we had a nice celebratory dinner. Food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!
SS
StephenS
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience2
Food was excellent. Server never smiled - and we are congenial, pleasant experienced diners. she only had one menu for two diners. The beer menu is on her Ipod? How silly. Parking was a technological nightmare.
TD
ToxDoc
Philadelphia
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent, had calamari, pretzels with cheese sauce, and nachos with beef.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co using the Order Online button. Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 447-9000.

Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co is rated 4.3 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(518) 447-9000

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co

19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207

Additional information

Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Brewery, Gastro Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.evansale.com/
Phone number
(518) 447-9000

Albany Pump Station at CHEvans Brewing Co

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Our Craft Brews

Oktoberfest, Alc. 5.6% / IBUs 24

Belgian Dubbel, Alc. 7.5% / IBUs 32

Kick Ass Brown, Alc. 5.4% / IBUs 32

State O' You Stout, Alc. 4.4% / IBUs 15

Ditch Digger IPA Alc. 5.6% / IBUs 30

Forbidden Drink, Alc. 11.3% / IBUs 65

Evans-Weizen, Alc. 5.4% / IBUs 12

Capital Lite, Alc. 4.6% / IBUs 18

Knickerbocker Lager, Alc. 5.8% / IBUs 22

Wine Selection

White Wines

William Hill Chardonnay Napa Valley, California

Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Forest Glen Pinot Grigio, California

Prophecy Pinot Grigio, Italy

Pacific Rim Sweet Reisling, Washington

Red Wines

Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Josh Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon, California

J Vineyards Multi Appalachian Pinot Noir, California

Old Soul Red Blend, California

Terrazas Alto Malbec, Argentina

Port Wines

Fonseca 10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal

Sparkling Wines

La Marca Prosecco, Italy

Chandon Rosé, California

Chandon Brut, California

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