Smith's Public House

Name: Smith's Public House
Address: 171 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United States, 12047-3021
Telephone: (518) 203-6911
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (48)

$30 and under

American

171 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047-3021

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Step into the rich history and vibrant present of Smith's Public House, the premier pub in Cohoes, New York. Dating back to 1873, our historic building has been lovingly restored to create a welcoming space where community and tradition converge. Indulge in our specialty classic cocktails, locally brewed beer, and upscale pub fare that's sure to please even the most discerning palate. As we honor the legacy of the legendary Michael T. Smith, also known as "Big Mike," we invite you to savor the fusion of past and present within our walls. Join us in celebrating the unique history of Smith's while experiencing the modern, inviting atmosphere we've crafted for all to enjoy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(518) 203-6911
Website
https://www.smithspublichouse.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
171 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047-3021
Neighborhood
Cohoes
Parking details
None

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What 48 people are saying

Smith's Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Upstate New York
Neighborhood gem
Capital District
Neighborhood gem
Capital District
American

Review summary

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Smith's Public House offers "out of this world delicious" appetizers and top-notch pub food, complemented by a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and beautiful setting, particularly the fireplace room. While service can vary, the overall dining experience remains a favorite for many patrons.

49 Reviews

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Anthony
New York City28 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Arrived on time…waited to be seated…after being seated it took awhile before our waiter came to our table to take our drink order…we gave our drink order and food order the same time hoping that it might speed the process up.. food came in a reasonable timeframe…Our food was prepared to everyone’s expectations and tasted great…portions were ample… Waiter checked in on us a few times to see if everything was satisfactory…and it was.. First time at this Establishment…we will be returning again….and might bring others to enjoy what we experienced…
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Tina
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed revisiting Smith's after many years. Great service, good food, happy to see the historic nature of the building.
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Cathleen
Upstate New York1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers (brussel sprouts and spinach dip), were out of this world delicious! The dinners (fried fish, chicken parm, baked haddock, and salmon) were just as tasty and came out nice and hot. All the food was very fresh. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant to deal with. We are already making plans to go back again!
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Neil
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Maybe just a little too much lemon on the risotto with the haddock!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Our server was not attentive, we had to wave her down anytime we needed a drink, to order dessert and to get our check. It was not very busy, less than half the tables had patrons. Everything was soo delicious so we may go again, hoping for a different server.
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Genevieve
Upstate New York1 review
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Really great food. But service could’ve been A LOT better. They were very nice. But didn’t realize they forgot our app until our entrees were ready. But they did take it off the bill which helped a lot
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot to grab a beverage and bite before a show at the Cohoes Music Hall!
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Dan
Upstate New York1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My mom was in town for a visit and she hadn’t been in Cohoes in a long time and she used to goto Smith’s often and it brought back a lot of great memories for her and my aunt who both grew up in cohoes. Place is beautiful and everything was fantastic. Highly recommended it. Thanks
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Rosa
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Went with some friend and love the ambience, the food was really good and service was good as well. Will definitely be back to try the pizza
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Jennifer VIP
New York State4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was so nice and accommodating! The food and drinks were great and service was fast.
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Smith's Public House is rated 4.8 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

171 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047-3021

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cohoes
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.smithspublichouse.com/
Phone number
(518) 203-6911

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