Backstage Pub

Schenectady, NY · Gastropub

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Schenectady
#35
of 291 restaurants
City Percentile
80%
rating percentile
Address
Backstage Pub, 501 Smith St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone
(518) 709-0104
Website
backstagepub501.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Backstage Pub is a restaurant located in Schenectady, NY. It is one of 291 restaurants listed in Schenectady. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Schenectady city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Backstage Pub

Established in 2018. The Backstage is back!! Under new onwnership and management! Menu has changed, as well as the whole atmosphere!! Burgers, wings & hearty American mains pair with craft beer & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

Hours

Friday12 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kristen Kiehart · Dec 2025

I’ve had many friends tell me how much they love backstage pub so of course I needed to make a point to try it myself. My husband and I stopped in on Black Friday. The bar was full but there were some open tables. The bartender was quick is welcoming us and another server was fast to come to the table and get drink orders. Here is what we ordered: All American Thigh: fried chicken thigh, American cheese, bacon, hot pickles, honey mustard on brioche Backstage Burger: bacon jam and BSP sauce. Farm fresh from highland hollow, Schoharie, NY Chicken Wings w spicy caramel bacon bourbon sauce Espresso Martini Pork Belly Brussel Sprouts: shaved brussel sprouts sautéed with pork belly, garlic, strawberries, walnuts with maple sriracha drizzle. Only things that were a little miss was the chi

★★★★★ 5.0 Maryclaire Dumas-Landisi · Aug 2025

If you’re looking for a place with phenomenal food, excellent service, and an atmosphere similar to cheers where everyone knows your name don’t walk… run!!! The food is incredible. It is not your typical pub food by any stretch! Everything from their burgers, Watermelon salad, And tacos plus so much more will get you coming back without a doubt! The owner Terry Is very friendly as well as Joe and Emily! Hope to see you all there one day!

★★★★★ 5.0 Dakota Stoutenger · Oct 2025

Woah, that's the word that covers everything about this place. The food is phenomenal- fresh, tasty, and flavorful. Great selection of draft beers and house cocktails (all well-priced). Staff is super friendly and doesn't miss a beat. Easily the best food in Schenectady!

★★★★★ 5.0 Shirley DeBono · Feb 2026

I was part of a large party of friends who had dinner at Backstage Pub recently. Our servers were very friendly and helpful. We ordered a variety of menu items. Everything was served hot and was delicious! I had the sea bass which was very tasty. My friends were all impressed with the quality of their meals. We will definitely return when the weather warms up.

★★★★★ 5.0 A R · May 2025

Stopped by the Backstage Pub for dinner before an event later in the night. This establishment is small, but it packs a punch. The food here is outstanding! All the great reviews about this place are legitimate. The Backstage Pub is definitely a must visit a restaurant in the Schenectady area of New York!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Gastropub

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