Public House 42 is the youngest sister of a handful of other restaurants in the downtown Albany area. Envisioned and implemented by Chris Pratt, Public House 42 was preceded by older sisters, PSP (2009) The Capital American Eatery & Lounge (2013), and The Barrel Saloon (2011). Public House 42 aims to serve authentic Irish cuisine, beverages, and experience.
Looking to book your next holiday, birthday, wedding rehearsal, fundraiser or upcoming company event? Look no further! Here at Public House 42 we strive to provide you with the best experience, food, service and PRICE! Our dining room is available for events with standing room for over 35 guests and can accommodate 30 seated guest.
Looking to book your next holiday, birthday, wedding rehearsal, fundraiser or upcoming company event? Look no further! Here at Public House 42 we strive to provide you with the best experience, food, service and PRICE! Our dining room is available for events with standing room for over 35 guests and can accommodate 30 seated guest.
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Ashley P.
Feb 13, 2020
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Alex F.
Oct 10, 2019
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Omelette Du Fromage
Aug 26, 2019
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John C.
Jul 31, 2019
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Daniel Wakefield
Jul 11, 2019
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Tom L.
May 11, 2019
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Jeanne M.
Mar 12, 2019
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This is quickly becoming one of my go to spots when I am in Albany.... food is wonderful as is the service.
Last time I was here I took advantage of the delicious Taco Tuesday special and it was a. Delicious and b. A great deal. The music/ vibe is awesome.... lots of locals to hang out with. Just a really nice spot to spend the afternoon !!!!
Last time I was here I took advantage of the delicious Taco Tuesday special and it was a. Delicious and b. A great deal. The music/ vibe is awesome.... lots of locals to hang out with. Just a really nice spot to spend the afternoon !!!!
Nathan Reed
Feb 03, 2019
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Otto Muller-Girard Jr
Oct 16, 2018
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Brendan K.
Sep 29, 2018
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A great little surprise for me
Very good bar down in the city
The Guinness is just like home and the fish and chips were some of the best I have had in a long time
But the best part is the staff and patrons
They are wonderful and very friendly
This place is a real gem
I travel all over the world for work and this place made a big impression on me
I will be back
Very good bar down in the city
The Guinness is just like home and the fish and chips were some of the best I have had in a long time
But the best part is the staff and patrons
They are wonderful and very friendly
This place is a real gem
I travel all over the world for work and this place made a big impression on me
I will be back
Joseph T.
Sep 21, 2018
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Jeremy C.
Aug 23, 2018
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Went downstairs to the bar area. It's an Irish pub so the selections were what you'd expect from a respectable place that cares about quality. I had a Southern Tier IPA and checked out the menu which seemed to be created with passion for cooking and a creativity that would scream to you, "Hey!!! You came to the right place tonight, my friend!!" I ordered the Irish Egg Rolls which were fried goodness with 3 separate fillings: Guinness Mac n Cheese, Corned Beef & Cabbage, and Beef Stew. Each with a homemade dipping sauce. Hot, fresh, and delicious! I had the Irish BLT afterwards
Matthew Reed
Jan 17, 2018
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Food was okay, wasn't what I ordered but since my meal came after my table was done eating I ate it anyways. 3 out of 8 meals were missing and they came to re-take our order after the first 5 were delivered... We switched waitresses mid meal and the second one was doing everything she could to keep up but they were just too understaffed on concert night.
Gary Moon
Jan 13, 2018
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Long wait, great service! We were looking for someplace to eat quickly before a show at the Egg. The staff quickly cleaned up the table, turned down the volume on the speaker over our head apologized for not getting our appetizers out for 1/2 hour, then treated us kindly and took them off the bill! Unnecessary, but appreciated. It's a cordial local business, we'll be back!
Robert
Dec 29, 2017
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This is a great pub that has food you would expect to find at a fine restaurant. I just had the 42 burger. It's a handmade burger with thick sliced bacon, cheddar cheese and an egg on top. It has to be the best burger around. On a prior visit I had a grilled salmon over a salad that was also memorable. This is a hidden gem.
Frank T.
Oct 23, 2017
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Just tried this last Friday. First time. Not sure what took me so long, especially after reading the reviews. Not bad. Was in a rowdy group, so can't quit remember all details, but the drinks and food were fine. Need to go back again, spend a little more time, and maybe post an update. Would like to have given it 4 stars, but food took a long time, and it wasn't really crowded, especially for Friday night. Waitress was nice, and very tolerating of some of my friends which were a little loud. Food did come out piping hot fresh, and the plates we had were very good. Maybe why it
Max
Sep 11, 2017
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Restaurant experience from hell. Food is terrible, but the service is worse. First, they make me and my SO wait for fifteen minutes past when our reservation was for, yet there were empty tables. The waitress would disappear for twenty minutes at a time, SEVERAL times. It wasn't even busy. The shepherd's pie was so bland, cold, and disgusting, and my SO's mac'n cheese was freezing cold and tasted like milk. I've had shepherd's pie almost any chance I get, and this was the worst. The Reuben chowder was actually pretty good, but not enough to give it another star. The worst part was the "Guinness
Maris Withington
Jul 07, 2017
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Diane M.
Dec 16, 2016
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I went to try the Irish breakfast. I gotta say it was as good as it looked . The bacon was cold which was surprising. But everything else was great! Loved the thick slices of marble rye. The service was interesting. She was straight to the point. A little cold for a lack of better words. She did recognize customers but didn't offer any small chit chat. But some people like that. My daughter had the burger and FF's, and by the looks of it, she enjoyed it all. I do want to go back to try the monti crisco that looked delish!
Benjamin M.
Dec 08, 2016
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Amanda S.
Oct 28, 2016
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I was in last night with a group of friends for the first time. We sat upstairs and had a table for 8. Our waitress, I'm not sure of her name, had a horrible attitude. She was incredibly rude the entire time. She definitely knew her stuff as far as what was on the menu, what soups were available, etc., but she seemingly had no personality. A friend of mine said that she's had this same woman as a bartender before and that's just how she is. I wish I had caught her name. She said a couple of snotty things to us and people at other tables, literally threw the oyster crackers at my
Adam F.
May 16, 2016
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Rachel P.
Oct 27, 2015
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I've been here a few times and have had mixed experiences.
The restaurant is two levels. You can sit at the bar downstairs or at a table in the dining room upstairs. I prefer to sit downstairs because it has a more lively atmosphere and better service.
During the week there are happy hour specials ($1 off draft beers plus a few others that I can't remember) and sometimes they have live music.
I've had a few of the burgers and the steak salad. The burgers are all pretty solid. The tots are salty, so I'd go with the chips as your side. Once the steak salad was perfection and
The restaurant is two levels. You can sit at the bar downstairs or at a table in the dining room upstairs. I prefer to sit downstairs because it has a more lively atmosphere and better service.
During the week there are happy hour specials ($1 off draft beers plus a few others that I can't remember) and sometimes they have live music.
I've had a few of the burgers and the steak salad. The burgers are all pretty solid. The tots are salty, so I'd go with the chips as your side. Once the steak salad was perfection and
