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Jennifer Donovan

Explore the Food Offerings of Off the Rails Tavern


Off the Rails Tavern, on West St. in Gloversville
Off the Rails Tavern, on West St. in Gloversville

Off the Rails Tavern boasts that it is a “friendly neighborhood bar offering great food and drinks in the historic railroad district.” It certainly has that “everybody knows your name” vibe at the bar, like the TV show “Cheers,” and those eating in show great smiles as they eat tasty creations like the Bacon Cheddar Bomb Burger, Philly Cheesesteak, Southwest Chicken Salad, Classic BLT, and the Shrimp Po Boy. Do not forget the dessert as the menu includes sweet offerings such as a slice of caramel bourbon bacon cheesecake and then there are signature cocktails like the Caramel Macchiato White Russian.



Gloversville's railroad history is proudly on display
Gloversville's railroad history is proudly on display

Owned by Brandy Johns, this tavern is located near the site of the former FG&J Railroad Headquarters and the current rail trail, so it takes its name and its theme from Gloversville’s railroad history. With help from another local business, Ricmar Print and Design & Print Shop, the tavern has prints of the former railroad industry in the building and as part of its menu. Meal selections include the Conductor Burger and the Steam Engine Challenge, a spicy creation that dares customers to finish without drinking milk until the very end. Full menus can be found on their Facebook page and the website offtherailswest.com.


Conductor Burger
Conductor Burger

The tavern will offer special items such as pickle pizza on National Pickle Day, chicken parm grinder or crab macaroni and cheese on Sunday Funday, wing deals during NFL playoffs, and will host fun events such as the Ugly Sweater and PJ Party.


caramel bourbon bacon cheesecake
caramel bourbon bacon cheesecake

Online reviews include this one from Loreal L.: “I had the pleasure and privilege to provide entertainment for their New Year’s Eve party and rang in 2025 with a lot of fun! Even ran into a few old friends I have not seen in years! Off The Rails feels just like what it truly is, the friendly neighborhood go-to for food, fun, friends, and let us not forget the cocktails! Brandy and her staff were amazing and always ready to take care of all who came out to celebrate and have a good time! I will be returning that is for sure, me and my husband.”


Southwest Chicken Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad

Lana R. wrote in her review, “Brandy and her staff are fabulous! The Gloversville Women’s Alumni Club had a 20th anniversary celebration scheduled with another local venue that canceled on us two days before the event. We went to Brandy, and she was able to fit us in. The service was great, the food was great, and we are grateful! We will be back!”

Josh C. wrote “Great atmosphere and the food was great also.”


Located at 7 West Street, people can dine in or order take-out food. They can also be found on DoorDash for delivery. For more information, call the establishment at (518) 752-4110.


 

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