Went there last night with some other barflies to dissect why this place should be our new local, but isn't. We decided it's because the beers, interesting though they are, aren't very well curated. We started with an amazing Palate Wrecker from Green Flash which maybe did just that, because none of the remaining beers came close and two or three of them were so bland as to be undrinkable.
By comparison, the Toronado down the block from me in San Francisco when I lived there is one of the most famous beer bars in the world, renowned for its eclectic selection. Yet everything goes with everything else in some way, and if you ask for help the gruff, Hells Angel-looking barkeep will stoop to making some pretty good suggestions. Here, if you don't know what you want, they ask you to spin a roulette wheel. I'm not kidding.
I've been hearing about this place from a buddy at work and how it is juts opened not too long ago and it is suppose to be good. Â So while my friend from Vegas was in town I mention it to him and we decided to go and check it out and grab a beer. Â We are both fans of beers so I figured this place could be cool. Â
We walked in on a Sunday night and the place wasn't busy.  We ended up sitting at the bar and browsed through their beer list.  I sampled both of their brown ales they had on tap.  I ended up ordering a pint of one, I don't remember the name.  My friend ordered a pint of  " The crisper " one of their lighter beers.  For 2 beers with a 2 dollar tip it set me back 19.00!  Hell I am a fan of beer but 19.00 for 2 beers?...No thanks.  I am good with this place, I can go next store and even to Druthers and get same quality beers there at a fraction of the price.  I really can see how this place is going to survive it they charge that type of money for their beers.
The beer selection included a cider, so I was sated. The server was pretty knowledgeable about the offerings, too, which is always nice.
A friend and I split the bacon flight, because it was offered and hard to pass up, and the burger. The bacon flight was kind of silly, but what can you expect. The chocolate covered bacon and bacon-wrapped brussels sprout were the highlights. The other two things (I think it was a pork belly something and a broth thing) were kinda gross. The burger was quite good - well matched with its bun and toppings. The fries were super good! Thick and crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I actually ordered a second side of them because I was being nice and sharing the first order, and then had remorse and wanted more for myself.
Atmosphere was a little rambunctious for me, but it was also beer fest or some such in town, so it was potentially a busier than average sort of night.
The tap list always has a great variety and they do a great job of keeping the list up to date on Facebook. Â Plus it seems like there is always a bunch of new beers on tap every week so the list does not go stale. Â
The food is fresh and you can tell the chef takes pride in what they do. Â A bonus is the lack of fried food that I could see. Â
Cheese plates are nice but very small portions for the price
To go five starts, they really need to figure out a way to have a Hill Farmstead tap takeover. Â That would put Henry Street Taproom on the craft beer map and sky rocket them to 5 stars!
I really wanted to like this place, but will not be rushing back.  The atmosphere is warm and comfortable and the service (by Justin) was excellent.... We ordered a few apps, none of which were memorable.  For starters, the  happy hour cheese sampler ($4.) consisted of 4 very nice varieties. However, they could best be described as tidbits....the hard cheese was 1 x 1 sliced paper thin.  We also tried the farm toast w/currant jelly, pesto and proscutte which was like cold toast.  The menu and offerings do not do this place justice.
Review Source:Good service - terrible food
Ordered their "beef veggie with wheat berry" soup. What I got was warm red water with a ton of Brussel sprouts. Even half a bottle of Tabasco could spice the dishwater tasting swill up. Total gak!
Stop here for a quick pint, but go somewhere else to eat. Better yet, pass it over completely.
First time in Henry Street Tap Room was this week and so happy to have this spot in Saratoga. Â Having spent time in other cities like NYC, Seattle and Philly that have some amazing craft beer places I've been wanting to have somewhere around the corner to check out. Â As soon as you walk in it's warm and inviting - fire going, friendly staff and the brick look is very cool. Â Check it out to sample some great regional and national beers you can't find anywhere else. Â If you stop in early at 4 they have a great beer and cheese pairing offering as well.
Review Source:Our second visit was as pleasant as the first. Â From a revised menu we ordered the Burrata cheese ($7) from Maplebrook Fine Cheeses of Vermont, and Bier Meck cheese ($5) from a Fingerlakes cheese maker, a bowl of the Soup of the Day - Fire Roasted Tomato ($7.50), a Cubano sandwich ($13) and for dessert a Whoopie Pie (7). Â All were delicious and washed down with Sixpoint Sweet action ($5), - part pale ale, part wheat, part cream ale; Sixpoint Otis ($6), - an oatmeal stout; Smuttynose Vunderbar ($5), - a pilsner; and Heavy Seas' Winter Storm ($5) - an imperial extra special bitter.
Service continues to be superb, noise level continues to be high.
I'm always over optimistic with new places but I like everything about this place. They have a bunch of scotches, beers on tap, a fireplace and a boar over the mantle. (the reader may want to keep an eye out an upcoming review of boat hunt conducted by the whiskey-tango members)
I had a scotch egg and scotch beer called Old Chub. Classily sold in a can it is robust and delicious. I scotch egg is wrapped in bacon and deep fried. It's pretty much everything I love.
I'm having a grass fed burger and local cider now and they are great. I thought the bun was a little to big but what can you do.
I think this place will be a great addition to the neighborhood.
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