Black Water Tap & Tavern

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12443 Broadway St
Alden, NY 14004
+1 (716) 902-4317
https://www.blackwatertavernandtap.com
BlackWater Tavern & Tap is a local tavern located in the town of Alden, New York. The name "Blackwater" originates from the late 1800's when Alden, New York was a bustling spa town. In 1891, Frank Westcott encountered Black Mineral water. The healing black water baths were once world-renowned. Many believed in the black mineral-rich waters medicinal qualities. People soon began coming to Alden for cures for a variety of ailments. Bathhouses, inns and boarding houses were built to handle the influx. Unfortunately, people eventually stopped believing in the healing powers of the mineral baths due to the advent of conventional medicine, which led to a decline in business. Sadly, many bathhouses in the town were also destroyed by fire and the last spa finally closed. We want this incredible legacy to live on by dedicating our bar to the history of Alden's Black Water Baths.

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3.583 reviews
Ken K.
6/19/2025

This place has a warm and comfortable pub atmosphere with excellent food and top-notch service. We tried the chicken fingers with fresh-cut French fries--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly done. The...

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Shauna P.
12/3/2024

This place has been on my list for quite some time, so our monthly lunch group finally agreed to make the trek to Alden. Lots of wood and a fireplace make the room cozy and inviting. I hadn't had...

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Pavlo E.
6/2/2025

We just moved to Alden and this was one of our first local restaurants we wanted to try. The atmosphere is very cozy. Feels like an authentic tavern from the past. The bar and seating area are...

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Colleen O.
1/6/2025

I enjoyed the vibe of this place on a Friday night - bustling ,but a comfy cozy space . The food selection is vast with several specials . I ordered a chicken Marsala dish for $19 . It came over a...

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Michael J.
6/9/2025

Food was great service was awesome! They want my review to be at least 85 characters but there are only two of us here, me and my brother David so sorry

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