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Brewery · Utica

F.X. Matt Brewery / Saranac 1888 Biergarten & Tavern (Matt Brewing Co., Saranac Brewery, 1888 Tavern)

Family-owned brewery operating on Varick Street since 1888, maker of Saranac and Utica Club, with a taproom in the 1888 Biergarten & Tavern and 45-minute VIP tours ($20, 21+) ending in a tasting. Its courtyard concert series, including the long-running Saranac Thursdays, hosts national touring acts through summer 2026.

Partially verified · Jul 17, 2026

Quick facts

Cuisine
Brewery
Type
brewery, bar
Where
830 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502 · Directions ↗
Meals
Dinner
Service
Dine-in
Good for
Visitors, Groups, Special occasion
Amenities
Live music, Beer & wine

Known for: Saranac beers, Utica Club, brewery VIP tours, courtyard concerts

Hours

Current hours unavailable — we haven't been able to verify a schedule. Tasting-bar hours are listed as roughly Thursday 3–7 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., but we haven't confirmed them directly — check saranac.com or call before visiting. Check the restaurant's own site or call before going. Know the current hours? Tell us in one step →

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Sources: saranac.com, saranac.com, oneidacountytourism.com, wibx950.com · 2026 concert calendar active (ticketed courtyard shows in July 2026); tours and tavern confirmed via official pages, the county tourism listing, and local radio reporting. Hours and tour-schedule details are not independently confirmed. · Send a correction · Back to the food guide ↑