Uncle Ben's Tavern

Welcome the newest addition to the UB's family - Roger Raymond Kopecki ... born 1:21pm Sept 11, 2024 ... named after his two Great Grandfathers ... Congrats to the proud parents (Dani and Mark) and the Hennel and Kopecki families ... Nostrovia !!!

Congrats to the winners of the 3rd Annual UB's Chili / Corn Bread Cook-Off ... This year, 12 entrants upped their game ... Product quality and presentation were outstanding, making the competition close ... Pictured below are Dani and Kristen (2nd place), Racheal, Kathryn and Max from Morrette's King Steakhouse (1st), and Stan the Man (3rd) ... Our thanks to each contestant, the loyal customer voting base, and Linda for organizing !!!

$2 PBR & Coors

A big thanks to all who donated school supplies to the Schenectady City Schools ... They were dropped off yesterday to an appreciative staff !!!

This month UBT's will be collecting school supplies for the Sch'dy City School System - We appreciate your donations - (thanks Scooter for organizing) ...

Congratulations to this weekend's winners at the 2nd annual UB's Chili Cook-Off ... Pictured below are Dani (2nd place), Cory (4th), Mike (3rd) and the winning team from Morrettes - Rachel, Kathy and Max ... A big thank-you to the 11 entrants, numerous tasters / voters, our bartenders Linda and Tamara, and again Linda for organizing ... Can't wait for next year's and please STOP BY "Morrettes King Steakhouse" to enjoy their award wining CHILI !!!

UB's is participating in the "Schenectady Shares" Food & Personal Hygiene Drive ... Drop off any non-perishable items by February 11th to help our Community Neighbors ... Monetary donations can be made out to The Daily Bread Food Pantry ... Thank you in advance !!!

Thanks to all who supported Uncle Ben's Winter Coat Drive for Schenectady's City Mission ... this afternoon over 40 winter coats were delivered (several new) along with numerous hats, gloves and scarfs ... This included ~100 new hats and glove sets, which were being handed out at this evening's Mission dinner (TY Gary and Kathy) ... Appreciation goes to "Scooter" for organizing the event ... Happy Holidays to all !!!

Uncle Ben's will be sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive for the City Mission of Schenectady ... Please drop off @ the bar warm coats, hats and gloves (gently used or new) ... Donations accepted thru 12/1 ... All items will be distributed by the Mission throughout the Schenectady Community ... Your support is appreciated ...🧥🧢🧤

Another Kopecki Wedding in the Books! Uncle Ben's crushed it as the unofficial home base for the wedding party and guests. Shout out to Davey K for being such a great host. Cheers to Mark and Dani 🥂

Uncle Ben’s here to support the

Winner winner chili dinner! #6 Betty Anne takes home the cornbread

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Here’s to Cookie ... thanks for your friendship and all the memories ... RIP my man

https://dailygazette.com/2021/06/05/schenectady-native-cook-was-a-teammate-to-all-of-us-at-union-college/

Schenectady native Raymond Cook was ‘a teammate to all of us’ at Union College SCHENECTADY — Back home after winning the 2014 East Regional in Bridgeport, Connecticut, it was one of the first topics of conversation at the house where several members of the Union College men’s…

Plenty of parking ...

Happy birthday to our favorite guy. Missing you Al. Cheers to hoping you’re enjoying all the cold ones today 🍻

The moment you’ve all been waiting for...
See you tomorrow at 10am!

The Uncle Ben’s family lost one of its own. Al Iovinelli passed away Monday. Al was the long time co-owner and proprietor of the Tavern until 2019. His infectious spirit, passion for people, and love of life will be missed. Mornings at the Tavern will never be the same. RIP Al.

Thank you essential workers ... hopefully we can meet up safely and soon !!!

Jump on over to Uncle Ben's this Saturday for our Leap Day event ... all-day drink and shot specials ... what better way to spend a free day ???!!! 🤩🍺🍷🐸 (art work courtesy Linda O'M)

We did it ... join us this Sunday for our 1st year anniversary party ... festivities start at 2 pm ... Daytona 500 will be cruising ... thanks for making the year special ... let's go UB's

A new supply of Uncle Ben's t-shirts has arrived ... stop on by to pick one up and show your pride ...