Great service and food. Look forward to coming back the next time we are in town.
March 2024
Great place. Great food. Great drinks. And even better people!!!!
January 2024
Amazing food. Rodeo burger was absolutely amazing. One of the best French onion soups I've ever had. Service has great atmosphere is amazing. As of now this is my new favorite tavern. Definitely be returning.
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.