Varick Street & Brewery District

Brewery District | Irish Cultural Center | Globe Mill | Saranac


Visit Utica's Varick Street & Brewery District on Facebook, just west of CoLa's West-Edge block. Check back as we track the happenings on Varick Street... (see "Business Director" at bottom of this page).


August 15, 2019 - Mexican arrives on Varick Street...


March 17, 2019 - One day, sans hospital, the Saint Pat's parade will flow down the Gensee Street Business Corridor, passing Downtown Developments along Columbia Street, and end here...


November 4, 2018 - Wakely's, new speakeasy in town (where "Shots" used to be) here on Varick...


February 2, 2019 - Making walk to Varick more walkable...

Now to keep them plowed and maintained!


July 26, 2018 - Money flows like beer on Varick...


March 20, 2018 - Will Varick save this old Greek revival structure...



June 27, 2016 - The Sanctuary - Coming Soon to Utica's Varick Neighborhood. If you've been to Varick Street lately, you've seen a new construction project - The Sanctuary.


June 10, 2016 - Utica newspaper reports, Varick Street evolving beyond nightlife



July 23, 2015 - A huge, competing brewer, sends it's huge horses...


July 13, 2014 - #MadeInUtica spreading the Utica love, incliudes Varick Street...


Business Director

Adirondack Distilling Company

Lukin's Brick Oven Pizza: Great food, cold drinks and live music! Order authentic brick oven pizza and your favorite beverage. Liven up your night with live music in the lounge!

Zeina's Cafe

Varick Bar & Grill
The Stief
Sickenberger Lane

The Sanctuary Bar

The Celtic Harp Restaurant & Pub

Nail Creek Pub & Brewery

Jenny's Diner

O'Donnell's Pub & Grill

The FX Matt Brewing Company, Gift Shop & Tour Center

Stanley Restaurant

Boilermaker Road Race Offices & National Distance Running Hall of Fame

Tiger Lily Quilt Co

Eternal Images Tattoo

So Sweet!! Candy Cafe


We're not opposed to a new hospital, just do not bulldoze Downtown Utica's Historic Columbia-Lafayette Neighborhood... "Build It At St. Luke's!"



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