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“If a queen bee were crossed with a Friesian bull, would not the land flow with milk and honey?”

– Oliver St. John

The Bull and Bee Story

1860s

It all began in the 1860s when the building – which The Bull and Bee calls home – was first constructed. It was originally the Bulgaro restaurant but became more widely known as “Irish Bloodshed” for the countless fights that occurred within it. Then, in later years, there were rumors that promiscuous activities occurred regularly on the third floor.

Bulgaro's Tavern 1860s
Tavern 1970s

1970s

In the 1970s, the building transformed into a tavern where Hudson River sailors would come to fight. The tavern was closed in the ‘80s, and as this chapter finished, another would later begin, but not for almost 50 more years.

2017

In 2017, the building was purchased by William Yager and Patrick Chiou, and over the course of three years, they refurbished it from the ground up. With a family history generations-old in mead making, Yager desired to introduce an artisanal meadery to the Capital Region, and thus, The Bull and Bee was born.

Meadery and Tasting Room Albany NY

The goal of The Bull and Bee was simple, bring together the many talented makers in the region to create a hive of the best products New York has to offer.

Bull and Bee Meadery and Tasting Room Albany NY

Today

The Bull and Bee Meadery and Tasting Room occupies the first floor of the old Bulgaro building, offering a warm and inviting place for patrons to enjoy some of the finest local mead, craft beer, wine, ciders, and spirits for all over New York State. While we may have tamed the bull, the building is still buzzing with history.

(518) 312-1053
thebullandbeealbany@gmail.com

140 Hamilton Street
Albany, NY 12207

Tuesday–Thursday
3:00pm–8:00pm
Friday + Saturday
12:00pm–9:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm–5:00pm

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