The Venue

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Enjoy everything you've grown to love about the Ugly Rooster (unbeatable service, delicious eats, and small town charm) right here at our gorgeous restored event venue! The Venue is a multi-functional cultural and performing arts center located in the heart of historic Downtown Cohoes New York. of floor space, The Venue can accommodate a wide variety of uses including weddings, musical performance

s, dance, theatre, lectures, workshops, art exhibits and community celebrations. The Venue, constructed in 1875 is a magnificent example of 19th century French Gothic architecture with a soaring 50 foot ceiling, dazzling stained glass, and hand carved oak furnishings. Our mission is to not only preserve the historic and architectural beauty of the building, but to make The Venue a center for civic and cultural life in the City of Cohoes and the greater Capital Region. The Venue, formerly Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, was purchased in 2011 from the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese by Daniel and Jennifer O’Neill of Castleton New York. The O’Neill’s wasted no time and started the adaptive reuse of the property focusing on the historic former rectory. Eleven high end suites for local college students were created, all in keeping with the historic character of the building. Attention quickly focused to the sanctuary space with the vision of a multipurpose cultural and community use venue quickly coming into focus. Thanks in large part to the constant care the building received over the years by the parish, only cosmetic upgrades were required to bring the space back to her former glory. The pews were removed with many being repurposed to serve other functions throughout the hall. The decades old carpeting was also removed exposing beautiful douglas fir floors. All of the original historic and architectural elements of the buildings will be preserved including the pulpit, confessional, organ, high altar and stations of the cross. Future restoration plans include the painting of the entire interior space and the restoration of the historic pipe organ. We hope you will come and experience the history and beauty of The Venue by booking your event with us today. Thank you,

Daniel and Jennifer O'Neill

⏰ LAST CHANCE FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH! 💐Mother’s Day is tomorrow, and we’re getting ready for a beautiful day full of gr...
05/09/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE FOR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH! 💐

Mother’s Day is tomorrow, and we’re getting ready for a beautiful day full of great food, family, and celebration ❤️

Treat Mom to:
🥩 Prime Rib Carving Station
🍳 Made-to-Order Omelets
🍞 French Toast Station
🥗 Breakfast & Lunch Favorites

✨ No cooking. No cleanup. Just time together.

🌸 Seating Times:
9 a.m. • 11 a.m. • 1 p.m.

Reservations are filling fast — book now before we’re completely full!

👉 theuglyrooster.com
📞 518-222-9481

Make Mom feel truly special this year 💕

💐 She’s done so much for everyone else… 💐This Mother’s Day, give her a moment to relax, enjoy, and be celebrated ❤️No co...
05/07/2026

💐 She’s done so much for everyone else… 💐

This Mother’s Day, give her a moment to relax, enjoy, and be celebrated ❤️

No cooking. No cleanup. Just great food and family.

🌸 Brunch Buffet • 3 seating times

Make it special this year:
👉 theuglyrooster.com
📞 518-222-9481

🍽️ Let’s talk about the FOOD… 🍽️This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to:🥩 Prime Rib Carving Station  🍳 Made-to-order Omelets  🍞 ...
04/30/2026

🍽️ Let’s talk about the FOOD… 🍽️

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to:
🥩 Prime Rib Carving Station
🍳 Made-to-order Omelets
🍞 Fresh French Toast
🥗 Breakfast & Lunch Favorites

Plus gluten-free options available!

🌸 It’s more than brunch—it’s an experience.

Reserve now before we’re booked:
👉 theuglyrooster.com
📞 518-222-9481

🌸 Mother’s Day is almost here! 🌸Our brunch buffet is filling up quickly, and we’d love to celebrate with you and Mom 💐🍽️...
04/28/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day is almost here! 🌸

Our brunch buffet is filling up quickly, and we’d love to celebrate with you and Mom 💐

🍽️ Prime Rib • Omelets • French Toast • So much more
🕘 Seating at 9am, 11am & 1pm

Don’t wait—reserve your table today:
👉 theuglyrooster.com

📞 518-222-9481

Make it a day she’ll truly enjoy 💕

Say “I Do” Somewhere UnforgettableThere’s nothing ordinary about this place.Nestled in the heart of Cohoes, The Venue of...
04/26/2026

Say “I Do” Somewhere Unforgettable

There’s nothing ordinary about this place.

Nestled in the heart of Cohoes, The Venue offers a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, private events, and unforgettable gatherings.

If you’re looking for something with character, history, and atmosphere—you just found it.

📅 Now booking 2026 dates
📩 Message us to schedule a private tour or call 518-222-9481

We are beyond grateful for this incredible review—thank you so much, Taryn! 💛It was truly an honor to be part of your sp...
04/21/2026

We are beyond grateful for this incredible review—thank you so much, Taryn! 💛

It was truly an honor to be part of your special day. From your beautiful ceremony to the unforgettable celebration that followed, every moment was filled with so much love, joy, and energy. Your vision came together so effortlessly, and we’re so glad you felt supported every step of the way.

Hearing how much you and your guests enjoyed the space, the food, and the overall experience means everything to our team. Creating a day that feels seamless, unique, and memorable is exactly what we strive for, and your kind words remind us why we love what we do.

Thank you again for trusting us with such an important milestone. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, laughter, and love! 💫

— Ariel, Ashley & The Venue Team

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Incredible Hidden Gem!!!
We had such an amazing experience getting married at The Venue and cannot recommend more highly working with Ariel and Ashley and their whole team.

You will not find another space like this, especially at The Venue's very reasonable price point. It's completely all-encompassing: ceremony, reception, catered dinner, dance party, late night snacks - all in one location with ample parking that's super easy to get to from Amtrak, airport, etc. And each space within the Venue has its own unique vibe, so you really get the feeling of multiple distinct chapters to any event, even though you're conveniently in the same place all night.

The huge fenced-in outdoor area is a hidden gem, complete with a fire pit, bar, and ice cream truck; the downstairs bar features shuffle board and a 10-person foosball table and has the fun feel of being an old-timey sports bar beneath a church; the upstairs is absolutely gorgeous. You basically don't need to decorate because the space itself is so stunning. We barely did flowers and did no other decor (like literally $0 decor budget, just brought some home-grown bouquets) and we got so many compliments on how beautiful the space was.

Oh, and there's a massive bridal suite for getting ready that's adjoined to the church that's filled with huge ornate old mirrors and fun loungey velvet loveseats (and a space for your partner and their crew to get ready downstairs). I got ready with no less than 10 cousins and friends and it was plenty spacious.

The food was SO GOOD - so many people commented to us about it that at a certain point we were like- okay, anything else you wanna say about the wedding?! 😜😂 Ariel worked with us to create the perfect menu that fit within budget, including accommodating a lot of specific allergies from our guest list. He is a truly talented chef. And Ashley's pre-wedding meetings and organization were impeccable. We had 230 guests and they made it all work! (See group shot for reference.)

The only outside professional I would recommend hiring is a DJ, because the church's sound system is challenging to work on your own - they should bring their own mics, speakers, etc. Other than that (and a photographer if you desire), you can pretty much count on The Venue to be an affordable, all-inclusive package where you'll be taken care of like family and have an amazing experience!

🌸 Celebrate Mom in Style this Mother’s Day! 🌸Join us for a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet filled with delicious fa...
04/19/2026

🌸 Celebrate Mom in Style this Mother’s Day! 🌸

Join us for a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet filled with delicious favorites and something for everyone.

✨ Pricing:
• Adults — $45
• Kids (Under 12) — $15
• Children Under 4 — FREE

🕘 Seating Times:
9 a.m. • 11 a.m. • 1 p.m.

🍽️ Enjoy:
• Prime Rib Carving Station
• Omelet Station
• French Toast Station
• Breakfast Favorites & Lunch Items
• Gluten-Free Options Available (limited supply)

🥂 All non-alcoholic beverages included
🍹 Full bar available for purchase

📅 Make your reservation today:
👉 theuglyrooster.com

📞 Questions? Call: 518-222-9481

Treat Mom to a relaxing, delicious day she deserves 💐

04/16/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/05/2026

We’re so grateful for an incredible turnout at our Easter Brunch at The Venue at Cohoes—what a beautiful and successful day! 🐣🌸

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so special.

If you loved the experience (or missed it!), remember—we’re here for all your catering needs. From offsite events to on-site celebrations, we’ve got you covered.

✨ Weddings
✨ Baby Showers
✨ Bridal Showers
✨ Private Events & More

Let us bring the Ugly Rooster Café experience to your next gathering!

📞 Call us today to start planning: 518-222-9481

🌸🐣 Easter Brunch at The Venue 🐣🌸Join us for a hoppin’ good time!📍 65 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047🗓 Easter Sunday⏰ 9...
02/28/2026

🌸🐣 Easter Brunch at The Venue 🐣🌸
Join us for a hoppin’ good time!

📍 65 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
🗓 Easter Sunday
⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bring the whole family and celebrate with an incredible brunch experience featuring:

🥂 ONE complimentary mimosa included
🔪 Carving Station
🍞 French Toast Bar
🍳 Omelet Station
🍽 Delicious Brunch Favorites

💲 $29.95 per person
👧 Kids $17.99

🎟 Advance tickets required — reserve your table today!

Seats will fill fast — don’t wait!

Address

65 Congress Street
Cohoes, NY
12047

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15182229481

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