Best Bars & Pubs in Albany

13 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Ale Tales Albany
96/100 (80 ratings)
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Ale & Oyster
Ale & Oyster
88/100 (1007 ratings)
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"A huge shout out to the Hinners for bringing such a fresh place to the capital district. Perfect blend of fabulous beautiful food and a mellow..."
Kim Grossman
"Great beer list, the food was incredibly tasty and made with fresh ingredients. I was there just a few minutes before kitchen was about to close and..."
Val Lang
"My partner and I were both impressed by Albany Ale. Although we don't drink, it was still a fantastic place for dinner. Food was fresh and perfectly..."
Eric G Huntington
"Love the number 1 and the number 20 on the beer list . I got the Cobb salad and the meatball sandwich which were pretty damn good . Erin is always my..."
Zach Mainville
"Great atmosphere, food, and the beer list was terrific. You can even leave with some of the beers on tap from their cooler selection of cans and..."
Bob LaCasse
"Fresh and tasty $1 oysters, above average (think gastropub) food, and what is likely the best beer list in the Capitol Region. What's not to..."
Scott Simpson
"Always a great selection of beers on tap. Try a flight to sample. Great menu! Usually 3 kinds of oysters..."
G. Bowden Wise
"Sara is awesome! This is our go to place for Saturday lunch. Love the food & draft selection..."
Beth Wagner DeRusso
"Stopped in on the way home from Montreal. Exceptional tap list and a very good selection of rare bottles to go. The food was..."
Chris Clabaugh
"First trip there. Quick service, Nice Beer selection, solid menu and Jackie is a great waitress. Food was very good. It’s worth a..."
Raymond Ludwig
"From Monique: Ya'll put a hurting on those PEI oysters and the cider and kale salad with shrimp were great too. Great service to top it..."
Joe Gigliotti
"Food was phenomenal (French dip and Reuben) and the tap list is outrageous. Keep it..."
Dylan Guerrette
"Great little hip place with indoor/outdoor seating, a full bar, and beautifully prepared food. We really enjoyed the cheese plate, lobster Cobb, and..."
Mercedes
"Great selection of beers and great..."
Daniel Oh
"Great beer and food and vibes. Friendly staff, nothing to complain..."
Brandon Moore
"We got the surfboard and buttered lobster roll (pictured). Both were fabulous! The wait staff were professional and attended to our every need...."
Brian Powyszynski
"Large beer selection (24 taps) but they were out of 4 of them. Also they had tons of sours on tap, which I don't care for.but if that's your thing..."
Michael Cuciti
"Service and atmosphere was very nice.. food was outstanding. Large portions and delicious.. nice little..."
French Fries
"I haven't been out to eat with a friend since before Covid started so I was looking forward to going and it did not disappoint! We were able to get a..."
Ashlee Duclos
Pinto & Hobbs Tavern
Pinto & Hobbs Tavern
87/100 (167 ratings)
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"Great food. Good vibe n the prices are..."
Pierre r Fervil
"Great little place! Good drink selection and good menu. Food was great and the bartender, Lenore, was extremely nice, friendly, and even when it..."
Allyson Bellinger
"The fish fry and mayo less coleslaw was delicious. Maura the bartender was awesome. All of the food that came out looked great. Looking forward to..."
Phil B
"Bar service is professional, drinks are well made, food is excellent. Generous portions, still inexpensive. Quality experience, cozy local bar..."
Lily Corrigan
"Great place to sit after spending hours being a tourist. Great prices, service, atmosphere and with a delicious sandwich. Looks a little rough..."
Sandra Nobi
"Went here asking for a footlocker that was supposed to be nearby, stayed for hours because the people the service and prices were top of the line,..."
Degyboy
"Great food, lots of variety, high quality, excellent taste, friendly service. Great pricing. You will want to go..."
Ellen Silber
"Always good food. Friendly and committed service. the busier they are the faster they work! Never had to wait too..."
William Chester
Madison Pour House
Madison Pour House
84/100 (586 ratings)
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"Excellent selection of beers and nice variations of pub food.. Now that an appropriate period of mourning has passed in memory of the loss of the..."
Roger K
Pearl Street Pub
Pearl Street Pub
73/100 (736 ratings)
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Red Zone Pub And Pizza
80/100 (2 ratings)
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Lark Tavern
Lark Tavern
79/100 (196 ratings)
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"Went here for a Paint Nite, and the food was good. Wasn't a fan of their quesadillas, but the mozzarella sticks were..."
Dana Capili
"They have paint nite we in joyed ourselves so much..."
MOEZZ NILL
"45 years ago this place had a bit of a suspect reputable, so it seemed an odd suggestion from a friend from that long ago to Mee there when I visited..."
Jim Hill
"Really love this place since it was bought by new owners some time ago. The remodel was so badly needed and they made it so cozy. Love when the..."
John Caplis
"I've been here a few times now and will go back again. This has become my 'go to' spot for lunch when I'm in the area. They always have a nice tap..."
Eric Schofield
"We went here to celebrate a friend's new job and the staff were great. The drinks were excellent, the place wasn't too crowded, and it had a really..."
Lottie Rose
Ship's Pub & Lounge
Ship's Pub & Lounge
79/100 (1939 ratings)
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"The monkey fist was indeed the size of a monkeys fist. The food was great and even though they were under staffed when I went in they were able to..."
Alan Fish
"First time dining here. It was fantastic. My son and I shared a Crow's Nest appetizer which was enough to be a meal. Served with house made ranch,..."
glo penman
"Easily one of the best Grubhub participants. I thought 14 and change was a bit pricey for the burger and fries meal I ordered until the food actually..."
Z Lundy
"Great fun place to hang. Bartenders are great. You get a very diverse group here. Never had a bad time..."
Bob keller
"Birthday Clams, great idea and amazing! All our food was amazing, service was great. Can’t say enough about how good this place was. Casual tavern..."
John Madden
"Great food, great service! A chain with a nice pub setting! This is likely gonna be our new spot for grabbing a quick relaxing bite to..."
0713mas
Lynns Uptown Tavern
Lynns Uptown Tavern
78/100 (504 ratings)
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"Good food and friendly staff. One of my..."
Neil O'Connor
"Awesome wings and the people were really friendly. The prices were decent both for food and..."
Pest39
"Best wings I have ever had...great service, I ordered a Cocaine Lady and Lynn made it for me even though it's not a drink people order every..."
Deanna Marie Pitruzzella Stinzianni
"I love this bar for NFL Sundays. There isn't a bad seat to watch the game. The food is pretty darn good..."
Zac
"Best wings ever and Big Daddy always keeps it interesting!! Drinks are good..."
Jackie
"Come for the drinks, stay for the company! Neighborly bar with friendly locals and a fun atmosphere, as in the whole bar breaks into a rendition of..."
Daniel Donnelly
"This is a bar for drinkers’ drinkers. Neighborly atmosphere. Friendly and pretty waitresses. Clean bathrooms and wholesome American fare. Parking..."
Aniko Magyar
"Haven't been there since the last time the late Tom Healey Band played there. Was close by for a Dr appointment so I thought I'd try some lunch and..."
Craig Scott
"Happened to stumble upon this place, and I was not disappointed. I was weary at first because it just seemed like a general local bar, but it’s so..."
Brittney Ramirez
"Great bar. Decent selection of beers on tap and they have pretty much anything else you'd want in cans or bottles (liquor selection is also good). ..."
Matthew McNamara
"Great food!! Friendly employees!!! Fun place to grab a beer and food and hang with..."
The cookie cooker
"Owner mrs Lynn is super cool, thank you for deadly hot x for me. Wraps are very tasty, and beer selections is good.love tropical ipa . See you..."
Jelena Vecic
"Lynn is an amazing owner who has some of the best bar tenders in Albany (like Casey), the food is phenomenal, and the atmosphere is even..."
Jarrett Carroll
Washington Tavern
Washington Tavern
71/100 (436 ratings)
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Hooters
Hooters
71/100 (616 ratings)
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Center Square Pub
Center Square Pub
70/100 (55 ratings)
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"Ample seating. Great trivia. A real neighborhood bar. A good place to see your elected official out in the..."
Josh Ringel
"Political hang out... the place were the staff members go and blow off steam, always a good selection of beer on tap and good food and..."
John Joel
"Good onion rings, burgers, sandwiches. Avoid chicken fingers, they are small and tough..."
Ann Scully
"A laid-back, inexpensive place to hang out, with a solid menu and good drink..."
Summer Wilber