I've been going to Rocks for years. You're always made to feel welcomed, and it's a safe space. The owners care about their customers and treat you like family. Weekday nights the pub is open and has that small-town bar feel with different events, from drag shows to video games. Weekends the club opens, and you can dance the night away. When you need to get some air, the back porch is the spot to cool down and hang out. If you haven't stopped in, I recommend it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Richard Buck
Been going to Rocks for 17 years. At times, it was like a second home for me. And I’m so happy to say that nothing has changed in those 17 years. Still a warm welcoming and loving bar for the entire community. No matter if you are straight or lgbtq.
Peter and team run an excellent establishment. I remember when it was only one side.
They take care of you like family. Always have and hopefully always will.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sigma Media
The Renegades only food is unlimited popcorn. So no big whoop. You can bring your own food from home or another establishment. The service is always great especially when the owner, Lance, is working behind the bar. Other bar tenders are also exceptional. The atmosphere is what you would expect at a wonderful gay bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Malo OwO
Came by once for an event being held - was pretty anxious and one of the staff members was super nice - lovely outside area
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mat Eisler
Friendly staff and community! They have an outdoor patio and (as far as I know) no cover charge ❤️ Karaoke and events. A great queercentric fun place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Leni Ferner
Rocks is always a fun time🍻
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Killinger
Open drug transaction in the bar. Terrible place
Taisha Martinez
Family. Community. Art.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Robert McDevitt
Great time. Very accommodating bartenders great time
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kable Corsey
I had a blast here. Wasn’t super crowded, but so enjoyed myself. The staff was super friendly which is what I appreciated the most.
Evenyone in rocks bar is cool but Ask London, about rocks and her targets since she likes to Represent everybody in Albany, Since She’s the ambassador. But not even from Albany. Just nasty!!
Jared Wallace
Everything was wonderful except a lady named Kayla. She was terrible and super rude. She yelled at the door person because I said hi. I was in my work clothes and Kayla thought I “didn’t belong”. To top it off Kayla asked for a $20 cover, luckily the normal bouncer saw me and greeted me like a normal human. I paid my $5 cover and enjoyed my time. The drag show was a huge bonus!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
MrBrandonlamont
Visiting the area and had been walking around for a couple of hours so naturally I had a giant 1.5L plastic water bottle. Came in at about 4pm with 3 other friends to break up the walking and have a few drinks. Bartender told me I couldn't have the water, which is fine, so I immediately said no problem because I don't need to drink it inside and that I didn't mind leaving it in his sight on the edge of the bar. Keep in mind there weere maaaaybe 5 people in the bar at the time. He replied saying how does he know if it's vodka inside.. again, it's a rather large bottle to be carrying around booze in during the middle of the day. I stated again that it's just water and I can leave it on the bar or he can keep it behind the bar, didn't really care to throw it away. I didn't intend on drinking any of it at all because we came to drink actual alcohol. This man fixed his lips to tell me that I can hide it outside and come back in without it. This is my first experience with a gay bar in Albany. Not that my money matters much in this situation, clearly, but if I ever come back I absolutely won't go back to this place. This really just didn't make sense and rubbed me the wrong way. I would think the place would be a bit more welcoming/ accommodating.
Service: 1
Olivia
I had tickets to an event here through an outside promoter. The event was cancelled and I had trouble getting a refund from the promoter, but once I contacted Rocks, they were an amazing help and were able to contact the promoter and get me the refund. Really kind and helpful.
I've been going to Rocks for years. You're always made to feel welcomed, and it's a safe space. The owners care about their customers and treat you like family. Weekday nights the pub is open and has that small-town bar feel with different events, from drag shows to video games. Weekends the club opens, and you can dance the night away. When you need to get some air, the back porch is the spot to cool down and hang out. If you haven't stopped in, I recommend it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Been going to Rocks for 17 years. At times, it was like a second home for me. And I’m so happy to say that nothing has changed in those 17 years. Still a warm welcoming and loving bar for the entire community. No matter if you are straight or lgbtq.
Peter and team run an excellent establishment. I remember when it was only one side.
They take care of you like family. Always have and hopefully always will.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Renegades only food is unlimited popcorn. So no big whoop. You can bring your own food from home or another establishment. The service is always great especially when the owner, Lance, is working behind the bar. Other bar tenders are also exceptional. The atmosphere is what you would expect at a wonderful gay bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Came by once for an event being held - was pretty anxious and one of the staff members was super nice - lovely outside area
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff and community! They have an outdoor patio and (as far as I know) no cover charge ❤️ Karaoke and events. A great queercentric fun place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Rocks is always a fun time🍻
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Open drug transaction in the bar. Terrible place
Family. Community. Art.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great time. Very accommodating bartenders great time
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had a blast here. Wasn’t super crowded, but so enjoyed myself. The staff was super friendly which is what I appreciated the most.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Evenyone in rocks bar is cool but Ask London, about rocks and her targets since she likes to Represent everybody in Albany, Since She’s the ambassador. But not even from Albany. Just nasty!!
Everything was wonderful except a lady named Kayla. She was terrible and super rude. She yelled at the door person because I said hi. I was in my work clothes and Kayla thought I “didn’t belong”. To top it off Kayla asked for a $20 cover, luckily the normal bouncer saw me and greeted me like a normal human. I paid my $5 cover and enjoyed my time. The drag show was a huge bonus!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Visiting the area and had been walking around for a couple of hours so naturally I had a giant 1.5L plastic water bottle. Came in at about 4pm with 3 other friends to break up the walking and have a few drinks. Bartender told me I couldn't have the water, which is fine, so I immediately said no problem because I don't need to drink it inside and that I didn't mind leaving it in his sight on the edge of the bar. Keep in mind there weere maaaaybe 5 people in the bar at the time. He replied saying how does he know if it's vodka inside.. again, it's a rather large bottle to be carrying around booze in during the middle of the day. I stated again that it's just water and I can leave it on the bar or he can keep it behind the bar, didn't really care to throw it away. I didn't intend on drinking any of it at all because we came to drink actual alcohol. This man fixed his lips to tell me that I can hide it outside and come back in without it. This is my first experience with a gay bar in Albany. Not that my money matters much in this situation, clearly, but if I ever come back I absolutely won't go back to this place. This really just didn't make sense and rubbed me the wrong way. I would think the place would be a bit more welcoming/ accommodating.
Service: 1
I had tickets to an event here through an outside promoter. The event was cancelled and I had trouble getting a refund from the promoter, but once I contacted Rocks, they were an amazing help and were able to contact the promoter and get me the refund. Really kind and helpful.
Looking for seedy? Come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
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