Overall a great place for local brews and food. Wings are a must try here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Philip Kelley
Becca nailed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinn Cavanaugh
I was on the hunt for a Garbage Plate in my new home of the Capital Region; this is the only place I could find one on the menu...and I looked all over. I spent way too much time toiling with the prospect of not being impressed by a plate 200+ miles from Rochester. In my head, I said to myself, there are plates in Rochester that don't even impress; why should I give the time of day to someone so far removed? It took me over two years to finally pull trig. In retrospect, I am kicking myself. Portions aside, the plate here is absolutely fantastic, like wtf. The meat sauce seems to keep the obligatory warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, but has a delicate spice that absolutely delights in its own way. The mac salad lights up my tongue with the zest of celery and the home fries give me the crunch that I deserve. The burgers are the greasy vessel that I have come to expect, but offer much more cohesion than a typical plate. I am barely exaggerating when I say this might be Top 2 plates of my lifetime. Couple that with an awesome atmosphere and an amazing happy hour and you've got gold. Thank you guys for scratching my itch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It
Nathan Haynes
A great bar with great service and great food. I had a great time there. It was my first time in Albany. Had a blast drinking and talking with locals. I can usually handle my liquor but I really over did it. I completely blacked out drinking with strangers and woke up in my hotel room and not tied up in someone’s basement which is a huge plus. Hopefully they let me in next time I visit. I highly recommend this place. Becka is an incredible bartender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik Rist
This is a great hidden gem in downtown Albany! They have a NYS theme, so they have a wide selection of NYS craft beers, as well as regional NY food specialties like Beef on Weck, Spiedies, Reubens, and of course Steamed Hams (IYKYK). They have a full bar of NYS craft liquor as well, I recommend the Rough Rider Happy Warrior cask strength bourbon, or the 1911 apple vodka makes a great vodka tonic. Their wings are the best in Albany, always big and crispy. Atmosphere is laid back, with live music or other entertainment scheduled regularly. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It, Wings, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Wings
Christine McLear
I love their compost pile (vegetarian garbage plate). They serve their mozzarella sticks with melba and have Utica Club on tap. What else could you ask for?
Vegetarian options: They have the compost pile (vegetarian garbage plate), a veggie burger, and a few other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
John Becker
I visited in the summer to try the steamed hams, and I was shocked to learn that there was aurora borealis at that time of year, in that part of the country, localized entirely within the kitchen! They wouldn’t let me see it, however :/. The bartender is an odd fellow, but I must say…he steams a good ham.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juliette
One of my go to spots when I'm in Albany. I love Sarah so much ♡ and their garbage plates are yummmmy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It, Wings, Buffalo Wings, Meat Sauce, French Fries, Chicken Wings
R Verbal
Nice place. I attended a friend's retirement party there..I truly enjoyed myself...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wings, Chicken Wings
Nicholas C
Good food and drinks. Nice place to hang out and talk with regulars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It
As a former Upstater now living in California, nothing makes me happier than coming back to visit a bar that serves Genny Cream Ale and Utica Club (which are non existent west of the Mississippi...or Buffalo for that matter). Fun place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Val Portanova (Peachy Val)
Probably the best chill bar in town. Great service, good comfort food, and all NY alcohol! Doesn't get more local than that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Logs with Marinara, French Fries, Grilled Cheese, Medium Wings, Chicken Wings
Lindsy Noel
One of my favorite spots. The owner is a good dude, very nice and funny. The regulars are fun to talk to and all the staff are nice. I've met the most interesting people here. Going for trivia nights is always the highlight of my week. I love that they focus on all NY stuff. Their rotating flavors of pancakes on the weekends are my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Abdnor
Had very good steamed hams.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Junwan Park
Garbage plate is good! Small neat place and cool pinball game at the back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It, Wings
Overall a great place for local brews and food. Wings are a must try here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Becca nailed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was on the hunt for a Garbage Plate in my new home of the Capital Region; this is the only place I could find one on the menu...and I looked all over. I spent way too much time toiling with the prospect of not being impressed by a plate 200+ miles from Rochester. In my head, I said to myself, there are plates in Rochester that don't even impress; why should I give the time of day to someone so far removed? It took me over two years to finally pull trig. In retrospect, I am kicking myself. Portions aside, the plate here is absolutely fantastic, like wtf. The meat sauce seems to keep the obligatory warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, but has a delicate spice that absolutely delights in its own way. The mac salad lights up my tongue with the zest of celery and the home fries give me the crunch that I deserve. The burgers are the greasy vessel that I have come to expect, but offer much more cohesion than a typical plate. I am barely exaggerating when I say this might be Top 2 plates of my lifetime. Couple that with an awesome atmosphere and an amazing happy hour and you've got gold. Thank you guys for scratching my itch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It
A great bar with great service and great food. I had a great time there. It was my first time in Albany. Had a blast drinking and talking with locals. I can usually handle my liquor but I really over did it. I completely blacked out drinking with strangers and woke up in my hotel room and not tied up in someone’s basement which is a huge plus. Hopefully they let me in next time I visit. I highly recommend this place. Becka is an incredible bartender!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great hidden gem in downtown Albany! They have a NYS theme, so they have a wide selection of NYS craft beers, as well as regional NY food specialties like Beef on Weck, Spiedies, Reubens, and of course Steamed Hams (IYKYK). They have a full bar of NYS craft liquor as well, I recommend the Rough Rider Happy Warrior cask strength bourbon, or the 1911 apple vodka makes a great vodka tonic. Their wings are the best in Albany, always big and crispy. Atmosphere is laid back, with live music or other entertainment scheduled regularly. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It, Wings, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Wings
I love their compost pile (vegetarian garbage plate). They serve their mozzarella sticks with melba and have Utica Club on tap. What else could you ask for?
Vegetarian options: They have the compost pile (vegetarian garbage plate), a veggie burger, and a few other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I visited in the summer to try the steamed hams, and I was shocked to learn that there was aurora borealis at that time of year, in that part of the country, localized entirely within the kitchen! They wouldn’t let me see it, however :/. The bartender is an odd fellow, but I must say…he steams a good ham.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my go to spots when I'm in Albany. I love Sarah so much ♡ and their garbage plates are yummmmy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It, Wings, Buffalo Wings, Meat Sauce, French Fries, Chicken Wings
Nice place. I attended a friend's retirement party there..I truly enjoyed myself...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wings, Chicken Wings
Good food and drinks. Nice place to hang out and talk with regulars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It
Restaurantji Recommends
As a former Upstater now living in California, nothing makes me happier than coming back to visit a bar that serves Genny Cream Ale and Utica Club (which are non existent west of the Mississippi...or Buffalo for that matter). Fun place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best chill bar in town. Great service, good comfort food, and all NY alcohol! Doesn't get more local than that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Logs with Marinara, French Fries, Grilled Cheese, Medium Wings, Chicken Wings
One of my favorite spots. The owner is a good dude, very nice and funny. The regulars are fun to talk to and all the staff are nice. I've met the most interesting people here. Going for trivia nights is always the highlight of my week. I love that they focus on all NY stuff. Their rotating flavors of pancakes on the weekends are my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had very good steamed hams.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garbage plate is good! Small neat place and cool pinball game at the back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garbage Plate Yes That's the Actual Name of It Google It, Wings
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