37 Best Bars near Ballston Spa

“Another great time & excellent food. This year 22 of my friends met for our annual end of boating season get together. Amazing food big helpings. Awesome job to Steve Grace Emily & Andrew. Perfect drinks also.“

“Great atmosphere Food was awesome Customers were friendly Loved seeing Kate❤️great childhood memories lol“

“Just want to say thankyou to you all for handling such a big group this morning for my granddaughters birthday brunch. You all were amazing and the food was great and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back more often. Hugs to all the staff.“

“This local restaurant & bar was great! Loved the whole experience! When traveling we always try local eateries, & this one was top notch. The background music wasn’t too loud & the staff was very friendly. The food was worth it!!!

Vegetarian options: I am not, but they had dish options clearly labeled.

Parking: There is few parking spots in front, but there is more around back. Coming from out of town it was a little confusing at first, but we caught on quick.“

“Just want to say thankyou to you all for handling such a big group this morning for my granddaughters birthday brunch. You all were amazing and the food was great and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back more often. Hugs to all the staff.“

“Brunch was fantastic. Great menu--so hard to choose. Husband said his Eggs Benny were prepared perfectly. And I asked for the egg on my Donut BEC to be very well cooked--best fried egg I've ever had. Looking forward to a return trip from Delmar.“

“We were there on June 4th Unbeknownst to us it was the start of Belmont week in Saratoga. The city was mobbed with people great to see. But not great on walk in dining. We were told it would be an hour wait because of all the reservations they had. This was not part of our plan of course. We then spotted an outdoor table in the shade. We grabbed it and the rest is history. We were greeted by Eli our server who by the way is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to craft beer. He managed to recommend beers for all three of us that were delicious. Outstanding job Eli. We shared a spicy little pizza and a charcuterie board and both were awesome. What a great experience from start to finish. great beer and food spells a good time and we will be back for more in the future“

“Awesome place! We ordered pizzas, hummus plate, bruschetta, caesar salad, crème brûlée, ice cream sandwich, cocktails with dinner and after dinner drinks. Everything was delicious and atmosphere was great! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back!“

“My wife and I stopped in for an after dinner drink. Excellent list of sparkling wines by the glass and great list of bottles. We had just had dinner so didn’t get the charcuterie but the guests the next table did and it looked terrific. Next time. Great ambiance, music and a knowledgeable host. We will be back next time we’re in Saratoga Springs.“

“My husband got an order of hot, bone in wings and an order of boneless BBQ wings and both were excellent. We will definitely be coming back for more.“

“Highly recommend! Owners are awesome and personable. Bar tenders are excellent. Just an overall great atmosphere“

“I lived in Saratoga in 1983. The Tin & Lint was one of our favorite watering holes! If memory serves me correctly, Tuesday nights were nickel beer night! We called it, Sticky Floor Night! We'd get all fugged up and then go chase the Skiddy Kitties!! Good times, great memories!“

“This was a happy discovery, I thought it was just pub with an outside music area but it has also a newly renovated restaurant with very good food at the rigth price.

Very fancy place, highly recommend.

p.s. even if the restaurant is near the pub it is very quiet, we could have conversations without any problem.“

“Great cocktails and Zach was cool to talk with!“

“Absolutely killer bar. If you happen to go when Zach is the bartender you are in luck. There is no better connoisseur of beer in the world than this fine gentleman. The beer is great, the ambience is great, the video games are great, everything is great here. If you are in Saratoga Springs, and you were looking for a beer, you should absolutely go here.“

“Visiting Saratoga has always been a bucket list item for us. We were traveling from California. I would highly recommend reserving a table in the Clubhouse . The track is amazing and historic. The food and beverage are very good. You have the ability to wander all over the track and return to your table. There are also a Woodford Reserve Bar in the Clubhouse where you can get your favorite Bourbon Drink or your waitress will bring it to your table. We started with a bottle of Chandon Champagne and then moved to Woodford Old Fashions. The Burrata on toast with tomato jam was a perfect compliment to the champagne. They had several lobster dishes on the menu and Lynn asked if they did a lobster roll. Our waitress said it wasn't on the menu but they could make it for her. They did and it was amazing. Everyone at the track was so friendly and helpful you felt like family. Make plans to go to Saratoga next summer. Go to morning workout, take the backstretch tour, and the historic tour of the track, you will be so glad you made the trip. "You can thank me now, or you can thank me later."“

“Small, intimate bar with a mainly jazz playlist and a HUGE martini list and a wide variety of bourbons, Scotch whiskies, and Irish Whiskeys. (Pro tip: keep scrolling the drinks menu PDF). Bartenders know their craft and the area. Shout-out to Freeman on the recommendations for Familiar Creature and Solevo!)“

“Hosted a private party at The Misfit and it exceeded my expectations. The food and cocktails were delicious. The vibe was perfect and the staff friendly and kind. Michelle was so helpful throughout the planning.“

“great music! great town. bring lots of major cash and win big!“

“Everything! Staff is great, beer is cold, food is good!“

“Waiter was excellent! Food & beverages were great. A place to certainly visit again.“

“gr8 people! It's where everybody knows your name and its super close to spac! CHEERS“

“Beloved and iconic dive bar in the heart of Saratoga. Plenty of booze and character to fill your evening. Attracts a young and vibrant crowd.
Start talking up the bartenders for more colorful antidotes about the local area.

Kid-friendliness: don't bring your kids here, seriously. it's a bar.“

“No food. Snowstorm and left my mate outside. Not worth it considering you got lads stumbling out the bar but wont let someone smoking one cig out the bar, while sober.. it’s been a great bar and no reasons to hate until the bouncers couldn’t “let her in cause of one previous bouncer”. get the head bouncer tryna be careful and didn’t get a chance to chat to the lad but hope he’s well and that next one he thinks a bit more on it. Nothing personal love this place great time and great fair prices.“

“I've been going there for years. Great food, atmosphere and bartenders. Wings are THE best in Saratoga!“

“A regular stop, the trout is one of my favorites. Amazing wedding venue as well. 11/10“

“Ya should let me dj along side wit bully next time“

“We recently enjoyed a company holiday event in the VIP room at The Bunker. The food and drinks were fantastic (the potstickers in particular), and the space was perfect for our group. Emily and her team were very accommodating to us on short notice. We’ll definitely be back!“

“We go to the wonderful town of Saratoga and we will always stop at our favorite Mexican Restaurant. You can not go wrong with any of the selections in their menu. Awesome drinks and friendly staff. Thanks again for a wonderful time and will see you on our next visit.“

“Great food and service“

“Delicious and HOT food!! The greens and beans and lasagna as delicious! We will be back!!!“

“My husband and I have been going to Pennel's ever since we were dating in 1963. This is our every family occasion celebration restaurant. Birthdays, anniversaries, even before holiday gatherings are held at Pennell's. It has been a part of our family tradition for over 60 years, and I just know our children will continue it for years to come. Great meals and memories! Thank you Pennell's.“

“Originally went here for the WiFi and convenient location, but the food was amazing. The burger was delicious and fries were perfect. The service is quick and the lady was very kind!! The bathrooms were extremely clean and well decorated. I highly recommend Tinney’s Tavern for anyone wanting a great lunch or dinner.“

“First time at the Merc. Hostess was very nice. Patrick's professionalism was fantastic and not seen enough these days. Brady was our server and his spirit and recommendations were spot on. The food was great and the Sangria was perfect for a Sunday afternoon brunch.... Thank you all...delish!“

“Love this place! Food is always excellent and service is top notch. Also love the ambiance there. They nailed everything. The owner is great and Sue, our waitress didn’t miss a beat. Highly recommend!“

“We had a retirement party for my husband in the banquet room downstairs. Highly recommend. Very bright, nicely decorated, private, and kid friendly. Joan their event coordinator was absolutely amazing from beginning planning to end. Great to work with. She made the evening so stress free. We hope to have more events in the banquet room.“

“Awesome, best place to be in Saratoga“