42 Best Bars near Ballston Spa

“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.“

“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.“

“Go food to go. I had got a Ruben with house chips, my husband got the factory burger, which is a burger with Swiss cheese and mushrooms and fries. We also got wings. Everything was excellent and ready in a timely fashion. Too bad they are only open early on Sat and Sunday for lunch and not during the week.“

“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.“

“Such a gem in our Saratoga County. A great choice for lunch dinner or drinks in Ballston Spa. Lovely Irish theme and very friendly staff.“

“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.“

“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“

“Stopped in for drinks and a quick bite and everything was phenomenal. Got the crab cakes and the pasta, garlic pasta sauce was exceptional. Creme brûlée also had the perfect crunch. New owner stopped by the table multiple times to ensure everything was going well and gave an old Italian family feel to the place. Will definitely be back.“

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

“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.“

“Love the new spot! A good amount of room to move around, hang out, and about a dozen seats at the bar. Wide variety of beers including some locals. Pool table, darts, retro video game machines. The attached Herbies Burgers makes delicious burgers and is very convenient when the post-drinking munchies hit.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“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!)“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Great food and service“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“We recently hosted a 40th birthday party at The Bunker in Clifton Park, and the entire experience was fantastic. From the start, planning the event was a breeze. Emily made coordinating all the details simple and stress-free, and she was incredibly helpful in accommodating our group of 50 guests.

On the day of the party, the staff was friendly, attentive, and always available to help with anything we needed. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and everything ran smoothly from beginning to end.

I would highly recommend The Bunker in Clifton Park to anyone looking for a great venue to host a party or special event. We made so many wonderful memories and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.“

“Great atmosphere and great beer“

“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!“

“I ordered some half trays of food from the Ravenswood catering menu for a family gathering. The food was amazing!!! So delicious and boxed so well for easy and careful transport! The staff was very friendly. I will definitely be doing it again! Highly recommend. 💕“

“Awesome, best place to be in Saratoga“

“Bartenders were great at Happy Hour & attended to everyone w/humor & drinks were wonderful! My sister & my appetizer and dinner couldn't have been more perfect! It was a super busy nite(parents weekend) and the staff & servers were amazing!! Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The host team helped us after I made a mistake with our Valentine’s Day reservation. Ate at the bar with Ashley (I think that’s what I remember) and enjoyed a happy hour pasta entree and the pasta special - lobster ravioli with shrimp and scallops. It was the best of its kind I’ve ever had. Wines were great. Service was great. The place was warm and inviting. Can’t wait to go back. Thanks to Forno Bistro for helping to make our Valentine’s Day memorable and lovely.“

“Amazing service and amazing food! Great experience!“

“Great professional service by Delia. she was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. good food quality and large portions. I'll be back.“

“everything was great service was great“

“My husband and I stayed at the hotel next door . We ordered Togo and to our surprise , the food was amazing French dip so savory and if you have a big appetite it was enough to satisfy. Husband got the burger and onion rings and he loved it! Ii tried one and they tasted homemade and then strawberry shortcake to die for seriously homemade whipped cream and everything. We actually went back the next day for dinner people were so nice service impeccable and atmosphere was so great I looked around and I mean no one was on there phone omg the food was all great the fishes/fries to share and shared basket onion rings and the best of all the Southwest eggrolls were amazing could go on and on but seriously our night was great“