46 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“

“WOW! Where to start! The Coat Room … from the prep (I booked this party 12months in advance), to the food, service, attention to detail…it was all 100000/100000!!! I truly cannot say enough about the staff! From Ranell thru the planning process and understanding my wants for my sisters bridal party event, to Felicia who was SOOO incredible leading up to the event, day of, she paced our coursed meals perfectly and knew what we wanted before even asking! And the food! Our party was a group of 19 girls, and we have all said it was some of the best food we have ever collectively had in our lives!!! We had many many dietary restrictions in our group and they accommodated them all and then some! If you’re looking for an intimate dinner or even a large party like ours you can not go wrong! I am so looking forward to going again next time I’m up in the Saratoga area. I worked an event planning for many years and I must say working with this team they Completely blew me out of the water!!!! 100 stars ⭐ if I could! Thank you coat room team! And whoever is managing… ranell & Felicia deserve raises!!!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Server Karl was AMAZING probably the best service I've ever received at a restaurant, my friends and I were honestly pretty turnt and probably a bit of a handful but Karl handled it masterfully, I didn't catch the girls name who was helping him but she had a pony tail and she was really cool too, great experience, great vibes.“

“Great food and service“

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

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

“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."“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The martinis and atmosphere are amazing. Best martinis I’ve had. Creative and an endless menu of options! The bartender Nick was great! He was so enjoyable and informative, he even made a surprise concoction for us that was delicious! A must visit when in Saratoga.“

“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!“

“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“

“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. 💕“

“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.“

“Awesome, best place to be in Saratoga“

“Great atmosphere and great beer“

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

“Amazing service and amazing food! Great experience!“

“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.“

“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!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“everything was great service was great“

“was suprised to find pretty good food. drinks were ok. fun night out. staff was attentive.“

“Really nice place. Great food fair service and a really nice atmosphere. In the summer this place would be awesome they have two giant garage doors that open up to an outside bar. Lots of great food choices in a really fun surrounding. Prices for reasonable and the food was delicious.“

“Been here a few times. Food has always been very good and service too. Nice semi fancy atmosphere. A tad pricey but not a bad value factoring in the atmosphere. Its a go to spot when we have an event and want a reservation and need to know its gonna be a solid dinner.“

“We always have a great time at a Nanola. We are longtime trivia participants. The music is MUCH MUCH too loud, but our regular server, Bradley, makes up for it with his sweet disposition and his understanding of what we want. Rob and Erin are marvelous.“