11 Best Cocktail Bars near Lake George

“This is a HIDDEN GEM! We were in the Lake George area with no kids so we were looking for some great craft cocktails. Nick M. is the bartender and he is EXCELLENT. His knowledge of drinks and his friendliness truly stands out. In addition to the drinks we ordered, he was able to recommend other drinks that we would like based on what we shared with him. Even though there were locals there, he was attentive and interacting with us as well (which not all bartenders do!) He also recommended a great place for small plates, and he was spot on in that recommendation as well. If you want a GOOD drink (not just a standard bar drink) GO TO THE LOBBY BAR.“

“Such a fun place. We stopped for a drink before our boat ride ands had a fun time. I didn’t comment on food because we didn’t order but it was quick pub food which still looked ands smelled good. The bartender was Eric was great and the live music was good as well.“

“Exceptional food and even better craft cocktails. Shout out to Corey our bartender who made our experience top notch!“

“Excellent food and great management. Always greeted personally with a smile“

“My husband and I loved our experience at the Boathouse! We sat at a table with a great view of the lake. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The building it beautiful and clean. We had cart service bring us from the parking to the door. There was a large selection of craft beers to choose from. I got the lobster roll and it was absolutely delicious. Husband got the ribeye and loved it. We will be back soon!“

“I recently had a special luncheon at Mint...every detail of the event was perfect...the environment, the service, the attention to details (candles) and the food! The pistachio tiramisou is worth the 2.5 hr drive! A perfect experience!“

“Spent a lovely evening with host Cesaera (Che) and her staff. Made and ate a wonderful Indian dinner, complete with wine, hors d'oeuvres, and a brief break mid event to whip up a pitcher of mango lhassi! The Bourbon Room is closed to the public during these events, so the whole thing feels very private and luxurious. Cesaera had all the ingredients and equipment ready, so everything we needed was right at hand. Came home with a binder of the recipes used, so we can share what we learned with others. Great opportunity to learn new recipes and techniques, and to make new friends. Don't hesitate!“

“We tried The Gem tonight and we were not disappointed. Friendly service from start to finish. We chose wings as our appetizer and two draft beers! The wings were crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. For our main course, we selected the smoked brisket with potato salad and baked beans as our sides. This was by far the best smoked brisket we have had. We ended the meal with the sticky toffee pudding and vanilla ice cream 😍. Head to The Gem for a great meal!“

“Unbelievable brunch!! The Bloody Mary is insane. The chef is amazing. Fresh made to order. Breakfast burrito and homemade hash browns, avocado toast done on warm naan bread with roasted garlic. Food Network should do a feature story.“

“This place is amazing! The food was spectacular! Service was over the top! Location was very nice. We had 2 appetizers and dinner. The bill came to 110.00 before tax. Excellent menu to choose from. We can't wait to go back. You will not be disappointed! They have been there for 64 years. By the way, our waitresses name was Jenn. She is the bomb!“

“Great place for drinks and good food“