35 Best Bars near Rensselaer

“Great pub food in a fun atmosphere!“

“I stopped by this Chili's with my family for lunch while passing by. We were amazed with how every single food item was waaay better than we expected from a Chili's restaurant. Philly, fajitas, Buffalo chicken sandwich, everything was cooked over the top delicious. I never leave review for restaurants but this place deserved it. Best Chili's ever“

“A very heartfelt evening with family and friends to celebrate my retirement with a catered dinner and drinks at IL Faro. My deepest thanks to Jessica Lamoreaux, Chef Christian Lofaro, and our server, Valerie, for an outstanding culinary experience.“

“Fun night out….great staff and cool place with a good amount of different activities.“

“Best chicken wings around“

“Lauren and Colin are beautiful people and run a truly special establishment. An amazingly curated tap list and bottle selection, as well as super tasty small bites make for a wonderful experience with each visit.“

“The wings are amazing. They have them down to a science.“

“This bar has the coolest outdoor area and the upstairs is most certainly haunted. I had a pile of dominos out on the coffee table and watched one move (btw, I don't drink!) As if someone lifted up half of the domino and dropped it back down. So creepy and cool!“

“Place was dead when it first opened at 12 on a Saturday, but I can imagine that it gets quite lively later in the day/night. There was a good variety of beers. Personally, I'm a sour girlie and appreciate any Gose or Sour beer that I can find so I was pleasantly surprised that there were actually 2 on the menu for me to try. Friendly staff, too, and some entertainment on the TV. You can bring your own food. Parking was a bit of a hassle, but maybe there's some spot nearby we didn't know of that would have been better than street parking“

“Ate 2 pizzas from Defazios from next door which was delicious and delivered to ADC. The atmosphere was quaint and the drinks were excellent! Our bartender was courteous and gave us recommendations on what to order. We will definitely be returning.“

“Had the meat lovers Detroit pizza and garlic parm wings. OMG. Amazing. I will definitely be back for more.“

“The Mrs & I were first timers tonight, Army/Navy game on TV, a bit loud but understandable, great appetizers, burgers & pierogis, great drinks & attentive server. We’ll definitely be back, great experience tonight. Thank you.“

“Searching for places to eat in the local area and this place popped up. I don’t normally leave reviews but I feel compelled as the food was absolutely exquisite. This place has good vegan options as well. The Dirty Little Birdy signature cocktail may be the best drink I’ve ever had! Just annoyed I had to share it. Coming back on Friday!“

“Pint Sized in Albany gives off such a hipster vibe, and I absolutely love it! The beer selection is fantastic, and the customer service is top-notch. Overall, it was a great experience!Located conveniently in the heart of Albany's Center Square neighborhood, this is the first Pint Sized location. Whether you live nearby or are just visiting, it's the perfect spot to grab a growler or mix-four pack and enjoy your favorite craft brews on the stoop or at the bar in their historic space. The patio seating offers a charming ambiance, allowing you to soak in the lively atmosphere of the "Greenwich Village" of the Capital Region.Some favorite activities in the area include enjoying Washington Park (with a beer, of course), grabbing a latte from Stacks, attending free concert series like LarkFest, Art on Lark, Tulip Festival, and Alive at Five, indulging in smash burgers from Herbies, and exploring the Empire State Plaza. Don't forget to check out their Untappd for real-time updates on the draft list and weekly updates on the can selection. Cheers to a fantastic spot in Albany!“

“A great to meet and visit. The drinks are fantastic and expertly prepared. The staff are friendly and attentive. Small plates menu is a home run!“

“Just had date night and have absolutely nothing bad to say! Brian served us and he was knowledgeable and knew the menu well. The food was cooked professionally, there was no feeling of “another chain restaurant “ it was delicious! Cocktails were nice, presentation was good. It was everything we needed tonight!“

“great service, good food, friendly clientele“

“Had a BLAST here this past wknd! I sang karaoke both Friday and Saturday night..I rocked and entertained the fun supportive crowd! Everyone that sang CAN sing!“

“uwielbiam to miejsce i gorąco polecam ,przemiła obsługa i fantastyczne jedzenie“

“Believe the hype! Casey Finn’s delivers for service, the finest Miller High Life and Jameson whiskey, and I heard that the Ruebens on St Patrick’s Day are the jam.Was sincerely hoping for the rumored bartender vs customer fight (see review from a few years ago), but despite a brief genuine moment of concern (“are you ladies lost?”), we made friends and will be back.“

“One of the most relaxing spots to grab a beer in the entire Capital regions. No frills -- a bar, a dartboard and a couple TVs. So the essentials are covered, and then past that you have an awesome craft beer selection and a couple things that separate it from other beer bars. One, everything comes in a 10oz or 20oz glass. The former is great if you wanna try a few things, the latter for staying a while. Two, they have three casks. Old Mahar's regulars will remember what that's like. And with the casks, they keep a lot of English and Scottish beers that other local spots don't. Basically, this is a beer-drinkers laid-back paradise.“

“Ended up going there tonight with 2 co workers of mine and it was a great place. Very laid back atmosphere and not noisy at all where we could actually have a conversation and not have to yell to hear each other. I ended up getting a bowl of the chili, which was amazing. Had the perfect amount of meat and beans in it. And I also had an order of fried mushrooms that were also amazing. Alot of places when you order fried mushrooms the breading just falls right off and mushrooms are mushy, but these were nice and crispy and batter tasted great. The bartender Brittany did and amazing job as well. She was really quick and was always there to make sure are drinks for good and also had great conversations with her. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice bar with great food.“

“Great social atmosphere.Fun games to play.They really need more than 1 bartender downstairs. Not a huge selection at that bar and the cocktails were small & expensive. Get a beer instead.In the winter, when we went in March, the downstairs was freezing. Wear your wool socks and sweater & you'll be good.All-in-all it was a good experience. Shuffleboard was a blast. Giant games too.City parking. Not wheelchair accessible. Narrow, dark stairs to get downstairs, opens up to a big game area.“

“This venue is like no other in Troy. Highly recommend. Stop in during a night of live music. Always a unique vibe enjoyed by all. Friendly staff, great ambiance and great cocktails.“

“Ordered from Uber eats. Actually read what they are trying to do and I loved it. Cheap meals that are extremely tasty. I just got the chicken curry and it's seasoned very well. The spice was great for me but for some it could easily be to much. If you ever have to turn it down for a broader reach please keep an option for the original.“

“Albany landmark one of the last black owned bars in Albany. Nice spot when you don't want to be around drama...most youngins don't want to go there because it's fairly low key which is why I rather go there. when I want to grab a drink in peace..go there grab a drink and show Phil love for keeping this establishment open!“

“Great place! Awesome drinks! Great food!!“

“I decided to stop here yesterday since every time I pass I say “ima stop there one day” WELL WELL WELL IM GLAD I DID!!! wen I walked in the bar was full but one seat at the end (it was 2pm) so I was kinda shocked the bar was that full so I already knew it was gon be a good place! Well first of all KRISTA IS A DOLL! you can totally tell being nice is natural for her she was very nice and made sure I got what I needed after my thousand questions lol she had so much patience with me! What got me the most was THE STEAMERS! you’ll forever have my heart if you have steamers lol they were sooooo good!!! But that wasn’t enough so I got the stuffed pepper soup and a salad which was HUGE for being small lol anywhooo I’ll be coming back again FORSURE!! GREAT PLACE GREAT FOOD GREAY PEOPLE GREAT VIBES!!!“

“12/10 dive bar experience (solid pours on the drinks, disgustingly good mozz sticks, and a pool table with a good crowd) EXCEPT for Juan Picasso...This absolutely sorry excuse of a human being, after being asked to jimmy open the locked women's bathroom by myself and another woman when a younger woman had been in there for over half an hour with no response, became clearly embarrassed to find her sitting on the toilet with her pants down. He then decided to try and hide his blatant embarrassment behind unwarranted anger and project those feelings onto me, saying sarcastically "Thanks for making me open the door..." before walking away?!Listen, you douche canoe, I'm sure by now you realized that the woman in there actually needed a little assistance - I only wish someone had made YOU clean up the vomit on the floor. Pick on someone your own size next time, eh? Your attempt to hide your personal insecurities and your inability to handle your "big feelings" behind a facade of machismo is laughable at best and incredibly sad at worst. If you own a bar, you take care of your people - I wouldn't be surprised if someone ends up dying on your watch.The bartender, Jeff, was cool, though. We like Jeff.“

“The staff at the Berlin helped me celebrate my birthday in style! They made delicious drinks and food and were just a ton of fun. I would recommend 100 times over!“

“Our son was in a concert at the Cohoes City Music Hall so we went to Spindles for dinner. My son, husband, and I all had a wonderful dinner. We tried the fried deviled eggs and they were delicious. I also highly recommend any dish served with their risotto! It was the best I have had. Spindles is worth checking out!“

“awesome atmosphere, great bartenders“

“Nice neighborhood bar, sports on the many TVs, billiards, cold beer , good people.“