42 Best Bars near Rensselaer

“Fun place to hang out, whether you play golf or not, it's so much more than that. Great food, great vibes!“

“Great little cozy bar that shares space with an equally great pizza/Italian food restaurant( Manor House)The eatery has fresh housemade rolls for their hot/ cold subs and have dinners & pizza
The bar is great with excellent prices.
Customer service for both are awesome!“

“The food came out fresh and hot, and there’s a good variety on the menu with generous portions. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the meal more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was clean and had a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. That said, the food quality seems like it can be a little inconsistent. Some dishes were really good, while others didn’t quite live up to expectations, especially when it came to the steak. Prices also feel reasonable for a chain restaurant, particularly with some of the deals available.“

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

“How do you keep warm and in good spirits up in the crown of Maine, Aroostook county? Well...."New Scotland spirits"! Helderberg winter wheat whiskey.. 68W American corn whiskey.... or a nice bottle of Helderberg Vodka. Thanks so much for a taste of Home. Happy New year!“

“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.“

“Tonight was mine and my fiancé first night going here. The staff was nothing short of amazing. The food was phenomenal. Everyone was so polite and very attentive. Thanks for a great dinner. Most importantly thanks to your amazing staff.“

“I love this spot. Great drinks and a great ambience. 🙂“

“We went here for a sold out event. It was a great experience! With only two bartenders, they quickly and efficiently made drinks, never making the wait time longer than 5 minutes which was impressive given how packed it was! The two bartenders deserve all the kudos!! I will be back for more disco lemonades“

“The Detroit Pizza is 🔥🔥🔥. A bunch of old punks hanging out. what more could ya ask gore. 👍👍“

“We visited here at the end of a bicycle ride from Manhattan and had the best time!! The bartender was fabulous, we even learned about a new drink (to us) called Fernet-Branca. We so enjoyed meeting Serena, King, and Edward - so if you're out there hit us up! It was a magical evening 🥰“

“I just had the best chicken wings, I ever had. They were Tequila Chipotle wings. They are the best I definitely will be back.“

“great food, wonderful people, well mixed drinks.“

“Great Food and Amazing Staff!! 10/10 Recommend!!“

“The new best place in town!“

“Blair is the best!!! 😃 Everytime I go into Thacher street the food is delicious and made with love ♥️“

“Love the Irish pub atmosphere. Would highly recommend Ryan's Wake for a private party. We had 50 people who were very comfortable in the space. Private room has its own bar which was great. All the staff we worked with were friendly and accommodating. We had appetizers, since party was 6-9pm. Great working with Jared, as he helped me with party planning suggestions. We brought balloons and some decorations. I was extremely happy with Ryan's Wake private room. Plenty of room to mingle! Great job Ryan's Wake!!“

“Better than ever, great menu, excellent staff“

“I stopped in while in Albany for a business trip. I grabbed a bottle of their rye whiskey after they were so kind to give me a sample. I wished I'd had time to stay for a bit, because the atmosphere was great. I also wish I'd grabbed another bottle. Very good whiskey!“

“I’ve found my “Cheers!”
Yes I’m showing my age with that reference - 80’s babyyyy - but this dive bar is IT!
This place has some of the best cocktails I’ve had, easily rivaling overpriced drinks in Manhattan - shout out to Tom!
If you have no idea what you want to drink, no worries, talk to the bartenders, they’ll help you, might even whip up something creative on the spot.
Monday nights belong to Brian the bacon guru, baby I eat pork again when I roll up here on a Monday (I pay for it later too, well worth it, lol).

The patrons are some of the most diverse and amazingly chill group of folks I’ve encountered since moving from the multicultural NYC life - Bx to be exact - to the parts up yonder.

The owner, Joe, is one of the kindest humans, and honey like attracts like, because his team definitely match his energy, they are hands down, some of my favorite people up here! Special shout out to Victoria & Corrine ❤️!

When you go, chill hard, enjoy big, and tip OD!“

“friendly bartenders, clean bar & affordable drinks!“

“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.“

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

“Good crowd, interesting rotation of local art and NYS beverages (the “crafts”), fun events and friendly vibes.“

“Grate spot to hang before and after shows at Lark Hall (~);}“

“Shelby and the staff at HiFi are fantastic whether it’s the little things like remember your usual drink, making great conversation, or having to come in the next morning because you forgot your card (dope!)

The drinks are great, the times are fantastic, the tunes are always on point and it just adds up to a fantastic experience. It’s become my go to bar in Albany!“

“The Best Place I have ever worked for HANDS DOWN! Grateful for Management, they treat our team with respect, allow every team member to be themselves inside and out! Community, Neighbors, Local Small Business all supporting one another and coming together! Every Day Citizens, Everyone Pitching IN! 🇱🇷🦅😉 XXXOOO“

“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!“

“great service, good food, friendly clientele“

“Juan was excellent! The food is fresh. Portions are generous. This is like eating Souhern California Mexican food, never had that on the East coast. This is worth trying if you love Mexican food. Great atmosphere, great seating. So if your looking for quality with a great vibe. Look no further....“

“Always an event everyday of the week here! Food is great and has a buzzing atmosphere with lots of smiles. Such a friendly staff and tavern is well decorated and very clean! A MUST SEE!“

“Bacchus has been the best most under-rated pizza in the area…in NY..for years. However something changed recently. I don’t know if it was a one-off but their flour or dough changed. Not in a good way. What happened?!?“

“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!“

“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.“

“Silver Slipper is the building that my grandfather bought way back in the 30's
I must stop in ~ my pop & nanny raised 7 children upstairs. Mom is the last of 7
Doris is 92 ❤️ .. we stopped by ; to early in the day. Must go back to feel the vibes
of yesterday years .. may God bless“

“Whenever I fly out of Albany Airport, I always stop by Hudson's for a pre-flight drink. I've consistently had positive experiences—friendly bartenders and quick service every time. It's also conveniently located near most of the airlines I fly with, which makes it an easy stop. I haven’t tried the food yet, so I can’t speak to that, but I definitely recommend grabbing a drink here if you’ve got a little time before your flight!“

“What a great time we had at June Farms!! We had the pleasure of spending the morning with Trevor, who escorted us around the farm in a golf cart! We learned so many new things today about the farm animals. My children ages 27, 5 and 2 years old all equally enjoyed our morning, what a great family experience. Thank you for the memories. Trevor was great!!!! We can’t wait to come back again.“

“First time coming here so I wasn't sure what to expect. The ambience was great, but the noise level was way too loud. If I were owners, I would definitely look into sound deadening tiles or something to address the noise level. Asude from that the food was great. I think they may have been understaffed snd not expecting to be packed on a Monday., so good took a bit. We will definitely be back. We had the Riggis and wings and both were great! “

“Samson's Motto should be: Service that Sells!!!! Food quality, quantity, service and pricing beyond expectation!“

“Daniel is a savage w the chefs hat on.“

“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!“