The 20 Best Bars

Albany, NY, United States

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Great rock gigs. super beers, and the brunch is to die for. It’s a local, family-run place, so don’t expect Chilis-level expedience in the service department. The Low Beat’s charm is its rough edges. Go for the rock shows and keep on top of the schedule on the website – there’s always a quirky band booking…

Merle N.

I had the thin spaghetti with marinara that came with salad and Italian bread. All legit, large portions, and tasty. I looked at the table next to us and they had a crispy crusty rectangular pizza that looked amazing. Next time, I am getting that! They said it was a white pizza with broccoli and chicken…

Sumita R.

Ralph’s Tavern

Seated quickly for Wednesday dinner and they had a live band. (I haven’t been to Junior’s in close to 2 years. I’ve been here for lunch during the work week, and it was torture sometimes. We’d park in the back and the back door was locked, after knocking on it someone finally opened it up just as we were…

Steph B.

Ehh, it was so much better back in the old days (Tessssss!!!). Average in every way. It has lost all of its charm and character, replaced by a refurbished interior, and a less than welcoming staff. They are better places very close by. To bad — lark tavern used to be a great place.

Rasha B.

34 places in Albany, ordered by rating:

The Excelsior Pub

5.0

5 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-462-0690
Address:	54 Philip St

Bars /

Susie’s

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-449-2988
Address:	8 Delaware Ave

Bars /

Playdium Bowling Center

4.4

11 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-438-0300
Address:	363 Ontario St

Bars / Bowling

Ralph’s Tavern

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-489-8290
Address:	1328 Central Ave

Italian / Bars / Pizza

Suzie’s

4.2

6 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	8 Delaware St

Bars /

Mahar’s Public Bar

3.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-459-7868
Address:	1110 Madison Ave

Bars /

The City Beer Hall

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-449-2337
Address:	42 Howard St

Bars / American (Traditional) / Gastropubs

The Merry Monk

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-463-6665
Address:	90 N Pearl St

Bars / Belgian / American (New)

Hudson Harbor Steak & Seafood

3.8

12 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-426-5000
Address:	351 Broadway

Seafood / Steakhouses / Bars

Fuze Box

3.3

15 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-432-8866
Address:	12 Central Ave

Dance Clubs / Bars / Music Venues

Cafe Hollywood

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-472-9043
Address:	275 Lark St

Bars / Burgers

The Barrel Saloon & Texas BBQ

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-694-0670
Address:	942 Broadway

Bars / Music Venues / Barbeque

Lark Tavern

3.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-694-8490
Address:	453 Madison Ave

Bars / American (New)

The Cat’s Meow

3.5

8 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-456-1895
Address:	14 Karner Rd

Bars / American (Traditional)

Junior’s

3.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-935-2025
Address:	1094 Madison Ave

Bars / American (Traditional)

Jonathan’s Pizza Inc

2.9

13 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-463-5100
Address:	31 N Pearl St

Pizza / Bars

Parish Public House

3.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-465-0444
Address:	388 Broadway

Cajun/Creole / Music Venues / Bars

Bombers Burrito Bar

2.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-463-9636
Address:	258 Lark St

Vegetarian / Mexican / Bars

Blue 82

3.2

10 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-445-8082
Address:	82 N Pearl St

Bars /

Dave & Buster’s

2.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 518-313-4500
Address:	1 Crossgates Mall Rd

Bars / Arcades

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