What a surprise! Great beer and the food was incredible. Steamed clams were huge and flavorful. The Fish fry was a plentiful portion. Made for a wonderful afternoon after a busy day of apartment hunting. read more

We stopped here for a quick bite on our way home and despite the first impression I had of this place (being a dive bar), the people and food were fabulous. I tried the hot roast turkey sandwich with fries and cranberry sauce. It was fantastic. Turkey was perfect, fries were crisp, cranberry sauce was tangy, and the gravy was to die for as it was very flavorful. If you just so happen to be in the area, stop by this place. I highly recommend it. read more

Ale House - Hot roast turkey sandwich with fries, cranberry sauce and extra gravy! Yum! - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

Andrew J. you beat me you little bastard. Let me just say that, while Mr. Subb is fairly close by, they don't have alcohol or chicken wings. This place does. My parents, Chinese physicists, go here. THEY GO HERE. I'm going to third the chicken wings, they are supreme in all of Troy, the greater Albany area, and probably as far as the Catskills (I really don't know what they do over there, so I'm going to let that one slide). They use the good kind of chicken wings, smaller, tender, and their sauce is well balanced and just tasty. Their other food, well its good but you don't have to have it. Because their wings punched me in the stomach and I liked it. Don't stick around at the bar, grab a few friends and go into the second room and sit at a table and get rockin'. They sort of have a stage. I wouldn't recommend it. Oh and one time a pickle dropped from a friend's plate here. Me and Andrew J. decided it would be hilarious to give it to our friend, and she totally ate it heartily without knowing. Sorry Alana. read more

I was looking forward to my first meal at the Ale House. I had read good things about the wings, and couldn't go any longer without trying. First of all, the service was the one major downside of my experience. At the time, a Saturday night around 7pm, there was only one waitress working the entire table area. The service was slow, and the food took long to come out. We stopped ourselves from ordering an additional appetizer, because we didn't feel like waiting another 25 minutes to get it. Aside from that, I thought Ale House was pretty typical. I found the wings to be a little too crispy, but the sauce was delicious. We got medium, and I found it to be tasty and rather hot. We also got an order of the crispy onions with horseradish dipping sauce. The fried onions tasted as if they had been lying around all day. The outer layer was soggy, and I was not impressed. However, the horseradish dipping sauce was excellent. A perfect example of good sauce, bad food. I thought the beer selection was commendable, and reasonably well priced. Overall, the Ale House satisfied my craving for good wings, but in the end, I would not return. read more

Its all you would expect from a hole in the wall bar in Troy. Its a dive bar with a kind of limited menu of appetizers and sandwiches. But the tequila wings are fantastic and the service is good. Don't expect dining at the Ritz but if you want a lowkey place to hang out and drink or eat chicken wings this is your place. read more

My number one place in the Capital Region to get wings. I found them thanks to their well deserved best wings rating by Metroland year after year. They hit the nail on the head... these wings are worth the trip. The Ale House is a little hole in the wall across from a fire house in North Troy. Very modest and pretty chill, which is what I like in my eating establishments. The wings and brew is what it's all about here. Those crispy tequila chipotle wings burn my mouth and make me happy inside. And I wash it all down with a brew from a good array of choices. I've heard the turkey sandwich and a couple other menu items are pretty good, but I come for the wings. A little pricey but worth every cent. The staff is super friendly as well. If you love crispy hot wings, this is the place to be. read more

Rocco B. totally sets the record straight by saying that the Ale House has the best chicken wings in probably all the world. It does. The universe even. This place holds the title of "MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT". My aunt and uncle started taking me to this dingy, Irish pub back when I was literally an infant. The atmosphere is dark and the music is always loud. The wait staff, consisting of about two or three people, are a great bunch of people. The beer selection is what you'd think it would be, nothing fancy but you're not going there for the beer variety. I recommend the following as a perfect meal: 1) a pint of either New Castle, Guinness or Sierra Nevada 2) an order of onion chips to start and most importantly: 3) one order of (and say it just like this) "a dozen medium crispy" They'll know what you mean and you'll be happy you did. I absolutely love this place and it is one of the few (and I mean very few) reasons I sometimes wish I still lived in the greater Albany area. And totally try to make it for their annual Thanksgiving pub crawl, the "Turkey Leg." read more

I'm a regular at the Ale House. I haven't tried everything on the menu but I've generally had a favorable experience (save one bad burger on a hungover Sunday), and they have the best wings I've ever had - I definitely prefer Ale House wings (ordered "extra crispy") over the Ruck's, though the latter wins at bleu cheese/ranch hybrid dressing. I like the townie feel and the wide array of events the Ale House hosts - from bluegrass open mic nights to storytelling, from touring bands to football, bass fishing and organized holiday pub crawls. The staff are all excellent and take good care of the patrons. Beer selection is not infinite and not particularly competitively priced, but there are always several solid choices on tap, from light to dark. There is a mild Irish feel to the place and that is reflected in what's to drink. read more

I ordered the blue cheese burger and it was awesome. Service is good and the beer choices, allow you to taste first. Thumbs up!

Yes, they are open for lunch unlike the Ruck! (They should post hours on Yelp) Good location, they share the lot across the street and there's a firehouse next store in case the extra spicy wings are too much for you. Great wings...ask for crispy. read more

Ale House - Pubs Near Me - Troy, New York

This is a true diamond in the rough! Yes, it's a local neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name but it is so much more. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The menu is extensive and the food is fresh and flavorful. They serve some of the best wings and sandwiches in the entire Capital Region. They also operate The Hangar (a music hall across the street) which features some of the best musical acts in the state and beyond. Their stock of beers (bottles and on tap) are top shelf at a working person's price. Once you stop by and sample the fare, you will call this tavern, home like I do (twice a week). Oh, and this place is great every day/night of the week! read more

This is the best little ale house in town. It has the typical bar food and scene, but if you're a food snob like me, you will appreciate the gourmet spin on the specials' menu. The prices are good and the wings are OUTSTANDING!!!!!! read more

The wings here are the main calling card of the establishment. Perfectly cooked and crisped, with an exceptional sauce to boot. Staff is nice, drinks are well priced and tastefully made, and the atmosphere is fantastic. My favorite wing place in the capital region. read more

The service was good. It's dark in there and the visual on the walls is hyper busy. I see some good reviews of the food so maybe this was an off day for them but my food was awful. Tough and flavorless steak, flavorless fries..my child said the water tasted bad so we asked for bottled water which they provided. I wouldn't go back. read more

Ok so the word "Dive" may have actually originated right here. But it is glorious. The wings are great, they always have a few interesting beers on tap, and the Thursday thru Sunday specials yield some pretty refined pub grub. Every once in a while they do a short rib special that rivals any over priced white table clothe joint. And if that's not enough the owners mother makes the carrot cake. Now when you first walk into this place you will ask yourself who the hell would ever eat carrot cake in here? I will end my review on this observation, tell your inner self to stop asking too many questions and order the 'effing carrot cake. read more

I love this place. Small and old, but great atmosphere and food and beer. Best burgers in town. Love when I have to go to Troy - always make a stop here. read more

The best wings in the area. Great choice of beer. They have great bands there too. Highly recommend.

Home away from home bar! Always feel welcome and the food is great. This is the go to place for watching the game or a casual meet up with friends and family for the best wings in the area! Oh, and coldest beers too!! read more

Great wings, cripsy, hot or not. Staff is very friendly. Burger i tried was blue cheese and carmelized onions was awesome. Beer+Wings=goodness. And i try wings everywhere i go, Ale House is the bomb. read more

Love the Ale House for its divey feel, killer wings (try the tequila chipotle), and delicious burgers. We came early with our small children and they were very accommodating. read more

I know people go to the Ale House for wings, but I have to put it out there that they have the best burger in the area. Freshly ground beef, made to order (I like mine medium), a thick 6 oz. burger with cheddar cheese or whatever else you like. The other food is all quite good, but I often can't get beyond the burger. Fries usually arrive hot and crisp, and before I know it I am practically rolling on the floor, stuffed. If you are so inclined, try the hot open turkey sandwich. I like it with toasted wheat bread. The gravy is actually delicious and the mashed potatoes are real, though you can have fries if you prefer. Chili or nachos are also good, especially if everyone else is having wings. (Myself, I need a few beers before I think chicken wings are even food...) Since the smoking ban the place has taken on a family atmosphere, I often see small kids in the dining room. Reading the crazy table covering (torpid liver, anyone?) and sipping a draft beverage always seems to pass the time. read more

Seriously, no crap on tap. Awesome selection of beer and amazing staff. Their cooks are incredible! Gotta try the pizza

The tequila-chipolte wings are simply amazing. Great selection of constantly changing beers on tap. Fun and cheerfull environment, family friendly. In over 15 years of visits I have seen exactly one fight break out amd my fellow patrons threw the offending drunks out of the place and saw that their tab was paid. Voted best dive bar in the capital region several times, even though the moniker really isn't deserved. The Ale House is much more a family / neighborhood institution. My own personal Cheers... read more

You may be wondering, "Why is everybody talking about the wings?" But if you are asking yourself this, rest assured you haven't been there - yet. Their menu is very simple, consisting mostly of sandwiches and burgers. I have been told that it is all good, but I have always gone there for the wings. My wife and I will often go and get an order of wings to "start with," saying that we will decide what to eat after it. Every single time, we end up getting more wings. I don't know about the recommendation to order the wings "medium crispy" as I always just ask for "medium." The wings have always been crispy and I don't know if I'd want them to be any crispier. This is the main plus to their wings, that they are able to get them to be quite crispy without overcooking them. Crispy outside, juicy inside - it sounds simple, but it isn't. After you try these wings, you will notice that other places do not nail both of these qualities. Good wings nail at least one, but truly special wings nail both. What about sauce, you say? Of course this is an integral part of good wings, but it's also the easiest. The Ale House does have a great sauce, but almost everywhere in the capital district has a decent sauce. Speaking of which, there are many other good wing places in the capital district. In particular, The Ruck has improved their wings a great deal by making them crispier. They come pretty close to The Ale House, but aren't quite there. Wings aside, the bar itself is just a nice place overall. For Guinness fans, they DO pour a "perfect pint" (if you don't know what this means, don't worry about it). The Paulaner on tap is extremely refreshing and tastes as good as it does at Wolff's Biergarten in Albany. While it is cash only, there is an ATM right inside. Their bathrooms leave a bit to be desired, but oh well, it's a bar. I'd also like to note a strange vibe in the place. When you go to The Ruck, the crowd changes from a 30's 40's 50's crowd in the afternoon/evening to a 20's/student crowd at night. No matter what time of day you go to The Ale House, the crowd will be very diverse in terms of the age range. In particular, it was weird for me to see families (in the dining area, of course) even at later stages of the evening. But almost everybody is there for the wings, so who blames them? read more

It's been awhile, but I would say: Great beer, good times.... Hear the chicken wings are good (on expert authority, some of the best ever made), and they will make you an amazing grilled cheese if you ask, and of most importance: good craft beer selection. Don't be put off by the neighborhood, as it is Troy, NY -- if you're not in a sketchy place, you're not in Troy... read more

A place to go and hang out where you can feel free to be yourself. Nothing fancy just straight forward service excellent choices of beer and surprisingly good cuisine. Personally I would recommend the tequila wings. read more

Oh my god! The wings are super! They got rave reviews too.

My shortest Yelp review ever: it don't get no betta than this! All the prevous reviewers have it right and I don't need to repeat their raves. I like to sit at the bar and have the man tell me about the various beers on tap, which rotate based on the owner's (Brian) instincts. He has very fine instincts. Go! (And get your tires changed across the street at the Tire Warehouse, best tire retailer in the area). read more

One of the few places in Alb that gets wings right.no frills. Just straight up legit barfare.

I ordered fajitas on Mexican night, they were a joke and not very good. The drinks were mad expensive for a dive bar although I went to another place and found the same thing so it could be the area. I gave it two stars because the bartender was a nice guy. read more

Another nice hidden gem of Troy. Good food and a nice beer selection. It's small but fun. Best wings in Troy (although the bleu cheese at The Ruck is better), especially the tequila chipotle wings. Good food from what looks like a definite hole in the wall. read more

Always dependable, this real deal pub has character, solid food priced fairly and an excellent selection of beer. A plus is the varied music venue. A good spot in Troy. read more

Kind and friendly staff. Good beer choice, okay wings. I was not a fan of the food, very bland and boring. The staff was a 5, food was a 2.

Great wings, plenty of TVs, very congenial staff. Great place for dinner and/or drinks

Best wings in the Capital District area, hands down! Troy's "Ruck" probably coming in a close second. Loves me some Ale House wings, though! Definitely a "dive" w/ some "old skool" character & charm -- fine dining Ale House is not! Good venue for live music in the bar area, they sponsor a fishing tournament & other such causes to raise money for area groups, fairly priced, great beer selection...get it? Ale House is pretty overall rad! If you've never been & a like a down-to-earth, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere w/ AMAZING wings? Ale House is DEFINITELY for you! (Another menu fave: their little crock o' chili w/ tortilla chips & melted muenster cheese atop! LOVE!) read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid with my dad, still look forward to the next time I'm coming. Can't go wrong with the wings or the steamed clams. Last but no least the carrot cake is to die for, have to try it at least once! read more

The Ale House is well known by locals for their fantastic wings!!!!! I also their sweet potato fries. Just superb! They have music often as well. Great service, nice people. Definitely a place not to miss. read more

Everything here is great but the WINGs are beyong great. Not sure how they make them but wings just don't get any better. Also great beer and super people. read more

My buddy and I do a monthly "Guys Night Out." We were trying out different venues. The Ale House is now THE default spot. Superb decadent food (wings & burgers) and brew! read more

was visiting Troy for a wedding this past weekend and read the reviews on this site about the wings. They were just as good as advertise. Absolutely amazing. perfectly crispy and saucey. Wanted to drink the sauce! had the Tequila and Chipotle wings. AWESOME!!! read more