This is a fabulous new whiskey bar in Troy! We went on a Friday evening and the bartenders were…read morewelcoming and very chatty. They make it easy to sample many whiskeys from their wonderful selection with 1 or 2 oz pours. They also have a nice list of wine, cocktails, and beer for those looking for a whiskey alternative. The bartender made me a Pickle Ricky and it was delicious. He checked in with me after I tried it to be sure that I liked it, which I appreciated. My husband sampled some whiskey and ordered a Paper Plane off the cocktail list, which he was very pleased with. This is definitely a cool spot for a date or to meet up with friends and we look forward to returning soon!

Loved supporting this black owned business! We came on a Saturday night and there was a DJ playing…read morea good mix of everything. Our mocktails were super tasty and tropical with a hint of guava! Bartenders were also friendly. There's some additional seating upstairs and in the back patio area.

My favorite bar to go to after pre-gaming at Slidin' Dirty. The drinks they have in rotation are in…read moreseason, tasty, and often strong, and the bar service is prompt and friendly. The only way I could see this place improving is if they started offering food! I've yet to have a bad experience at Foosty's and would recommend it to anyone looking to have a good time drinking in Troy.

When we first found our way into this bar during the Troy Victorian Stroll day, we were blown away…read moreby the gorgeous decorations, fun music, and general conviviality. This is a dive bar with heart. Fantastic, friendly bartenders who really know their stuff. We've been back many, many times since then. We've come in for drinks and food and are never disappointed. The food is pub fare done well. Love that they go all out with decorations for different holidays. Do yourself a favor when in Troy- Footsy Magoo's is a must!

One of my favorite places to have a few drinks with friends and munch on some bar snacks. If you're…read morea fry connoisseur, this is your place. Perfect thickness, clean oil, and a perfect spice blend to finish. Every time I've ordered a Guinness, it's been perfectly poured as well. The atmosphere is also great, with the Hudson River on the deck, and then three different bar areas on the establishment - each with a slightly different vibe. Couldn't recommend coming here with your lads for some beers enough!

We came to Ryan's Wake on a Friday night around 5:30, perfect timing before it got crowded. We were…read morevisiting a student at RPI. We liked the free parking in the lot nearby. Our waitress was good, our drinks were out quickly, my soup came right after ordering it, and the rest of the food was timely. Clam chowder was delicious. I loved the poutine. My husband said the wings were fine, not great, and our shared large Caesar salad could have used more dressing, cheese, and croutons. The service slowed as the restaurant got busy, I needed more water for my meal, but overall the view was great and it was a decent meal.

4 of us had dinner Saturday night for the first time here . Food was really good double smash…read moreburger tuna steak and cob salad all top notch. Our server was super nice and the building is cool.

My recent experience at Finn's was exemplary from beginning to end…read more I stopped by Finn's with a colleague for dinner. The exterior and the surrounding neighborhood doesn't really give a good indication of the goodness you'll find inside Finn's. Immediately upon entering, I was met with a lovely and bustling dining room. My colleague and I sat comfortably at a high top table. We began our experience with cocktails I got one of their specialty cocktails (it was a rye cocktail--I don't exactly recall the name of it). It was spirit forward and delicious. For my dinner, I got their chicken schnitzel. It was hands down the best chicken schnitzel of my life. It comes piled with a perfectly dressed caesar salad and topped with trout roe. My good gracious--I'll be dreaming of this dish. It was perfection. Our server was so kind and just wonderful throughout our experience. Can't really say enough--wonderful from beginning to end! Get to it!

This little gem was recommended to me by my Bed and Breakfast host. He ensured that this would be a…read moregreat place to pop in and have a good meal and he did not steer me wrong. As I arrived to this small and intimate restaurant I could see that it was completely packed. Wishing on a prayer there would be room, the hostess asked if I'd like to sit at the bar. I said yes right away and was swept there. The only seat open was at the end of the bar, but you are in the middle of the restaurant and the kitchen so it's a perfect spot to be able to see everything. After some time glancing at the menu I decided that the steak frittes and cab wine would be my order. As I waited I saw other items that immediately caught my eye and the burger was one of them. Mental note to come back and order that. When my meal arrived it was a generous portion and delicious. I enjoyed every minute of eating slowly, people watching and enjoying the ambiance of this place. It's reminiscent of a SF or NY hidden gem place but with a relaxed feel. Everything was great. From the service to the meal, perfection! Can't wait to to be back!

I stopped by for a quick breakfast. This farm to table restaurant has a nice intimate interior. We…read moreopted to sit outside (which meant we had to fight off some bees). The drinks were pleasant! I had a coffee and tried a mimosa. To eat, I ordered a peach pancake which looked delicious! It had a maple syrup drizzle and a dollop of whipped cream which brought it together beautifully. Service was great, our waiter was happy to answer all the questions I threw his way. I will be back here before it gets too cold to try some new items!

This is a unique venue and a great spot to see music in Troy. The space is intimate without being…read morecramped, with capacity at 175-200 people. There is PLENTY of standing room (and dancing/moshing room :) ) and also a line of auditorium-type seating raised along the back wall near the sound booth. (This raised seating area is great for photo/video taking, IMHO.) The stage is low and close to the crowd, without barricades, which lends to the intimacy. Was concerned about it being too cold in the winter months, but heat was working just fine. There were some coat racks available, too. The bar prices were reasonable, with a nice selection of tap and cans, and seltzers and other options available for the non-beer drinkers among us. Sodas and non-alcoholic options were also on the menu. The staff at the Hangar was pleasant and helpful, through and through and the sound was good throughout all bands. We parked a couple of blocks up the street; parking at the venue is limited, but finding parking in Troy is rarely an issue.

The Hanger is a phenomenal spot to see a band and have a great time with friends and other music…read morefans. It is a small, roadhouse size, type of place right on the Hudson River in Troy. It can be counted on to book fun bands and provide a great vibe. The bar staff are always attentive, friendly, and professional. We just saw the Fleshtones here and it was a blast!

This place makes fantastic cocktails. t had a great vibe, music was a perfect volume. Every drink…read moreI had was delicious as was my husbands. They had a nice variety of different types of cocktails on the menu, but each one was carefully crafted by the bartender. I had both the watermelon basil margarita and the clean slice, which was a clarified cocktail. Both were delicious. As a snack we had the baked Brie which was a perfect snack, delicious and filling. The staff was very friendly and attentive.

Loved the cocktails. Loved the staff. Loved the vibe…read more It was calm, dark, and cozy. It was a really great spot to end my night out with my husband to chat and have a well made cocktail. We can't wait to go back!

For a moment, I forgot how amazing The Ruck is, simply as a beer bar…read more When I was passing through town, I was only in Troy for a few hours. Clearly, I couldn't do everything. And I thought I would have to give up on my desire to pop back in to The Ruck for a pint. On the way back to my hotel, I decided to just check to see what Dave and crew had on tap. Egads! Seriously folks, this bar is an embarrassment of riches. I only wanted to have one beer, but I left with three. Two I enjoyed on site, Hill Farmstead's Susan and the brewery's Society and Solitude #13. These are heavy hitters, and even just two five ounce pours put me in a place where I felt it would be imprudent to have a third. Fortunately for me, the crowler machine was fully functional, and I was able to grab an oil can of Weldwerks Xtra Xtra Broccolli to go. Beer names are stupid, but they will not dissuade me from drinking something delicious. Sadly, Dave wasn't there, so I didn't get to say hi, or shake his hand, or thank him for his hard work of managing such an epic tap list. Regrettably I rolled in late in the evening and the kitchen had already closed. No wings for me. Not even one of their special deviled eggs... which sounded delicious, btw. Welp, it was a very very good reminder for me to get back to Troy, arrive earlier in the evening, and move The Ruck back up to the top of my list. You Trojans are lucky to have this joint. Go there. Often. And rejoice.

Loved the vibe, loved the wings, loved the salad, and loved the selection of beers. The dudes…read moreworking were cool as heck. Will when I'm nearby!

Staff is outstanding bartenders are great Kevin and Jordan bartenders are incredibly adorable and…read morevery sweet! Excellent drinks. Food is outstanding extremely fresh!!

We were here on a weeknight dinner for the view of the Hudson River. We parked in the free lot next…read moreto the building and came up the stairs in the back. We were seated right away on their back patio without any wait. Service was good though a bit slow. They were busy and our food came out slow as well. We did enjoy the huge crispy fish sandwich with fries, cheeseburger with onion rings, and German plate.

There are wing cooking professionals at this dive bar in Troy…read more A dive is an understatement. They gave us paper plates. The lighting in the dining room is dim. I am fairly certain the air conditioning was not on and it was August. In addition to wings my group of 9 ordered jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks and their version of a blooming onion. All three were fried deliciousnes. Loved the mozzarella sticks and poppers. They gave an over abundance of sauce with each. It is called the Ale House and the beer selection was decent. They offered pitchers of the good stuff. The real draw here is the wings. Clearly not frozen, they came out in all kinds of weird shapes demonstrating they were chopped off a whole wing by hand. Decent sized, perfectly crispy. We ordered them three ways. Tequila, Medium and Hot. They offered an award winning hot sauce on the side. I didn't touch it and two of the heat chasers in my group were not really impressed with the heat level. The Tequila Wings had a sweet element to them and not much sauce. I liked them, members of my party loved them. The medium wings were perfect IMO. Drowned in incredible wing sauce. The hot sauce was also very manageable. I would have no problem ordering them again. The blue cheese was perfect too. This is a top 3 spot for wings in the Capital Region. It may be a dump, located in an out of the way spot but that would not stop me from making the trip again and again.

Visited this rustic spot with my Mom for beers and an early dinner. When we first walked in I was a…read morelittle like, "Mom where are you taking me?" since the neighborhood seems a bit run down and the bar was filled with guys day drinking. Mom just walked by these guys and proceeded to the dining area and began perusing their specials. They have the usual pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and salads and some Mexican style options like nachos and jalapeño poppers. Lots of draft selections including Fiddlehead, a personal favorite. The dine in seating away from the bar was relaxed and comfortable. I wasn't expecting much given the atmosphere but the food was very good. The salad I had was nice with romaine lettuce and an assortment of veggies. Mom enjoyed their burger. Reasonable prices. I'd gladly return here now that I've been introduced to its understated charm.