Went to Thursday night "Love Island" airing... Was the only group of girls beside 1 other group, we…read morecould not hear the TV and there was a group in the back room loudly talking - we asked for closed captioning and an employee came over to touch the remote and did... nothing. I actually got up and grabbed the remote to put closed captioning on myself. Now the bar... When we walked in at 8:30p we waited till 8:45 to finally be greeted by the bartender as a training barback stared at us doing nothing for the entire time. The bartender had an undeserved, terrible attitude and spent over 10 minutes making a single specialty cocktail. Our second drink was treated similarly, though this time she demanded we leave the bar area we were standing at to move to the other side where her male coworker was making our last drink. It was so obviously direct disrespect and distaste for us as customers, I will not be returning. Oh, then last drink where my non-confrontational quiet friend got our third round - they served her vodka beverage from the same shaker as my mezcal drink and it tasted just like that, a mix of vodka and smoky tequila... no thanks. Bathrooms? No toilet paper. Drinks were actually delicious though, except for Kristen's third! Not busy enough to excuse this hospitality.

Glad to see Ilium continuing to grow in Troy. It's a fun spot with reliably good cocktails that…read morestrike the nice balance of being approachable and incentive. Staff are likeable staff are great and Ilium is always hosting all sorts of events.

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!

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.

I've gotten drinks here a few times and had good experiences. The back room is full of large…read morewooden picnic benches making it good for groups to gather and hang out. I've eaten here once and had an ok pizza. It was good flavor-wise I just I didn't realize it wouldn't have cheese holding everything together on top, so the toppings just kept falling straight off which made it hard to eat. I brought the leftovers home and added more cheese to the top and then it was perfect. So next time I would order something different. Good beers though and a really nice space inside.

If not for the amazing atmosphere, Common Roots would be pretty common…read more Although the establishment is vast with plenty of seating, the food has much to be desired. I ordered a sour beer of raspberry-lime. It was decent but something was missing I still can't determine. My starter were house made chips with their blue cheese dipping sauce. They arrived almost instantaneously and were well done, which I appreciated. The dipping sauce is so thick, it's more like a spread with some intense flavor. My smashburger arrived, which looked great until I realized the burger had been smashed to the point of being paper thin, making the edges crispy. This made for a "bread sandwich" that was dry until I got to the sauce and kimchi in the absolute center, which was quite good. There was no side salad option, so I went with the German potato salad. It was over-seasoned to the point where I had to stop eating. The runner also brought over fries, which I hadn't ordered, but he left them on my table anyway. They were also well done and tasted good. However, I was "potatoed out" at that point. Many other diners had pizzas and they looked great. Clearly, they knew something I didn't and I should have tried one of those instead. I couldn't relay this to the server because he kept disappearing for long periods of time and never happened to see me hold up a hand for help. He was kind but not attentive by any means. After fifteen minutes of waiting, he did reappear and finally got my check. Common Roots could be an amazing place to dine and hangout but they've got some work to do. Five stars for the atmosphere and two stars for food and service.

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!

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!

Hands down the best iced Mocha I've ever had. Great service, kind and knowledgeable staff, great…read morelocation. I hear they do beer or something too.

Not much to offer really the beer is a bit pricey for the and the patrons aren't the or the owner…read morefor that matter

We traveled from PA to visit Fidens. The brewery is really big. A good size bar and lots of tables…read more We sat at the bar and had some really excellent IPAs!! I have been to many breweries in the state and There beers are one of the best in the state! They have a big menu with lots of choices. We had there chicken wings that were huge and had a nice crunchy crust. The nuclear hot sauce was like lava!! Made head break out in a sweet lol.I couldn't get enough of it! We also had a pretzel that was excellent! The hot spicy mustard reminded me of wasabi. It was kicking! Later we had the Philly cheesesteak with peppers and onions. It was a good size and delicious. Could only eat half. Wife had apple pie empanadas that were excellent. We came for the beer and were not disappointed!! We really like their IPAs. The Ddh the Artisan Gummy Bears was probably one of the best IPAs I ever tasted! I also preordered a bunch of cans of IPAs a couple days before we visited the brewery because they often sell out. We plan on coming back next summer for the weekend.

5 stars for the beer quality…read more Visited 605pm on a Sunday. Early in morning I looked online and no cans available for sale. When I went to the brewery there were cans but they said all had been bought days before. Poor experience to visit site in am and have zero available for sale and nothing at brewery. I know they are popular but this never happens at even popular high end breweries ive visited. Also...brewery open til 7 on Sunday. 605 arrival. After waiting a while for what felt like very disinterested workers to come assist me they told me they close the kitchen an hour before 7 so no food. Which feels like a missed opportunity given the nfl football games were on and many people wanted food and were turned away.

Stopped in here on a Sunday afternoon and we were greeted by Roger. He was so welcoming and took my…read moreboyfriend and I through their extensive list of brews. My boyfriend liked several of their beers so he opted for a flight of four - their Brown Ale, Red Ale, Extra Special Bitter and Ordinary Bitter. I went with a glass of carbonated Sangria from a Niskayuna-based winery, Capoccia Wines. I had no idea Niskayuna even had a winery! He really liked their beers and I loved the Sangria - it was so refreshing and fruity. It's super spacious with a bar area and adjoining room with more tables and corn hole. They had signage for a corn hole league that just ended. They also have an attached store with equipment for home brewing. Highly recommend stopping through! We loved chatting with Roger about the brewery and about his travels too.

I drove right past the place on my first visit, even with navigation going. I had been thinking,…read more"Farm brewery... where's the farm?" The tasting room is in the larger portion of a strip mall on Route 4. The seating at the bar is very cozy, and on your left you have a larger, very well maintained, area with tables and the rest room. The beer is good here, and so is the art of conversation, which, to me, is equally important at a brewery. They let us sample a few items before settling in on our chosen pours. I loved the eclectic setting, and for me you can't go wrong with 60s and 70s music (yeah, I was around for all of it).

I couldn't have been more pleased with how Heidi and Frank helped us with our wedding and the venue…read moreitself was fabulous. Interesting spaces, well dressed, totally modern vintage/eclectic cool. I highly recommend this space and Heidi and Frank for any event that your planning.

The first moment my husband and I toured Takk house we knew it was the venue. The building is…read moregorgeous, timeless, and the exact vision we had for our wedding. We chose to go with the all inclusive wedding package, which took care of so many details that would otherwise be stressful. Our wedding planner/coordinator Andrea is simply amazing. She was so easy to work with and took so much stress off of us, which actually let us enjoy the planning. She was there for us every step of the way and we're forever grateful for her hard work and dedication throughout the process. Sarah the in house florist is unbelievably talented, I honestly could've just given her our colors and let her take the reigns. Sarah's way of bringing a vision to life is breathtaking. Julie the in house designer was also a dream to work with! She executed our vision above and beyond and even suggested ideas we went with that were stunning! After all of the planning our wedding day came, and what a fairy tale it was. My husband and I, our families and friends are just speechless at how magical it was. The day from the very beginning to end was perfect. The timeline Andrea put together for us went smoothly. Her and her assistant Hayley were on top of everything, and also had anything you could think of on them. Shout out to the aprons with scissors, tissues, and anything else you would never think of needing during the getting ready process! We also did a first look on the roof top. I will remember that moment forever, it was so magical and breath taking up there. The private moment we got to share together really made us feel on top of the world. Now to the good part, the food! The in house catering meadowlark was perfection! There were so many options for those who had special dietary restrictions but also so many options for those who don't. Everything, and I mean everything was delicious. The way the Takk house team comes together for your big day is beautiful. You can tell that every single one of them loves what they do and will go above and beyond to make your day special. We can never thank them enough for such a perfect day!!