Haven't been here for awhile. Usually visit in the summer to catch some music outdoors. The Arsenal…read moreCity Tavern is a popular place for locals & a last stop for motorcyclists after a ride. We stopped in on Fri 4/26/25 at 6pm for some drinks & eats. We sat at the bar. Bartender, Taylor set us up with drinks & menus. Arsenal City Ale ($6.25) for me & Pinot Grigio ($6.75) for my wife. She had the veggie quesadilla ($12.50) - hot full of roasted veggies. I opted for their famous chicken wings-Thai chili style ($14.50/doz). Eleven varieties of wings. Cooked crispy & sticky - excellent. Total bill was $53 (cash). NOTE: Wednesdays are $.50 wings and bottled beer bucket special. A busy place this Sat. evening. Also half the separate dining room was full. Bar side has hi tops. And there was a duet playing around 7pm. Not fancy, just comfortable like your favorite blue jeans. Fun atmosphere. Hours: M-F 11am-12am, Sat & Sun 12pm-12pm, kitchen closes at 9pm. Good neighborhood bar/restaurant that's very friendly to visitors. Thank you Taylor & the staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY

My family had lunch on a Saturday. The owner and waitresses couldn't have been nicer. Food was…read moregreat (brewery/pub style) and the service was friendly and quick.

Overall a good experience! The Ruck has a great beer selection and a convenient beer menu that also…read moregives untapped ratings which was a helpful addition. The drinks came out quickly after we ordered them. The food took a decent amount longer. While we did wait 30 minutes for our food when it wasn't very busy , when it did come out it was hot and delicious. Flavorful wings, yummy disco fries/tots and some of the most well seasoned onion rings I've ever had. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classic pub food bar place but was well cleaned. Other than having to wait a little longer than usual for our food it was a great experience. We were so excited to eat by the time it came I did forget to take a photo of the food but it was all portioned well and well seasoned.

My first visit to The Ruck was enjoyable. I went by myself. I was actually trying to find the…read moreRensselaer County Clerk's Office. People kept telling me, " It's across the street from The Ruck. You know, The Ruck?" That was no help to me. I was unfamiliar with this tavern. To think that it's more famous than the county offices sparked my curiosity. So after I took care of my paperwork with the county I stopped in at The Ruck. I would describe it as a business and dive bar that makes craft beers. I made it in for lunch on a weekday. I took a seat at the bar. I was surprised to see the menu was quite extensive. There was a nice selection of soups. I ordered a cup of Greens and Beans along with 5 oz. of Fat Orange Cat Brew Chonky . I liked the beer. The soup was quite good, too. The man seated next to me was eating wings. He was raving about them. He said they were the best in town. I'll have to try them next time. Service is very good. The bartender was a good guy. Very nice and helpful. He said that on football game nights the bar is packed with Bills fans. Sounds like a lot of fun.

This would be exactly the type of place I'm always looking for when I just want to chill out if the…read moremusic was a little lower. Just a small, unassuming, laid back bar atmosphere with some solid food. We started with the homemade mozz sticks. 4 large logs that were fried until the cheese was almost liquid. These were the main reason I wanted to come here and they were great. Next I got a Caesar salad. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the dressing on this and couldn't eat much of it. It just tasted like straight anchovies. Last I got one of the specials, a chicken parm sandwich. It came with a nice big cutlet, lots of sauce, and cheese on a ciabatta roll served with fries. I liked the sandwich a lot and the sauce went really well with it. The fries were obviously made in house because they were thick wedges. Not my favorite style but good if you are into that. They don't have a huge menu but it's got all the staples. Next time I go I definitely want to try the wings.

MCaddys is a cozy pub located downtown Troy. We've visited many times but never sat down for a full…read moredinner. The bar was decorated and festive for Christmas and busy for trivia. The sandwiches were tasty, gooey grilled cheese and stacked high turkey club. The garlic bread and aoili are a nice twist for a club. 4 stars rather than 5 because the sever forgot my second coctail but no hard feelings!

Always great food and service! Never disappointed with either! Highly recommend anything on their…read moremenu!

It's a classic Troy staple. You can't miss it!! The wings are great. The atmosphere is what you go…read morefor.

Deacon Blues is a neighborhood bar and restaurant. Although the bar area was crowded, we were able…read moreto walk back to the dining room, had a short wait for a table. We dined on salad and pizza. The tossed salad was a good size, fresh ingredients and the salad dressing tasted homemade. Their pizza is absolutely delicious: tasty sauce, toppings and cheese! Our waitress was attentive, friendly and an absolute pleasure. It was a very enjoyable dinner.

I work in Watervliet, I have since like 2015, so when I saw this place recommended, in Watervliet,…read moreand I had never even heard of it? I had to go. This is a dive, for sure, but don't be afraid of dives, embrace them. From the outside you would for sure just drive past, I know, I have driven down this street 100 times and never noticed. But when you walk inside it feels like home. It's bright and welcoming and it was absolutely spotless (the bathroom too!) It's very old inside, all wooden, but reading all the etchings in the wood from the last 4+ decades was pretty awesome. I almost forgot to add, I had the best service here that I had in a long time. It made the meal. Our waitress was so nice and welcoming. We ordered beers, the choices are slim and very domestic, but they did have a bottle of flower power, which only set me back $3.75. We had the fried vegetable platter to start (my friend is vegetarian) and they were pretty good! I saw the wings go by and I wanted to try them. I ordered them hot, and I really enjoyed the spice level, pretty mild for a hot wing. They were meaty. If you love meaty wings, you should come here. They were huge I could only eat a few. The sauce was good. Like a franks sauce but they made it their own. Overall, they were good wings, could have been crispier, but call me picky. My friend absolutely loved her eggplant parm torpedo. The red sauce looked really great so I think if I come back I'll do a parm dish. She said the eggplant was still crispy in the roll, and she loved the fries so much. With two beers each and enough food for take out containers, our bill was less than $50. It's a deal. It's a little hometown spot. We would come back. Maybe not 'go out of your way', but if you are around it's worth a stop for sure!

THIS IS THE BEST BAR IN TROY THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY THE PLACE IS CLEAN. The patrons and friendly. I…read morehighly recommend 11/10 this place is awesome. We love O'learys!!!!!!! We have been going here for years and we fully recommend!!!! No food though so eat before you come!!! Otherwise it's amazing! Great place to get a drink with friends

Best bar in Troy by far. Great drink selection and even better prices. Shawn is by far the best and…read morefriendliest bouncer in the area.

Bootlegger's is my go-to spot. Great food, great staff. My current favorite night is on Wednesdays…read morebecause it's Beat the Clock Pizza! Every Wednesday from 5PM to 10PM, the time you order is the price you pay for a 12" cheese pizza -- order at 6:21 PM, pay $6.21! Here's a picture of my $5.00 cheese pizza.

Great food. Too bad the service is horrible. Every time we come here the food takes an eternity to…read morearrive, and good luck if you're in a hurry to pay the check.