I spent both nights last weekend at the Fuze Box. I cannot tell you how free, safe, and welcome I…read morefelt. I have been dealing with a lot of personal issues and to have such a place to go and release myself was just the therapy I needed. I wanted to take a minute to thank you for making it such a wonderful place for all people who so often face discrimination, hate, and even violence for who they are. Fuze Box is truly a place for everyone. You have allowed us a place to be the "us-est" we can be. There is nothing more valuable. You uphold the values of community, service, and love of your fellow humans. You are an important influence in the City of Albany, and your example means so much. You are not just talk; you are a true ally. We could use more community leaders like you. Hopefully your example will inspire others to follow in your footsteps. You are a kind and generous soul. Thank you, not just for the Fuze Box, but for all you do to better our City.

Pulled up here on Friday Night With Someone Special and Friends. I love the graffiti on the walls,…read morethe atmosphere is very relaxed especially with the dress code. The bartenders were very quick and polite the drinks were amazing. I didn't get to check out their food but will be sure to do so when I return.

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!

When it comes to going to bars, this is where I usually end up at the end of the night. It's a dive…read morebar, and my favorite one at that. All of the bartenders are excellent and have been there for years. It's a small spot, but there is usually a lot of room until after 11pm. The patio is a great place to hang out after work in the summer. They usually get a mix of craft and mainstream beers as well as common liquors for mixed drinks. This is again one of my favorite spots, and maybe out of my own nostalgia, hope never changes.

This is a mall bar. The room, is cozy. They have a good choice of drinks. Good service. I will come…read moreback

Empire Underground is a small venue that draws enthusiastic crowds. There's nothing fancy about it…read morebut there's a stage with a decent sound system. Expect to be standing the whole time. There's a bar that's stocked with a variety of beers, ales, hard seltzer and even hard teas. The staff is friendly and courteous. The bathrooms are fairly clean. I showed up recently for the performance of a Metallica tribute band called Hardwired. They were very good. The music was very loud. It was fun. It was a good music venue. I'd be happy to return.

My girlfriend and I went to Empire Underground for a concert to see a artist named Ekoh. The event…read morewas fairly organized, the space is pretty small. Expect shoulder to shoulder crowds and standing for a long period of time. The music was pretty loud, but also not too loud, so we were able to hear the artist clearly. Cons: Security is very lack luster, they didn't search anyone or check bags at all. Someone could have snuck anything in, that's the only worry we had. Otherwise it's a decent size venue!

Stumbled upon this place and had a great time singing Karaoke with friends for hours. Staff is…read moresuper friendly and welcoming. Food was good. They have a pool table, darts, a small bar, and seating with tables for those who wish to dine-in or just lounge and have a few drinks. Everything was very clean. They had DJ lights going, so it was a really fun atmosphere. What a hidden gem!

I tried to give them a chance since it would be a great addition to the area The first time I…read morereserved a room and none of the technology would work for the karaoke. The second time I placed a reservation online when I got there they said that the room was already reserved and sent me away. The staff was not welcoming at all.

The Yard is a perfect place for a first date, for a rendezvous with friends for a night on the…read moretown, or to get together with coworkers and blow off some steam at happy hour. There's not really any place like it, in Albany or elsewhere, for that matter. The vibe is what the name suggests, an open-air play space with plants, swings, a cool bar and indoor-outdoor seating. The bar list is creative and fun, and the cocktails are as tasty as they are pretty to look at. If the mood suits you, there's dedicated spaces where you can play a wide variety of lawn games or engage in some recreational axe throwing. And then there's the ice cream. BoozyMoo! is the in-house brand of craft, alcohol-infused ice cream. There are over a dozen flavors--I'm partial to the Mint Chip Julep churned with a bit of Jefferson's Ocean bourbon--and they're all epic. The Yard isn't a restaurant and isn't trying to be. They let you order in and can offer you a basket of their yummy dough bombs to snack on, but people are mostly there for the drinks, the ice cream and to have fun in a cool atmosphere.

The Ax thrower instructor I was excellent. Fun time. Order the pretzel bites. Easy parking. Great…read morelocation.

It has everything I want in a bar: cheap and strong drinks, a pool table, a kickass jukebox, and…read morepeople who won't talk to you. The name is exactly what my first impression of the bar was before entering. Yet, when you're stuck in Albany bored and sober as hell, there's no reason to pass up a place based on its shady appearance or the fight in progress right outside the door. It made me realize that this is what all the faux dives in NYC wished they were. You end up here for one (or all) of the reasons as outlined in Iffy's motto: Drink. Fight. Fuck. It is a place for people who hate the college bars. Pool sharks rule the billiards table- the brightest part of this dimly-lit establishment- and will most likely kick your butt in the game as skillfully as they can break your face outside of it. It's a haven for people who just want to mind their own business and get away from the world, or themselves. It attracts the most diverse demographic of miserable souls, mental states, and deviants in every social class that exists in the capital of our Empire State. One of my favorite regulars is a woman with Tourette's, who isn't afraid to say exactly what I think all the time, to pretty much everyone who comes within one foot of her:"If you get in my way, I will FUCK YOU UP!" It's technically Iffy's II, as this is a rusty phoenix of its original location that was torn down for parking an indefinite number of years ago. No one seems to know how old this bar is. The only thing you need to know is that the nicest person in there is the bartender, who is armed with a smile and enthusiasm to get you wasted on $3 beers and $5 cocktails so strong that anyone caught drinking them here is immediately associated with addiction of some kind. This is a joint I will definitely return to when I'm in town. If it's not to get completely trashed, it will be to get my dad lotto. Did I mention they have a lotto machine? Maybe I'll come back to drown my sorrows in more hard liquor when I find out I didn't hit the Mega Millions jackpot.

The new pool table inside the place is very nice. Great dive bar for large groups or parties..read more

Here in Castelon on Hudson (New York), get off the highway, take a break from driving, and have…read morelunch. Excellent food . . .and very clean restrooms. Ben Butler Sept. 20, 2013 Friday

It's a really good, down and dirty old fashioned bar with food. The people are a hoot. The staff…read moreis snappy and the service is great. They have a very good pea soup and the club salad is a whole plate full. When I want light food, I get the salad. Only about six taps, but they have bottles too. I'm always welcomed and enjoy the other customers. Apparently, live music sometimes. Absolutely worth a salad and a beer.