The mead here is amazing. Go and enjoy some of Ray's hard work! It's seriously delicious. The Hades…read morewas my favorite (pleasantly zippy), but the blackberry, and Midas would have been great as a full pour too. I will for sure be back the next time I'm in Albany.

Cool spot! We sampled a variety of meads. They have traditional meads as well as some more…read moreinventive ones including a jalapeño mead and a winter spices mead (my fav). Nice ambience too and excellent service. Our bartender was very knowledgeable about the various meads and attentive. Small place but when we visited on a Saturday afternoon it was not busy. They have a book exchange and board games. Free popcorn! I would definitely come back here. I was considering bringing home some meads but I thought their bottle prices were a bit steep at between $25 and $35. Meads in our local area (MA and RI) are more in the $20 bottle range from local spots. Don't miss the cool mural in the back!

I'm obsessed with the vibes here! From sipping mead out of horn cups to exploring the faering (a…read moreViking boat) outside, Helderberg Meadworks feels like a magical escape. I especially love the Esperance location for its gorgeous views and the option to sit outside by a bonfire. The stunning views are matched by the fun, Nordic-inspired interiors. The decor, seating, and bar all add to the atmosphere, and even the bartenders fit right in! Service is great--they're so sweet and knowledgeable about the meads as well. As for the mead, it's absolutely delicious. I recommend trying a flight to sample the different flavors before picking your favorite for a full glass. I loved them all, but my top pick has to be Loki's Lure--a rich blend of coffee and cacao. Other favorites are the Heritage and Black Currant. The one thing I do wish the meadery offered is snacks. It would be nice to have something to munch on while enjoying the drinks. Beware of the mead though--it's so tasty and goes down so easily, you might find yourself tipsy before you know it!

Stopped in to try the Mead. We were a party of 4. Only one of us liked the Mead. Just personal…read moretastes. The cider was really good and the majority of us liked it. The 5 stars come from the place and the service. Great location loved the decor and the service was great! We just found out we were not Mead fans. Recommend for those that want to try and those that already know they like Mead.

This spot is so special and we are so grateful to have it in our new home city. What a gem to find…read morea great Meadry with local stock and wide selection in any city, much less unexpectedly after moving cross country to Troy. The staff and patrons really make the whole vibe and atmosphere all the more bad ass. The whole place even the decor in bathroom is a major vibe and I feel like I must bring my drinking horn to use in place of a cup sooner than later. Some special shout outs to the bartenders, India and Emily, who have treated my husband and I with huge welcomes as recent transplants to NY. Yall have a whole magical thing going on up there! 12 out of 10 stars. A must hang spot when in the downtown Troy area. Great mead and cider selections love that you can purchase bottles for home too.

Friendly, small place, but comfortable. As for the mead,…read moreplenty of variety, some ciders as well. I enjoy it.

This was an outstanding place to hang out. My group had some mead flights, and my wife liked one…read moreso we bought a bottle. Then we played some Frisbee Golf. We really enjoyed the viking theme and even tried on some of the funny costumes. They need something to serve non drinkers/designated drivers. I had a water, but it would have been nice to have some kind of soda or something like that. But for the average visitor who is going to enjoy a real drink. You won't be disappointed.

What a great find!!! Awesome mead!!! Fabulous owners! When they finish the build out this place…read morewill be FABULOUS!!!! Please support this small business and learn about mead!!!! Worth the beautiful drive!!!!

What a beautiful, CLEAN, friendly, and inviting venue!…read more Aside from incredible cider at more than fair prices (try the classic, the Mule cider, and the Imperial (if you want more bang in your cider)), Nine Pin is absolutely SPOTLESS inside - so impressed with how clean this place is. Also impressive are their Bavarian pretzels with Cider Cheese, the ambient music, the selection of games to play, and their robust calendar of events. The team members working there are super friendly and knowledgeable. One of the highlights of this visit was watching a couple at a nearby table order a cider flight, and it comes as an impressive display of nine tap offerings framed in a nine-pin bowling pin diamond - WOW!!! Though I am not in Albany often, I do have a few friends in the area and rest assured the next time I am in this city, Nine Pin will be where I ask to meet up with all of my friends. I'm excited for another trip here. Well done Nine Pin!

I really like this place!…read more Food is good. Had some of the apps and pizzas. Nothing remarkable, but still great overall! Cider flight was fun. I also like that they do offer real cocktails. My 8 year old daughter love the donuts and mocktails. Overall, perfect for big groups. You order at the counter, so you don't need to stress about splitting the bill. Easy spot to bring kids. We brought our own board games and art materials to entertain our kids ages 1-8 years old. No issues!

Such a fun, joyous, and friendly place for any event. Great food, excellent wine, lots of history!read more

This winery is incredibly charming and absolutely beautiful. The barn is pristine, spacious, and…read morefeatures modern amenities, including nice restrooms and a bar in the back with a penny counter which was so cool. The ambience is rustic. There's definitely something to catch your eye, especially at the bar. Reminded me of a Tuscan beach bar shack It's quite adorable with the cozy room off to the side decorated with a teapots. The outdoor yard area is also spacious. Convenient parking that you can see the horses near the stable from. It's just a quick drive and easy to locate from Albany. I would highly recommend without hesitation.

Cameron ran the bar. He mixed up a tasty gin and tonic for me. This tasting room is dedicated to…read morethe promotion of their Maine-centric offerings of various liquors, beers, and ales. They lack food but have a history of hosting group and business events. To that end I'm confident they offer a unique experience. I love the set up and location of this place! It's cozy. And you're probably familiar with the statement that if they don't have exactly what you want to drink they'll definitely have something you'll love. Support Local. Go there. You'll have a great time.

If you're in the area I highly recommend you make a stop here!! The spot is super lowkey, I love…read morethe layout/theme. It's small but spacious. The prices are reasonable and the service is amazing!! I went recently and had Rachel and Nash taking care of me and they were amazing. Rachel is so bubbly and radiates happiness! Their drink menu is pretty big, they are an "open" bar but the liquor they use is made locally so they only use one brand so in that way you are limited BUT the drinks are still delicious. I had the Lady's Limoncello which is featured in the little boomerang I posted. They do give you complementary trail mix (not sure what to call it - can also be seen in the background on the video) and I think that's amazing. They don't have a food menu so it's nice to have a little snack while you drink. I came from out of state and I would love to go back. Loved the experience and the staff! Also Rachel makes an amazing pina colada shot!!! It was my friend's birthday and she made us a couple of shots and they were so yummy!!

This is the perfect spot the relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery with a cocktail or glass of…read morehouse made mead. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back. The apple mead was the perfect fall drink. My husband had the Bee's Knees cocktail and it was absolutely delicious. You are also able to buy bottles of mead or spirits to take home. Conveniently they accept credit cards as well.

Cute, spacious, chill spot in Catskills! We stumbled upon it on soup day on a rainy day, which is…read moreas awesome as it sounds! Great ciders with ample variety, cozy spot and excellent service!

Awesome cidery in Catskill! I visited on a Sunday and was…read moreexcited to see they offer a flight with all of their ciders. It was a fantastic way to try everything. I was also pleasantly surprised that I liked almost every single one of them. My favorite was the currant cider - it was so good! The bartender was so friendly and welcoming. He also checked back frequently to see how we liked everything and to see if we needed anything. The space is beautiful and has such a cozy atmosphere. You can sit at the bar, at a booth or one of their long communal tables. Highly recommend Left Bank Ciders!