IRISH
Carney’s
17 Main St., Ballston Lake, 399-9926. Irish country pub
with casual family atmosphere and a pool/game room. Menu
includes Irish and American fare. Prime rib is always the
special on Saturday and Sunday. Fresh fish, hand-cut steaks.
Serving 11-9 Sun-Mon, 11-10 Tue-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Eamonn’s
151 Menands Road, Loudonville, 463-7440. Corned beef and
cabbage isn’t really Irish, but it’s on the menu along with
authentic Irish and standard American fare (T-bone and New
York strip steaks, seafood). Irish entertainment Fri-Sun.
Full bar, banquet and party facilities and on-premises catering.
Takeout available. Serving 3 PM-2 AM daily. Reservations
suggested. AE, MC, V. $
The Parting Glass
40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 583-1916. This popular
Irish eatery serves up more than typical pub fare. The menu
features homemade specials including lamb stew, corned beef
and cabbage, as well as homemade soups and Irish dishes,
plus fresh-baked goods made on premises. Full bar with more
than 100 beers available, including Harp and Guinness. Parties
for any occasion, facilities for 20-200, on-premises catering.
Serving full menu daily till 2 AM. Traditional Irish breakfast
daily from 10-3. Reservations suggested for parties of 10
or more. AE, MC, V. $
The Pig & Pickerel Pub
138 Washington Ave., Albany, 465-6744. Authentic Irish menu
includes fresh fish & chips, Guinness-braised beef,
scallop-and-mushroom pie and hand-cut steaks. Dinner specials
nightly; entertainment on weekends. Choose from 16 draft
beers and a wide selection of Irish whiskey and single-malt
scotch. Full bar, on-premises catering. Serving 11 AM-1
AM Wed-Sat, noon-11 Sun, 11-11 Mon-Tue. $5 lunch buffet
11:30 AM-2 PM Wed-Fri. Reservations suggested for parties
of 10 or more. AE, CB, D, MC, V. $$
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