PUB
FARE
Across
the Street Pub
1238 Western Ave., Guilderland, 482-9432 or 438-1718. Standard
pub fare with sandwiches, salads, burgers, tasty fried appetizers
and homemade soups. Full bar. Serving 11 AM-midnight Mon,
11 AM-1 AM Tue-Sat, noon-9 Sun. MC, V, ATM. $
The Ale House
680 River St., Troy, 272-9740. Cozy Troy pub serving homemade
soups and chili, clams, award-winning wings, burgers and
deli sandwiches. Lunch and dinner specials. Full bar, featuring
microbrews and import drafts. Off-premises catering. Takeout
available. Serving 11 AM-1 AM Mon-Sat, noon-10 Sun. Cash
only. $
The Cat’s Meow
14 Karner Road (Route 155), Guilderland, 456-1895. Popular
tavern serving a light menu including burgers, homemade
soups, pizzas, giant fish fries, finger foods and sandwiches.
Dinner specials nightly. The deck is now open for outdoor
dining. Full bar, catering for small parties. Takeout available.
Serving 11:30-11 Mon-Sat. Closed Sun. AE MC, V. $
DiCarlo’s
1165 Central Ave., Colonie, 459-8440. Sandwiches, salads,
burgers and soups. Grilled fare, daily pasta specials. Also
Southwestern menu featuring Mexican dishes. Full bar; exotic
barmaids and dancers. Amateur night first Sunday of every
month; free pizza Sunday at midnight. Serving 11:30 AM-8
PM Mon-Fri. Kitchen closed Sat-Sun. AE, MC, V. $
Doc McCutchen’s
388 Broadway, Albany, 432-8584. Standard pub fare, including
sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps and daily specials. Full
bar. Serving lunch 11:30-3 Tue-Fri. Kitchen closed Sat-Mon.
AE, MC, V. $
Everyday’s
2012 Central Ave., Colonie, 869-0494. American-style Cajun-Creole
menu serves up spicy pub fare mixed in with fancier entrees,
such as Creole chicken. Full bar. On- and off-premises catering
available. Serving 11 AM-midnight Mon-Sat, noon-midnight
Sun. D, MC, V. $.
The Fountain
283 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 482-9898. Pizza, finger foods,
burgers and other light fare, as well as a large selection
of Italian dinners. Specials available all week. Full bar.
Serving 11 AM-2 AM Mon-Thu, 11 AM-3 AM Fri-Sat, noon-2 AM
Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
Hill Street Café
180 Madison Ave., Albany, 462-3544. Serving good pub food
every day and every night. Menu includes chicken wings and
grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads and burgers. Full
bar. On-premises catering for parties. Serving 11:30 AM-2:45
AM daily. MC, V. $
The Lookout Inn
622 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, 785-4757. Serving traditional
pub food, such as burgers, wings, appetizers, pizza and
overstuffed sandwiches. Serving 3 PM-4 AM Mon-Fri, 6 PM-4
AM Sat-Sun. Full bar, on-premises catering. AE, D, MC, V.
$
McGeary’s
4 Clinton Square, Albany, 463-1455. Menu features hearty
burgers such as the Paddy Melt and specialties such as the
Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich. McGeary’s makes its own soups,
breads and rolls, and is the home of Guinness Black Bean
Chili. Award-winning wings, steaks cut to order, fresh seafood,
daily lunch and dinner creations, two full bars, 58 taps,
premium spirits. Banquets for one to 199 of your friends.
Eclectic atmosphere, live entertainment. Serving 11:30-10
Mon-Thu, 11:30-midnight Fri-Sat. Closed Sun. AE, MC, V,
ATM. $
Michael’s of West Sand Lake
43 Mall, West Sand Lake, 674-5938. Menu items include gourmet
sandwiches, burgers, fries and world-famous chicken wings.
Full bar. Takeout available. Serving 11:30-7 daily. AE,
MC, V. $
Muddy’s
40 Lincoln Ave., Watervliet, 273-9892. A variety of pub
food, including pizza, chicken wings and sandwiches, burgers
and finger food. Full bar. Serving 10 AM-11 PM Mon-Thu,
10 AM-midnight Fri, 11 AM-midnight Sat, noon-11 Sun. Cash
only. $
O’Leary’s Pub & Grill
153 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, 382-8909. Pub fare with lots of
sandwiches, hot and cold, and entrée specials—the burrito
el grande will fill you for a week, for only $7—and it’s
vegetarian friendly with burrito and burger options. Serving
11-9 Mon-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat, 4-9 Sun. AE, CB, D, DC, MC,
V. $
Pinhead Susan’s
38-40 N. Broadway, Schenectady, 346-6431. A gorgeously refurbished
bar just off Schenectady’s State Street, with a menu that
includes burgers, sandwiches and homemade soups. Try the
house specialty Guiness burger. Named for local graffiti.
Full bar. Serving 11-10 Mon-Fri, noon-10 Sat, Closed Sun.
AE, MC, V. $
Ravenswood Pub
1021 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-8771. Light meals including
homemade soups, salads, pub fare and fabulous chicken wings.
Casual atmosphere. Full bar, on-premises catering and banquet
facilities for up to 75. Takeout available. Serving 11:30
AM-midnight Mon-Sat, 4-10 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Sadie Klutz
849 Madison Ave., Albany, 459-8099. Enjoy pizza, pasta and
steaks. Try the hot sandwiches or light fare, such as wings
and burgers. Full bar. Takeout, delivery and catering available.
Serving 11 AM-4 AM Mon-Fri, noon-4 AM Sat-Sun. Cash only.
$
Smitty’s Pit Bar & Grille
138 Washington Ave., Albany, 465-6744. Pub food in a pub-style
atmosphere. Featuring 18 beers on tap. Lunch and dinner
specials daily. Full bar. Reservations for large parties.
Takeout available. Serving 11 AM-1 AM Thu-Sat, 11-11 Wed,
noon-11 Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
The Starting Gate
55 Watervliet Ave., Albany, 482-8179. Known for its hamburgers
and home-cooked turkey and roast beef. For a flavor kick,
try the Cajun chicken sandwiches. Lunches and late-night
snacks, too. Full bar, banquet facilities, on/off-premises
catering, takeout and delivery available. Serving 9 AM-4
AM daily. AE, DC, MC, V. $
Sutter’s Mill & Mining Co.
1200 Western Ave., Albany, 489-4910. Back-to-basics bar
food is always on tap in the front room, but full dinners
are also available in the dining room. Daily dinner specials
include award-winning steaks and chicken dishes, stuffed
sole, and grilled prime rib sandwiches. Full bar. Takeout
available. Serving 11:30 AM-close daily. AE, D, DC, MC,
V. $
Valenti’s Pub
729 Pawling Ave., Troy, 283-6766. Pub fare, specializing
in pizza and pasta. Also burgers, wings, salads, subs and
much more. Full bar. Takeout and delivery available. Serving
from 11:30 AM daily. AE, CB, DC, MC, V. $
Washington Tavern
250 Western Ave., Albany, 427-0091. Although this spot is
best known for its traditional tavern fare, the facility
was recently upgraded and is now also offering a special
dinner menu (available evenings from 5 to 9) sporting such
dishes as steak, ribs and sizzling fajitas. Full bar, banquets
for up to 60, on-premises catering. Takeout available. Serving
11:30 AM-1:30 AM daily. AE, MC, V. ATM on premises. $
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