This place is gorgeous. Â Knowing that it only opened in 2005 is hard to believe. Â The bar itself is an antique--the silvering of the back mirrors slightly flaking away. Â It's over 100-years-old and absolutely perfect. Â The rest of the space is filled with delicate woodwork that recalls an old Catholic church. Â Tin ceilings. Â Light fixtures that look like gas lamps. Â Even the men's bathroom has antique urinals... giant porcelain beasts that stretch from mid-chest all the way to the floor.
The bartenders are all great. Â The selection on tap is a healthy mixture. Â The outdoor seating is perfect for a summer afternoon. Â If River Street had a little more foot traffic, then the window seats would be in high demand.
The only thing that doesn't mix about the interior are the electronic dartboards. Â For a bar with such a classic style these things clash a bit. Â Some sisal dartboards and chalk boards to go along with them would be great.
Don't miss the autographed photograph of Shane McGowan behind the jukebox. Â And there's always $2 pints of Utica Club. Â You've got to love a bar that does that.
This is a pretty awesome bar, I guess when I get over my college days I'll stop being so disappointed at the fact that they don't serve pitchers of beers and be happy with the really nice selection of non pitcher worthy beers that they do have. This is a great bar to go to during the summer because they have an outdoor patio and rockin' on the river is held right outside. While the perks of this bar are darts and a karaoke machine I think that I'll be sticking to bars that think that all beers can go in pitchers for now, because I'm just not classy enough yet.
Review Source:This is my least favorite bar in the Troy area. It's always way too crowded and the crowd itself usually consists of scantily clad snobs and meatheads. Not somewhere I would recommend if you're looking for an intelligent conversation or to meet someone nice. I'm also not a fan of the bartenders that serve you your way overpriced drinks, they aren't very personable and not as nice as some of the other bartenders in the area.
On the bright side, they have a patio out back that during the summer has a separate bar which makes getting drinks a bit easier and they always have a good selection of beer on tap. Parking is usually pretty easy due to the huge parking lot in the back, or you can park on the street if you can find a space.
All in all it's an okay bar, but I feel there are much better places in Troy to spend a night out. I'd recommend Brown's Taproom or The Ruck before stooping to this place.
This is one of my favorite places to have an after-work happy hour. The outdoor area with Hudson River view is high on the list of reasons I recommend this place--there really aren't too many places one can go and hang out on the riverfront in the Albany area, which is surprising. If you must remain indoors, the old-world charm of dark wood, mirrors, huge shop windows, and low-lighting gives this place real ambiance. Even my beloved Guiness is on special during happy hour, which is unusual, and the staff is friendly and patient for the most part. Parking is easy--there are a couple of lots available.
Review Source:ryan's wake is a pretty good bar in troy. i've been here multiple times in different settings:
very crowded, "let's get drunk" nights
chill "we're so early we're the only ones in the bar" nights
"wow we can actually find/get a table outside" nights
each time has been enjoyable. whenever i go, i usually end up seeing blasts from the pasts. can't get away from running into people you know t ryan's.
you can park down the street in the lot or on the street itself. whichever you prefer. the bartenders are very nice and keep the drinks rolling. and i love their bathrooms. during the summer, it's nice to be able to go outside during the summer, drink in hand, and hang out with good company.
This stretch by the river has really developed into a mini-cosmos of social drinking, although the Ruck always will have the most character.
This is a good addition to the drinking establishments in Troy, and I know I'm a little late on reviewing it so saying it's an "addition" when it's already been here a while might sound snobby and ill-informed, Troy could use a little more leverage in their social scene as they continue to really make it over and put a nice spin on it. Right down by the river as you come in is always a good spot, and the RPI and Rusell Sagers are a stone's throw from it.
The bar could actually use even more room despite it being one of the longest spaces I've seen, it just never ends really until you get to the back porch which I would love to see in warmer weather during an afternoon. You have the obligatory people you knew from high school and a fair amount of knuckleheads and brosephs but most people are on their best behavior even though it doesn't feel like the friendliest place. The darts and light wood finishes plus a strong amount of light give it a great pub feel, although if they cut the music they could really get an authentic and raucous place going.
It's rightfully crowded, skews younger although with the ID scanner you're not going to get underage kids here, so everyone here has a right to be, and if they vomit, well, vomiting legally is a great spectacle.
Definitely would stop by anytime I'm back in Troy.
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