Albany
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Albany, New York
Albany's bar scene centers on Lark Street, a historic strip often called the "Greenwich Village" of the Capital Region, lined with independent bars, coffee houses, and galleries. BarFinder lists 136 venues in the city, led by classic bars, sports bars, and pubs, with a solid run of breweries and lounges behind them. The Lark Street Tavern, open since 1933, is one of the district's longest-running watering holes, and the street has long been a home for small live-jazz rooms. From Lark Street staples like Thatcher St Pub and The Ginger Man to neighborhood sports bars elsewhere in the city, Albany's scene mixes old-school tradition with a steady beer-bar crowd.
