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 Sat and Sun. Fresh fish, hand-cut steaks. Serving 11-9
Sun-Mon, 11-10 Tue-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Eamonn’s
151
Menands Road, Loudonville, 463-2414. Corned beef and cabbage
isn’t really Irish, but it’s on the menu along with authentic
Irish and standard American fare (T-bone and New York strip
steaks, seafood). Irish entertainment Fri-Sun. Full bar,
banquet and party facilities and on-premises catering. Takeout
available. Serving 3 PM-2 AM daily. Reservations suggested.
AE, MC, V. $
Kielty’s
Emerald Isle
41
Broad St., Waterford, 237-2829. Corned beef and cabbage
is a Thursday special, but every day you’ll find a mix of
pub-appropriate menu items like stews and goulash, many
fried appetizers and a big, juicy burger. The house Irish
ale is crafted for them by Davidson Bros., and it’s a terrific
brew. Full bar. Serving 11-9 Tue-Sun. AE, MC, V. $
The
Parting Glass
40-42
Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 583-1916. This popular Irish
eatery serves up more than typical pub fare. The menu features
homemade specials including lamb stew, corned beef and cabbage,
as well as homemade soups and Irish dishes. Full bar with
more than 100 beers available, including Harp and Guinness.
Parties for any occasion, facilities for 20-200, on-premises
catering. Serving full menu daily till last call. Reservations
suggested for parties of 10 or more. AE, MC, V. $
The
Pig & Pickerel Pub
138
Washington Ave., Albany, 465-6744. New menu featuring a
mixture of American-Irish items. Dinner specials nightly;
entertainment on weekends. Choose from 16 draft beers and
a wide selection of Irish whiskey and single-malt scotch.
Full bar, on-premises catering. Serving 11 AM-1 AM Wed-Sat,
11-11 Mon-Tue. Closed Sun. $7 lunch buffet 11:30 AM-2 PM
Wed-Fri. Reservations suggested for parties of 10 or more.
AE, CB, D, MC, V. $$
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