Albany Pump Station 19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, 447-9000. Full bar includes a wide array of award-winning microbrews. Food served until 10 PM Mon-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat, 8 PM Sun.

Bayou Café 79 N. Pearl St., Albany, 462-9033, bayoucafe.com. Full bar with a full line of microbrews, 32 beers on tap and at least 30 types of bottled beer. The menu features Mexican, Southwestern and Cajun goodies.

Blue 82 82 N. Pearl St., Albany, 445-8082, blue82albany.com. An upscale downtown lounge with specialty martinis. Trivia. Live music.

Bombers Burrito Bar 258 Lark St., Albany, 463-9636, bombers burritobar.com. Popular Center Square hangout specializing in specialty margaritas, premium tequilas and lots and lots of beer. Karaoke, trivia. Tex-Mex served until 1 AM.

Broadway Joe’s 51 S. Pearl St. (in the Times Union Center), Albany, 432-5637. “Fun, entertaining atmosphere with many TVs for your sporting event pleasure.” Karaoke, darts, basketball, trivia , Quick Draw, OTB. Pub fare served until close.

Café Hollywood 275 Lark St., Albany, 472-9043, holly wood onlark.com. “Lights, drinks, food, action!” Touch Tunes Digital Music Jukebox. Pool, darts, Megatouch. Pub food served until the wee hours.

Ciro’s Place 1118 Broadway, Albany, 432-0486, cirosplace.com. “We have go-go girls!”

DeJohn’s Restaurant & Pub 288 Lark St., Albany, 465-5275, dejohns.com. Fun neighborhood restaurant and bar with a friendly staff. Spacious outdoor patio. Entrees, sandwiches and salads served until 11 PM Sun-Thu and until midnight Fri-Sat.

DP An American Brasserie 25 Chapel St. (in the Hampton Inn), Albany, 436-7747, dpbrasserie.com. Bar/lounge serving American bistro food.

Elda’s 205 Lark St., Albany, 449-ELDA (3532), eldasonlark.com. A chic bar on Lark Street.

Envy Lounge 55-57 N. Pearl St., Albany, 694-ENVY, envyalbany.com. Cocktail lounge, bottle service, and Latin dancing.

Franklin’s Tower 414 Broadway, Albany, 431-1920, franklins tower.com. “High-end pub and restaurant, great food, music and catering on all three floors.” Live music. Serving continental fare until 9 PM.

Fuze Box 12 Central Ave., Albany, 432-8866. With DJs on Fridays and Albany’s original ’80s night on Saturdays, this old White Tower hamburger stand is still going strong. DJs, live music. Video games. Cash only.

Hill Street Café 180 Madison Ave., Albany, 462-3544, hill-street-café.com. “Your friendly neighborhood bar since 1983.” Pool, darts. Serving pub fare until 3 AM nightly.

Iffy’s Place 234 Washington Ave., Albany, 463-9066. “Your friendly neighborhood bar.” Pool, Quickdraw, Pac-Man. Pub food served until 11 PM.

Jillian’s 59 N. Pearl St., Albany, 432-1997, jilliansofalbany.com. Three floors of eating, dancing, entertainment and games. Pool tables, dart boards, video arcade and big-screen TV. Live music, DJs. Pub food served until 10 PM Mon-Thu and 4 AM Fri-Sat.

Justin’s 301 Lark St., Albany, 436-7008, justinsonlark.com. Restaurant and jazz club offering specialty martinis and wines by the glass as well as eclectic fare. Live music. Late-night fare served until 1 AM.

Kelsey’s Irish Pub State and Lodge streets (in the Crowne Plaza Hotel), 462-6611. Serving lunch, dinner, and pub fare. Pool, golf, darts.

Legends Sports Lounge

286 Lark St., Albany, 275-4900, legendsonlark.com. Trivia every Wednesday. Pub fare served until 11 PM Sun-Thu and until midnight Fri-Sat.

Lionheart Pub 448 Madison Ave., Albany, 436-9530, lionheart albany.com. “Truly a beer lovers’ paradise with the absolute best of American micro-brews and quality imports ever to slide past your lips.” Patio. Pool, darts.

McGeary’s 4 Clinton Square, Albany, 463-1455, mcgearys pub.com. An Irish sports pub celebrating more than 25 years in downtown Albany. Trivia on Tuesdays. Live music weekends.

New Madison Grille 331 Madison Ave., Albany, 434-1938. An unpretentious neighborhood pub. Jukebox, pool, darts. Pizza and pub fare served until at least 11 nightly.

Oh Bar 304 Lark St., Albany, 463-9004. Where gays, straights and heteroflexibles chill at the bar and lounge on the patio. DJs, karaoke. Pool, darts, video games.

Palais Royale 164 Jefferson St., Albany, 432-1970. “Albany’s original neighborhood bar and grill, featuring good food, good spirits and good atmosphere.” Pool, darts, Pac-Man, video games. American, Italian and Spanish tapas served until 2 AM.

Pearl Restaurant and Lounge 1 Steuben Place, Albany, 433-0011. Two bars, two dance floors, two dining rooms, patio overlooking Pearl Street. Live music, DJs. Continental food served until 10 PM.

Pearl Street Public House 44 S. Pearl St., Albany, 465-1001. High-end American/continental pub and restaurant. Live music. Menu served until 10 PM.

Pinto and Hobbs 32 Dove St., Albany, 426-4900. Comfortable tavern serving pub fare and dinner entrees. Darts. Latin Night on Tuesday, karaoke on Thursday.

Pure Night Club 84-86 N. Pearl St., Albany, 433-8338. “NYC nightlife.” DJs.

Red Square 388 Broadway, Albany, 465-0444, redsquare albany.com. “Great live music, local art and good quality beer.” Live music, DJs.

Rocks 77 Central Ave., Albany, 472-3588. “Albany’s premier gay bar.” Daily happy hour 2-8 PM. Karaoke, DJs.

Savannah’s 1 S. Pearl St., Albany, 426-9647. “Downtown’s best-kept secret.” Live music. Pub food served until 10 PM Mon-Thu and until midnight on Fri-Sat.

Smitty’s Pit Bar & Grille 138 Washington Ave., Albany, 465-6744. A friendly neighborhood bar. Darts, pool. Pub fare served until midnight daily, wings special Saturday nights, football specials on Sundays.

Susie’s 8 Delaware Ave., Albany, 449-2988. “A warm neighborhood bar that’s like your home away from home.” Jukebox, darts, trivia night every Tuesday at 7 PM.

Tess’ Lark Tavern 453 Madison Ave., Albany, 463-9779, larktavern .com. “Good friends, good food and good music—an interesting establishment with character throughout.” Live music, DJs, comedy, poetry and burlesque. Pub food served until 2 AM Sun-Thu and until 3 AM Fri-Sat.

Thatcher St. Pub 16 Thatcher St., Albany, 463-9214. Fine spirits and food, bikini barmaids, jukebox, pool, darts. Pub food served until close.

Valentine’s Music Hall & Beer Joint 17 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 432-6572, valentines albany.com. “It’s a dump, but it’s our dump.” Live music, DJs. Pool, darts, video trivia. Cash only.

Victory Café 10 Sheridan Ave., Albany, 463-9113, thevictory cafe.com. Located in the heart of downtown Albany.

Waterworks 76 Central Ave., Albany, 465-9079. “Albany’s premier gay pub and dance club.” New York City-style dance floor with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. A smoking patio off the dance floor. Table and booth seating, a bunch of televisions and projection TV, and online jukebox. Live music, DJs, karaoke. Pool, video games, darts.

The Wine Bar and Bistro 200 Lark St., Albany, 463-2881, wine baronlark@yahoo.com. More than 60 wines by the glass and an eclectic bistro-style menu. Food served until 10 PM Sun-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat.

Albany (Midtown)

Alibis Martini Bar 1100 Madison Ave., Albany, 489-0606. Trendy martini and margarita bar. DJs Wednesday. Sushi, Chinese, Thai and American fare served until 1 AM daily. Darts.

Cagney’s 335 Central Ave., Albany, 463-9402, cagneysofalbany.com. Your quintessential Irish pub.

Casey Finn’s Pub & Grill 507 Yates St., Albany, 459-4263. Completely remodeled; open for lunch with an outdoor patio. Megatouch, darts. Pub menu available until 7 PM.

Club Phoenix 348 Central Ave., Albany, 462-4862, albanyclub phoenix.com. “Three floors of fun.” Karaoke every Friday. Phoenix Phollies drag show.

The Coliseum 198 Quail St., Albany, 436-7740. Bar/dance club. DJs. Cash only.

Elbo Room 170 Delaware Ave., Albany, 257-7300. Old-school sports bar/restaurant. Live music, pool, foosball, darts, table-top games. Serving classic American pub menu until 1 AM weeknights, 3 AM weekends.

The Fountain 283 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 482-9898. Good food, good folks.

The Ginger Man Wine Bar & Restaurant 234 Western Ave., Albany, 427-5963. A casual Wine Spectator and Sante Award-winning wine bar and bistro with fine dining. Culinary team led by chef Brian Bowden. Continental menu served until 11 PM Mon-Thu, 11:30 AM Fri-Sat (closed Sunday).

Graney’s Bar & Grill 275 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 453-3299, graneysbarandgrill.com. Irish sports bar with full satellite package, plenty of parking in rear. Live music, karaoke. Video games, darts. Wireless Internet. Pub food served until 4 AM.

Midtown Tap and Tea Room 289 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 435-0202. Handsomely designed restaurant and bar with impressive wine list. Serving continental menu, including tapas, until 11 PM Mon-Sat.

O’Brien’s at the Garden Grill 276 Second Ave., Albany, 462-0571. “A comfortable, friendly traditional Irish neighborhood tavern offering great food, drink and an eclectic mix of the best in live music.” Live music, DJs. Open for lunch Mon-Fri; food served until 10 PM Wed-Sat. Kitchen also open during football on Sundays.

Orchard Tavern 68 N. Manning Blvd., Albany, 482-5677, orchard tavern.com. “Wonderful family atmosphere.” Patio. Quick Draw, sports trivia, live music in the summer.

Professor M. Barley’s 198 Quail St., Albany, 436-7740. “Where good people gather.” Patio. Pool, darts. “High-end” pub food served until midnight.

The Pub 869 Madison Ave., Albany, 689-2039. “The old Partridge Pub, but cleaned up and much nicer with better specials.” Darts, Megatouch. Pub food served until midnight.

Recovery Room Sports Grill 62 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 396-3800. Sports grill located at the Hilton Garden Inn at Albany Medical Center.

Sadie Klutz 894 Madison Ave., Albany, 459-8099. Pool, darts, video games.

Washington Tavern 250 Western Ave., Albany, 427-0091. Newly remodeled Albany staple with a business atmosphere by day and a college atmosphere by night. Offering lunch, dinner, daily happy hour, private parties, golf game, darts. Traditional Irish pub fare served until 1 AM.

Albany (Uptown)

BEFF’s Tavern 95 Everett Road, Albany, 482-2333. Relaxed neighborhood Irish-themed tavern catering to a professional and casual clientele. Diverse beer selection; 18 brews on tap. Live music, patio, darts. Pizza and pub fare along with more upscale entrees served until 10 PM Mon-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat, 9 PM Sun.

GoodFellas 15 Watervliet Ave., Albany, 438-0069. “Great food, low prices, unforgettable moments.” Live music, DJs, Darts, Quick Draw, Megatouch. Italian-American pub food served until closing.

Joe’s Grill 1044 Central Ave., Albany, 454-0870. “Friendly neighborhood bar with great food and drink prices—not just for old-timers any more!” Pool, darts, Megatouch, Quick Draw. Serving American pub food till closing.

Lynn’s Uptown 15 Colvin Ave., Albany, 453-1566. Satellite TV, live music, darts, pool table. Popular wings and other pub food served until midnight.

Maggie’s Upscale Sports Bar 1186 Western Ave., Albany, 935-2661. Watch sports on multiple TVs. Party facility on premises. Karaoke on weekend nights. Fine dining.

Road House Grill 27 Fuller Road, Albany, 489-3170. Full bar with lots of drink specials. Live music on weekends. Burgers, salads, etc.

Shamrock II 109 Everett Road, Albany, 435-1197. Friendly local tavern. Live music, bar games. Tavern menu served until closing.

Sutter’s Mill & Mining Co. 1200 Western Ave., Albany, 489-4910. A classic college/neighborhood bar famous for its burgers. Darts, video games, karaoke every Friday night. Pub food served until midnight or so (10 PM on Sundays).

Albany County

Smith’s Tavern 112 Maple Ave., Voorheesville, 765-4163. Neighborhood tavern and family restaurant in a famous landmark. Jukebox. Serving pizza and pub food till 10 PM Sun-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat. Cash and checks only; ATM on premises.

Berkshire County

Bistro Zinc 56 Church St., Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-8800, bistrozinc.com. Upscale restaurant and bar catering to locals and tourists; spacious room in the back with authentic zinc bar and red leather banquettes often attracts a bar crowd well past dinner. Wide selection of single-malt scotches, rums and wines by the glass. Restaurant menu available in the bar until 10 PM.

Bogie’s Steak and Ale 935 S. Main St., Great Barrington, Mass., (413) 528-5959. Live music, DJs, pool table. Serving dinner (steaks, sea food, pasta, etc.) and pub menus until 9 PM Sun-Wed, 9:30 PM Thu-Sat.

Brix Wine Bar 40 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., (413) 236-9463, brixwinebar.com. Full-fledged French-bistro-style restaurant with more than 100 wines, including 20-plus by the glass. Full bar, wine flights, bottled beers. Serving food until 10 PM Sun, Tue-Thu; 10:30 PM Fri-Sat (closed Monday).

Dream Away Lodge 1342 County Road, Becket, Mass., (413) 623-8725. If you can find it, there’s no place quite like it on the planet, especially when the high season clicks in after Memorial Day. Live music, eclectic clientele, rich history, surreal good times.

Firefly 71 Church St., Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-2700. An eclectic crowd frequents this establishment, decorated in wood and warm colors with a beautiful mahogany bar. Live music. Restaurant menu features creative American cuisine with Asian and Spanish accents; this and the comfort plates are served in the bar until 9 PM.

The Lion’s Den 30 Main St., Stockbridge, Mass., (413) 298-5545. Venerable Berkshire watering hole downstairs in the historic Red Lion Inn. Publike atmosphere with live music nightly. American pub-style menu served Sun-Thu until 10 PM, Fri-Sat until 11 PM.

Patrick’s Pub 26 Bank Row, Pittsfield, Mass., (413) 499-1994. Warm, casual pub with lots of exposed brick and archways attracts a mix of young and old, families and singles, locals and tourists. Live music. American fare served until 11:30 PM weeknights, 12:30 AM weekends.

Pittsfield Brew Works 34 Depot St., Pittsfield, Mass., (413) 997-3506, pittsfieldbrewworks.com. Central Berkshire County’s only brew pub, “serving the best artisan beers.” Live music. Trivia, pool, darts, chess, checkers, cards. Pub fare served until 11:30 PM (9 PM Sunday).

Colonie/Wolf Road

Appletini’s Café 1118 Central Ave., Colonie, 489-2990. “Fun, friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome.” Live music, DJs, open mic. Steaks, seafood, pasta, pizza and pub fare; full menu served until 10:30 PM daily, late-night menu until close.

Barnsider 480 Sand Creek Road, Colonie, 869-2448. The menu, specializing in steaks and seafood, is available until 10 PM Mon-Thu, 10:30 PM Fri-Sat, 9 PM Sun.

Bourbon Street 2209 Central Ave., Colonie, 382-1110. Full bar, DJs, karaoke.

Christina’s on the Avenue 1610 Central Ave., Colonie, 452-7857. “Where people meet and friends stay.” Live music, trivia. Serving varied pub menu including Italian-American fare until midnight Sun-Thu, 2 AM Fri-Sat.

DiCarlo’s 1165 Central Ave., Colonie, 459-8440. One of the area’s best-known and longest-running gentlemen’s clubs. DJs, pub and dinner menu.

Firkin & Fox 112 Wolf Road, Colonie, 453-2FOX. English pub with 22 beers on tap and more than 50 bottled beers. Ten flat-screen TVs, daily entertainment including live music and tarot-card reading. Daily food specials.

Humpy’s 2197 Central Ave., Colonie, 370-5667. Neighborhood bar, bikers welcome, “something happening every night.”

J.T. Maxies 240 Wolf Road, Colonie, 435-1551. Upscale bar and grill. DJs, karaoke, golf, darts. A wide variety of tavern food served until 3:30 AM.

Shenanigans 2169 Central Ave., Colonie, 382-8786. Gentleman’s club with full bar. Steaks, chicken, pastas and pub fare served until 4 AM.

Columbia County

Peint o Gwrw 36 Main St., Chatham, 392-2337. Welsh-inspired pub, handsomely refinished with dark-stained wood and full of eccentric decorative touches such as broadswords, taxidermied animals and helmets from ancient warriors. Fifteen or so beers on tap and cask-conditioned ales pumped from the basement. Two varieties of absinthe with antique absinthe drip, just like you remember from the 1880s. Live music, designated upstairs smoking area. Pub food served until 9 or 10 PM. Cash only (ATM inside).

Delmar/Glenmont/ Slingerlands

BEFF’s Tavern 367 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 475-1111. Friendly neighborhood tavern catering to a diverse crowd of locals and professionals. Extensive beer selection with 30 available on tap. Patio. Pizza and pub fare along with more upscale entrees served until 10 PM Mon-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat, 9 PM Sun.

Bellini’s Italian Eatery 1365 New Scotland Ave., Slingerlands, 439-6022. Full bar at both locations of this authentic Italian restaurant.

Glens Falls/ Queensbury

Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery 184 Glen St. (Route 9), Glens Falls, 743-9026. Full bar including 10 beers handcrafted on site, eight guest bottled beers. Pool table, golf game, pinball, arcade games, Megatouch. Food served until closing.

O’Toole’s 118 Quaker Road, Queensbury, 793-3389. Sports bar and family restaurant with 30-plus TVs. Happy hour. Live music. Golf, Quick Draw. American menu served until midnight.

Guilderland

Across the Street Pub 1238 Western Ave., Guilderland, 482-9432. Sports bar and family restaurant with 15 TVs including a large-screen. Good selection of domestic and imported beers, with 10 on tap. Quick Draw, darts, video game. Pub food available until 1 AM Mon-Sat. Open Sundays noon-11 PM for football.

Chico’s BBQ & Restaurant 2490 Western Ave., Guilderland, 456-0940. Full bar, menu served until 10 PM daily.

Provence Stuyvesant Plaza, 689-7777. Traditional Southern French and Mediterranean restaurant with spacious, elegant bar area. Live music, cabaret. Serving food Sun till 8:30 PM, Mon till 9 PM, Tue-Thu till 10 PM, Fri-Sat till 10:30 PM.

TGI Friday’s Stuyvesant Plaza, 489-1661. Lively bar in the middle of this now-famous chain restaurant. Food served Mon-Wed until 12:30 AM. Thu-Sun until 1 AM.

Latham/Loudonville

Diamond Eight Billiards 9 Johnson Road, Latham, 786-8048. Full bar and many pool tables. DJs, karaoke. Light pub fare served until 1 AM.

Malt River Latham Circle Mall, 786-MALT. Spacious restaurant and bar offering more than 50 draft and bottled beers from around the world. Live music, pool table, darts. Acclaimed American menu available until 11 PM Thu, and Fri, Sat until 12PM.

Nite Moves 677 New Loudon Road, Latham, 785-7739. Adult nightclub with more than 60 exotic dancers on staff. Music by DJs.

Philly Bar & Grill 622 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, 785-9559. Bar-restaurant featuring “authentic” Philly cheesesteaks, as well as live music, DJs, karaoke and darts. American menu served until 11 PM.

Santino’s 183 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, 220-9900. “Straight-up or on the rocks, Santino’s always comes out on top.” Live music, DJs, karaoke. Open Tue-Sat. Menu served until 1 AM.

Vin Santo Latham Farms, 786-TAPA. Elegant wine bar, infused vodkas, and restaurant small-plate cuisine. Live music. Serving food until 10:00 PM Mon-Thu, 11:00 PM Fri-Sat, late night menu available until 1AM.

Ziggy’s Sports Bar & Nightclub 821 New Loudon Road, Latham, 786-9238. “Excitement personified until 4 AM.” Live music, DJs, karaoke, pool tables, dart boards, nine TVs. Food served until midnight.

Menands/Watervliet/ Cohoes/Waterford

The Arc 1000 8th Ave., Watervliet, 274-9999. Neighborhood bar “where live music and sports go hand-in-hand.” Live music, DJs, karaoke, darts, pool, golf, Buzz-Time TV. Dinner entrees and pub fare.

BeCee’s Tavern 606 3rd Ave., Watervliet, 272-9236. Friendly neighborhood bar with inexpensive food and “unforgettable moments. . . . Great place to meet new friends.” Live music, DJs, karaoke, jukebox, pool table, darts, Megatouch. American pub food served until closing.

Black Cat Ale House 25 White St., Cohoes, 235-3199. Neighborhood pub atmosphere, serving “pub food plus” until 10 PM.

Emma’s Bar 228 Remsen St., Cohoes, 237-6345. “Fun, friendly bar”with jukebox, pool, darts, and karaoke every Fri at 10PM.

Kielty’s Emerald Isle 39 Broad St., Waterford, 237-2829. Authentic Irish pub with traditional fare, as well as “pub grub.”

Muddy’s 40 Lincoln Ave., Watervliet, 273-9892. “A five-star establishment under the same ownership for over 40 years, with all the legal vices, including OTB and topless girls.” Pub food. Pool, trivia machine, darts, lotto, and NFL Tickets. Karaoke nights. Food served until closing.

Purple Pub 2 Cohoes Road, Watervliet, 273-9646. Full bar. Italian and American fare, daily specials, and “renowned pizza.”

Northway

Antipasto’s 1028 Route 146, Clifton Park, 383-1209. Extensive beer and wine list includes more than 40 beers by the bottle and 400 wines—50 by the glass. Vegetarian-friendly Italian food. Cash and checks only. Bar opens daily at 4:30, closes Sun and Mon by 9 PM, Tues by 9:30 PM, Wed and Thu by 10 PM, Fri and Sat by 11 PM.

Augie’s Family Style Restaurant & Bar 183 Church Ave., Ballston Spa, 884-8600, augies restaurant.com. Full bar in this family-style Italian eatery “where every dish serves two or more.”

Bellini’s Italian Eatery 19 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, 348-2090. Full bar at this authentic Italian restaurant.

Carney’s Tavern 17 Main St., Ballston Lake, 399-9926, carneys tavern.net. This traditional Irish pub offers a variety of beers and ales on tap and in bottles. Full dinners and light fare available.

Double Vision Gentlemen’s Club 1915 Route 9, Clifton Park, 877-7353. Minutes off Northway Exit 10, one of the largest gentlemen’s clubs in Upstate New York. Full bar, kitchen with pub fare, VIP lounge, couch dances, bachelor parties.

The Factory Eatery & Spirits 20 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, 885-0500. Two-level establishment with 40-foot mahogany-and-black-granite bar, 12 large high-definition TVs, two brick fireplaces, and a large courtyard. Live music, DJs. Pub fare served until 12AM.

Good Times Lakeview Restaurant 175 Lake Road, Ballston Lake, 399-9976, goodtimesrestaurant.com. Family owned for three generations, this restaurant offers a panoramic view of Ballston Lake, a warming fireplace, and a full bar. Open year-round. Serving pizzas everything from to New York strip steaks.

Mr. C’s Pub 46 Route 146, Halfmoon, Mechanicville, NY 378-1937. Private room, booking for indoor/outdoor parties. Food and drink specials daily, offering a wide selection of pub food, including pizza, wings, clubs, clams, shrimp and steaks. Food served until 4 AM daily. Featuring live music from house band “Presence” (Led Zeppelin tribute band), jukebox, NYS Lottery, pool and darts.

Northern Lights 1208 Route 146, North Country Commons, Clifton Park, 371-0012. “The area’s premiere nightclub featuring the biggest and best club shows in the region.” Live music, pub food, darts, pool, MegaTouch, and more.

Ravenswood Pub 1021 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-8771, ravenswoodpub.com. Full bar at this American fare restaurant. Serving food until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Salty’s Pub & Bistro 215 Guideboard Road, Halfmoon, 371-1120, 371-1694. Full bar in this neighborhood bistro known for its seafood.

Spa Brauhaus 200 E. High St., Ballston Spa, 885-4311, spabrauhaus.com. A variety of light and dark German beers are available at this German eatery’s full bar.

TGI Friday’s 1 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, 383-7148. Full bar at this well-known chain restaurant featuring American fare. Bar open until midnight.

Tuscan’s Grill Parkwood Plaza, Route 9, Clifton Park, 371-5672. Full bar at this steak-and-seafood restaurant. 7 high definition TVs with Sunday NFL Ticket.

Zaika Indian Restaurant 54 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park. 688-1548, zaikany.com. Specializing in Northern Indian cuisine. Deck overlooks pond. Featuring a full bar with food available until 10 PM. Live music on the deck Wed-Sat from May to September.

Outlying (South)

New World Home Cooking Co. 1411 Route 212, Saugerties, (845) 246-0900, newworldhome cooking.com. Full bar in this New American style restaurant. Open seven days, serving food until 11 PM Friday and Saturday.

Outlying (West)

American Hotel 192 Main St., Sharon Springs, 284-2105. A restored hotel with guest rooms available. Serving food until close Wed-Sun. Live music.

Beardslee Castle Route 5, Little Falls, (315) 823-3000. Eclectic wine and beer selection in an historic Central New York castle. Serving food Thu-Sat until 9 PM, Sun until 8 PM.

Union Hall Inn 2 Union Place, routes 29 and 67, Johnstown, 762-3210, unionhallinnrestaurant.com. Full bar in a late-18th century tavern and restaurant. Serving food until close Tue-Sat.

Rensselaer County

Capital Hideaway 205 Snyder’s Corners Road, Wynantskill, 283-6080. capitalhideaway.com. Gentlemen’s club. Bachelor parties. DJs.

The Crooked Lake House 2339 Route 43, Averill Park, 674-3894, thecrookedlakehouse.com. Historical site with beautiful lake views and a 25-foot mahogany bar. Live music, DJ, karaoke. “American eclectic” menu served until 9 weekdays, and 10 PM Fri, Sat.

The Lodge 10 Troy Road, East Greenbush, 477-8881. “5.2 acres of fun.” Live music, DJs, karaoke, pool tables, bar games. Serving full menu until 10 PM daily. Cash only.

Michael’s of West Sand Lake 43 Mall, Routes 150 and 43, West Sand Lake, 674-5938. “A great place to eat, dance, see old friends and meet new ones.” Live music. Pool, darts, tabletop games. Pub food served until 4 AM.

Patroon Inn 550 3rd Ave. Ext., East Greenbush, 286-3457. Family-owned neighborhood tavern established in 1951. Pool, darts, table-top games. Cash only.

Saratoga Springs

9 Maple Avenue 9 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, 583-CLUB. Huge single-malt scotch selection and martini menu, Victorian ambiance. Live jazz Fridays and Saturdays.

Bailey’s Phila and Putnam streets, Saratoga Springs, 583-6060. Inside café and outside patio bar and grill. Live music. Serving food until midnight.

Bookmakers Lounge at the Holiday Inn 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-4550. Full bar. Serving food until 10 PM daily.

Brindisi’s Restaurant and Bar 390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-6262, brindisis.com. 1930s New York City-themed bar with a huge picture window overlooking Saratoga’s main street. Serving daily until 10 PM.

Bruno’s 237 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 583-3333. Right across from the track, with racing-related memorabilia crowding the walls and an Italian-inspired menu. “One step up from casual.” Serving food Tues-Sun 4-10.

Cantina 430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-5577. Located in the heart of Broadway. New restaurant and bar that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of Mexico. “Made fresh from scratch food,” fresh lime margaritas. Open 11:30 AM daily, serving food until close.

Circus Café 392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-1106, circuscafe.com. Festive, yet classic. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 PM. Serving food until 10 PM.

Club 388 388 Braodway, Saratoga Springs, 584-2283, club388.com. Full bar and dance club featuring the “hottest new music and talented DJs.” Thu-Sat 10 PM-close.

D’Andrea’s 33 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 584-3632. Right in the middle of Saratoga’s happening late-night scene. Serving food Sun-Thu until 10 PM, Fri-Sat until 4 AM.

Desperate Annie’s 12 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 587-2455. Unpretentious pub that inspires great loyalty among regulars, a motley assortment of locals and Skidmore students. Full bar, pool table, pinball.

Fortunes at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, Crescent Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 581-5790, saratogagaming andraceway.com. Bar and restaurant overlooking live harness racing. Serving food Tue-Thu until 10 PM, Fri-Sat until 11 PM, closed Sun-Mon.

Gaffney’s 16 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 587-7359. A popular late-night destination. Serving food Sun-Mon until 9:30 PM, Tue-Thu until 10:30 PM, Fri-Sat until 11 PM.

Grey Gelding Bistro & Bar 423 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-0957, greygelding.com. Extensive wine list with emphasis on small vineyards from around the world. Serving food Fri-Sat until 10 PM.

Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill 1 Gridley St., Saratoga Springs, 587-4909. Serving food until midnight nightly.

Longfellow’s Hotel & Restaurant 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 587-0108, long fellows.com. Serving food Mon-Thu until 10 PM, Fri-Sat until 11 PM, Sun until 9 PM.

Olde Bryan Inn 123 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, 587-2990, olde bryaninn.com. Full, cozy bar, great for a cocktail or after-dinner drink. Serving food Sun-Thu until 10 PM, Fri-Sat until 11 PM.

One Caroline Street Bistro 1 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 587-2026. Featuring a wine list that won the 2004-05 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Serving food Mon-Thu until 9 PM, Fri-Sat until 10 PM.

The Parting Glass 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 583-1916. Irish pub. Live music, pub food.

Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 583-4653. An extensive wine list and outdoor terrace. Serving food until 10 PM Mon-Sat.

Sperry’s 30 1/2 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 584-9618. Extensive wine list in a “casual upscale” atmosphere. Serving food daily until close.

Stadium Café 389 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 226-4437. Family-friendly sports bar. Serving food Mon-Thu until 11 PM, Fri-Sat until midnight, Sun until 10 PM.

Thirteen Vodka Bar & Lounge 13 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 581-1316. Hip-hop bar and lounge featuring more than 175 unique vodkas. Live music, DJ, karaoke.

Vapor Nightclub Saratoga Gaming & Raceway, Crescent Avenue, 584-2110, vapornightclub.com. Stylish dance club with dress code. Live music and DJs.

The Wine Bar 417 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-8777. Extensive wine list, secluded smoking lounge to enjoy a cigar. Voted best wine bar three years in a row. Live music. Contemporary American cuisine served until 10 PM Tue-Sat (closed Sun-Mon).

Wishing Well Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 584-7640. A Saratoga “landmark.” Serving light fare Tue-Sat until 10 PM, Sun until 9 PM. Live music Fri-Sun.

Schenectady County

Bayou Café 507 Saratoga Road/Route 50, Glenville, 384-7226, bayoucafe.com. Full bar with a full line of microbrews, 32 beers on tap and at least 30 types of bottled beer. The menu features Mexican, Southwestern and Cajun goodies.

O’Leary’s Pub & Grill 153 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, 382-8909, olearyspubonline.com. Serving pub food until 10 PM Sun-Thu and 11 PM Fri-Sat.

Schenectady/ Niskayuna

Ambition Cafe 154 Jay St., Schenectady, 382-9277, ambition cafe.com. Featuring a full bar and “light fare with a gourmet flair.”

Backstage Pub & Grill 501 Smith St., Schenectady, 344-5120. “Backstage” from Proctors Theatre; “stop in for a great drink, delicious food, and warm, inviting atmosphere after the show.” Live music.

Bangkok Bistro 268 State St., Schenectady, 374-3048, bangkok bistro-ny.com. Chic ultra lounge, DJs, karaoke. Serving Sun-Tue 10 PM, Wed-Sat 3 AM.

BL’s 208 Front St., Schenectady, 372-4562. Newly remodeled corner pub. Pub food served, and a bowling machine. Cash only.

City Squire Restaurant 1018 Keyes Ave., Schenectady, 377-8473. An original neighborhood tavern. Quick Draw. Serving American and pub fare until 10 PM Mon-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat, 9 PM Sun.

Fireside Pizzeria 1631 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, 382-1616. A full bar with pizza, burgers, steaks and more.

Katie O’Byrne’s 121 Wall St., Schenectady, 395-5999. “Irish pub serving great food, pints, and smiles.” Live music, food served until 11 PM Sun-Wed, midnight Thu-Sat.

Manhattan Exchange 607 Union St., Schenectady, 374-5930. “The friendliest pub in town,” featuring nightly dinner specials. Serving food until 10 PM Mon-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat. Only the lounge is open on Sunday.

Park Inn 300 Michigan Ave., Schenectady, 382-9468. Neighborhood sports bar serving pub food. The wings are very popular here. Cash only.

Pinhead Susan’s 38-40 N. Broadway, Schenectady, 346-6431. “All of your Irish favorites, from beer to pub food, with a family-friendly environment and adult nightlife.” Food served until 10 PM, with live music, and bar games. Thursday is trivia night.

Stockade Inn 1 N. Church St., Schenectady, 346-3400. Full bar and restaurant. Live jazz Thu-Fri 7-10 PM. Food served until 10 PM Thu-Fri.

Stoney Lane Tavern 1859 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, 382-9759. Neighborhood sports bar with “famous” deli sandwiches and pub. Golf and video games. Kitchen open until 9 PM Tue-Fri.

Ten Ten Vogue 1010 State St., Schenectady, 372-3837. A unique lounge experience with “spirits from Transylvania.” DJ and karaoke every night. Latino dancing on Thursdays. Darts, Mega Touch, Quick Draw. Pub fare served until 4 AM.

Union Inn 517 Union St., Schenectady, 382-9264. One of the oldest neighborhood bars in Schenectady, featuring live music, other events, and an outdoor patio. Pool, darts. Pub food and light fare.

Wine Down Lounge & Restaurant 613 Union St., Schenectady, 344-7086. Fine wine and fine dining, with live jazz every Sat. “Progressive American” menu served until 10 PM Tue-Fri, 11 PM Sat. Closed Sun-Mon.

Troy

Ale House 680 River St., Troy, 272-9740. Voted “Best Pub Fare” by Metroland. Homemade soups, burgers, and daily specials served until midnight, with rock bands on the weekends. Dart board. Cash only.

Bacchus Woodfired 33 2nd St., Troy, 687-0345. Specialty pizzas and pasta with beer and wine in cozy atmosphere.

Brown’s Brewing Company 417-19 River St., Troy, 273-BEER (2337), brownsbrewing.com. “The Capital District’s original craft brewery and restaurant, specializing in homemade beer infused with multi-American fare located in a carefully restored 19th century factory on the mighty Hudson riverfront.” Darts, pool table, and video games with live music Thu-Sat. Open mic Thursday. New menu served until 11 PM Mon-Thu, midnight Fri-Sat, 10 PM Sun.

Captain J.P. Cruise Line 278 River St., Troy, 270-1901, captainjp.homestead.com. Seasonal music cruises, dinner yacht, private charters, weddings and more. Serving brunch, dinner and private functions.

Daisy Baker’s 33 Second St., Troy, 266-9200, daisybakers.com. Beautiful historic space located across the street from the Troy Music Hall. American food served until 9 PM Mon-Thu, 10 PM Fri-Sat.

Holmes & Watson 450 Broadway, Troy, 273-8526. A full bar with 65 bottled beers and 24 taps, plus a wide menu and an outdoor courtyard.

Irish Mist 285 2nd St., Troy, 266-8915, theirish mist.com. “Warm, friendly atmosphere. Extensive wine list. Great food.” Food served until 10 PM. Darts.

Jose Malone’s Mexican Irish Restaurant 405 River St., Troy, 273-2196, jose malones.com. A Mexican Irish restaurant with more than 45 100-percent agave tequilas. Margaritas made from fresh-squeezed limes, never any sour mix, and a variety of Scotches and hard-to-find beers. Winner of Metroland’s “Best Margarita.”

Positively 4th Street 46 4th St, Troy, 687-0064, p4th.com. “Rock, rock and more rock. Canned beer and cheap women.” Pub menu with darts and touch screens.

Revolution Hall 425 River St., Troy, 274-0553, revolutionhall.com. “A gorgeous live-music venue featuring the best touring and regional artists.” Live music and DJs.

Ryan’s Wake Pub 403 River St., Troy, 270-wake (9253), ryans wake.com. Classic turn-of-the-century Irish-American pub serving large deli sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, cheese boards, and more. Metroland’s Best Bar 2008. Full bar. Large outdoor deck overlooking the Hudson River. Closed Sundays.

South End Tavern 757 Burden Ave., Troy, 272-9661. A South Troy mainstay since 1934, featuring a full bar and “comfort” food.

Villa Valenti’s 729 Pawling Ave., Troy, 326-9500. “Legendary” Troy pub featuring live bands every Saturday night and DJ/karaoke every Thursday and Friday night. Pool, darts. Offering pub food including pizza and wings.

Miscellaneous

Creative Cocktails 210-1893 or 355-0232. Professionally trained bartenders for parties and events; also beverage consultation.

Lounges without alcohol

Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe 1537 Central Ave., Colonie, 690-2222; 426 State St., Schenectady, 346-4052; 528 North Greenbush Rd./Route 4, North Greenbush, 238-3781. No alcohol served, but you can smoke a cigar, and relax in the lounge with a fireplace and flat-screen TV.