11 Best Cocktail Bars near Averill Park

“Having lived in the south most of my life, I'm constantly on the lookout for great BBQ, specifically Carolina style BBQ. When I saw they had it on the menu I was a bit skeptical, but gave it a shot anyway. To say it was amazing would be an understatement! This was some of the best, if not THE best, Carolina BBQ I've ever had. The sauce it came in was absolutely perfect and there was no need for additional sauce. The meat was smoked to perfection and incredibly tender and juicy! Just be prepared for a wait upon arrival, or call ahead and make reservations. The overall atmosphere was wonderful. The staff were great, and some of the friendliest you could want at any restaurant! The drinks were also great! The Bloody Mary's are fantastic!“

“Visited for the first time last night. From the moment we arrived and were greeted until we left the entire experience was first rate. The staff is outstanding, so well trained but not at all stuffy . As a person with hearing loss, I was happy that I only had to mention it once and our servers were sure to speak up. Many restaurants are too loud for me, but this was thoughtfully designed to dampen noise. A little thing, maybe, but it really made a difference in the experience.I was eager to try the Wagyu hot dogs starter, it was so tasty . Husband had crab cake, which is something he loves and proclaimed it one of the best he’s had. He had scallops as a main dish. They were cooked perfectly. I had chicken with polenta, a satisfying and delicious dish.I was particularly impressed with the way leftovers were handled. Instead of bringing a box to the table for people to dump their plate into, the food is packaged in the kitchen, customer is given a ticket, and picks up their bag at the coat check on the way out. This kind of thoughtful attention to detail says something about the place as a whole.Very highly recommended.“

“We got a fantastic meal here late on a Thursday. We had a view of the kitchen from where we were seated at the bar. The from-scratch cooking looked so good that it had two vegetarians salivating over ham hocks. We split a loaded veggie burger (note that they can make this vegan, because everything is made to order) and an opera cake and I enjoyed an amari flight. I'm looking forward to our next visit!“

“We came here for a drink unfashionably early Saturday night and just had the best time. It's cool and fun but not pretentious--great vibe and music. The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful--and the Dr Disco slaps. Can't wait to go back!“

“My bartender had the widest selection of gin I've ever heard of. So I decided to go back to my basic Gin Martini. He recommended the Brooklyn Gin since I'm all about my local distillers... He also recommended that I try blue cheese olives instead of plain olives and orange bitters instead of my go-to Angostura bitters. The Brooklyn Gin has a distinct smooth flavor, unlike anything I've ever had before. I was thinking this would be my nightcap, but am now feeling refreshed... ????Kudos to Brooklyn Gin and to my knowledgeable bartender, Braden! ??“

“(Translated by Google) A Very Cozy Bar, Taverna Type, With A Genuine Decoration And The Drinks Are Exquisite. The Bartenders Are Friendly And The People Who Go There Are Very Distinguished.(Original)Un Bar Muy Acogedor,Tipo Taverna,Con Una Decoracion Genuina y Los Tragos Son Exquisitos.Los Bartender Son Amables y La Gente Que Va a Ahi Es Muy Distinguida.“

“Our return visit to Tatu's.. 5 stars across the board for everything--except the food. The service, ambiance, decor, music, & margaritas were all superb! Server Ryan was delightful--funny and accommodating. The food just missed the mark for us. The "crispy" oyster mushrooms in my mushroom taco were leathery, flavorless, and overly salted. And my date and I agreed that the broth that accompanied his greasy birra bordered on "vile". That said, the guac was great!Yes, I'd go back. I really love the place--and would just order something different next time!Vegetarian options: I'm vegan and there were a couple of interesting choices I could have made. If you eat dairy, you'll have even more choices as there is cheese in many of their vegetarian dishes.“

“Our happy placeSpeak of the devilNothing but potentialI once had obsessionsAnd before that demonsTurn up, turned up, turnt upSpeak of the devilCrucible, crucible, crucibleChasing commasCan we pretend I'm breaking a sweatOn the verge of an inciting incidentChasing commasIt's my word against yoursInterrupted by amateursClose your eyesNothing but potentialI once had obsessionsAnd before that demonsTurn up, turned up, turnt upClose your eyesLies, lies, liesChasing commasCan we pretend I'm breaking a sweatOn the verge of an inciting incidentChasing commasIt's my word against yoursInterrupted by amateursI'm the masterYou're my ceremonySpeak of the devilAnd before that demonsTurn up, turned up, turnt upI too once had obsessionsDecisions, decisions, decisions“

“Great social atmosphere.Fun games to play.They really need more than 1 bartender downstairs. Not a huge selection at that bar and the cocktails were small & expensive. Get a beer instead.In the winter, when we went in March, the downstairs was freezing. Wear your wool socks and sweater & you'll be good.All-in-all it was a good experience. Shuffleboard was a blast. Giant games too.City parking. Not wheelchair accessible. Narrow, dark stairs to get downstairs, opens up to a big game area.“

“One of the best experiences we've had in a long time. Food was fantastic and great price. Would like to thank the manager Josh in the Troy, NY location for providing such amazing customer service! Appreciate him for going above and beyond and making our time there so enjoyable.“

“I have been an EMRY's customer for over six months. EMRY's has some of the best food and drinks in the downtown Troy area with a really special ambiance. However- that is not the reason I am writing this review today. I noticed that over the past few days, there have been multiple 1 star reviews left for EMRY's. I just feel the need to point out that everything in these reviews in completely false. The reason I am commenting on this is because I witnessed what actually occurred while I was eating dinner on Saturday night. Those writing these negative reviews were cut off due to being too intoxicated and were eventually asked to leave the restaurant. They would not leave and made a scene, even resulting in the owner having to threaten to call the police. The staff of EMRY's handled this with tact and I did not witness any disrespect towards these customers- it seems as though they are still angry about being cut off. Over the past six months, I feel as though I have come to know the staff and the owners very well. The owners are very involved and it shows. Each time I have been there, the owner personally approaches tables in the dining room to ask patrons how their meal and experience has been, which is something that I feel has been lost in the restaurant industry. It is extremely apparent that all of the staff genuinely care about each customer's experience. Do not let false reviews stop you from trying EMRY's. It is so disheartening to see people using yelp reviews to hurt a small business, especially when those writing them were truly the cause of the bad experience. Regardless, EMRY's will continue to be a restaurant I frequent. I always recommend the Short Rib Pappardelle for an entrée- it pairs great with a phenomenal bourbon cherry bomb and hits the spot every time.“