Palais Royal - City of Albany

Having just relocated to Albany from Europe, I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming both the staff and the regulars were, making me feel right at home—quite a contrast to other bars I’ve visited. The atmosphere is fantastic for anyone who appreciates old-school dive bars. The jukebox features actual discs, which is one of the best pieces of Americana I've encountered so far. There are plenty of options for pool and darts, and the back porch is a lovely spot to enjoy during the summer months. Overall, I would rate this bar a perfect 10 out of 10!

I visited the restaurant on Friday night, September 3rd, around 9 PM, and I have to say, the two bartenders were amazing. They were attentive and funny, even while handling a busy rush. They made great eye contact and worked really hard. I ordered a round of shots, and they were delicious. Thank you, Sam, and sending good vibes to Karma!

If you're in search of the entire DVD box set of the Lance Henriksen TV show Millennium, this is definitely the place to go.

Great dive bar hidden on the midtown streets of Albany. Relatively quiet during the afternoon but business picks up at night. Great place to go for a quiet drink with some buddies and watch sports. Food is standard bar food, pretty much what you would expect at a place like this.

Albany's best dive bar. Friendly bartender with a good beer selection plus a pool table, pacman, darts.