Albany/Clifton Park NY - Where to Watch? (also my 40th bday)

[HardyBoy]

Normally wouldn't post something like this, but a bit of a unique circumstance.

 

Up visiting my in-laws in Clifton Park and wondering if there is anywhere cool to watch the game with other bills fans?

 

It's also my 40th birthday tomorrow (Dec 23rd)... I'm originally from Rochester, so don't have friends in this area really and the idea of sitting just sitting in my in laws house all night (like I do basically every year on birthday) sounds pretty lame for my 40th.

 

I can't guarentee I can get out of the house, but looking for options.

 

Would be cool to get adult only options, but also someplace I could potentially bring my six year old for the first half and then have one of his grandparents drive him home (the kid is legit die hard already and knows all about rules and strategy and is a lot of fun to watch sports with already and he's cool, but my in-laws could also watch both my kids and give the wife and I a chance to get out for a night).

 

Anyway, I'm more fun at parties than I am at being good at keeping my posts short!

Edited December 23, 2023 by HardyBoy

[Just Jack]

Mafia Approved! Top Ranked Bills Backer Bars in the Capital Regio (wgna.com)

 

#5 Ravenswood, Clifton Park

Ravenswood in Clifton Park has been a top spot for fans of the Bills to gather on game day! With over 15 Flat Screen televisions and awesome food, it's no wonder why it is a Bills Backers favorite!

 

@Gugny @Albany,n.y. any ideas? 

Edited December 23, 2023 by Just Jack

[Andysplaylist]

McGeary’s in Albany (ok wings, could be packed), PJs bbq in Saratoga (good bbq), or Pam’s pub in Clifton park (bar but usually laid back, have brought my kids here)

[BringBackFergy]

BarBQSA (PJ’s) in Saratoga is a quick trip from CP. Best call first to make sure it’s on their TV’s (Peacock etc). Happy Birthday!

[Gugny]

51 minutes ago, Just Jack said:

Mafia Approved! Top Ranked Bills Backer Bars in the Capital Regio (wgna.com)

 

#5 Ravenswood, Clifton Park

Ravenswood in Clifton Park has been a top spot for fans of the Bills to gather on game day! With over 15 Flat Screen televisions and awesome food, it's no wonder why it is a Bills Backers favorite!

 

@Gugny @Albany,n.y. any ideas? 

I work in CP. I will ask around and check it out. 

[HardyBoy]

50 minutes ago, Andysplaylist said:

McGeary’s in Albany (ok wings, could be packed), PJs bbq in Saratoga (good bbq), or Pam’s pub in Clifton park (bar but usually laid back, have brought my kids here)

 

I've been to Pam's Pub before, it's right around the corner from their place...I like it, but looking for somewhere a bit bigger I think. 

[Albany,n.y.]

1 hour ago, Just Jack said:

Mafia Approved! Top Ranked Bills Backer Bars in the Capital Regio (wgna.com)

 

#5 Ravenswood, Clifton Park

Ravenswood in Clifton Park has been a top spot for fans of the Bills to gather on game day! With over 15 Flat Screen televisions and awesome food, it's no wonder why it is a Bills Backers favorite!

 

@Gugny @Albany,n.y. any ideas? 

I'm not a bar guy, so I've never been to any of them.  Clifton Park is, relatively speaking, kind of far to go from where I live when closer options are available.  This season only 2 or 3 games weren't available at home.  I go to the OTB Clubhouse Race Book for 1:00 games not on TV because I get my own booth & can turn up the audio.  Thursday games are tough, because a lot of places including OTB don't stay open late enough to watch the game.  Fortunately, Chongli told me about Twitch where Amazon gives the Thursday night games away for free and I watched the Bills/Tampa game at home.  

[Mike in Horseheads]

Spend 6 bucks on the in Laws for Christmas and get them Peacock for a month

Edited December 23, 2023 by Mike in Horseheads

[HardyBoy]

7 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

Spend 6 bucks on the in Laws for Christmas and get them Peacock for a month

 

I got a peacock subscription for $20 for the year during black Friday, being able to watch isn't the issue... it's more I'd ideally watch the game with other bills fans, especially on my birthday

[GymShorts84]

https://unified-beerworks.com/
 

 

unified Beerworks in Malta is a Bills Bar. Nice atmosphere, great beer. Might be packed. 

[Albany,n.y.]

26 minutes ago, GymShorts84 said:

https://unified-beerworks.com/
 

 

unified Beerworks in Malta is a Bills Bar. Nice atmosphere, great beer. Might be packed. 

The link says they close at 9 pm on Saturdays, so they may not be an option unless they are making an exception for tonight's game. It's a lot tougher finding a place to view night games around here than I imagined until I started looking for a place to watch the 2 streaming night games and was faced with a lot fewer options than on a Sunday afternoon.

[BillsPride12]

PJ's BBQ in Saratoga is a cool spot.  I've been there before but not for a Bills game.  We actually just stumbled upon it on our way home from a golf trip and didn't even know it was a Bills bar until we got out of our car and saw a Bills flag flying outside the building.  The staff was super friendly and fun and the food was awesome.  

 

P.S.  Happy Birthday!!! 🎂

[HOUSE]

Old people should just sit in a rocker in front of the TV.

[Charles Romes]

Centre Street pub in Schenectady, near Union U. and Rivers Casino. 

[NewEra]

[Saratoga Leo]

It is tricky as all bars may not have Peacock. The Mill on Rt 9 in Round Lake has advertised they will have the game. 

[Gugny]

After looking at the link, I can tell you that I’ve been to The Ruck, PJ’s and McGeary’s - although, never for a Bills game. 
 

The Ruck - great wings and beer selection. 
 

PJ’s - great BBQ. The bar area is decked out with lots of Bills posters, jerseys, etc. A few years back, PJ joined a bunch of local TBDers for lunch at another restaurant and introduced himself. The next luncheon we did, we went to PJ’s. He was nice enough to give us a tour and he and his staff are SUPER friendly. 
 

McGeary’s - My McGeary’s experiences have exclusively been pre and post-gaming concerts at the Palace Theatre, which is across the street. It’s a dive, but the food is good and staff is friendly. The last time I was there, I was standing at the bar waiting to order drinks and the woman in front of me farted and I thought my face was going to melt off. Great times. Things @LeviF’s go-to for Bills games, so he can provide more useful input. I just hope that smelly skank isn’t there if you go. 
 

 

[faderphreak]

I suspect I am aging myself here but I don’t give a triple F, I miss the Arc in Watervliet. I don’t know if that place is even still around but at one point, before DirectTV, or even the internet, it was the only bar in the Capital region that had all the games, so it felt like anyone who rooted for a team that wasn’t the Giants or Jets that lived within 45 min. would watch the games there.

 

I don’t miss the place itself so much as the experience, as they twice food poisoned my buddy who would often join me on the trek from MA. undercooked sausage and pepper subs will get ya!.  It was a big time sports bar before that was even a thing. 

 

Irrelevant to this discussion but good memories.  
 

 

Edited December 23, 2023 by faderphreak

[ROCKPILE63]

The Excelsior Pub corner of Madison and Philips in Albany will have the game, great homey place owners name is Jay.

[stinky finger]

12 minutes ago, faderphreak said:

I suspect I am aging myself here but I don’t give a triple F, I miss the Arc in Watervliet. I don’t know if that place is even still around but at one point, before DirectTV, or even the internet, it was the only bar in the Capital region that had all the games, so it felt like anyone who rooted for a team that wasn’t the Giants or Jets that lived within 45 min. would watch the games there.

 

I don’t miss the place itself so much as the experience, as they twice food poisoned my buddy who would often join me on the trek from MA. undercooked sausage and pepper subs will get ya!.  It was a big time sports bar before that was even a thing. 

 

Irrelevant to this discussion but good memories.  
 

 

 

Ahhhhh yes - Watervliet.

 

I sure miss stopping at Gus's.