What a fantastic find! The bar is cool with vintage tin ceilings and Art Deco, which provided a homey, lived in feel that is both comfortable and relaxing. I don't say this often, but Loch & Quay has a great vibe. I sat at the bar and Nicole G. took care of me by crafting a perfect Hendrick's Gin martini. Soon after, I dined on their Cottage Pie: potatoes, Guinness broth, cheese, scallions, corn, and celery, and great seasoning in the tender meat. It was fun. Such a delicious and overly satisfying meal. The service is excellent and even though there were only a few people inside at the time, the atmosphere was neighborly. Many thanks to Nicole G. for her kindness, positivity, and exceptional customer service. Loch & Quay is highly recommended! read more

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Great place! Come on a day that starts with "T" and you get to eat some tacos. I had the shrimp tacos done Cajun way with corn tortilla. Dang! They were awesome! Our server/bartender was incredibly helpful and kept our drinks full. Loved the setting too. Definitely and place to come back to. read more

We have not been for quite awhile. We had just finished a wonderful historic event held at both the Schuyler Mansion in Albany and the Crailo historic site in Rensselaer (go to these places. Super interesting history.) We decided to stop in for a drink. When you come in, the first thing you notice is the gorgeous, vintage bar. Yowza! We sat at the bar and were greeted by bartender Jordan. Super friendly and makes a fine old fashioned! Perfect music in the background playing and nice people at the bar for fun cocktail chatting. Check out this local gem! read more

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The best thing about this restaurant is its clever name. It aspires to be an English/Scottish pub, but it falls short in the ambience department. It's pretty much like every otter gastropub I've been to. The service was tremendously slow. It took about an hour to get our drinks when there was only one other couple in the place, and then the food came probably 45 minutes after that. There was only one person working, sadly. I'm not sure if this is an oversight by management or this is customary for the restaurant. I had the $18 smashburger, which I felt was overpriced. Some friends had other things that were extremely adequate in taste, but nothing special. It evidently has a wonderful selection of bourbons, so if you like bourbon, and you're not in a hurry, you could give it a try. read more

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The place was busy which was surprising given it was only like 4:30pm. I liked my grilled cheese and mashed potatoes. The mash in particular was very tasty. My mom wasn't a fan of the pretzel and sauces though. The place was cute, well decorated. I would come back. read more

Loch & Quay - Grilled cheese, mashed potatoes, and pretzel bites - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

You okay love? Looking for a place to watch the FIFA Games? This is it! Quiet lunch place out in the sunshine or tucked into a booth, food alone is reason enough to come here. Healthy portions but also surprisingly healthy in design. "Don't panic, it's organic mate". Ice coldddddd Guinness on tap 'if you dare' to spend your euros on it. Okay dollars are also acceptable or card of course. The people here are what make this place what it is. Belfast, Ireland would be proud to have such a symbol of genetic descendants as those found operating this setup. If you were to believe in spirits are haunted within the locations with spirits present, it is no exception here. The ghosts that seem to haunt these walls speak to you if let them... ...the captain of the Titanic himself and /or his ghost would proudly add a picture of his crew or even his ship somewhere on the wall... ...I'm KING OF THE WORLD!!! (Leo and Rose Titanic Movie quote). Sure, making reviews after a few Guinness beers is dangerous.... ...so is leaving boring reviews... ...good people selling cold beer and amazing food with an Irish Flag involved. A highly recommendable place. It's missing a Saturday 2 pm Movie showing any of the dozen of titanic remakes and I hope the FIFA games make it to a screen come June? When I come back through? International atmosphere, a great selection of on tap beers. Does this place have live music in the evenings or a comedy night?? Dunno? For a Friday lunchtime" it is a popular place. Give it a shot. Jameson. read more

Service was slow. Inattentive bar tenders. Waited for 15 minutes sitting at the bar, while one bartender cut limes in front of us and didn't look up once to take our order or even tell us he'd be with us shortly. We decided to leave. There are plenty of other places to go with great bartenders. I'd rather give them my money. First time in there and it will be my last. read more

Dismayed by wait staff. Totally arrogant girls work here, who snub their nose at clientele. Fire 'em. You are hemorrhaging diners. Wait 'til they read this review.. It's bar food. Beers come in a collection of bric-a-brac glasses (it never matches, what's in the glass). When I ate here, the bar-brat klonked the plate down and walked off in a fit. Never even asked, if it's good. Big mistake - because that's the ONE (only - even if the food is shit, I'll say it's fine) thing I care about. Always! Ask. Me. About. The. Food. Capito?? Just a quick: "Everything okay?".. and guess what? I'll leave a 30% tip. Just 'cause you're inquisitive! Not here. Loch and Quay, has the politeness of a horse stall. Which is probably where the delinquent bar-snot should relocate.. Review: 2 read more

Loch & Quay - Flying insects, served up in your macaroni! @ Loch and Quay - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

My wife and I were in town for the Northeast Home show on February 6th. It was freezing and we were hungry so I jumped on yelp and this restaurant popped up. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by Jordan who was very personable. There were a couple regulars at the bar and we were the only people being seated. Service was quick and the vegetarian burger my wife ordered and the classic burger I chose were excellent. The ambiance was cool and old school. Overall, very cool place to visit, we will be back. read more

Ate here last week with friends and it was a mostly good experience. It's got a lot of British/Scottish pub fare on the menu and well stocked bar. The biggest issue though was that there was only on guy working. He was fantastically personable, and good natured, but one person can only do so much. It took ages to get our drinks and even longer to get the food, and when it came out it was clear some of it had probably been sitting for awhile. That said, the cottage pie was pretty good, and for $20 it should be. Since we weren't in a hurry, it ended up being okay, but I wouldn't go back unless I had plenty of time to spare. read more

Visited while in Albany for a business. It was near our hotel and had good reviews so we decided to check it out, and we were glad we stopped by! The place had a fun bar vibe, with a big old wood bar. The staff was friendly. The menu had a variety of sandwiches, paninis, and other typical bar food. We wanted an appetizer and were having a hard time deciding between spinach artichoke dip and buffalo chicken wing dip, but I loved that they had an option where you could get a half order of each so we didn't have to choose! I was going back and forth but ended up choosing the chicken pesto panini and I was happy I did, it had good flavor. My husband had seen the cottage pie on the menu when looking online and had his heart set on it. He was happy at his choice, and it definitely looked hearty. I have traveled to this hotel a few times for work, and this place is in walking distance, I would definitely consider coming back again, and recommend you give it a try if in the area, especially if in the mood for pub fare! read more

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At my wife's suggestion we visited Loch & Quay (pronounced Lock & Key) on Fri 4/04/2025. This pub is on Broadway in downtown Albany. We went at 5:30pm because usually this area is busy. But to our surprise we found a free (no feeding the meters after 5pm) on street parking right in front - Nice! Found seats at the bar, about 10 people there. Bartender Nicole G got us our Happy Hour drinks, Pinot Grigio ($5) & Kilkenny draft ($6) and we had 2nds with our dinners. Wife had the Mediterranean lemon chicken chickpea salad - fresh & large ($18). I had the battered cod sandwich w/slaw & mac salad side ($16). Both were very good, just the right dinner we were after. Got kinda quiet after 6pm. A table of three were also there. Very nice experience. I would think that as the weather improves more people will enjoy their outdoor area. Good first impression. Chock full of Albany nostalgia. Thank you to Nicole & staff. It was a nice visit and we will go back. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY read more

The bar tender there tonight was super rude ! I would not recommend going back there anymore! The guy with sunglasses just super rude and horrible customer service read more

Great little spot to grab lunch on the road. Deli sandwiches and burgers hit the spot. Tiny place, be warned fries aren't an option! Still perfect for lunch. Gluten free bread available. read more

Loch & Quay - Turkey club - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

I was in Albany for a little while, waiting for a bus to take me to NYC, so I had some time on my hands with my family to get a bite to eat. I got a bloody mary and a Caesar salad. The food was delicious, it all came quickly, the restaurant was pretty cool, and you could even see the cooks in the kitchen through the door making your food. We all had a pretty great experience and enjoyed our time there even though it was short. I would definitely recommend that anyone come here if they need somewhere to go for a quick bite, whether because they're waiting for a train, on a lunch break, or relaxing with friends/family. I can see myself coming back here if I'm ever in Albany again. read more

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Stopped in for lunch. The bartender Deshawn was handling the whole place very efficiently. He did the tables inside and outside as well as the bar. Quick and friendly service!! I had the basic burger with Swiss with a side salad. I'm not much of a burger person but he recommended it and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly. Fresh lettuce, tomato and onions. The pickles were really good too - a little tangy. read more

Loch & Quay - Basic burger with Swiss and side salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

Delicious food, art deco decor, easy neighborhood atmosphere. Had lunch and beers here while on vacation. Fresh everything - bread, meat, cheese, greens. Definitely recommend! read more

This place is tiny but very quaint! Lots of alcohol too! There was one server for the whole place so it takes awhile to get your food. Otherwise, she was super friendly. The sandwiches were delicious! They were not heavy. We ordered the macaroni salad as our side and it was soooo good. I'm not a Big Mac salad fine but this was perfect. If you're not into macaroni salad, you can order a bag of chips or a salad as the side. I would come here to try the other items on the menu. read more

Loch & Quay - Roast Beef Club Sandwich with Macaroni Salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

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I can't believe I hadn't been to Loch & Quay before! My wife and I came in at lunch on a Saturday before going to an event at the nearby MVP Arena. We sat at the bar and talked to the very friendly bartender/server. She recommended The George burger to me, which I promptly ordered and it was a great recommendation. It was a perfectly messy burger - I'll be honest, I switched to a fork and knife after a few bites - and it came with a pickle spear and bag of chips. Their beer menu is pretty impressive, especially if you count their can list alongside of it. We didn't try their cocktails, but I was definitely tempted by their Betty White Russian (R.I.P.). It isn't a large space so I can imagine it might get a bit crowded and hard to find a seat during busier times, but I enjoyed it when it was a bit quieter. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Loch & Quay - The George - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

This is our go-to bar for after-work happy hours and the occasional lunch. Atmosphere is great. Food is good too but service is slow. They seem to need more help in the kitchen. read more

This is a great spot to get a beer and some great architectural views. The food isn't that good. I started with French onion soup and my wife started with corn chowder. Both ice cold, and I was even warned it would be too hot because it just came out of the oven!! Then we had the spinach artichoke dip that came oddly in some plastic ketchup cups with a few stale chips. read more

Great patio for lunch. Club sandwich was delicious but the mac salad was way over peppered. Wish there were more small plates on the menu, but overall food was good and I'll be back to try the drinks! read more

Loch & Quay - Turkey club - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

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I found myself in this bar, making mistakes and making new friends. Ok whatever. I'm here on a Tuesday night and they have trivia going on but I have a hang over and my brain hurts so I kindly decline. Yelp says this joint closes at 7? Nope I'm hungry, I order the Philly Cheesesteak because I feel like it should be good in these neck of the woods. How far is Philly from here ? Any who.cares The service - good Beer - coors light in a can. Hmmm I guess I am east of the Rockies Cheesesteak. It was ok Ok now. You can go here and get ok food and be satisfied. I'm still hungry tho read more

Loch & Quay - Philly - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

EXCELLENT craft beer selection. French onion soup was delicious. Went on a concert night at MVP, so place was packed, but they still were more than prepared and able to serve drinks and food in a reasonable timeframe. read more

We went there before MVP arena concert Bar is long and lovely . Service was pleasant and food was good More a bar than a restaurant .. read more

I stopped by for a late lunch while driving through Albany. This was one of the few restaurants open around lunchtime with 5+ tables for outdoor seating. My server was very friendly and accommodating. I got quick water refills and was able to pick my table. Unfortunately, however, there was a lot of construction outside and I was seated near a sewer so it wasn't the most pleasant experience. My chopped salad was also underwhelming. I personally like when my salad is mixed for me. This salad looked like a few different vegetables were taken out of pre-packaged bags and placed on a plate. read more

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One of the best pubs I've been to in a long time! Sara took very good care of us and makes excellent drinks. My family ordered burgers and the homemade pasta salad. The salad is definitely made in house, it's fantastic and you could make a meal out of it. The guys loved their burgers and then they set their sites on my turkey/bacon panini. Half of the panini and the pasta salad were enough for me. Service was excellent, prices were reasonable, Sara, the bartender, was friendly and welcoming, plus offered recommendations for food. Highly recommend this pub if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!! read more

We were in Albany for a concert and my husband had a craving for a French dip. So I consulted Google and it guided us here. We were sat promptly and given adequate time with the menu. I somehow didn't see the gigantic screen behind my husband with the beer menu so I ended up getting a margarita (it was tiny), followed by a local beer. We ordered spinach and artichoke dip for an appetizer and it was almost surprisingly good. It hyped up our expectations for dinner. My husband did get his French dip but when it came, it was just a roast beef sandwich. The aus ju was not the real deal either. My turkey panini was fine, nothing outstanding. Also wondering why an Irish pub doesn't offer fish and chips? In fact there are no "chips" (fries) on the menu at all. But you can get potato chips- which is just Cape Cod chips still in the bag that they throw on the table next your meal. This place was meh. read more

Had a great time! Service is great. It also has a super cute interior which is always a bonus.

This is a nice place that has solid drinks and good food and a decent ambiance. Bartenders and waiters/waitresses are nice people. For me it's not necessarily a "must go to" but it's one of the nicer establishments in downtown Albany. read more

What a hidden gem! Great view, outside seating, historical building, tons of character, casual/low key, and the owner has worked in the industry locally for years! Great spirit and beer selection with talented bartenders and great food! Beer, wine and Whiskey happy hours! Amazing prices in the area. I am very impressed! I hope that this place thrives as it is exactly what Albany needs! Cheers! read more

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Beer!!! This place has been on my list since moving here. Pandemic blues kept me out. St Patrick's day shenanigans got me in! Slainte. 5.00 Guinness and speckled hen, friendly service and happy crowd. Perfect for a snow day. The vegan roasted pepper soup was delicious. Cumin, pepper and great consistency. Albany loves pretzels and beer cheese. These are swell. So glad the stars aligned and I got in. Thanks for the Irish music too! read more

Loch & Quay - Vegan roasted red pepper soup n pretzels. - Beer Bar Near Me - Albany, New York

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Worst food place I ever had .. horrible customer service and people don't mind their business! Never had such a bad experience like in this place! Don't recommend at all!! read more

Good food, nice atmosphere. We went for drinks and dinner on a weekday and the service was awesome (special thanks to D). The location is really nice for sitting outside, but the inside is nice too. Also, I noticed a baby changing table in the bathroom, which was nice to see. read more

Nice cozy pub close to my Airbnb. Ordered the Bacon Bleu burger, which was delicious. Ordered a Guinness nitro, old fashioned, and a Moscow mule. Bartender killed it with the drinks. One of the few places I'd recommend in Albany. read more

A classic pub. Great beers on tap and in cans. Full menu of pub fare, all well-prepared and tasty. The menu changes frequently. Super convenient for dinner before MVP events. And a friendly hangout with a great vibe any time. read more

Great view. Friendly service. Quality food and drinks. My favorite thing about Loch & Quay is the patio directly across the street from the prettiest building in Albany: The former D&H train station, current SUNY building. The inside is nice too, a laid back 60s vibe, but on a nice day, with that view, the patio is definitely the place to be! The menu is pretty small, but there seems to be something for everyone. They have the Beyond burger for those of us who prefer a plant-based life, and it was honestly my favorite preparation of the Beyond I've had so far. I was asked what temperature I wanted it cooked, which really threw me because it's plants, but get it Medium, you won't regret it. The beer list is nice, and constantly rotating. I prefer a good draught, but the can selection here is a bit more fun and eclectic. Every bar tender I've interacted with has been attentive and funny, which definitely adds to the experience. Be prepared for it to be a bit pricey, but all-in-all Loch & Quay is worth it IMO. read more

Stumbled upon this bar during my lunch break. Got a "pilgrim" sandwich special - stuffing, turkey, and cheese with a side of cranberry sauce. Really hits the spot when you're craving some comfort food. The interior is both modern and vintage - like Peaky Blinders meets hipster Brooklyn. Will be coming back to try the drinks. read more

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Small menu but great food. Great tap list. Bar and building is so nice, as is the staff and the chef. I ate here 4 times before posting this review and Everything I have gotten has tasted really great. It is a little pricey for what you get in both the food and drink menu but the sandwiches are filling and the mac salad is excellent. Check our the specials and pictures of the food on Instagram. Pay attention to the specials - because the shrimp po boy I had the week of Mardi Gras was amazing and the shrimp soft tacos (another special) were great. The chicken salad changes weekly but I've heard it's very good. read more

A good meal is about so much more than food. At Loch & Quay my husband and I had the nicest Monday lunch. But it wasn't just the food. It was... 1. Stellar, attentive, Uber warm and friendly service. 2. Good food coming out fresh and fast (key for a weekday lunch) 3. Atmosphere. Clean (no smell of last nights stale beer), beautiful temporary art exhibit on the walls, that perfect tune on the radio. Vintage beautiful bar. A feel free to stay a while vibe. I ordered the BLT w/ side salad. My husband the Italian grilled chicken sandwich with Mac salad. Plenty of bacon and quality greens on the sandwich. I asked for an extra slice of tomato to match it more to my taste and they brought it out quick, with a smile and without any extra cost. I look forward to our next lunch date here. read more

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