Palais Royale

The absolutely worst bar in Albany. The manager always seems to be on an ego trip.
Apr 5th, 2024

One of my favorite places in Albany to get a beer. Dietary restrictions: Free popcorn
Dec 16th, 2023

Friendly white working class non-forced carbonated, natural Utica Club beer, pool table, neighborhood bar. No gangsta rap. Safe.
Nov 8th, 2023

Interesting and reliable drink menu. They have a small patio in the back and a pool table. The primary virtue of this bar is that it closes at 4 AM. 2nd biggest virtue is that it is never too loud nor deserted. You can have a good conversation and not be too crowded. And their chorizo empanadas are very good.
Sep 21st, 2023

12/10 dive bar experience (solid pours on the drinks, disgustingly good mozz sticks, and a pool table with a good crowd) EXCEPT for Juan Picasso... This absolutely sorry excuse of a human being, after being asked to jimmy open the locked women's bathroom by myself and another woman when a younger woman had been in there for over half an hour with no response, became clearly embarrassed to find her sitting on the toilet with her pants down. He then decided to try and hide his blatant embarrassment behind unwarranted anger and project those feelings onto me, saying sarcastically "Thanks for making me open the door..." before walking away?! Listen, you douche canoe, I'm sure by now you realized that the woman in there actually needed a little assistance - I only wish someone had made YOU clean up the vomit on the floor. Pick on someone your own size next time, eh? Your attempt to hide your personal insecurities and your inability to handle your "big feelings" behind a facade of machismo is laughable at best and incredibly sad at worst. If you own a bar, you take care of your people - I wouldn't be surprised if someone ends up dying on your watch. The bartender, Jeff, was cool, though. We like Jeff.
Jan 10th, 2024