bars

Did you realize there's a town in the Capital Region where it's illegal to sell alcohol? Neither did I, but they're hoping to change the rules with an upcoming vote.

Garth Brooks is announcing a new tour of dive bars across America on Monday and we're all hoping for a Central New York date.

A crazy night of drinking got one New Jersey man banned from a bar for life. But his night only got worse after he called the police to complain about it.

Have you ever heard of Kegs Canal Side in Jordan, NY? If you haven't you need to get real familiar, real quick. They may be one of the best kept secrets in the Utica-Rome area. Not only do they have an amazing bar, but they are a concert venue that brings in HUGE country music acts. For example, Travis Tritt, Kip Moore, and Thomas Rhett have all performed on their stage.

We're not talking about the flashy, hyped up popular bars in Utica and the surrounding towns. We're focusing on the dive bars, the small, hidden neighborhood bars, the bars that time forgot. Some of these fine adult beverage establishments have been around for a long time and have quite a bit of history...

For those of you Saranac fanatics who have always asked "When will the 1888 Tavern be open to the public for some after work drinks?" there is finally an answer and it is "Now!" The amazing tap house above the brewery shop at 830 Varrick Street is now open on select days as a full functioning bar.