Attracts an average looking and refreshingly unpretentious crowd. It's more "meet your friends" than "see and be seen." Albany's largest patio in the summer and a large upstairs for the winter.

Hollywood Tavern

A wonderful Middle Eastern restaurant. The dim lighting and brick walls gives this place a unique classy atmosphere. Food is healthy and reasonably priced.

Mamoun's

Indian restaurant boasts the best weekday lunch buffet in the area.

Gandhi

A popular gay and lesbian bar that is friendly and has a nice happy hour. Check out Karaoke night on Thursdays.

Oh Bar

A center of Albany youth culture and an interesting place to visit. Lark Street is between Washington Park and the Empire State Plaza and is the main drag for a vibrant residential neighborhood. In September, Lark Street hosts one of Albany's most treasured events, "Larkfest", a popular street fair.