Sat down for some happy hour tap and mussels. Very good mussels. Nice Tap selection and good variety. Some American craft too. Also, some rare Belgian Lambics. I would definitely check it out if you’re in downtown Albany.

Visited for the first time September 17, 2012. I wanted to visit the next day, but because Ommegang was closed on 17 (I did not know before arriving), so there has been a change in plans. This restaurant bar must not be old, I’d say about a year or two, it was a brewpub there for at least 4 years ago and changed its name to the Skyline Lounge. So between 2007 and 2012, it became The Merry Monk. A nice restaurant with Belgian inspiration, not big but comfortable. There are three large TV, but it’s not always the sport. The beer selection, all Belgian style is very good and the price is reasonable, it is the same for the food. The service was top notch! In short, this is a good place for lovers of Belgian beers!

Stopped here since the City Beer Hall is closed on Mondays... Great find! The tap list is 100% Belgian or Belgian-style beers, plus a large bottle list. Got there in time for happy hour = $2 off on all Ommegang drafts. Got a Witte to start. Food was fantastic. Got the wild boar ribs app. with a cherry reduction sauce. Yummy!. Then ordered an Ommegang Abbey ale on draft. I have had it many times from the bottle, but on draft is super! All beers served in proper glassware. Nice detail. Got the Flemish cod for the entree. Very good also, served with tasty fresh cut fries and a chipotle dipping sauce instead of catsup. Bar staff very friendly and helpful. Great place worth checking out if you are in the area.

If you are into Belgian beer and food- this is a must stop. Their mussels are incredible, and so are their frites. Yum! As far as beer selection, they offer a reasonable sampler, and a happy hour on select beers for as cheap as $3!

Stopped by after work with some lab-mates to try some moules and frites. Got a sampler of some of the beers; the majority of these are Belgian, as it is a Belgian-style restaurant. The service was pretty slow, although we did have a large group. Seems like they only have one bartender and one server, as well as one chef in the back to prep food. So we waited for some time for our food. The moules were really quite delicious; I got the chipotle tequila moules, which were somewhat spicy and had nice flavor. One pound of mussels is mostly shell, however, so I strongly recommend getting a side of frites to go with the meal, or you may leave hungry. All in all, a nice spot with some good beers and good food. I’d definitely return.