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Local Spots to Get Your Birthday Freebies Around the Capital Region

Local Spots to Get Your Birthday Freebies Around the Capital Region

Celebrating your birthday? Lucky for you, the Capital Region offers plenty of ways to celebrate, all without breaking the bank! As always, remember to bring your ID with you for proof!

Bentley’s Tavern - 4 Hemphill Place, Parade Ground Village, Malta

Dine at Bentley’s Tavern on your actual birthday the next time you’re ready to celebrate. They will treat you to the number of chicken wings = your age. For example, if you turn 31 you’re welcome to 31 of their renowned chicken wings relative to the size of the party. You can also purchase your choice of a draft beer, soda or their signature festive celebration cocktail that is served in a special birthday cup that is yours to keep.

Fine print: Must be 21 and provide your server with proof of your date of birth. Offer is valid only on your actual birthday and not valid with any other offers or take-out orders.

Bombers Burrito Bar - 258 Lark Street, Albany and 447 State Street, Schenectady

Bombers gives you a whopping 60-ounce margarita on the rocks, with sparklers! You must spend $20 or more. Our advice: bring your friends to help!

Brown’s Brewing Company - 417 River St, Troy

Receive a free pint of beer at Brown's Brewing Company in Troy on your birthday.

City Beer Hall - 42 Howard Street, Albany

City Beer Hall will pour you a 40-ounce glass of Miller High Life.

Far Shot: Axe, Knife, Archery Bar - 69 N Pearl Street, Albany

Try your hands on knife, archery, and axe throwing at one of the area’s newest establishments, for free on your birthday! Only valid for 2-hour bookings for 6 or more people. Cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers. Get your friends together now!

Jimmy Casey’s - 77 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer

For your birthday, you get $5 off a lunch entrée or $10 off a dinner entrée!

Rusty Nail - 1781 U.S. 9, Clifton Park

Dine at the Rusty Nail on your actual birthday the next time you’re ready to celebrate. They will treat you to the number of chicken wings = your age. For example, if you turn 31 you’re welcome to 31 of their renowned chicken wings relative to the size of the party. You can also purchase your choice of a draft beer, soda or their signature festive celebration cocktail that is served in a special birthday cup that is yours to keep.

Fine print: Must be 21 and provide your server with proof of your date of birth. Offer is valid only on your actual birthday and not valid with any other offers or take-out orders.

The Daily Grind - 204 Lark St #1, Albany and 46 3rd St, Troy

The Daily Grind will let you have a free meal on your birthday, up to a $10 value. They have locations in Albany and Troy and have a full menu with deli sandwiches and breakfast served all day in addition to their great coffee.

The Hill at Muza - 379 Congress Street, Troy

Photo Credit: The Hill at Muza Bar + Garden Instagram

Photo Credit: The Hill at Muza Bar + Garden Instagram

The Hill at Muza offers a porron full of Polish Beer. FYI, a porron is a traditional Spanish wine vessel that pours like a watering can. If your birthday falls on a day they are closed, you are welcome to stop in the following Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, and they'll honor it.

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen - 79 North Pearl Street, Albany

Enjoy a complimentary 32-ounce mason jar filled with a mixed drink from the well when you stop in for your birthday dinner!

The Olde English Pub - 683 Broadway, Albany

You get a choice between Heineken beer or Strongbow cider in a giant two-liter teacup when you dine at The Olde English Pub on your birthday.

Wolff’s Biergarten - Albany, Schenectady, and Troy locations

Photo Credit: Wolff’s Biergarten Instagram

Photo Credit: Wolff’s Biergarten Instagram

If you're a beer person, you'll want to head to Wolff's Biergarten for "the boot!" You get two whole liters of one of Germany's most delicious beers, the Hofbrau Original, served up in a glass boot. You’ll need ID and place a $40 deposit on the boot.


Note: Double-check with restaurants before going to make sure birthday specials are still happening.

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