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A family owned Irish Pub in the heart of Downtown Troy with River Views, Great Food, and Welcoming People.

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Welcome to Ryan’s Wake

your neighborhood Irish pub on the Hudson. Grab a pint, chat with a friend, or unwind on our decks overlooking the river.

  • High-top tables and wooden stools in front of the bar at Ryan's Wake in Troy, NY, with framed vintage posters, brass wall lamps, and a tall clock column under a copper-colored ceiling.

    Great Food & Drinks

    Well executed menus built on quality and value.

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  • Covered riverside deck at Ryan's Wake with metal tables and chairs, open garage-style windows, and the Green Island Bridge under a blue sky.

    Outdoor Seating

    Unbeatable river views from our three riverside decks.

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  • The Accents perform for a crowd on the Flynn Side at Ryan's Wake, with singers and a saxophonist in front of a Wake Up Wednesdays free live concert series banner and stained-glass windows.

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Ryan's Wake Public House drinks menu, 403 River St., Troy, NY, listing draft beers including Guinness, Harp, and Smithwick's, plus bottles and cans, wine, canned cocktails, non-alcoholic beers, and soft drinks, with prices. Opens the full menu page.
Ryan's Wake food menu, 403 River St., Troy, NY: apps and shareables, salads and tacos, burgers and handhelds like the Wake Burger and Reuben, and featured items like the Chicken Teriyaki Dinner, with prices. Opens the full menu page.

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Aperol Spritz with a twist of orange peel over ice in a stemless glass at Ryan's Wake.
Brady Bunch Tacos at Ryan's Wake: three flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, and diced tomato.
Pink Cosmopolitan in a stemless martini glass, garnished with a dried citrus wheel, at Ryan's Wake.
Cheese & Veggie Board at Ryan's Wake with sliced cheeses, pepperoni, crackers, olives, pepperoncini, pickles, carrot and celery sticks, and dipping sauces.
Frozen pink dragonfruit lemonade with a lemon wheel and black straw at Ryan's Wake.
Turkey Club Sandwich at Ryan's Wake, stacked with turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted white bread, with house-cut fries.
A freshly poured pint of Guinness with a creamy head on the bar at Ryan's Wake.
Nachos at Ryan's Wake with house-made queso, pickled jalapeños, black olives, diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and a chipotle ranch drizzle.
Espresso Martini with a foamy top and three coffee beans at Ryan's Wake.
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner at Ryan's Wake: a teriyaki-glazed chicken skewer wrapped around scallions and carrots, with chilled spinach noodles and a side salad with pickled onions.
Old Fashioned garnished with a dried orange wheel and a dark cherry on a knotted pick at Ryan's Wake.
The Best Reuben You've Ever Had at Ryan's Wake: corned beef, sauerkraut, and melted Swiss on grilled marble rye, with fries and a pickle spear.
Steak Frites at Ryan's Wake: sliced, grilled flat iron steak topped with roasted garlic butter, with house-cut fries.
Shrimp Cocktail at Ryan's Wake, with seven chilled shrimp around a glass of cocktail sauce, a lemon wedge, and oyster crackers.

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Old Fashioned Week
Oct 16
Old Fashioned Week

Build your own Old Fashioned at Ryan's Wake, October 16–29.

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Virgil Cain: A One Man Full Band Experience
Oct 30
Virgil Cain: A One Man Full Band Experience

Join us for a very special evening. Live music from Virgil Cain: A One Man Full Band Experience. Get ready to dance and sing along to your favorites.

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Halloween at The Wake with Goose Control
Oct 31
Halloween at The Wake with Goose Control

Halloween at The Wake. Live music from Goose Control. Sat, Oct. 31 | 8pm

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Thanksgiving Eve
Nov 25
Thanksgiving Eve

Thankful. Thanksgiving Eve, Weds Nov 25. Open 4pm (line starts around 6pm).

Holiday gift cards available at the bar.

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2026 Turkey Trot
Nov 26
2026 Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Morning: 2026 Turkey Trot, 8am–1pm. Breakfast sandwiches and beverages.

Holiday gift cards available at the bar.

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The Accents – Friday, Nov 27
Nov 27
The Accents – Friday, Nov 27

Two nights with The Accents! The Capital Region’s hottest party band plays Ryan’s Wake Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. Both shows 7:30pm. $10 tickets available at the bar or online at ryanswake.com.

Can’t make Friday? See the Saturday, Nov 28 show.

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The Accents – Saturday, Nov 28
Nov 28
The Accents – Saturday, Nov 28

Two nights with The Accents! The Capital Region’s hottest party band plays Ryan’s Wake Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. Both shows 7:30pm. $10 tickets available at the bar or online at ryanswake.com.

Prefer Friday? See the Friday, Nov 27 show.

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Christmas Eve Eve
Dec 23
Christmas Eve Eve

Christmas Eve Eve, Wednesday, December 23, 2026. Ritz Carlton Karaoke at 6pm. Photos with Santa.

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Host Your Next Event at Ryan’s Wake

From birthdays and reunions to corporate gatherings and holiday parties, our private rooms offer the perfect space to celebrate. Choose from curated buffet menus and flexible bar packages, all designed to make planning easy.

  • Unique rooms for all life occasions.

  • Flexible buffet packages for all size groups

  • River views, great food, three bars

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