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Originally Posted by Exterminator
@SG4 - That is a great idea! I've had it before.
@alhattab - Thank you for all the info! We are staying at Longfellows and we got nice grandstand tickets for Friday and Saturday already. As for driving, I hear Saratoga just got Uber so hopefully they can take us around.
We don't want to party too hard so spots like Lake Local are appreciated. Friday night is wide open and Saturday night we are looking for a spot to watch the Mayweather fight. Some of the places mentioned are showing it but they will be very crowded. We may cab it about 20 minutes away to find another place showing the fight.
One thing I'm interested in is being in the audience for all the handicapping seminars. I remember one year they had Andy Serling do one first thing in the AM. I also like Maggie Wolfendale's picks when she watches the horses come out of the paddock. So any live shows or seminars (especially whatever they're broadcasting on NBC Sports Saturday) would be cool to see.
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Out of all the ones Alhattab gave you Druthers is a relaxed atmosphere with good local bands many of the acoustic version or a few guitars with a bongo or two. The music ends at 11pm so go around 9ish and enjoy! Ciros after the races is a packed bar if that is what you are into enjoy. For the fight go to the casino at the harness track, call them first to make sure there isn't a reservation requirement (518) 584-2110
Sperrys(great drinks) and Hamlet and Ghost(named one of the best cocktail bars in Saratoga) are two nice bars for drinking on Caroline Street. You didn't mention eating but if you really want a home cooked meal and can get a reservation or wait the one hour, the Olde Bryan Inn on Maple Avenue(right on the corner of the Hilton Hotel property) is a great find. It is busy year round and the prices aren't geared towards the rich and famous. Enjoy one of the truly great host cities for thoroughbred racing in the world.
