It’s your birthday, you want to celebrate and getting something free for it isn’t the worst thing, right? A bunch of places locally offer some free or discounted things just for being born! This list will continue to stay updated, post any we missed in the comments!
UPDATED 2/22/2025
Note: double-check with the restaurant directly to make sure these specials are still happening and be sure to have your ID.
- ALBANY, Wolff’s Biergarten: You may redeem your 2-litre birthday bier boot the day before, day of, or day after your birthday with proof of ID! [DETAILS]
- ALBANY, Ship’s Pub: The choice of your age in clams or a growler of Pirate’s Brew. [DETAILS]
- ALBANY, Far Shot Axe Throwing: you’re free on your birthday for groups 6+ [DETAILS]
- ALBANY, Hill Street Cafe: free jumbo mug of beer on your birthday. [DETAILS]
- CLIFTON PARK, The Rusty Nail: We will treat you to the number of chicken wings = your age. For example, if you turn 31 you’re welcome to 31 of our renowned chicken wings relative to the size of the party. You can also purchase your choice of a draft beer, soda, or our signature festive celebration cocktail that is served in a special birthday cup that is yours to keep. [DETAILS]
- COLONIE, Wasabi: All-you-can-eat sushi meal on your birthday. [DETAILS]
- GUILDERLAND, Orchard Tavern West: Join us on your actual birthday and we’ll treat you to a wing for each year of your age! [DETAILS]
- LATHAM, The Century House: free entree on your birthday [DETAILS]
- MALTA, Bentley’s: We will treat you to the number of chicken wings = your age. For example, if you turn 31 you’re welcome to 31 of our renowned chicken wings relative to the size of the party. You can purchase any of our draft beers, a blue Hawaiian birthday cocktail, or a fountain soda in a thirty-two-ounce stadium cup, with ONE free refill, and the cup is yours to keep! [DETAILS]
- SARATOGA, DZ Restaurants (Boca Bistro/Forno/Chianti II): Join their preferred guest program and get a $20 gift certificate that can be used on your birthday at any one of their restaurants. [DETAILS]
- SCHENECTADY, Wolff’s Biergarten: You may redeem your 2-litre birthday bier boot the day before, day of, or day after your birthday with proof of ID! [DETAILS]