![]() ![]() (You do have to use your imagination in Lake George in mid-February.) More outdoor seating on the main level takes you away from passersby, but boasts equally good views of the scenery. Outdoor seating off this lower bar overlooks the boardwalk and the lake, promising a great seat for people watching, sunning or enjoying the lake and mountain views. With large windows throughout, the view would be exceptional in daylight at one of the tables along those windows. The lower bar was open and a few early patrons were enjoying the warmth of the woodstove from the bar. Step down a few steps to the small, intimate pub nearly at the edge of the lake. Its size is perhaps misleading, knowing all too well the potential of summer crowds to stuff the seemingly cavernous space and Neptune’s reputation for attracting those throngs with popular performers and an impressive lineup of over two dozen beers on tap. The few tables on the fringes of the room suggest the space is best left for standing and dancing while listening to the band. The glossy wood floor, polished slab bar, and pine walls lend a warm appeal to the large, open room. The bar is situated in the center of the room, ready to accommodate a very large crowd. ![]() ![]() The middle bar, empty except for a lone musician hauling equipment in for the evening’s entertainment, is rather massive by general standards. They were readying the main bar for that night’s performance. They have live music every Friday and Saturday whenever they are open, and this Saturday was no exception. Neptune’s is generally closed all winter (December through March), but open for New Year’s Day and for four weeks during Winter Carnival. Though our visit was during Winter Carnival in Lake George, given the winter conditions of 2012, it was not a typical Winter Carnival for any establishments in the village. With three bars of varying capacity contained in one building, the potential at King Neptune’s Pub and Nightclub was not best conveyed on this Saturday evening in February. ![]()
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