17 Best Bars near Athens

“Such an awesome spot for a hang with friends. Plenty of room for a gathering and also chill night with the partner. The beers are top notch with excellent cocktails. The pizza is what this area of the Catskills has been waiting for. Get a fresh pie or a slice to stay/go, you will not be disappointed. 🍻“

“The Avalon Lounge is by far my favorite hang. Great vibe, eclectic music choices, Korean food- how could you not love it?“

“We went for first time last night (8/29). This place and owner are fabulous! Really nice vibe from interior decorating. Great owner with cool story. Extensive reasonable priced wine list. Very good food choices. No junk fees on bill (credit card surcharge, etc.). This place knocks it out of the park!! She is looking for employees and it seems like she would be great to work with. We will definitely return!!“

“Always a great time here!!“

“I work for the owner in his other business where he has a daycare for the elderly people and he also offers home healthcare services. I also rent from him-• MY OPINIONS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH MY PERSONAL LIFE- ITS ALL MY TRUTH AND MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES •I came in for a job from someone who knows the owner Vitaliy- she lived in one of his apartments years ago and was telling me about how great of a person he is and how he has a few gigs and I’d enjoy working for him. So I went and filled an application out for the Home Health Care Aide and I did my interviews and met with the manager Brooke and started not to soon after- one of the best decisions I’ve ever made was going in and filling the application out - Vitaliy and his managers Brooke and Julie are all the best people to work for! They actually acknowledged me not even a month into working for him about how good I’m doing - that meant everything to me, the fact that they pay attention and care about their employees and clients and also customers is a beautiful rare thing.The restaurant is a very homey place. I’m new and my husband is a veteran and he has a hard time being around people and even he loves it. My kids love going to play ping pong while the adults play pool and listen to music. It’s just an amazing atmosphere with people who make you feel like your family. My family lost everything to hurricane Ian in Florida and had to move back and the employees AND THE CUSTOMERS ( I’m telling you once you meet them and they like you and you them it’s a family - they look out for each other!! ) all rallied up to make sure we have what we needed for our apartment.I am a very outspoken, outgoing, blunt, rare individual and I’m very opinionated- I would not lie to anyone about anything- but I PROMISE you that you will love the Bar/Restaurant and everyone inside it.Thank You to everyone for making us feel welcomed! It means so much to us.You guys rock!“

“After living in the Hudson Valley for two years a methodically trying all the well regarded chefs Casa Susanna was our favorite. the server was knowledgeable and helpful without seeming snobby. The tastes - including many ingredients I had heard of but never tasted was a thrill. Every dish scored and the desserts were light and sublime“

“Love this place! I enjoy DJ here.“

“My husband and I had our 90-guest wedding at the Vanderbilt on 6/8/24 and it could not have been any better. We found the Vanderbilt on Airbnb when looking for a unique wedding venue, visited it in January of 2023, and booked it instantly- didn’t even see another venue. As stated in previous reviews, Henrietta made the planning process as easy as possible. We communicated mainly via email, but she allowed us to come to the space as often as we needed (I think between both of our families we were there 3 times). She also provided a list of vendors that previous wedding parties had used at the Vanderbilt, which I used for our planner, tent company, shuttle company and photographer (all great). When it came time for the tasting, we were provided with an extensive menu of food and drinks curated by Matt. We were blown away by the food. As the wedding day approached, Henrietta was easy to communicate with and flexible. She helped us plan a thorough rainy day plan B, and was the bearer of good news when she called me 2 days prior to tell me the weather looked good and we were going with plan A. The weekend of the wedding was incredible. Our families stayed in the 8 rooms upstairs Friday and Saturday night. Henrietta and Matt were in early on Saturday to get everything prepared. Their team was incredible. After the ceremony, Henrietta greeted us with champagne and a congratulations. When cocktail hour ended and we realized we were so busy that we didn’t even eat our appetizers, Henrietta put together a plate for us and brought it over. I’ve heard from a number of guests that the food was the best they’ve had at a wedding, and I agree. It’s important to note that the staff was also FUN to have around. Bartenders and servers interacted with guests and kept the energy light and fun. The next morning, Matt prepared a great breakfast (much needed) for those staying at the Vanderbilt, even including some leftovers of our banana pudding dessert from the night before. Now let’s quickly talk about the space. The Vanderbilt Lakeside is the most unique space I’ve ever seen. Each room has its own personality and is decorated meticulously and beautifully. I only had to bring in decorations for the tables, as the venue itself was already perfect. The deck was a perfect fit for our 90-person dinner. The lawn, outdoor bar, and lawn games were a hit for those who wanted to chill out rather than dance. The Bar room was the perfect size for our musicians and a dance floor. The rooms upstairs are clean, all about the same size, and all have their own bathrooms to make for a comfortable stay. Overall, I cannot recommend the Vanderbilt enough. We’re racking our brains for an excuse to host another event there. Henrietta and Matt are incredible to work with!“

“Burger to rave about. 👍👍👍“

“What a unique spot to find! We greatly enjoyed the atmosphere here with our friends + family during our wedding weekend. Service was great, drinks were great, antiques were, well, great. This will always be a staple in our list of places to go as we revisit Coxsackie in the future. If you look closely enough, you may even find our signatures on the ceiling!“

“I’d first like to state that we are local and go here all the time. I’ve just never taken the time to write a review, although the food is always delicious. But today was especially good. Our waiter customized a sandwich on the menu to accommodate my spicy food preference and it was so good! It will be what i order every time i go back! I just hope he gets a little shout out for the great service! Thanks so much and see you soon!“

“Excellent food and cocktails“

“Love the outside dining, comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff, and always delicious menu choices!!“

“had dinner there last night. Great food top of the line service“

“My wife and I had an amazing polish dinner tonight. The service was top notch but the food was delicious. The restaurant was really nice. The tables had high back booths which really gave you the feeling that you had a little intimacy. Great job!“

“This is the spot! Excellent food, top notch service and the best view in the area.“

“The horchata margaritas are phenomenal!!! Great food and excellent service!! Highly recommend!!!“