5 Best Cocktail Bars near Callicoon

“Black Walnut was a transcendental multi-dimensional experience expertly shepherded by our hostess Sarah. I am truly grateful for the privilege to have dined here and look forward to a time in the future when the opportunity presents itself again. Kudos to the entire team here. You do it so beautifully well. To the uninitiated: taste everything.“

“Friendly and great food. Cozy atmosphere! We caught some awesome live jazz music too!“

“Fun atmosphere. They had a band and nice couches. We had dessert and the lemon merengue pie was spectacular! They used a perfected recipe or a local bakery. Either way so good!“

“Made an early afternoon pit stop on our road trip back home from Livingston Manor after hearing some locals sound the siren at the Cidery near Callicoon. Your appetite will be reduced to rubble at this tapas-style 'backcountry bar' (as per Men's Journal), but there's not enough water in the Delaware to put out the blaze of innovation lit by these backwoods libations, fresh herbs and fruit abound.

I would call it a secondary-road speakeasy, with creative and well-executed cocktails that pair nicely with all the food options from the equally-balanced menu. Being an old firehouse, you'll want to cozy up with the love of a lifetime in the equally rustic couches that surround the indoor fireplace. The bartender is perched behind bottles of tinctures that scream alchemy, and they have plenty of freezer and takeout options for another night.

To stoke our own embers, we went with the white bean bruschetta, pickled veggies, hasselback potato, Cuban corn, and the Butcher's bacon. Top-notch ingredients, well-seasoned and thoughtfully prepared, we'd order each item again, if there weren't so many great choices to go back for. Awesome spot!“

“All of the above! Exceptional service and food in the dining room. Thank you, Sarah!“