20 Best Bars near Hudson

“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!“

“This place is the real deal. A pub run by incredibly warm people and food so good it makes you throw your arms up in disbelief. The burger is essentially flawless and the chicken wings will ruin other chicken wings for you for the rest of your days. The thai wings will haunt you. Cant wait to try other things on the menu. Dont be fooled by it's simple appearance, this pub is a beautiful GEM.“

“Burger to rave about. 👍👍👍“

“Excellent food and cocktails“

“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!“

“My partner and I have been to the Aviary many times and we are always excited at the prospect of going again. Last night we had an absolutely lovely day-after-Valentine’s dinner there. Cocktails, appetizers, mains, all fabulous. At first I was disappointed that the fantastic steelhead trout I had there recently wasn’t on the menu, but the short ribs were a terrific alternative. Nick serves a wonderful cocktail and, at this point, he even knows what we like. We enjoyed being in the nest and appreciated that the staff agreed to seat us side-by-side so we both had a view of that beautiful room. Service was excellent, as we have come to expect. No photos, b/c I left my phone at home so as to just be there. Thanks, all.“

“Great Beer choices!! very friendly atmosphere! Great food!!!“

“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!!“

“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. 🍻“

“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.“

“quick service, good food, friendly service persons“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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!“

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