Delicious drinks, relaxed and kind atmosphere. Really enjoyed this place. Looking forward to being back!
Lila A.
Great drinks, wonderful service, great playlist, bartender even made me a special drink because I'm not a big cocktail drinker. It was wonderful.
Robert Gilhooly
Stopped in a drink with my wife. Stayed longer than we planned on. Padrona is a nice place to relax and meet with friends. Atmosphere is great, staff friendly. Definitely make this a must stop when in Hudson.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Danielle V.
After having dinner in town my partner and I stumbled on this place on our walk back to our bnb. We decided to end the night with ONE drink which led to 4 drinks each. It was the Thursday evening before this past NYE, and the place had maybe 3 other patrons at 8pm, which I don't mind at all. The bar tender was welcoming. Started off with an espresso martini which wasn't the best* but still enjoyable ... then ended on a mezcal cocktail that was made with egg whites. I told the bartender I was interested in said drink but have an egg allergy, and she was able to improvise with an eggless option (perhaps aquafaba or something like that) the drink was so good, I had to have multiples. By time we stumbled out, it seemed to have filled up a little more but we were engaged in friendly chatter with another couple at the bar, we hardly noticed. An all around good vibe in the place and the perfect spot for a night cap.
Liz K.
My partner and I have come here twice, and enjoyed ourselves both times. The music is great, the staff are welcoming, and the space is cute. The food menu is definitely limited, better for snacks than a meal. We got the esquites and it was ok, though a fairly small portion and the corn was either overcooked or canned. Either way, a shame at the height of local corn season. The cocktail menu seemed to highlight edgy and unconventional flavor pairings, which is generally my favorite kind of cocktail but both times the ones available were a bridge too far for my tastes. The wine list seems great, but each time I've asked questions the server or bartender has said they haven't tried it and had to go get the owner/manager. I've ordered local beer (none on tap, sadly, but some good local cans) and martinis, some of which are served in little swing top bottles on ice. When the bill came, I was shocked that our standard martinis cost $17 each, which was inexplicably more expensive than the fancy cocktails on the high proof menu (which all ranged from $14-16).
Oliver M.
Fantastic cocktail bar - the drinks are creative and delicious, the staff is kind, and the food perfectly compliments the drinks/atmosphere. Go!!!
Audrey B.
Nothing edible, nothing drinkable. Atmosphere is fine, feels like a missed opportunity.
Ceara P.
Just had a drink here before dinner with a group of five other friends. Good cocktails and the waitstaff were nice.
Molly T.
More folks need to review Padrona on Yelp because it's a super fun spot with great drinks and a truly unique food menu. I've been here twice and both times were enjoyable. The second time it was oddly empty, but I generally have few complaints. The cocktails are delicious and original, and the list of tinned fish is unusual and vast. Sure, the food menu might not be for everyone (the few other reviews mention that the food is strange and/or unapproachable), but if you put aside your reservations what's offered really is quite good. I hope Padrona picks up in the coming months/years, because it's got great energy and has lots of potential.Most recently, we came here around around 8:30 on a Thursday night. As I mentioned, it was pretty empty. A few parties inside, a few outside. Not sure if it was just a down night or if people haven't discovered yet, but no matter. The place certain has potential for great vibes: good music, beautiful decor, nice feng shui. We ended up sitting at the bar just to get a front row seat to the action, which is always fun. I would say Padrona is much more of a drinks destination than a food destination, but we wanted to get a sense of the full menu so we ordered both, Drinks-wise, we like just about everything we tried. I started with the Haus Martini (olive oil washed gin, cocchi americano, salers, pickled tomato), which was such a smooth and elegant martini variation. I then tried the Pretty Hot Thing (mezcal, ancho reyes, yellow bell pepper, serrano pepper, honey), which had all the right components of a good mezcal drink - spice, smokiness, and vegetals notes. I finished with the most nightcap-worthy drink on the menu, the Smoke Gets in Your Eye (scotch, amaro china china, porter syrup) which was smoky, rich, and just delicious. My partner tried the OG Slush (mezcal, thai chili infused aperol, smoked agave, lime, sumac) and the French Gold (cognac, ginger liqueur, oro blanco grapefruit, honey, preserved grapefruit), and he preferred the flavor profile of the French Gold.The food here is fun and unique. I wouldn't recommend making a dinner out of it as we did (more on that in a moment), but I don't regret our approach. We ended up getting the English Pea and Mint Hummus, the Charcuterie and Cheese Board, the Nuri Spiced Mackerel, and the Razor Clams. I would say our favorites were the hummus and clams, but everything was solid. What I did not expect was the sheer amount of bread/crostini we received for dipping. Nothing could have prepared us for that! We ended up taking the leftovers home but in retrospect perhaps we could have ordered one fewer thing.
Kiley Thompson (Expedition Recordings)
First visit was a two thumbs up experience! Relatively quiet night with less than 20 patrons, so service wasn’t compromised. We were even warned our dishes might be a little late due to the kitchen accommodating an allergy request! BIG kudos on both fronts for that level of service. Will definitely return!
Spent a great afternoon evening here recently. Lovely bar, great staff, yummy cocktails. What’s not to love!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mark Irish
fantastic time on Sunday nite. great food, big crowd, terrific atmosphere and feel. Best spot in hudson!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Auld
Love the music and the frozen drinks are great. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Courtney M.
Atmosphere had something going for it, didn't quite feel right but I can totally see what they are going for. The drink menu is extremely limited & near NYC prices. None of the drinks sounded that appetizing, and the food offered was odd. The drinks also tasted like stale tap water (I assume ice was frozen from tap). Service was fine.
Lucia
First time there.Great location.Drinks are great! You need to wait a while .We didn't mind but we were over charged an extra drink.I don't like mistakes like that...
Delicious drinks, relaxed and kind atmosphere. Really enjoyed this place. Looking forward to being back!
Great drinks, wonderful service, great playlist, bartender even made me a special drink because I'm not a big cocktail drinker. It was wonderful.
Stopped in a drink with my wife. Stayed longer than we planned on. Padrona is a nice place to relax and meet with friends. Atmosphere is great, staff friendly. Definitely make this a must stop when in Hudson.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
After having dinner in town my partner and I stumbled on this place on our walk back to our bnb. We decided to end the night with ONE drink which led to 4 drinks each. It was the Thursday evening before this past NYE, and the place had maybe 3 other patrons at 8pm, which I don't mind at all. The bar tender was welcoming. Started off with an espresso martini which wasn't the best* but still enjoyable ... then ended on a mezcal cocktail that was made with egg whites. I told the bartender I was interested in said drink but have an egg allergy, and she was able to improvise with an eggless option (perhaps aquafaba or something like that) the drink was so good, I had to have multiples. By time we stumbled out, it seemed to have filled up a little more but we were engaged in friendly chatter with another couple at the bar, we hardly noticed. An all around good vibe in the place and the perfect spot for a night cap.
My partner and I have come here twice, and enjoyed ourselves both times. The music is great, the staff are welcoming, and the space is cute. The food menu is definitely limited, better for snacks than a meal. We got the esquites and it was ok, though a fairly small portion and the corn was either overcooked or canned. Either way, a shame at the height of local corn season. The cocktail menu seemed to highlight edgy and unconventional flavor pairings, which is generally my favorite kind of cocktail but both times the ones available were a bridge too far for my tastes. The wine list seems great, but each time I've asked questions the server or bartender has said they haven't tried it and had to go get the owner/manager. I've ordered local beer (none on tap, sadly, but some good local cans) and martinis, some of which are served in little swing top bottles on ice. When the bill came, I was shocked that our standard martinis cost $17 each, which was inexplicably more expensive than the fancy cocktails on the high proof menu (which all ranged from $14-16).
Fantastic cocktail bar - the drinks are creative and delicious, the staff is kind, and the food perfectly compliments the drinks/atmosphere. Go!!!
Nothing edible, nothing drinkable. Atmosphere is fine, feels like a missed opportunity.
Just had a drink here before dinner with a group of five other friends. Good cocktails and the waitstaff were nice.
More folks need to review Padrona on Yelp because it's a super fun spot with great drinks and a truly unique food menu. I've been here twice and both times were enjoyable. The second time it was oddly empty, but I generally have few complaints. The cocktails are delicious and original, and the list of tinned fish is unusual and vast. Sure, the food menu might not be for everyone (the few other reviews mention that the food is strange and/or unapproachable), but if you put aside your reservations what's offered really is quite good. I hope Padrona picks up in the coming months/years, because it's got great energy and has lots of potential.Most recently, we came here around around 8:30 on a Thursday night. As I mentioned, it was pretty empty. A few parties inside, a few outside. Not sure if it was just a down night or if people haven't discovered yet, but no matter. The place certain has potential for great vibes: good music, beautiful decor, nice feng shui. We ended up sitting at the bar just to get a front row seat to the action, which is always fun. I would say Padrona is much more of a drinks destination than a food destination, but we wanted to get a sense of the full menu so we ordered both, Drinks-wise, we like just about everything we tried. I started with the Haus Martini (olive oil washed gin, cocchi americano, salers, pickled tomato), which was such a smooth and elegant martini variation. I then tried the Pretty Hot Thing (mezcal, ancho reyes, yellow bell pepper, serrano pepper, honey), which had all the right components of a good mezcal drink - spice, smokiness, and vegetals notes. I finished with the most nightcap-worthy drink on the menu, the Smoke Gets in Your Eye (scotch, amaro china china, porter syrup) which was smoky, rich, and just delicious. My partner tried the OG Slush (mezcal, thai chili infused aperol, smoked agave, lime, sumac) and the French Gold (cognac, ginger liqueur, oro blanco grapefruit, honey, preserved grapefruit), and he preferred the flavor profile of the French Gold.The food here is fun and unique. I wouldn't recommend making a dinner out of it as we did (more on that in a moment), but I don't regret our approach. We ended up getting the English Pea and Mint Hummus, the Charcuterie and Cheese Board, the Nuri Spiced Mackerel, and the Razor Clams. I would say our favorites were the hummus and clams, but everything was solid. What I did not expect was the sheer amount of bread/crostini we received for dipping. Nothing could have prepared us for that! We ended up taking the leftovers home but in retrospect perhaps we could have ordered one fewer thing.
First visit was a two thumbs up experience! Relatively quiet night with less than 20 patrons, so service wasn’t compromised. We were even warned our dishes might be a little late due to the kitchen accommodating an allergy request! BIG kudos on both fronts for that level of service. Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Spent a great afternoon evening here recently. Lovely bar, great staff, yummy cocktails. What’s not to love!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
fantastic time on Sunday nite. great food, big crowd, terrific atmosphere and feel. Best spot in hudson!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the music and the frozen drinks are great. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere had something going for it, didn't quite feel right but I can totally see what they are going for. The drink menu is extremely limited & near NYC prices. None of the drinks sounded that appetizing, and the food offered was odd. The drinks also tasted like stale tap water (I assume ice was frozen from tap). Service was fine.
First time there.Great location.Drinks are great! You need to wait a while .We didn't mind but we were over charged an extra drink.I don't like mistakes like that...