13 Best Bars near Kinderhook

“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!!!“

“Just visited for the first time Wide selection of beers. All were awesome. I had a flight of four and Rita tried both pils. Very relaxing atmosphere and Tom was a great host. We brought lunch from the nice deli right next door. Looking forward to our next visit.“

“I actually was not there!! Though I have been there in the past and it is a very good place to just go and relax for a drink!! Very friendly people that you will meet up!! The owner is awesome!! I was actually going to the Post Office which is also located in the same area as The Niverville Pub!!“

“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. 🍻“

“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!“

“Love this place! I enjoy DJ here.“

“Great food. Great staff. Great drinks.“

“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!“

“Very nice little cozy place to enjoy wings and a beer. The dining area was a little small but not overcrowded when I was there in the afternoon. Service was polite and fast service. Girlfriend had a cheese steak, and she enjoyed it as well.“

“Burger to rave about. 👍👍👍“

“Lovely, lively atmosphere on Trivia Night! The food for the four of us was very good, up to the usual high standard! And this particular evening, they were short staffed, but the bartender covered our table in the back and was a fantastic server, attentive and affable, he was a real pro!“

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