THE GOVERNESS bar & restaurant
$$ • Seafood, Burgers, Bars
Hours:
1 Main St, Poughkeepsie
(845) 204-6239
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The owner NAILED IT! The atmosphere is amazing, with outdoor seating on the beautiful Hudson River. The food is awesome too. I try something new each visit and am pleased every time. My guests are equally impressed. Our new favorite spot in the beautiful Hudson Valley. You will LOVE it!
Went here on June 21st 2025 with a party of four for a birthday celebration. When we received the check at the end, it was a little over $200 for four people added a 20% tip onto the top of that. Then either server or the restaurant decided to add their own tip on top of that and the total came out to $349.79! They never gave us a receipt and didn’t see it to a few days later when checking back account. WTF is this nonsense and because we didn’t get a physical receipt, our...read full review
I have visited the Governess several times while bicycling on the rail trail just up the street . The Governess has a nice relaxing atmosphere right on the waterfront, good food & drink , the wait staff are friendly & accommodating as well as the manager Melanie. Good vibe here folks give it a try !!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 12 - 11PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 - 11PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 11PM |
| Friday | 12PM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 12PM - 12AM |
| Sunday | 12 - 10PM |
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The Governess bar & restaurant offers a pleasant and laid-back atmosphere, with a beautiful riverfront patio providing a beautiful waterfront view. The owner NAILED IT! The food is consistently delicious and awesome, with oversized portions that meat eaters thoroughly enjoyed. The waitstaff are friendly and accommodating, and the service is a highlight. The cocktails are well-presented and arrive quickly, and the beers in tap are delicious. The holiday decorations are supreme, and the Frozen themed bathrooms are destination and instagram worthy. The Governess is a welcoming spot with a good vibe, well worth a repeat visit.