The best bars & nightlife in Hudson Valley

Cozy Italian eatery with a fireplace serving traditional dishes, plus beer, cocktails, and wine.

213 Halstead Ave (Mamaroneck)

Casual Polish & American fare are served in this ski lodgelike pub with a year-round beer garden.

379 Congress St (Troy)

Upscale, organic Northern Italian cuisine & wines are served in an elegant setting with a fireplace.

400 N Main St (Port Chester)

Elevated tacos and other Asian-inspired street fare served in a sophisticated space.

4 Depot Square (Sparkill)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

1119 Fashion Dr (Nanuet)

Warm establishment supplying familiar pastas & Italian entrees, plus wine, for 20+ years.

123 Halstead Ave (Harrison)

Stylish setting for Mediterranean cuisine with a full bar, outdoor seating, hookah & a bocce court.

325 N Main St (Port Chester)

Industrial-chic wine bar serving small plates, vino & craft beer, indoors or in the rustic garden.

12 2nd St (Troy)

Cool, vintage-style cocktail lounge with dim lighting offering specialty drinks and a cozy atmosphere.

Above EMRY's Garden, 2 King St (Troy)

Casual Italian eatery offering pizza, pasta, and gluten-free options, plus a full bar.

202 E Hartsdale Ave (Hartsdale)

Fly down to Flying Goose Tavern, a Kerhonkson community bar pouring hand-crafted cocktails and local beers, then post up in the backyard…

323 Main St (Kerhonkson)

Handpacked burgers, an easygoing craft beer lineup, and proper cocktails make JD's Pub & Brew the kind of no-fuss spot you swing by after…

347 Hooker Ave (Poughkeepsie)

Mirador brings Andalusian-inspired tapas, Spanish staples, and a deep sherry and wine list, plus cocktails, to a relaxed neighborhood café…

636 Broadway (Kingston)

City Line Bar and Grill just leveled up with a new executive chef dialing in big flavor, plus one-of-a-kind cocktails and a deep rotation…

1200 Western Ave (Albany)

Sugar Cane Rum Village delivers rum-first cocktails and Caribbean comfort bites with a lively, DJ-backed vibe that feels like a quick…

472 Franklin Ave (Mt Vernon)

Albany staple The Wine Shop has been matching neighbors with great bottles since 1933, with knowledgeable folks, beloved hand-written…

265 New Scotland Ave (Albany)

Concert venue & bar with a limited food menu, live bands, comedians, karaoke & open-mike nights.

189 Church St (Poughkeepsie)

Cozy, warmly lit eatery featuring an extensive list of wines and a selection of beers.

40 Cannon St (Poughkeepsie)

Restaurant serving locally sourced comfort food and small plates in a warm, welcoming space.

26 Awosting Rd (Pine Bush)

Casual, hip bar offering cocktails and Jell-O shots, along with a relaxed vibe.

27 Academy St (Poughkeepsie)

Laid-back venue, located within an Irish pub, welcoming comedy acts and offering pub grub.

35 Main St (Poughkeepsie)

Relaxed setting for distiller's spirits sold by the bottle or mixed into cocktails.

75 Livingston Ave (Albany)

60-acre orchard that makes & serves their own cider, plus guided tours, events & bites from an in-house kitchen.

2241 Albany Post Rd (Walden)

Fireplace eatery featuring pizzas, burgers and cider tastings, plus a fire pit.

155 N Ohioville Rd #3402 (New Paltz)

Speakeasy at the back of a bakery, serving mixed drinks alongside tapas.

181 Martine Ave (White Plains)

New American eats in a sprawling space with standout views, striking decor & a serpentine bar.

176 Rinaldi Blvd (Poughkeepsie)

Relaxed spot offering flights of wine and beer, plus flatbreads and other sharing plates.

159 Main St (Nyack)

Old-timey, wood-paneled hangout offering pub grub & craft draft beer, along with growlers to go.

180 Madison Ave (Albany)

Cozy eatery offering pizzas, some with sourdough crusts and creative toppings, plus beer and other drinks.

85 Main St (Poughkeepsie)

Cozy tasting room featuring 100% local hard ciders alongside beer and cocktails.

929 Broadway (Albany)

Traditional Irish restaurant & bar with pub eats & entrees, plus weekend DJs & other events.

890 McLean Ave (Yonkers)

Upscale space for classic Italian fare, pizzas and lobster dishes.

264 Main St (White Plains)

Dark, intimate saloon with a 1930s theme serving cocktails, plus global eats from brunch to dinner.

174 Martine Ave (White Plains)

Wood-paneled Irish tavern offering classic food & drink along with a patio & weekly live music.

4 Clinton Square (Albany)

Casual, neighborhood bar featuring burgers, wings and other familiar eats alongside karaoke, darts and pool.

40 Lincoln Ave (Watervliet)

Cosy wine bar offering flatbreads, coconut shrimp and other entrees, plus brunch.

61 William St (Mt Vernon)

Relaxed, welcoming cidery, bar and brunch spot featuring live music and tastings.

25 Soons Cir (New Hampton)

Farm-style eatery and brewery, known for hard ciders made with orchard-grown apples and pizza.

4 Warwick Turnpike (Warwick)

Relaxed watering hole for beer and cocktails, featuring live music open mics and other themed nights.

305 Main St (Poughkeepsie)

Whisky-centric cocktail bar featuring bourbon, whiskey and scotch selections in cozy digs, with a lawn and an outdoor bar.

45 Woodlands Way (Warwick)

Craft cocktails, brunch & gourmet pub grub in a brick-walled tavern with live music & DJ shows.

301 Lark St (Albany)

Inviting fixture pairs elevated bar bites with craft cocktails & brews, plus TVs & happy hour deals.

17 N Broadway (Tarrytown)

Casual bar with 30 classic arcade games, pinball machines, and live music, plus outdoor seating.

296 Main St (Beacon)

Lively hangout offering hundreds of craft & international beers plus pub grub & happy hour.

154 Mamaroneck Ave (White Plains)

Small plates such as quesadillas and empanadas, plus happy hour deals, offered in a relaxed environment.

129 Main St (Nanuet)

Cozy tavern serving hearty, modern American meals in a rustic cherrywood space.

27 Main St (Tarrytown)

American comfort fare in a refurbished '30s-era tavern with an old-timey, dark-wood interior.

96 Main St (Poughkeepsie)

Relaxed eatery dispensing tacos, burritos and margaritas, plus mezcal specials and beer.

38 Main St (Yonkers)

Spanish tapas and small plates are offered in a cozy setting at this casual bar.

260 Mamaroneck Ave (Mamaroneck)

Italian cooking in a contemporary space with a patio that hosts live bands weekly in summer.

23 Gray Oaks Ave (Yonkers)

Cider bar for local and regional brews such as cider, beer and wine.

150 Water St (Catskill)

Casual, music-minded, 1933-era restaurant featuring pizza, nachos and wings as well as a bar.

453 Madison Ave (Albany)

Cozy, elegant venue with a marble bar, offering wine & beer along with charcuterie & Italian tapas.

549 Warburton Ave (Hastings-On-Hudson)

Stylish eatery for wine, beer and flatbreads in a laid-back setting.

1 Market St (Wappingers Falls)