The best bars & nightlife in Saugerties

Set on 31 acres in the Hudson Valley, Lasting Joy Brewery pours five core beers plus rotating seasonals, with farm-to-table bites and seasonal cocktails. Taproom events, live music, and an easygoing linger awhile vibe make it a clutch weekend hang for locals.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 21, 2026

For a low-key weekend pour, Clermont Vineyards & Winery is a small, family-run spot crafting Hudson River Valley wines from their own seven-acre vineyard, with Catskill panoramas for bonus points. Mostly estate-grown, with three from their cousin’s Portuguese winery... a fun curveball for your lineup.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 15, 2026

The Dutch keeps it cozy in a beautifully restored prohibition-era tavern, pouring 16 draft beers and leaning hard into local ingredients. Think elevated tavern fare, seasonal menus, and a lively calendar of weekly specials and events that make it an easy yes for a weeknight or game-day hang.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 23, 2026

A casual space for great cocktails, small bites, and good company, Margaux Bar is the kind of place you drift into after work and accidentally close down with friends. They also host private and semi private events when your crew needs its own nook.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 3, 2026

For a local hangout with pool league tournaments and the Best Wings in Town, B&B Lounge delivers; it’s family owned, popular with locals, and even doubles as the place to handle a U-Haul or storage when you need it, because life happens.

From the Catskill newsletter, October 2, 2026

The Maker Lounge spotlights The Maker’s fragrance collection with cocktail flights you can actually taste, then doubles down with smart signatures like Wind, Sand & Stars or A Streetcar Named Desire. Pair it with oysters or The Lounge Burger and call it a very Hudson night.

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 30, 2026

Union Street Brewing Co. keeps Hudson Valley folks well supplied with fresh craft beer, inventive bar bites, and a calendar that swings from trivia and karaoke to local artists.

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 22, 2026

Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company is the cozy Catskill standby for house-brewed beers alongside classic pub comforts with a legit Italian twist, from dough made with unbleached, imported flour to sauces that taste like Sunday. Need a gathering spot? They also handle parties and catering.

From the Catskill newsletter, September 25, 2026

Beer on tap, classic cocktails & snacks are served in a retro-chic tavern with live bands & DJs.

Chemistry Wine Bar is the cozy spot for Catskill locals who like their pours thoughtful and their vibe unfussy.

From the Catskill newsletter, September 26, 2026

Sonder keeps things neighborly in Kingston with natural wine front and center, up to 15 by-the-glass wines and beers, and an extensive bottle list.

From the Catskills newsletter, September 29, 2026

Subversive Malting & Brewing is a true American farmhouse brewery at the foot of the Catskills, pouring beers made with 100% locally sourced grains, and often hops, fruits, and herbs from nearby. The taproom and kitchen make it an easy weeknight or lazy Saturday move for fresh, thoughtful pints and plates.

From the Catskill newsletter, September 24, 2026

Stylish cocktail bar offering creative drinks in a relaxed space with an old-school vibe.

Return Brewing Outpost is a cozy taproom by Catskill Creek, pouring easy-to-love beers with a daily bar-bites menu; it’s family friendly, dogs on leashes are welcome, and there are solid non-alc options when you’re pacing yourself, plus you can bring in outside food.

From the Catskill newsletter, September 30, 2026

Family-built and proudly local, Blue Duck Brewing Company is turning out clean, classic styles like New York Pilsner, West Coast IPA, and an easygoing American Lager, with Phoenicia Diner running the kitchen. Go for trivia or wing and burger nights, stay for the neighborly buzz.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 10, 2026

Union Street Brewing Co. keeps the taps interesting and the vibes low-key with inventive bar bites, a cozy Rondout District taproom, and an events calendar that actually delivers. Trivia, bingo, comedy, music, even karaoke, plus a mug club for regulars...

From the Catskills newsletter, October 21, 2026

Mirador brings Andalusian-inspired tapas, Spanish staples, and a deep sherry and wine list, plus cocktails, to a relaxed neighborhood café y tabanco with a garden patio and genuinely kind folks. This week, slide in with a friend, split a few plates, then let the vinos de Jerez do the talking.

From the Catskills newsletter, September 5, 2026

Well Nice Wine Bar brings Brooklyn sensibility to the Hudson Valley, pouring wines with an Old World twist on Americana classics. A low-key neighborhood hang for catch-ups, small wins, and post-chore decompression, it’s the kind of place that quietly upgrades your evening without trying too hard.

From the Catskills newsletter, August 25, 2026

Left Bank Ciders turns local harvests into small-batch ciders and meads that reflect the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, with most ingredients sourced within an hour of their cellar. Their taproom also pours standout New York beer, local ciders, wine, and spirits, plus a seasonal lineup of snacks...

From the Catskills newsletter, August 14, 2026