The best bars & nightlife in Wawarsing

“Housemade beers & a menu of inventive American bites offered a rustic, warm atmosphere.”

“Family-run Bruynswick Winery pours estate-grown, minimal-intervention wines in a Revolutionary-era barn with a front-row view of the Gunks. It’s an easy local hang for a glass, a flight, and some small bites, plus local NY beer or cider when your crew isn’t unanimous.”

“Distillery in the countryside offering tours, tastings, craft cocktails & a gift shop.”

“Fly down to Flying Goose Tavern, a Kerhonkson community bar pouring hand-crafted cocktails and local beers, then post up in the backyard along the Rondout Creek with a hot pizza and your people. Easy weeknight unwinder or low-key weekend hang, zero fuss, all Hudson Valley charm.”

From the Catskills newsletter, August 8, 2026

“This week, drop by The Common Good to linger over well picked reads, sip something tasty, and find gifts that feel like you actually thought ahead. Keep an eye on their events for author visits and workshops, then stick around for the conversation that always sparks.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Part historic hunting camp with a haunted past, part locals-only hang where home-cooked comfort meets modern touches, The RDI Bar & Road Kill Grill serves the stories with the plates. Slide in this week, admire the game trophies, swap tall tales, and taste why this place feels like family.”

From the Catskills newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Westwind Orchard keeps it delightfully simple with house ciders, pizza, and a farmstand of provisions for your fridge raid later. It’s the kind of low-key hang that turns a random weeknight into a Catskills ritual, with occasional tours and happenings if you’re feeling social.”

From the Catskills newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Benton is slinging hand cut fries, curry fries, and messy in the best way poutine alongside classic burgers, sandwiches, and a Cashew Sage Caesar Salad, with beer, cocktails, and cider to match. Perfect for when you want easy comfort that still feels a little dialed in this week.”

From the Catskills newsletter, August 15, 2026