Adam and the Bartenders !!! The Food was awesome ! Nice people to hang out and meet with!read more

Amazing atmosphere, food, spirits and staff! On our 1st visit for my daughters CIA graduation Jen…read moremade us feel like family and enhanced the celebration with her enthusiasm! Friendly, sweet, suggestive (menu) delicious! Love Love Love. Jessie also added to the delightful visit, personality plus! Gem of Poughkeepsie!

Summary: This is a really nice, casual bar with great ambiance and an absolutely awesome owner…read more I went to the Backstreet Pub recently after me and my wife were looking for a place to grab a drink on Friday night that wasn't going to be jam-packed with people and loud music. Nothing against those things, but we just wanted a spot to relax after the week. The Backstreet Pub absolutely delivered on exactly that. Although the pub does sometimes host larger events for nearby Marist college students, it's generally just a nice working-class bar where you can easily enjoy a quiet conversation. The owner, Rick, is also incredibly friendly and an absolute pleasure to talk to! We got to talking about some of his plans for the future of the bar that I'm genuinely very excited to come back and see. While I can't sugarcoat the fact that the surrounding neighborhood is definitely one of the developing parts of town, I can confidently say as a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie that the development is going along at a good pace. Even more impressively, the owner is very proactively involved in making sure his neighborhood and community continue to make progress. I'm not sure I can stress enough just how wonderful the staff and service is. If you're looking for a spot to grab a nice drink and have a good conversation, this is easily one of the best places in town. We will absolutely be back, and you should go too!

Great chill spot to have some drinks especially if your going for a walk over the walkway over…read moreHudson. They also rent bikes for 5$ if you want to go for a ride! Bar staff are also super friendly and so are the regulars that come in! Def a great place to check out!

A bunch of us wandered over to JD's after a show during our Powerhouse Theatre residency. I had a…read moredelicious a watermelon drink made with real watermelon. Service was good, vibes were excellent. I got a blueberry beer on tap too! We had a great time. Menu looked pretty good as well. Would definitely come here again if in the area.

Local pub; easily located and ample parking on-site…read more First visit in. We sat at the bar; close up to watch the sports games offered on tv. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. Overall descent burger. Although, I was a bit disappointed that the fried egg was over cooked. I was looking forward to diving in on a saucy, messy burger, but the french fries made up for it.

Kelly and Craig were fantastic bartenders and servers. They made us feel welcome right away and the…read moreservice was great. They had such a fun vibe together, it was a pleasure to see. I would definitely go back, unfortunately we're from out of town. I highly recommend.

Classic Irish bar and restaurant. Reminded me of the kind that used to exist in the Bronx and…read moreYonkers years ago. They have an eclectic menu; with Irish classics of course, Mexican, Italian and American favorites. Our Server was Kelly. It was a slow Sunday afternoon. Down the block was a Oaxacan festival Guelaguetza; plenty of food there, but it was a hot and humid day and the food stalls added more heat. We thought why not get a cold beer in an air conditioned place. Free WiFi Password - Guinness TV's all over the place, with different sports on them. Beer: ales, IPA's, pilsners. Mixed drinks. Cold cans of beer on ice. I asked Why no bottles? There's a college nearby and a glass bottle could pose a problem. A daily event calendar: karaoke night, trivia night, see photo. I can imagine on a weekend night this place is really hopping. The Poughkeepsie Metro North station is within walking distance. They have parking and outdoor dining options. We will be back.

The first visit found 2 locals fist fighting in the parking lot and on top of my car - friends of…read morethe bartender! Ok - not their "fault", I suppose... Went back last week, stood at the doorway for 10 min, seated at a table we were told we'd be moved from once a smaller table was avaiable- sat for 10 minutes, got up and left after being ignored. Very disappointed, and will never be back.

This place is a gem!…read more Absolutely loved our visit to The Public House! Everything we ordered was fantastic--the buffalo parmesan boneless wings, pierogies, and chicken pub sandwich were all delicious and full of flavor. The spicy margaritas were perfectly made . Ally our bartender, was incredibly sweet, personable, and attentive, and her service made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The space itself is also adorable and has such a welcoming vibe! Everyone who walked through the door were greeted by name and had a cocktail ready to go before they even sat! Can't wait to go back!!

Very rude owners were harassing little kids for riding their bikes in the parking lot. Kids weren't…read morebothering anyone and the place wasn't even open yet. Woman owner was screaming like a lunatic at little kids. Male owner came out trying to fight with them. These heaps of garbage don't deserve your money!

Cool lil dive bar, hidden in the corner, in the cut. Small, filled with great beer, jukebox, & pool…read moretable equipped. Foods been really good, but the WINGS are TOP TIER. Multitude of flavors to choose from & atta great price? Deal. Grab da Guyz and head over for some wings dings and some beer.

This is actually two different lights at Darbys...one of our favorite places to grab a quick meal…read more We came on a Tuesday night for Taco Tuesday. Hubby loved the tacos... he got the chicken tacos. You get 3 for $9. I got the buffalo chicken salad which I love. I get it every time I'm wanting a salad. Wednesday night is burger night for $10-11, not sure exactly. The burger is frozen, we are pretty sure, but they still cook it right with nice crispy fries. We always enjoy it. We always walk away too full for dessert but we did get ciders both nights. The place is your average bar/restaurant. Nice and comfy and the waitresses are always nice.

Outstanding buffalo wings. Crispy, great sauce, great blue cheese sauce. Cannot say enough about…read morehow top top top these wings are.

Always passed here on my way to and from work, and decided to give it a try. Arrived around 4:45,…read moreMonday, 2/23, and followed 2 other customers in. A large man came to the door and stated "didn't realize the door was unlocked". This was an immediate turn off, not a "hello, welcome, we're not open yet", just a RUDE statement, as he turned around and disappeared through a door. SHOCKED, we sat at the bar, wondering if we should stay or go. A bit later, a barmaid came behind the bar. She was friendly, seeming to know the other two people we followed in, and asked for their order. She then brought their drinks, and then acknowledged us, and took our drink order. The menu is limited, and I ordered a cheeseburger. She said the fryer was just turned on, so all we could get was wings, fries, and tenders....THIS WAS A VERY ODD AND AWKWARD EXPERIENCE, and will definitely NEVER return....They have NO IDEA what customer service is, and have a lot to learn about social skills! I can't give 0 stars, so I have to give 1.

Great food great atmosphere great people. Prices are awesome. Sara and the crew are wonderful I'll…read moredefinitely be back

The service was very friendly and quick as well, despite being one only serving 10 people by…read morethemselves. For a pub it was very bright and beautiful on the inside. The filet mignon sandwich was delicious, the steak was perfect , juicy and well bathed in sweet savory bourbon sauce, the blue cheese I was mixed on since it made bourbon sauce have funk to it, but worked, the bacon was great, still chewy and not crispy dry crumble. The toasted bread fell apart before the sauce. The truffle fries, I dogged them, usually places over season them and bury them in Parmesan cheese and seasoning, these were lightly seasoned with truffle oil and had a dusting of Parmesan cheese, plus they crispy as well. Overall a great meal. Also of sandwich had onion straws over the blue cheese it would even better.

It's not a huge place but enough room for a good crowd. It's a typical pub with the long bar and 6…read morebig screens. The bartender is also the waitress so she's a little busy. Very nice and polite. I asked how she felt about one of the sandwiches and her face, above her words, stated she really likes it. The portions are a good size and it all came out quickly. The salad dressing was very good. My daughter just got a job up the road so this will become a regular place for us. Very good!!!