Great beer selection. I love their beers. I had food a few times.(both of time were Burger) They were too salty for me. I go there when I want to drink good beer. Over all 60 out of 100. read more

I've been here about 10 times and have never been disappointed. This place is a truly a Five Star gastropub. The Reuben and the wings are the best I have ever had. The fries could be served as their own appetizer. There is a serious chef working the kitchen and an equally ambitious staff running the bar. The BH doesn't serve average pub grub and the pricing reflects that fact. BH is easily one of the best restaurants in the area. read more

Yum! I shared the beet burger and eggs Benedict. I Loved the beet burger and eggs! Plus they have a really good beer selection. Definitely going back. read more

My friend suggested this place and so we decided to go here. I was very impressed with everything. You walk in this place and it feels like a good hangout spot. there are two huge sunroofs which bring natural lighting in this place. if they didnt have them this place would feel a lot different. We were told we could sit anywhere in the restaurant so we sat in the corner. We got our menus and there were on a little clipboard. i thought it was pretty creative. They serve brunch on Saturday which is pretty cool, but i opted out because i was wanting lunch. Their beer selection is crazy big. they have about 20 beers on tap and about 20 from the bottle. They definitely have a wide selection of beers. i ordered the pulled pork sandwich and my friend ordered the Reuben sandwich. I thought my sandwich was very good. they put cole slaw in the sandwich which was different but tasty. My friend said the Reuban was good and by the looks of it i wish i could have ordered both mine and his. they also served us their house made ketchup and mustard. Wow! the ketchup was more tangy and it had a little spice to it. The mustard was like a honey mustard and it was more sweet than anything. I should have asked what they put in it but i guess i will have to go back! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Truly awesome vibe with classic furnishings and totally up to the minute food. Almost perfect the only short fall was the cornmeal waffle under the exquisite maple bacon ice cream. read more

2 stars for atmosphere. Zero stars for service. Negative 1 for food quality and preparation. Very disappointed. What happened? I guess they gave up! read more

Love this place! Nice staff, low key atmosphere, and surprisingly wonderful lunch. Chili is delicious. Burger was great. It's not fancy. 1950s decor and hipsterish. Will definitely return. They have live music nights. read more

I've had more beer in the three weeks that the Birdsall House has been open than I've had all year. This is am awesome place to hang out, what I've always hoped for in a Public House. And best of all, perhaps what enables the great friendly vibe: there's no TV and the music is cool and not too loud. 20 great beers on tap, uber friendly and cool waitstaff, local owners...this place is great to go to alone or with a few friends. Expect to make friends there. I can't wait to try the food. Plenty of parking all around too. Way to go Birdsall!!! read more

Awesome place for brunch. We had the eggs Benedict, pancakes and corned beef hash everything was great. Service was slow but the food made up for it. Additionally for apps we had the chicken liver, goat cheese n chicken terrine. The chicken liver was good the others were ok. Great experience overall. read more

Great beer list and good cocktails. I was there in the summer and ate outside, which was nice, but I'd be very curious to see what it's like in colder weather because the inside was well designed (much better than most similar "upstate" restaurants I've been to). read more

A little bit of the City up in the stix. Good food a nice bit of twist from the traditional menu's

Such a great spot...amazing selection of beer. Had the fried green tomatoes and the grilled cheese and soup - so yummy and reasonably priced. My fiancé had the beet and grain burger with home made ketchup and mustard. Excellent food, beer and service. Nicest people ever. read more

Great local place with creative gastro pub fare. Very hip, but not a scene. As a vegetarian, I applaud that they always have multiple, innovative vegetarian dishes - the beet and grain burger and tofu bahn mi knock it out of the park. Please bring back the amazing fried hearts of palm cakes you had over the summer - they were so creative and seriously my favorite thing on the menu!! read more

Great craft beer destination and LOCALLY sourced foods done well. It is a neat and cozy place, service always nice and friendly and not had a bad feed here. Great spot for beer-ophiles and foodies! In Summer live music outdoors at times. read more

I never write bad reviews but I've been to this place 3 times over several years and never had a good experience. The first time I went they bragged about butchering their own meat and the pulled pork was filled with bones. Another visit we ordered the brunch which "included" mimosas which ended up being 90% orange juice, when we ordered a mimosa from the bar it was normal. $30 for a below average brunch should not include a watered down mimosa. I don't like putting down someone else's business but the place just tries to do too much without being able to pull it off. A overachieving under performer. read more

What a gem! theplace was like stepping into a 1930's speak easy. Decor, lighting and overall ambience. Kevin the bartender was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our server Zack was equally as helpful. Unfortunately, we had eaten at another venue in Peekskill earlier or we would have loved to have sampled the date. We did, however, have the peanut butter chocolate pie. Which, as advertised was made on premise and was incredibly decadent. The outdoor seating is cozy not cramped and there's smoke bench tables in the beer garden. Only problem for me is that we live An hour away read more

Bar is fine, beer garden is cool, beer selection is great, Rudy the bartender is the man. I'm in the industry myself and he was great. Friendly, polite, fast, informative, accommodating...etc etc.. he was just a real cool cat who went way above and beyond for us and our friend (for who he called a cab)... Food : lamb sliders and lobster roll read more

This is are favorite lunch spot after hiking in Harriman State Park before heading back to Brooklyn. Food is great and their outdoor space is very dog friendly. read more

Food was nothing special, placed looks tired and they don't have ketchup, only their own attempt at something like it, but is awful. Can't understand why they wouldn't have ketchup, especially since I'm sure I'm not the only one who requests it. read more

Great food and fantastic beer selection. I believe they get some of their ingredients from Hemlock Farms, which isn't far away. Their Hemlock Burger is probably the best burger in Westchester. And if I could take home their house ketchup, I would. The place has a very old school feel. There's 1 tv and it's off to the corner. Maybe that's intentional? I mean you're at a bar. Talk to people. Have a drink. Relax. Laugh. If you want to watch tv, go home. I had gone there once during the week and they had movies playing on the wall off a projector, so that was pretty cool. Bartenders are always positive, friendly and quick to notice you. I hear they have a great Sunday brunch but apparently it's a good idea to call ahead. It gets pretty busy. read more

Went out for dinner and drinks with my co-workers a couple times. . I cannot agree with everyone's great reviews based on the freaking beer list. You can find beer anywhere. I live two minutes away and after those trips i won't go back. Food is way over priced for the location and there's no point to sitting outside gated in from the loud Street and crackheads. Paid 27 dollars for just OK fried chicken, and 29 for jambalaya that was just OK as well. A few mixed appetizers were OK. I work in Mount Kisco and recognized a third to half of the crowd everytime as its the cool thing to eat dinner in Peekskill now. It's a nice place in a crappy location offering up OK food at a high price. You will be much better going elsewhere in Kisco, North Salem, Bedford, or Chappaqua for high priced great meals. Having been in seafood and catering for over 12 years, I'm very disappointed. read more

Even though the food is largely overpriced (especially the specials, they can be quite small), their beer selection is always top notch and the staff are great. I love happy hour for the appetizer specials (the pork nachos are wonderful) and $5 craft brews. It's a great atmosphere and the food always tastes good. read more

This place was amazing...for some reason it made me feel like I was in brooklyn...they projected old school movies on the wall and the delicious food was accompanied by a great beer menu. They outdoor patio was really nice. A good crowd too for a tuesday! read more

Menu is different and has less options. Atmosphere is thoughtless and unattractive. Beer options limited. Bad area. Getting he check took way too long. Waitress was very pleasant. read more

We've eaten at a few places in Peekskill and have enjoyed the fare. Is Peekskill trying to be the new DUMBO or other trendy Brooklyn hood? This looks like a retro-fitted old man's dive bar with newer choices and much higher prices. Our server was doubling as the bartender, really?! She took our order then disappeared. My wife had a virgim Bloody Mary that came in a 4 oz glass. I had the burger with cheese and bacon, it was just Meh! Overly salted and not so tasty. My wife had a Market Salad which came with blue cheese (she's allergic to blue cheese) it DID NOT say blue cheese on the menu. When my wife asked for it to be replaced they brought her a pile of lettuce with chicken on it, no other veggies or anything! All this for $40.00, a total rip off. The service sucked and we'll never be back. I have to say the food at another table looked okay, eggs and pancakes, maybe that's what they do well. who knows...Who cares. read more

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OMG! The pork nachos are to die for!! Good beer, great service. I had a fancy grilled cheese which was delicious but filling. The chili was ok... kind of too smokey for my liking. My fiance had a burger, and I'm def trying that next time. We've been there twice so far and have ordered the pork nachos both times, and will continue to do so!!!! Love the old turner classic movies playing on the wall, but good music playing over the speakers! read more

We have been to Birsall many, many times. The nachos are excellent and the burger is one of the best around. I love the condiments and they need to figure out how they can start selling jars of the ketchup and mustard. If you are there for weekend brunch then try the bloody mary. I've read all the reviews about slow service and the food does take a little longer to come out because all the food is fresh. They aren't pulling frozen burger patties out of the freezer and popping them in the microwave. If you're looking for fast service there is a KFC down the street. read more

What a fantastic place! Mo's Tavern meets trendy West Side Gastro Pub. You must like food and outstanding micro brews to enjoy this place. The wait can sometimes be a little long for the food... I look at it as more time to enjoy the incredible beer selection. Favorite dishes... Pork nachos, shrimp and grits, Beet burger, and oh... the Maple Bacon ice cream. Best Gastro Pub in the Hudson Valley! read more

Went with my godparents and brother while staying in Croton. Food was excellent and they had a great beer list. The burger was one of the best I've ever had. read more

My favorite place on Peekskill by far. The staff is fun and friendly, along with being trained perfectly. The brunch is fabulous, they put wonderful spins on the classics that are just so delicious! The atmosphere, whether you're inside enjoying a drink at the bar where the music is great and the old school films are playing from the projectors, or if you are outside in the beer garden playing a game of bocce ball in the summer, or under a comfy heat lantern in colder months. The beer list is unbeatable.Music nights are so fun as well!! I recommend the sweet potato Mac and cheese, comes with crispy bacon and arugula. The pulled pork nachos are a hit, gourmet ingredients that make then more than "nachos". You won't be disappointed at Birdsall House :) read more

ok, since my first review, i've been here for drinks and food several times and the food ,service and quality have been excellent!! great burgers made with local meat. excellent fries. great beers and the bartenders seem well versed in bar etiquette. nice job guys. phil read more

The manager made our group feel like we weren't welcome there. She actually made one of our friends cry. Then proceeded to complain about us to the waitstaff. Very unprofessional! Food was mediocre at best. We should have gone with our first instinct right out of the gates when the manager was so rude and left. There are plenty or lovely restaurants in Peekskill. Don't make the mistake we did, choose wisely! read more

waited over an hour and a half for the food. they make disgusting homemade 'ketchup' thats actually marina sauce. the food was overly salty for $20 per burger. read more

My friend got the grilled cheese and carrot ginger soup; I got the tofu sandwich with mixed greens. The toasted multigrain bread was well crisped and buttered on the outside; the tofu was half inch thick and well seasoned but could be firmer IMO. My friend was real happy with the grilled cheese--it had caramel iced onion and was oozing with quarter inch of cheddar. All dishes were tasteful except the salads; it was overdressed with grain mustard and too acidic and contained a few too many capers (thus also too salty). It gave me some indigestion. The dressing would have been great on the side, really. read more

Went here for Sunday brunch with my dad. We had a great meal, and loved that they do a complimentary bloody/mimosa/beer with the meal. My dad had the beet burger, and devoured the whole thing and then even helped me work on my deep-fried soft boiled egg over polenta. My meal was incredible, and a lot of food. We brought home the extra polenta because it was too delicious to leave behind. Thoughtful wine list, and some interesting desserts, though we were too stuffed to try any. They are installing a beer garden in the lot next door and should be done by July. Our waiter was really knowledgeable and took the time to talk to us and answer our questions. They really follow through with the whole farm to table theme and can tell you exactly where your food came from. Lots of local craft beers too, which is awesome. He told us they fill growlers, if you are into that. read more

We go there often, on a Friday or a Saturday night. We eat and drink. And maybe that's just it. But that's not it. It's great food and great beers. It's all the great things unsaid that makes this place so comfortable and fun. read more

Really good brews, and I had the most interesting octopus plate. I would definitely return here.

Four of us went out to dinner here. Three of the folks I was with had delicious meals. I had the smoked pork bowl which had too much rice and not enough pork and was a little too spicy. The service was cordial and friendly. The hamburgers here are spectacular, the beet salad divine. The mac and cheese were pretty good. The bread pudding super sweet an deliciously buttery. Why then only a three? This is not a really attractive place to dine. It looks like an old gin mill which it probably was before the current owners bought it. The booths are on the small side for 4 large people. There is a very active bar scene and the people at the bar can be LOUD. Rather than come here for dinner, I think I would prefer to be one of the LOUD people at the bar eating their happy hour appetizers and drink specials. read more

Relaxed ambiance, satisfying comfort food with a creative, international flair. Memorial dishes in recent years since chef Sturgess Spanos came on board include the calamari salad (ask for dressing on the side), cheese platter (out of this world), fish cooked to perfection (tender) and buttermilk pancakes (Sunday brunch). Little known facts are everything here is made fresh and on the premises including desserts and homemade ice cream! On the history front Peekskill where the restaurant is located was identified by George Washington as an important location during the revolutionary war (or so I read at the Gazebo!). The first American commander made Birdsall House his headquarters. The original spot was across the street with the building later relocated to its current location. In this way this city and the Birdsall House building played an important role in the effort to win freedom from England! Who knew...anyway, interesting tidbits to contemplate while enjoying crispy fries with Birdsall's unique homemade ketchup, delicious! read more

Nice place, a very original menu with good meat and no meat choices. I had the chicken sandwich with a side of polenta. Both were excellent.