This place was more comfortable than any other brewery I've been to. The staff is cool and knowledgeable, the venue hosts great events and is in a very walkable area. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Love this brewery! Cool brewery in an old historic building. Awesome brews! Saison was great. Hubby loved his ipas. But the best was a smoky porter. So different and delicious. Also a delicious popup kitchen with fried chicken. Friendly staff. Father and son. Love these guys. Wish we had some to go to take back to NC read more

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We come up from Long Island several times a year. We enjoy craft beer. Today we stumbled upon Blue Collar. What a nice surprise. The owner's father, Kevin, was not only very kind but also very knowledgeable about the craft beer world. Can't wait to return! read more

On a Brewery tour of Poughkeepsie, and this one ranks as my favorite of them all. The atmosphere, the locale, and the beer make it better, in my opinion, than any of the others. read more

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Very nice brewery. They have 6 beers on tap. We only had there IPA. The flavors were light. I'm not a big fan of it. People who work there are nice and friendly. I wish them luck. read more

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I visited Blue Collar Brewery on Saturday afternoon. I was visiting the Poughkeepsie area for the day so I could cycle the Rail Trail. I thought it would be fun to stop and visit some area breweries on my return trip. Fifth stop of the day: Blue Collar Brewery. It's located in an old meat packing building in downtown Poughkeepsie. I ordered a taster flight of various mixed styles. Decent selections; I think their Cream Ale was my favorite. It was a refreshing brew after a long bicycle ride. Blue Collar is actually a brewpub that normally has sandwiches and other various hot dishes, but I was informed that their kitchen was closed indefinitely. I wasn't too sure why the kitchen was closed, but they did at least have some bags of chips/pretzels to munch on per COVID rules and regulations. After finishing my beer flight, I hopped back on the bike and was on my way. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I would visit again if I'm in the area again. read more

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Went here for a beer and a snack on Saturday night with my boyfriend today and sat at the bar. There are tables if you want to come for a meal. Their beers doesn't have names, just type or a number which is different. My bf had the #8 IPA which was pretty good, not bad but not amazing. There were a few different types of beer which is nice to have variety. We got the fries with horseradish mayo (special request and extra $). They were right out the frier which was great. The food that the people at the tables were ordering looked really good too. The bartender was super nice and personable, you could tell he's a hard worker and a people person. read more

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For me, my overall impression of Blue Collar Brewery is that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I liked the beers (especially the ESB and their Smoked Brown Porter) though they aren't necessarily my favorite beers in the area (hey, gotta shop around). I didn't get to sample much off the menu my first time here, because I was taking advantages of their happy hour wings and their Monday night taco special. I enjoy the setting and the ambiance. Our waitress really took care of us too. My moment came at one point while I was snacking on one of the wings (I can't remember if it was a Buffalo wing or a Thai chili) followed immediately by a sip of ESB. It was one of those moments when the food and the beer paired perfectly... and that was just with the apps. I have to believe (or hope) that the same will happen here when I can return and order heartier meals. For all their goodness - when you get your bill, ITEMIZE IT. For some bizarre reason, if you order something for which there are multiple sizes/options, the information on your receipt may not correlate. The most recent time I was here, the itemized listing of our orders did not come up with the same total as the food and drink totals at the bottom. This was because while I ordered a large salad, it rings up as small under itemization but is correctly totaled at the bottom. I'm not sure if others consider their location - off the main drag - to be an asset or a liability. For me, it works. read more

Came here after seeing it opened on November 9th, just to give it a try. Although it's in the middle of downtown Poughkeepsie, this place stands out, and is warm and inviting. The brick architecture, mixed with Edison bulbs and iron, give Blue Collar Brewing a trendy, Gastropub feel, without pretension. The beer selection is limited to four options at the moment, which may attractive or dissuading, depending on your craft beer pub expectations. There are also wines available, all from LOCAL vineyards. I tried the IPA (awesome), the Smoked Brown Porter (light and bold at the same time), and the Cream Ale (goes down smooth with a light balance of hops). As expected during an opening week, the service was good, but kitchen was a little slow. The food is pub fare, served in baskets, and is tasty. We tried the Steak Sandwich (like a cheese streak) and the Fish and Chips (one of the best - not greasy) and were very satisfied! The menu is broken into "shifts" - first, second third... - depending on how much food you'd like. This plays into their theme very well. As soon as they hire an executive chef, this place will surely be a great spot for any occasion. After walking down the hallway entrance, you'll pass by the Brew tanks on your left, and the open kitchen on your right. There's a 15 person bar against the back wall, as well as tables and an upstairs. All seats have great views of the 8 TVs, and there's plenty of standing room in the event all seats are taken. The bar also has growlers for filling. Before you go, check out their website. Blue Collar Brewing explains their business model, which hopes to incorporate the history of Poughkeepsie, and service anyone who just wants to sit down and have a good beer. They've taken the time to upgrade this building, beautifully, and have preserved the atmosphere of the working factory it used to be. Prior to going, I knew exactly what to expect in terms of their goals for the business. They hit the mark. If you want a chill place to watch a game, or meet friends, or grab a bite, or do happy hour, this is the place. I've been to Mill House and Shatzi's many times, and love them both. However, this place is unique and won't disappoint. I actually prefer fewer selections of beer, knowing that the Brewmasters have taken the time to pick out only the best flagship beers to serve. Don't hesitate, stop on through!! read more

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The beer here is good and they had a decent variety. No beers stood out as amazing but the atmosphere is great and the pub food we had was very fresh and delicious. Perfect beer drinking food. I will definitely return. If I was just going out for a beer I probably wouldn't pick this brewery but if it's decent beer and great pub food then I would definitely choose this place. read more

First, staff were great, friendly, helpful ect. The beer is awesome just tell them what your taste is. The prices were average if not below and The food was great as well. Have nothing negative to say.. read more

I have not been to Blue Collar in awhile. Big Mistake. I should be going more often. Service is great. Terrific selection of beer and really nice pub style menu. I had the UNFILTERED RYE IPA, 5.4% ABV, 50 IBU. I was thinking I may not like it because I am not a fan of Rye, BUT it was so good I had seconds. We ordered the quesadillas with steak. Excellent choice. Will be back. read more

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This was a pretty place to check out on a Tuesday night. From the outside it just looks like another building in Poughkeepsie, inside it was a pleasant surprise. When you first walk in, on your left, you can see their brewing machine down below, straight back is their bar and seating area. They do have a kitchen if you would like to get something to eat while you enjoy a beer. I was not quite sure what I wanted so I asked for their 5 - 5oz flight and this included all their beers except one. Every beer I tried was good with the Smoked Brown Porter and IPA #8 being my favorites. I have never had a beer quite like the Smoked Porter and enjoyed it so much that I bought a growler. The gentleman behind the bar was very friend and explained to me that him and his father own the brewery, and he helps make the beer. Great place to stop by, can't wait to try their food. read more

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Came out to meet up with some Yelper friends. I had the Porter, which was nice. Hubs had one too and also a ESP, which he liked much better. Beer prices are reasonable. Food was another story. Don't care for the selection here. Very meat centric and fried foods. Table ordered wings since they are on special before 6 and they were good. Buffalo and Thai - both were HOT! Others ordered the ground beef tacos for $1.50. Reports were they were ok. Hubs and I shared pretzel bites that were pretty awful. Pretzel dough was tough, some undercooked and some started to get hard after a few minutes. Cheddar ale sauce seemed to have too much flour in it. Overall a nice spot for a quick beer or typical bar food, but not for quality food or for those who want lighter, healthier options. Service was good and friendly. read more

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Was able to make a reservation for 10 on a Saturday nite during the Holiday season (didn't hurt that it was the first snow storm). Very cool atmosphere with a wide-open seating area and a view of the bar displaying big-screen TV's for sports viewing. I had the Stout Brisket Sandwich with horseradish mayo on Rye -- very moist and tasty. Also had the blue collar wings with thai chili which were also very good. Highlight is the beer menu -- Reasonable prices and a great place to hang with friends in Poughkeepsie . read more

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Fish n Chips The place was cold, in temperature and atmosphere. Very bland decor, very clean surroundings. Chips were tasty and salty. The fish was almost all (heavy) thick breading, tartar sauce had good flavor. The pretzel bites tasted good, but I would never order again. They were very dense and chewy. The dipping sauce was amazing. Service was very attentive and friendly. read more

I was recently in Poughkeepsie and during my trip was able to enjoy some beers at BCB. I have been here a handful of times, and find nothing wrong with this place! If you are in Poughkeepsie please visit BCB. Parking easy. Check Work Staff nice and down to earth. Check Beers and food tasty. Check read more

Oh this place needs to be bookmarked by everyone looking to come to Poughkeepsie for some beer! Bad Nicole! I forgot the name of the awesome man behind the bar. But he was super sweet and knows his brews I ordered a flight to sample their 5 beers and I enjoyed each and every sip. Like always their IPA was one of the best I've had. My boyfriend and I also ordered these chipotle BBQ wings that were perfectly sauced and huge. There's happy hour and many other menu options. read more

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Crabby bartender! When we asked to taste a beer, his response was "we sell flights". Wow

The pretzel with cheese sauce was delicious! They have many beers and sizes to choose from. I was so impressed! And I loved the fried mushrooms- battered not breaded! I'm looking forward to trying dinner sometime soon. read more

This is an amazing space that is simple but striking. Between the exposed brick, high ceilings and brew tanks you think the food would be just okay but it's outstanding. The service and charm takes it over the top. The wings and Cuban sandwich have to be some of the best in the area. Shakira the server is a breath of fresh and the chef is just divine. This is a must see in Poughkeepsie! read more

On my short trip to Poughkeepsie I was able to visit Hyde Park Brewing Co., Mill House Brewing Co. and Blue Collar Brewery. Of these each were respectively good places, however Blue Collar really stood out. They had an unique atmosphere, the beers weren't the typical "hoppy as hell" IPA's etc. They had a very unique flavor, and really took the time to understand their beers. The bartender was the Owner / brewmaster's (owner) Father. Who was not overly pretentious and understood that he may have gotten his son into brewing, but that the brewmaster knew about the beer. Both of the others were like 3-4 stars, but they were definite tourist traps that focused more on getting the people driving through vs. establishing regulars or their own identity. The steak sliders that they had today were amazing and balanced perfectly with the beer. The most important item that stood out to me however was the story about the location of North Poughkeepsie that they chose, the fact that many people look at it as a sketchy neighborhood (it definitely appears so) but that because of this project they are able to expand into other real estate projects around and give back to the community that they live in and hopefully turn the place back around.b read more

Went a few times to the Blue Collar Brewery, I like it a lot The beers are great, the menu just right, you should give it a shot I always order their IPA with their fabulous wings My date always gets the Millbrook Chardonay with the veggie burger among other things The service is impeccable they don't miss a beat A nice local place, try it, it is a real treat!!! read more

Dont let the outside fool you. It is a nice after work get together spot away from the crowds. Really liked the craft beer and burger I ordered. The food they serve goes well with the beer they offer. read more

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Can't see what all the hype is about. The beer was alright, tried the #8 Ipa and golden strong ale. The service was horrible, ordered food and took 40 minutes to get to our table (there were two other tables there one of which was already done eating and one that got their food a few minutes after we were seated). My buffalo chicken wrap looked like it had one measly chicken tender throughout the whole thing, a bunch of lettuce and they forgot to put blue cheese dressing on it. My wife's cheesesteak was decent but the beer cheese sauce that they put on top of it was ice cold, and the fries (which they charge extra for) were so salty she didn't even eat them. The Waitress forgot all about our appetizer that we ordered and only stopped by our table once. Got tired of waiting for the waitress so I got up and had to get my own drink at the bar. Waitress was too busy talking to another waitress over by where they prepare the food while the poor bartender was taking people's Drinks at the bar and busing tables. They ended up comping my buffalo chicken wrap that is the reason I gave 2 stars instead of one. We asked for the bill and the waitress took so long, even after telling her we were on a time limit, that we finally just got up to find her to pay. The waitresses definitely need To take more pride in their job. They should hire a CIA grad or student to take over the kitchen because the food is definitely lacking. Place has potential but definitely needs some fine-tuning. read more

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Excellent brew pub. Nice room. Simple but good food in nice size portions. Onion rings are real good. Cheesesteak had the right amount of cheese and steak on a great roll. Atmosphere was great. A little out of the way but still a nice crowd. No waiting to be seated. read more

If you want to throw a birthday party at your local favorite brewery than this is the place for you! Kevin was extremely accommodating to myself and my party of 30 and addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions promptly. Nicole, the server was amazing and extremely attentive. No one had a empty beer glass ever! She was very patient and so kind! The service was absolutely phenomenal. Everyone in the party had an amazing time and thought the loft space was very cool! I would highly recommend throwing your special event here! read more

No frills. No fuss. Just real good TRUE beer. Hands down the best craft beer in PoK. Forget about Mill House. This place knows beer and not just your NE IPA which seems to be the hype of all the exploding craft breweries in the area. This place will not disappoint. read more

Really good food, even better beer! Go for the cream ale if you want something on the lighter side, or their new Octoberfest if you crave something with a little more flavor. Also a few good IPA selections. Very tasty no matter what you choose! We've sampled the fish n chips, the cuban sandwich, and a few other items from the food menu, and all were top notch. GREAT fries too! Place is the perfect size, with plenty of seating at the bar and tables. A great little place that we will surely frequent often! read more

This place is great. Really cool open building plan kicks it right off. From there, I'm a sucker for IPAs, and I always go straight for the #8. I love the beer, but the food may be even better. I was one week removed from having what was maybe the worst Reuben sandwich I've ever eaten and needed to have one to recharge my faith. I was not disappointed. The whole menu looks delicious. The only bad thing about BCB is that I live 45 minutes away. I wish I was only five away. This is my favorite brewery in the Hudson Valley at the moment. I don't see that changing any time soon. read more

Loved the pretzel nuggets to start and great choice of beers! Has so much potential...worth checking out before it gets too popular!

Blue Collar is a relatively new Brewery that has done a fantastic job of incorporating old and new with their building. Located within an old factory type facility, they have maintained the old charm of exposed brick interior while modernizing it as well. I wasn't sure what to expect when walking in, but the first impression was absolutely positive. A group of us sat in the main bar section. Plenty of tables available for groups, and if you're into just sitting directly at the bar, you have that option as well. So onto what matters most, the beers. After trying the ESB and Cream Ale, my positive impression continued. The beers were fantastic and I'm itching to try the rest (wasn't in a flight mood this evening). The cream ale was bit on the lighter side, but went well with the wings I was eating at the time. The ESB was advertised as a more "bitter" beer, but I didn't get that impression from trying it. The food menu has several sandwich and fried options. This particular night was $1.50 beef Taco night, so that took precedence over the other items. I ended up eating 5 (what? I'm a growing boy!) And found them to be just ok. I don't think you can expect a whole lot out of $1.50 tacos, but they were filling, and grew increasingly more tasty with each beer (and with the addition of hot sauce). I'll definitely have to return to try the other menu items. Also, there was a vegetarian sandwich option for those curious. There's a small parking lot across the street and plenty of street parking available. Its not the worst neighborhood in Poughkeepsie, but certainly not the best either. The staff was overwhelmingly friendly and our waitress was spot on. Never had to turn my head more than once to find her. So far, I'm a fan of this place and will definitely make a return trip read more

We had a great time last night for Dinner. Our waitress Nicole was a pleasure and the place just had a super comfortable vibe! Four of us loved the beers and everyone was raving about their meals. We ended up sitting for quite awhile after dinner at the table, just shooting the breeze and never felt rushed to move on. Highly recommend! read more

Blue Collar is a pretty upscale brewpub considering the name. Still, it does have an atmosphere of hard work and gumption which translates to the beer. The building itself it huge though the lot is pretty small, but the bar area and table room isn't that big. A lot of room is taken up by the long kitchen and the lower level fermentation tanks, which you can walk over on a catwalk that feels vaguely Star Wars like. The beer is pretty good, with a strong dunkelweizen offering and several hoppier beers. Service was pretty good and very friendly, though didn't check up that often. The several tvs above the bar made it a nice place for watching games too. read more

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Great beer, good food. I did the flight and had the IPA #8, Oat IPA, ESB, Nut Brown Ale, and the Saison.i liked them all but loved the Saison. Would recommend this place all day long. Great was it staff as well. Super friendly. read more

Great beer, food, and service. A great spot for football Sunday or after golfing at College Hill up the street. My favorite spot in Poughkeepsie. read more

I liked this place. The service was very good. I had fish and chips my son had a steak sandwich with onion rings. The onion rings were especially good. I'm not a drinker but it looks like a great place if you wanted a fresh brewed beer. The atmosphere was very nice and the place was fixed up very nicely. read more

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New brewery and food stop in Poughkeepsie. This place is awesome, we stopped in for a few pints and were very happy with the wait staff, Aleah was awesome. The smoked brown porter is delicious and smooth, the cream ale was also tasty, I'm not a huge ups fan and found it to be a bit to hoppy... We just ordered some pulled pork nachos and fries for food, could have been a bit more pork and a bit less soubut overall the food and experience was great! read more

I am rating this place a 4, because I'm not sure if I'd go back. It was very good, but not great. Might try the other places in the area before circling back around to this one. Good vibe. Old converted factory, now housing this brewery/restaurant. They brew their own beer, which was really good. The waitress was excellent - upbeat, not pushy, genuinely nice, and guided our meal really well. The food was OK, maybe a 6 out of 10, perhaps a 7. It was good, but nothing great. Still, the place was pretty cool, and I advise you all to give it a shot. It's not too far from The Chance, so if heading to a show there, definitely make a stop. read more

Fairly large space. When you walk in, you'll pass the tanks and kitchen area then arrive in the back bar area. Lots of TVs above the bar and an overall relaxed, casual atmosphere. M ordered the Rye Pale Ale which he thought was good but a touch too bitter. I had the Saison and loved it. Our pourer was friendly and nice. I wish we could have stayed for another but it was time to wrap up the night. We'd come back another time. read more