The best margaritas!! Our bartender Luke made this visit extra special!! A must stop when in Beacon!read more

Great drinks. Great vibes. Great bartenders. In a primo spot in Beacon. Keep track of your tab,…read moregets very busy.

6/22/25 - a little too hot and humid to try the curbside dining option…read more We enjoyed our late lunch in the air conditioned main dining room. The charcuterie board is never the same twice; but that doesn't mean it isn't great every time. They usually present two or three types of meats, a selection of cheeses. Sweet and savory accompaniments. That work harmoniously to enhance the gustatory experience. Ask your server if you have a lactose intolerance, there are some sheep's milk cheeses on the menu. Then, there is the regular menu where you can order what you like. It's always a pleasant experience to be able to sit and dine, where service is impeccable and the food is plated to please the eye as well as the palate.

We have been here before, so strolling thru Beacon. we knew where we wanted to go and eat…read moresomething. We would normally sit outside under umbrellas to provide us with shade, but with this heat, we came inside and or vide us with A/C Asked for water to quench my thirst, . And requested a frozen margarita. And a charcuterie board. It was all good.

Dropped in here for our last night in Beacon. Easy to find, with a nearby parking lot…read more Welcomed upon entering and seated promptly. Friendly waitress answered our menu questions and took our order quickly. We had the bar pretzel, grilled chicken sandwich, the mushroom burger and Chocolate Chip Lava cake. Both exceeded our expectations. Chicken sandwich had two juicy, seasoned pieces of chicken with toppings. Salad was fresh and house dressing was great. The mushroom burger was juicy and flavorful. The lava cookie cake lacked the lava typically expected but was nonetheless delicious, definitely would order again. There were two seating areas and a large bar that accommodated everyone well. Noise level was good, restroom was spacious and clean. Definitely going back when I'm town!!!!

I was a fan of the prior bar/restaurant at this spot but when my local friend suggested we come…read morehere for a meal, I was suspicious but intrigued. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly and ordered drinks immediately. Being a Prince fan, I ordered a "Nothing Compares" cocktail which was great. My smashburger was also very good. My dining mates enjoyed their food and even more so the engaging banter with our amazing waitress. She sold us on the brownie cheesecake for dessert, but the three of us couldn't finish it even though it was delicious. We were so full! Overall, I enjoyed this and look forward to returning. Great food, efficient and engaging service at reasonable prices make this a hit in my book.

Great place on main for excellent beers and a great food window! This is actually the 2nd time I've…read morebeen here, and now with my in-laws looking to move to the area, I will be frequenting this establishment many times in the future. Incredible list of local beers to choose from. It you use Untappd, this is quite a gem that doesn't get quite as crowded as other tap rooms in the area. This was my first time having the food and I was very impressed with my gringa al pastor quesadilla. The trio of sauces were great for dipping and some heat on the smokey one! Our server got us our brews and chews quite timely and I was in melty cheese heaven in no time. I love a good dive with that doesn't try too hard. No TVs, no loud DJ, just great beers and great food. Can't wait to go back!

The food was delicious and the drinks were very good. Our bartender was very attentive and…read morefriendly. Love the industrial decor.

The Vinyl Room is a bar, restaurant, record shop and arcade that opened in Wappingers Falls, New…read moreYork in 2017. It was founded by John Kihlmire. On a trip to Colorado, Kihlmire visited a shop that featured an abundance of books and records. He came up with an idea to open a similar shop that would also feature craft beer. Kihlmire initially opened The Vinyl Room by himself in Wappingers Falls. In addition to beer, records, and video games, customers could also enjoy pizza by ordering it through a special window that connected to the Wagon Wheel next door. Although the concept was well-received, the small space and constraints from the landlord limited the full potential of the business. In July 2021, it moved to a new space at 344 Main Street in Beacon. Customers could order food from Roma Nova across the street. Unfortunately, the space was still too small and the owners received numerous noise complaints from apartment tenants upstairs. In August 2023, The Vinyl Room moved down the street to 393 Main Street to their third (and hopefully forever) location. For the latest version of the business, childhood friend Kane Licari came on board as a partner. This also marks the first time that The Vinyl Room features a kitchen with their own food. The menu features burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, rice bowls, tacos, wings, and various bar bites. In addition to craft beer, the bar also serves wine, craft cocktails, and mocktails. I recently visited The Vinyl Room for lunch with my two sons while we were visiting Beacon. Any place that features craft beer, records, and classic arcade cabinets sounds like Heaven to someone like me. I really liked the whole vibe of the interior with the industrial design and all of the pop culture and music references. My sons and I grabbed a booth and looked over the menu. For food, I had the "Crunchy Chicken Bowl" (sushi rice, pickled onions, avocado, arugula, charred corn, chili garlic crunch, creamy garlic sauce), my older son had the "Grilled Cheese" (Vermont white cheddar, havarti, slow roasted onions, roasted garlic butter, sourdough), and my younger son had the "Return of The Mac" (smoked gouda Vermont cheddar cream, buttery breadcrumbs). We were all very happy with our choices! To drink, I had a draught pour of Upward Brewing's "Summer Camp" (Helles Lager). After finishing our delicious meal, I scrolled through the impressive record collection. Then we all headed downstairs to have a blast in the arcade. Before leaving, I enjoyed a pour of Equilibrium Brewery's "Tidal Balance" (Double IPA; collab w/ Sand City Brewing). We all had such a fun experience at The Vinyl Room and we hope to return in the future!

First time being on Main Street in Beacon, and I must say there is a good scene happening here…read more Plenty of options for food but we chose here. TVR is a restaurant/record store/hangout. We went around 5pm, and saw the sign "Seat Yourself & Order At The Bar". Ok... So I asked a bartender for 2 menus, and found a booth. We decided quickly, and I made my way to the bar. Others were ahead of me, so I patiently waited to order: Tripple Smash Burger, Honey Buffalo Salad, Purple Rain (2), Diet Coke. I paid at the bar, served the drinks and waited for our food. The music was 80's MTV Themed {Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi, Bruuuce, Billy Idol}. Jenga, Horrible Couple and Cards Against Humanity were on the tables to pass the time. Or flip through the many records available for purchase until the food arrives. The salad was large in size and very good. Been a while since I had a burger, and this filled the void. Fries were not that hot, but we ate them anyway. Afterwards, we went downstairs and played some old school arcade games and then headed out. Upon leaving we saw someone was having a birthday party, which was nice to see. I'm sure in the summer this place gets packed. They also have a selection of draught beer (The proper way to spell it). Good choice for food, although it wasn't cheap. Bill w/tip was $100. I think having a server on staff for all hours would be a good decision for TVR to make, in order to TCB !

This is the date night, adult dining experience Beacon has been missing! I have two kids and I…read moreappreciate a family friendly restaurant as much as any parent. But when I want to have an elevated experience with a nod to fine dining, this is my go-to. I always bring friends from out of town here and everyone is impressed. The bartenders make the best martinis and Manhattans you'll find, along with a seasonal cocktail menu that features something for everyone, including mocktails. When I don't want a full dining experience but the hubs and I have a babysitter, we like to sit at the bar for martinis and oysters - SO FRESH! If you don't do oysters, anything on the appetizers list is a wonderful light bite. I don't know what kind of magic the chef uses to make the salads but they are always simple, yet stunning. For dinner, the steak is hard to pass up if you eat red meat. I usually get the single serving NY strip, which is incredible. You can't go wrong. I'm excited to try the porterhouse for 2. My mollusk loving friend raved about the mussels and the fish selection is fantastic. I'm not a big dessert person, but splitting any of the desserts is a treat. Alternatively, the digestif selection doesn't disappoint. The bartenders and bar manager, Nick, are helpful in guiding your taste buds to the right choice. Bud, the owner, whose previous establishments can be read about in some respectfully placed articles around the restaurant, is always accommodating for the busiest place in town. It's nearly impossible to get a seat on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-9, but he will be honest and create a space at one of the little side bar areas if he can. The ambiance is sexy and sophisticated with a touch of whimsy. The toilet paper holder in the restroom always makes me smile (IYKYK). Having been to this restaurant many times, you'll start to see familiar faces as there is now a strong regular crowd. The community and connections that I've found while at Lyonshare have enhanced my experience of living in Beacon. Oh, last thing - brunch is a can't miss, must do culinary event.

First off, our bartender Taylor was just amazing. She knew the menu cold and had a very nice way…read moreabout her. The food and atmosphere here were excellent. We shared the Butter and Blue salad, really well done. The fusilli Ferretto with lamb ragu was one of the best meals I've had in months. The homemade pasta was al dente and the lamb ragu was fragrant and meaty and rich. Perfect on a particularly cold evening. Liz had the sea bass and raved about it. We shared a bottle of Madonna Dell Donno Barolo wine which was probably not the best choice for the sea bass but was an outstanding match for the lamb ragu. The cocktails and dessert were also perfectly done!

Happy Valley Arcade Bar is a craft beer bar and classic video arcade that opened in Beacon, New…read moreYork in August 2020. It was founded by husband and wife Johnny Coughlin and Alyssa Follansbee. Coughlin is a cinematographer by trade while Follansbee is a public school art teacher. In 2011, the couple were both living in the Wicker Park area of Chicago. When the Emporium Arcade bar opened in their neighborhood, they both fell in love with the concept of an arcade bar. They later moved to New York City and visited as many arcade bars as they could with the intent to one day open one of their own. By 2018, the couple relocated upstate to Beacon to start a family. It dawned on them that Beacon would be a great location to open a "barcade". The couple didn't just want to open a place for adults to chase the nostalgia of their childhood, but rather a place that the whole family could enjoy. After securing a location on Main Street, and after a short delay from the COVID-19 pandemic, Happy Valley Arcade Bar finally opened to the public. I recently visited Happy Valley with my two sons while we were visiting Beacon. I've loved arcade bars since the first time I visited a Barcade location in 2014. I love sipping on excellent craft beers while enjoying the classic arcade cabinets of my youth. I also appreciate it when arcade bars are family friendly, as both of my sons have also taken an interest in arcade games. We all enjoyed the interior of Happy Valley with all of the crazy colors and spaceship-themed decor on the walls. There was a decent selection of classic arcade cabinets as well as pinball machines, both of which kept my sons occupied for a while. In addition to a nice selection of craft beer on draught, the bar also offers wine, craft cocktails, non-alcoholic options, and various bar bites such as chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and mac 'n' cheese bites. There were also plenty of seating options both inside and outside. We had already eaten lunch earlier, but I was definitely in the mood for some tasty brews while I played some games. I first enjoyed a Thin Man Brewery's "Pills Mafia" (German Pilsner) followed by an Old Glenham Brewery's "Weaver's Pale Ale" [on cask]. Both of them were flavorful and refreshing. We ended up staying for over an hour; it was nice bonding time for my sons and me. We will definitely stop in again the next time we're visiting Beacon!

Maybe if you want that old town feel or feel like a kid from the from the 80s or 90s this place has…read moreit. This place has the arcades from when we grew up playing from donkey kong pinball machines mortal combat, etc. this place made me feel like a kid again but for adults grab yourself something to eat if you're a drinker this is your place. They do serve up some good nonalcoholic drinks for people that cannot drink alcohol, PSA good for the designated driver. They do have Boothe seating and stools and a round bar area with a huge menu above the bar. Upon our visit, we ordered the smiley fries, fried pickles, tenders finger food was pretty good the food came out hot and fresh. I do recommend getting these. items off the menu. They do have outside seating out front bench style along the walkway and if it's cold outside they do have a heater lamps, they also have TVs if you wanna come see the game. This is a Cool place to hang with friends and family.

Not your typical tap house! Not only do they have a wide variety of beers (wine and cocktails too!)…read moreto choose from, but the food is phenomenal. Parking is tight so prepare for street parking and a short walk during peak hours. The inside is cozy and they have a patio out back for nice weather days. The staff is always friendly here and they're part of the reason I always come in when I'm in town! I've tried a couple of things off their menu and and have yet to be disappointed. I appreciate that they are always changing the menu too and have seasonal specials.

Visited Melzingah which was the original Native American name for Beacon…read more The sourdough cinnamon roll was amazing. The rest of the food was nothing spectacular. I had chili and it was too salty. My mom had a quinoa bowl and it was just fine The service was incredibly slow. I don't know of it was an off day but i'd try it one more time. The restaurant is cute with a nice colorful painting inside. Seems like they play live music in there sometimes.

The Barking Frog has friendly staff, reasonably-priced drinks, good food, a TouchTunes jukebox, a…read morepool table and darts. There is a fair amount of angular parking in the one-way lot, but if it's full, you can try the either the Dunkin Donuts or Asian Ginger lots across the street. Save for the occasional scrap between a couple of random drunk patrons, this is a good place to go with a group of friends and should you get too piled up, Saferide (a free cab service) is available.

Waaitress was nice. Hopelessly over worked trivia night. 3 out of 4 visits..the posted available…read morebeers were not available. Allowing smoking right by the exit door..no thats not cool. Nor is vapeing inside which we saw several times....Food was ok.

Went here recently and had the yummiest of chicken wings. The drinks were also excellent and our…read morebartender (can't recall her name, apologies!) was wonderful. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and anytime we went back up for another order, or even just to use the restroom, were chatted up. But those wings... Definitely would like to go back and try something else on the menu.

Seems to be a local watering hole! Im always on the hunt for a solid dive bar and this fit the…read morebill. Got a great burger, and the bartender was super sweet. I'll be back!