Great new performance space and terrific sound -- for inaugural performance by the dynamo Felice…read moreBrothers. It's a (nice, airy) room on the third floor of a former school up stairs and standing with 450 others and a bar for beer and water. And really good sound!

Fantastic place for a comfortable casual inclusive environment. Loved the diverse ages in the the…read moreroom.

We knew we wanted to get married at Senate Garage almost immediately after walking into it in June…read more2023--little did we know the venue came with an attentive and knowledgeable staff, most notably April. April was a dream to work with: So knowledgeable, helpful, and always available for both big and small questions/concerns. She even gave us the best last-minute decor suggestions during our ceremony rehearsal. We absolutely cannot imagine the wedding planning process without her! As for the space, we fell in love immediately. Senate Garage was the perfect in-between space for us: Not a ballroom or a barn or a loft space; a space that could be customized, but was absolutely stunning on its own. The exposed brick felt unique and the historic grounds felt so perfectly us. We walked away feeling like we found our venue. The venue comes with a few pieces of furniture, including stunning farm tables and chairs, and a few chairs and a sofa for extra seating! Our wedding was in early November so both the ceremony and reception were indoors. While the grounds are stunning, we absolutely loved our indoor ceremony. It felt very intimate. I had the tiniest bit of worry about having the room turnover between the ceremony and reception, but the Senate Garage staff (including our amazing caterer Bridge Creek Catering) were absolute pros. Everyone was absolutely shocked by how quickly everything was put perfectly into place. The bar service, which is handled through SG/April, was also incredible. We recommend working with quite a few of their preferred vendors, as they know the space extremely well and Senate Garage clearly does a great job of vetting the companies they work with. It will make your wedding process so much easier! Kingston has always had a special place in our hearts (one of our first dates was at a bar across the street), and we couldn't imagine a better place to get married in the city. April and her team at Senate Garage helped us throw the most perfect wedding that we will remember forever. We cannot thank them enough. If you're looking for a reception venue, look no further!

I attended a wedding at this venue as a groomsman. It's a gorgeous space, and there's so much you…read morecan do with it, including a large outdoor space (although we held our event indoors). Despite our event being a wedding, I could see this space used for corporate retreats, conferences, expos, etc -- I'm excited to see what other events are hosted here. It has a truly unique vibe that's unforgettable. We hired a 3rd party catering company who used the venue's kitchen -- they delivered an amazing meal to our guests. This venue also has access to a very nice park that is adjacent to the venue available during your event for a small additional fee. The venue allowed us access to special parking the day before the event for set up and decoration. For guests, there's street parking and a large municipal parking lot close to the venue. I'll reiterate, the space is gorgeous! It has an extremely unique vibe that made our event unforgettable.

Wow, I don't even really know what to say here, that's how amazing my experience was. It's…read moreabsolutely beautiful. Year round it's amazing and it's fun in the sun during the warmer months. But something about being here during winter was...magical. High class, intimate, romantic place for your partner and you to have a quiet getaway. The bar has fun cocktails both in the mansion and at the pavilion. The food was PHENOMENAL. My favorite was the truffle fries. They actually used real shaved truffle on top instead of just truffle oil like a lot of other places, so I appreciate the commitment to the craft. Complimentary breakfast was *chefs kiss*. Fun night time hangout at the fire pits with s'mores and brick oven pizza all night. I need to come back and stay in those cabins, I stayed in the mansion and it was the best sleep I've had in months. But you know what the stand out feature was? The staff. From the greeters, to the bartenders, to the management, they really made you feel special. Efficient, attentive, warm and welcoming. I can honestly keep going about how amazing the experience here was but I think I'll cut it here, just go see for yourself.

The very small cabins are so beautiful and perfectly situated. Nothing overstated about that. But…read morethe beds are super soft and squishy, and the food was just ok. I expected better for almost $1000 per day. When we were there, salsa music played on the public beach nearby was LOUD ALL DAY. Not what you want in a retreat weekend. All the staff, though, were well trained and super nice.

Linda and her team delivered a gorgeous meal, family style which I never thought I'd be able to…read morehave. Our guests are still talking about the exquisite food, unique from any other wedding they've attended. They recall every ingredient that was in the dishes at my wedding- something I never remember at others! Linda puts her whole heart into her craft and not only does she make delicious food and cake, she also makes it look gorgeous on the table like a work of art. Thank you Linda for my unforgettable wedding.

Linda is an absolute gem -- not only in skill and capability as a chef, but as a kind-hearted,…read morefunny, and multi-talented dynamo of a woman! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Linda and the Grounded team. They were kind and supportive as we worked through creative menu options and budget goals, Linda herself walking me through recommendations to customize the menu for our large crowd (a special dinner for 20) over a call that felt like I was talking with a long friend. I had reached out to three different groups as options for the event, and after this experience there was no contest that Linda's genuine excitement and creativity for showcasing quality and local ingredients (plus warm and amazing personality overall) was going to be a perfect fit. Linda not only delivered on what we planned but exceeded expectations by adding some just-foraged (that day!) fabulously fresh ingredients in a delightful bonus preparation. The proteins were perfectly executed, and I basically could not stop eating every single vegetable preparation -- the way these elements shined really showed what local is all about. Top that off with more great conversation, I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Linda and the team again!

What sticks out for me is the abundant humor and imagination of the proprietors here! WOW. We're…read morestraight(whatever!) but I love to peruse the comedy, community, education, humor, art and sexiness they serve up in their calendar so we had to show up. The ambiance, staff, patrons and drinks were lovely. We tried the Balkan Dancing night with MacNCheez and had a uniquely memorable and fun(rather silly, for us) evening; would definitely go back and recommended it to friends. (Pro Tip: Any type of dancing is a huge plus if you're trying to stay sane! Just go for it!) This place is an escape and a joy as we live through this dark, scary time in history. Sometimes, the fight-of-the-hour is to refuel with laughter and know that you're showing up for a terrific little business and band. Get off the couch tonight! Live an interesting life! (Full disclosure, at one point, there was an openly critical woman dancing next to me as I stumbled along but do I think this place is responsible for one grump's tacky behavior? Did I let her ruin my fun? Nope and nope. 95% of the people were awesome to me, it's just math).

Wow, wow, wow do I love this place!!! Every time I walk in the door I am hit with good vibes- you…read morefeel instantly at ease and stress starts to melt away...the atmosphere is comfy and inviting and the drinks are amazing! Moving on to the events- from honky tonks to cabarets to djs it is always a blast and you can really enjoy the experience without feeling self conscious or judged- as the unicorn seems to attract very joyful and accepting people- very diverse and inclusive. I love sharing this place with my family and friends too! So stop by and have a blast!

Great venue for a show. First time here. Acoustics were great and not a bad seat in the house!…read more There is a bar with beer, wine, and a few snacks on each floor -- note you cannot bring food or drink into the theater, so give yourself enough time before the show Seats were comfortable and there was parking in the area. I would return, despite the 1.5 hr drive (no traffic)!

The John Batiste/Jack DeJohnette show was very difficult to see from the 5th row. Batiste was…read morehidden behind the piano and DeJohnette was towards the wings and hidden behind a gong. After the show we wandered around trying different rows and seats. IMHO there are zero seats with good sight lines. It's odd and we were very surprised. Was it designed this way? Yes and no. When a theatre orders new seats they tell the manufacturer how many seats they need in the hall, sometimes how many seats per row. Either way the seat manufacturer figures out what assortment of chair widths will work. Yes, that's right. All chairs in a row may not be the same size. If you've ever said "hmm I thought these chairs were wider" you got one of the small chairs. This is part of why people buy subscriptions - year to year they keep the same seat, one that isn't small. Sadly as much as I loved visiting Ulster I will not go back to see a show at this venue. NOTE: The UPAC website has outdated recommendations for restaurants. Several restaurants had closed permanently or were not open for dinner. Definitely need to call yourself and confirm hours and availability for the evening you intend to be there.

I stayed here for a couple of nights at the end of February 2025. As my stay before, the room and…read morebathroom were spotless, the TV got a good picture, and the bed was very comfortable. The hot breakfast was also very good. My issue this time, was the Wi-Fi. It was horrible! I was lucky if I would get between five and 10 MBPS, and a lot of times, it was lower than five. The Wi-Fi would also periodically just cut out. I talked to the front desk about it, and they referred me to tech-support. When I talked to tech-support, they told me that the bandwidth . For the Whole hotel, was capped at 30 MBPS. There were so many people in the hotel sharing the bandwidth, naturally my Wi-Fi was horrible. Fortunately, I had plenty of data, and I was able to use my phone as a hotspot. I went next-door to the super 8, for a couple of nights and I continuously had Wi-Fi in excess of 60MBPS. It's a sad thing, when a super. 8, has better Wi-Fi, than the best Western plus hotel and conference center.

What a grimy and poorly managed place. From the lack of soap, shampoo and towels in our room…read morecausing us to have to hunt someone down at 10pm to get them, to the dark and dingy hallways and staff who have no clue how to serve the customers, I rate this as pure mediocrity. Breakfast offering for $18/person is pitiful as is the inability to process credit card payments for breakfast or charge it to the room for a single easy to read bill. The layout of the hotel is also completely weird with our room 4xx being on the 2nd floor in the second wing. Such a confusing layout and we're not alone. At breakfast we heard countless people saying that AirTags should be provided to locate one another and the lobby.

The smell here sucked. Nevet coming back here again. My party was ruing because of the rat smell.read more

I hosted a baby shower at "The Venue Uptown" March 2024, located in the Best Western Plus. I worked…read morewith Christine (Catering Sales Mgr) and Ivana (Catering Sales Coordinator) to make all the arrangements. They were exceptional to deal with! Their patience, engagement and helpfulness was really appreciated. Pricing for the event was very reasonable. Food and service were outstanding. The day of the event, Tim (Service Mgr) ensured everything ran timely and exceeded my expectations. The wait staff was wonderful. I would very highly recommend "The Venue Uptown" for your special event based on my experience.

Perfectly located with distant views of the Hudson River. The breakfast included with the stay is…read moredelicious and more than sufficient to provide fuel for the great hiking in the area. Fun cocktail classes offered in the bar. End the evening at the fire pit with a s'mores kit provided by the inn.

The photos are much nicer and better than reality. We went for a meal at Social but we were highly…read moredisappointed in the overall condition of the place. Not nearly as cute and nice as photos would lead one to believe. The food was ok but we saw the chef come out of the kitchen and he wore dirty clothes ... made us wonder about the cleanliness of the place. We will never go back or ever consider spending a night there.

I've stayed here on two occasions when work has brought me to Kingston. My stays were 6 weeks each,…read more(though I know Kerry is happy to accommodate weekend and shorter-stay guests). The apartment is gorgeous and spacious. It has the artistic, curated, luxurious touches of a hotel while still providing all the comforts of home. Uptown Kingston is beautiful and vibrant, with lots of bars, restaurants, banks, galleries, shops, farmers markets and coffee places all within a 5 minute walk. We had cars with us, and street parking (while tricky to find sometimes) is free at night and on weekends, plus there's a free municipal lot right down the street. Kerry and his wife are absolutely phenomenal hosts. They are endlessly helpful and friendly. An amazing place to stay, can't recommend it enough!

From the owner: NEW! Spacious, chic and comfortable three bedroom apartment is your perfect launching pad to…read moreenjoy Kingston's new vibe . Just steps from Uptown's fabulous eateries, taverns and specialty stores. "Studio 286" for short or extended stays. Studio 286 is a perfectly located apartment on the corner of John and Fair Streets in the heart of Uptown Kingston and accommodates up to 6 people. Three bedrooms , a large sitting room and fully equipped gourmet kitchen - a 1650 square foot oasis in the middle of Uptown Kingston's exciting Stockade District with all the amazing restaurants, cafes, taverns and boutique stores literally on your doorstep. The apartment is freshly renovated and decorated - a mixture of old world charm and the latest European design. It has all the mod cons, with brand new appliances, clean and comfortable bedrooms, each perfect for a couple or single person and 55 inch flat screen tv with free movies via Netflix in the expansive living room. No car required- Kingston is served by regular Trailways bus service direct from Port Authority in NYC and then it is a short stroll from the Trailways terminal to Studio 286 where you can pretty much walk to everything.