5/19/26: We had dinner reservations. The place is very…read moreintimate with dark wood throughout. It was an "extremely hot day" like in the 90s. Only stayed for a nice cold soft drink and my bf had a beer. The heat had really gotten to me that day. The manager came over a couple of times to see how I was feeling and told me to take my time. He offered us sparkling water, which really made me feel a lot better. My bf and I will never forget his wonderful thoughtfulness and hospitality for my well-being. Definitely will return to "The Hereafter" next time in the area.

Loved it here. We stopped in one night on our way through town and were very glad we did. Loved the…read moreambience, very cozy and chic. The bartenders are so fun and easy to talk to and the drinks are divine. I had the 'Marigold Weather' here with a cheese plate about a week ago that I haven't stopped thinking about. A delicious drink if you like gin.

I am mostly a fan of the ambience. It is such a beautiful spot. The food is great. The service can…read morebe a little slow on busy nights, but I feel like it's worth it.

Long story short, I've been following the Maker Hotel on Instagram for quite a while and finally…read morevisited Valentine's weekend! I didn't stay at the hotel because it is pretty pricey, but I visited their Lounge after getting dinner in town. Didn't have a reservation so getting into the restaurant bar was impossible but they told us we could walk around the corner to their lounge. Upon entering the lounge, we were greeted immediately and told that there was no available seating due to full reservations yet half the bar and a few of the lounge tables were empty. The guy said he would take our names and that it could be up to an hour wait so we did that and stood there. After nearly 45 minutes and those empty bar seats + lounge yankee still not being filled, he offered us a half of a couch next to another couple. We would've sat next to them sooner if only he let us! Aside from that, service was fast and drinks were good. The menu included signature cocktails that paired with the Maker's signature fragrances. I tried the Rebel which was pretty good. We ordered some bites -- the beef tartare with onion rings and a side of fries. I love a beef tartare which is so rare to find as many places offer Tuna. It really hit the spot. Moral of the story: Make a reservation!

Wow, what a treat to experience Willy's Rum Room on its opening night! Well, technically the space…read moreitself has been open for some time now, it's just moonlighting as Willy's now. By day, you know it as the Mercantile, the small coffee shop/bakery attached to Wm. Farmer and Sons. Though small in size and in what it offers, Willy's is a formidable venue. The cocktail program was created by the guy who created that of Wm. Farmer and Sons, which is probably the best of its kind in Hudson. As you'd guess, all drinks are rum-based (feel free to order from the adjacent bar if you're not feeling rum but in my opinion, only pop in here if you're looking for some funky rum cocktails). I'm not typically into rum, but I can be swayed if a drink is good enough. Such was the case here, and it didn't surprise me. Come here for a pre-dinner cocktail or a nightcap and learn a bit about a spirit you might've not thought much about prior to visiting. Welcome to the scene! Came here with my bf on a Friday night. We were getting dinner at Wm. Farmer and Sons but arrived a bit early for our reservation. Our gracious host recommend that we hang by the bar, OR, try out Willy's, just through the entryway. We apparently visited on its opening night, and I hope it enjoys a good life here. The hostess informed us that the cocktail menu there was different than that at Wm. Farmer and Sons--all rum-based--but if we weren't feeling rum, the bartender could still whip anything up from the restaurant's main menu. As I mentioned, the space itself is teeny tiny. Standing room only--more of a place to stop in as opposed to posting up and staying awhile. Just like its parent restaurant, the vibe in here is cozy and welcoming. Let's get to the important stuff: drinks. Everything at Willy's is rum-based. Even if you're not a rum lover, don't just assume you'll prefer the cocktail menu at Wm. Farmer and Sons better. I usually go for whiskey or gin, but I was thrilled with what I tried here. That said, if you come here and for some odd reason decide that you want to stay in this space but order from the other bar, you can indeed do that. I just don't suggest it, because what's the point? Between me and my bf, we tried the Mai Tai (Jamaican Rum, Bajan Rum, Rhum Agricole, Fresh lime juice, Curacao, Orgeat, Overproof Rum float) and the Fish House Punch (Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Peach Liquer, fresh lemon juice, soda water). Both fun tropical drinks, nice for the beginning of spring. Expertly crafted and impeccably balanced. I suppose I preferred the Fish House Punch slightly, but they were both fantastic. I thought the peach/cognac pairing was quite nice, rich but still refreshing. They also offer a Daiquiri and an Old Fashioned here, with your rum of choice. I'd probably recommend exploring that route if you want to explore different rums and understand a bit more about what each type brings to the table. I know lots about gin and whiskey and don't care to know too much more about rum (plus I don't like rum-based, spirit-forward drinks so the old fashioned would be a no-go) so it wasn't for me. That said, the bartender here is as knowledgable as they come and I somewhat regret not asking him about his selection to learn a bit more. They've got some fun stuff here that's worth looking into. Cheers!

Excellent chill vibe; sat outside and had some drinks before going to a fancy dinner. Easy…read morelocation.

Backbar was an experience! It's house in the back of antique shop, though to me it seemed like an…read moreold body shop the way it was set up. The vibe was very eclectic. There were communal tables and chairs lined up near the garage doors. Plus, more lounge seating with couches. The bar was small with about 6-8 stools for seating. Menu-wise, they offer a bunch of great small plate options. It's all Asian inspired foods - we ordered the crab Rangoons which is made from real crab. None of that imitation crab here! For drinks, we both started with the poison flower which was a vodka and hibiscus based drink. It was perfect for me and I ended up having 3! The Old Fashioned was excellent. I'd come back again but will wait until the summertime when they have their lot open with outdoor seating.

Food is absolutely delicious. French breakfast choices Croque Madame superb. Large salads. There's…read morea bakery but it sells out fast daily. Would definitely go here again. Dogs welcome!

We dined at the maker hotel for our girls trip and we had a great time. We were in a group of six…read morepeople, and we made a reservation beforehand. The space is beautiful on the inside and outside. The menu is small but with plenty of options for appetizers and main entrées, we ended up splitting some appetizers a pasta dish and we each ordered a main dish, our favorites or the eggplant appetizer mushroom pasta, and peach appetizer. Overall, the staff were really friendly And I love the atmosphere. I would definitely dine in here again for special occasions. However, I would say that it's a bit expensive.

This was our favorite meal in Hudson Valley! The staff was great tool. We also love the ambiance,…read morebeautiful historic building. The pasta and the duck dishes were incredible (so much flavor) and the desserts we had were unreal. We appreciated the hookup with the desserts too! They kindly let us try more than one as we couldn't make up our minds! This place was everything I wanted out of a farm to table restaurant in Hudson Valley! The menu changes often, we had the August summer menu. Shout out to Addison & Tim for being such amazing servers! Very reasonably priced too!

We arrived with a reservation we had made on the phone for 7:15. We did not check on it before we…read morecame, which we should have done. After a loooong ride to get here we found DID NOT have a reservation, we waited, standing near the door for one hour before being seated, it was chaos in the front, very disorganized, very frustrating. The staff were working very hard but there was no forward movement. When we finally sat to eat the food was delicious, our server was excellent but no apologies, no comping of a drink or desert, no relief from the chaos. I'm not sure we'd go back, but if we did we would TRIPLE CHECK our reservation before the 90 minute drive.

I came to Mr. Kats for a birthday dinner, my niece treated me. We ordered Shrimp Cocktail that was…read moregood. Then I ordered the steak and fries and she ordered the mussels and fries. Here is where the problem lies ppl came after us and we're getting their steak and fries before us. We waited over 40 minutes for our food. Then once we got it. My steak was so so and I had more fries than steak. All I know is I won't be going back.

Food was all pre-packaged without much variety. Coffee & pastries were good but it's more of a…read morebakery/grocery store than restaurant.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday, and I was blown away by the food. I candidly did not expect…read morethis to be my favorite meal in Hudson, notably as we had many incredible meals. We had eaten breakfast about an hour prior, so I wasn't feeling hungry at all... but that quickly changed upon first bite of my meal. I ordered the Savory Porridge, which came with a soft boiled egg, oyster mushrooms, chili crisp sauce (resembles Chinese Lao Gan Ma), and was topped with crispy rice noodles. This. Was. Incredible. I can't stress enough how perfectly the flavors, textures, and ingredients came together. You'll understand what I mean upon first bite. I also had bites of the Grapefruit Brûlée and Biscuit. Both were such a delight. The biscuit was shockingly incredible... on par with high tea in London. The ambiance was festive (came the weekend after Christmas), cozy, and charming. Amazing experience all around.

Great service! Our servers were kind and warm plus the food was delicious. Perfect vibe for a…read morebirthday we will be back!

"We don't have a cocktail menu, but we can make anything you'd like."…read more That was one of the first things our server told us, and honestly, it was refreshing. These days, it feels like every bar has a cocktail menu full of creatively named drinks that require reading a list of ingredients just to figure out what you're ordering. At Governor's Tavern, if you want a gin and tonic, you simply ask for a gin and tonic. The only decision you need to make is which gin you'd like. I'm not much of a cocktail person, but I appreciate that not every place feels the need to reinvent the wheel. The place was packed at lunchtime, but we got lucky and grabbed a pair of seats across from the bar. The server who I quoted was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Guinness, but unfortunately the keg had just kicked. She recommended the Samuel Smith chocolate stout instead and even brought me a sample before I committed to taste since I never heard of it, which was a nice touch. For food, we ordered the State Grill burger and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. Both were excellent, and each came with Belgian-style hand-cut fries. If you're spending the day browsing the boutiques and antique shops along Warren Street and want a drink, a good meal, and a lively mix of locals and tourists, Governor's Tavern is worth a stop.

5/19/26: Stopped in for a quick lunch while in Hudson, NY. There's seating indoors and outdoors…read more Inside, the decor consists of old time murals from the 1800s. We sat at the bar. Shared an OG Chicken Sandwich $13. It was buttermilk fried chicken with tomato and lettuce on a roll. Sandwich was pretty tasty. Service was just average. Otherwise, I would've given it four stars. Only a few people appear to have ordered food here. Basically, the place appears to be a watering hole. Only app.metered parking in the area.

This review is long overdue. Bar Bene is our favorite spot to come to when we are in Hudson. They…read morehave a beautiful backyard firepit and a great wine/charcuterie menu, which combined make the perfect relaxing evening. The owner and employees are all so friendly and warm. What a fabulous place!

We came here for drinks before dinner and sat outside and it was great! We got the happy hour rose…read morewhich was good and a glass of red wine which our friend loved! They also gave very hefty pours. The non alcohol drink was also very good. Service was great and the indoor vibe and decor also looked really nice. Great spot to come before a dinner resi.