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4.0 (17 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Roasted duck and Bordeaux - A plate features a roasted duck leg with crispy skin, placed on a bed of mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. The dish is served on a white round plate. In the background, there is a glass of red wine, two glasses of water, and a marble table surface. The setting suggests a fine dining restaurant environment.
Robin L.

We've been here 3 times now - twice for brunch; once for dinner. It's become our new favorite local spot. First - this space and food is 1000x better than when it was Union Tavern. The decor is really gorgeous- lots of blue, gold, exposed brick and beautiful light fixtures. I love all the different sections- you can have a variety of experiences based on where you sit. The cocktails and wine list are really diverse and creative - I find the drinks a bit overpriced. Husband has loved both of the cocktails he's tried. However the bottomless mimosas (5 kinds available) at brunch are a great value at $20. The staff had been friendly and we're always greeted warmly. The food has been mostly amazing so far. A few tiny things - the staff can't really answer basic questions about the menu options or wines. I know how hard it is in today's climate to find good help - everyone is short staffed. Hopefully this will improve. Also, the place is always cold, no matter where we sit. They have cold air blowing from the vents even on freezing winter days. Makes it hard to be truly comfortable. We can't wait to come back to hang outside in the terrace in the warmer months!

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Fiona M.

This is a pretty new restaurant a few steps away from the Bardarvon in downtown Poughkeepsie. We are nuts for brunch, so thought we'd give Refinery 51 a shot on a Sunday morning. We'll be back in the evening! Gorgeously designed space, no detail is left to chance, we sat at the beautiful bar where we got great service. Endless Mimosas were on the ticket for me & my favorite was the butterfly pea mimosa. Closely followed by the blueberry. My poached eggs were served over truffle fries, with a touch of smoked Gouda and hollandaise. Ketchup was served on the side, but I didn't need it, cutting into my perfectly poached eggs and the yolk ran all over the fries, coating them with eggy deliciousness. My SO had the chicken and waffles - the twist here was the boneless fried chicken and Belgium waffles. Served with eggs anyway Plenty of good beers on tap. I can't wait to return during the cocktail hour to sample some of the great looking craft cocktails. Five stars!

Deconstructed apple cheesecake with a house made caramel sauce. - A dessert plate displays a portion of deconstructed apple cheesecake garnished with thin cucumber slices. The cheesecake appears crumbly, and the cucumber slices are arranged on top. A swirl of caramel sauce decorates the plate, adding visual contrast. The presentation is minimalist, set on a white plate placed on a marble table, with utensils and glasses nearby.
Kristine L.

I went to Refinery 51 to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The ambiance was amazing. The interior gorgeous. The signature cocktails were the best drinks I ever had. The head bartender knew it was my birthday and he made me a special drink just for me. The meals my friends and I had were amazing and dessert simply delicious. I would recommend Refinery 51 to anyone who wants to have a special occasion in a special place.

Four cocktails are placed on a white marble bar counter with black napkins underneath. The drinks include a yellow cocktail, a red cocktail with a lime garnish, a pink cocktail with a cherry, and a clear cocktail with green olives. The background shows a bar with shelves stocked with bottles and bar equipment, illuminated with blue lighting.

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this is the worst bar possible. They ran out of liquor and limes at 11pm. If there was a zero star id give it. Terrible service!!!!

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Oh WOW this place is beautiful. We came for lunch on a post-snowstorm Tuesday afternoon. After…read morewalking in, we were greeted by the host and the manager - both incredibly nice and helpful. Once we were seated at the bar (always our preference), I noticed that both the bar and dining areas are beautifully appointed. The bar's lounge area was very welcoming and the chairs looked like we could stay there for hours. We just might when we come back!! Our bartender greeted us with a smile and menus - from there, we ordered a Juice Bomb (IPA), and the Martini Rinaldi (vodka-gin martini). Let's just say I'm ruined for martinis forever and will ALWAYS want this martini. It's a perfect martini ... and I will fight anyone who tries to convince me otherwise. As far as food goes, we shared the Zucchini & Eggplant Chips. SO much food for just an appetizer (highly encourage sharing). Really flavorful chips, served with smooth tzatziki (nicely done!). Husband had the Bourbon Burger (lunch special). Properly cooked burger (med rare), juicy burger, good flavor, great ratio of burger to sauces/toppings, not overly messy but just right, and the fries were double-fried so they had that perfect crunch quality. I had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich (also a lunch special), and I have to say (again), the BEST chicken sandwich I've ever had. Beautifully crisped chicken, cabbage slaw, homemade pickles, chipotle mayo were perfectly flavored, seasoned, and balanced. It's like the perfect bite in an entire sandwich and doesn't leave your hands super messy. The sandwich is typically served with fries but I chose the house salad and it was a nice burst of freshness from a rich sandwich. That dressing is delish!! Overall... this was the kind of lunch that's WELL worth the 90 minute drive (because that's exactly what we did... haha). The Executive Chef (John Malone) is a talented individual and this place is a true Diamond on the Hudson. As a side note ... the real show-stopper is the views of the Hudson River. I couldn't get a proper picture - you'll just have to trust me. Can't wait to come back!!

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You know the kind of place where the people make it the kind of place that you love at first visit?…read moreThat's the Derby. We've heard from various sources that this is the best bar for neighborhood vibes. I don't always love that because it can cause this exclusionary type of situation and also, I won't name names but there's a so-called "bar where the locals go" in Fishkill that attracts folks I personally wouldn't want to rub elbows with because let's just say their values don't align with my own. But here, it's different! The bartender and manager were both SO welcoming and sweet and all around lovely that we were compelled to stay for several rounds. And the DJ was so cool. He played hip hop and R&B with some really killer mixes. At one point he even came over to me to say, "bet you never thought you'd hear me play Bjork!" It wasn't packed but it was bustling with a friendly and diverse group of Poughkeepsians (is that a word? Hudson Valleyites?). My husband made the brilliant observation that this bar would be the perfect bar to go to on Xmas night. IYKYK. So although there isn't a single thing I'd be able to eat from the menu and probably only one thing I'd drink (a really good Pinot Noir), I want to always come back here after dinner at Hudson & Packard and hell, I wouldn't even mind if everybody knew my name either.

Pros- Nice neon…read moresign. Cons- -Medium rare burger was cooked to well done; spouse's medium burger was rare. Amazing. -Freezing cold in dining area- we needed to keep our coats on, c'mon! -Three burgers ordered yet it took exactly 30 minutes for them to come out. -No soap in the men's room, not even a dispenser that would have held soap. -Waitress didn't write anything down, and needed to come back and ask one of us what we ordered (probably why the burger doneness got mixed up). Overall, the place is a dump. We will not be back...ever.

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