If you are looking for a bar and nothing but a bar, this is the place. You can chat with the bartender or just sit and stare at your drink. The beer prices are the best I've seen and the bartender knows how to pour a Guinness. read more

One of the bartenders (i believe her name is britney) was extremely rude and offered minimal service. It didn't help that she was taking shots with other customers all night while many people were waiting to be served. The other bartender Eddy was great, I quickly learned to stick to his section of the bar. The bathrooms and floors are absolutely disgusting and based off that I would not recommend getting and drink that requires a glass, stick to canned beverages. Besides that, the prices were cheap and the music was ok. read more

Came here for the first time awesome classic bar and the bartender is really cool love it will be back could have hung out there all day read more

Snapper Magee's - Inside bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Kingston, New York

Cash Only! This is a dive bars dive bar. Not for the faint of heart or those scared of germs. We had such a good time and the beer was cheap. Bartender Terry was an absolute hoot and kept us laughing the whole time read more

Good dive bar. There are not many these days. Cheap beer, cash only. Good selection of beers, get the all American, you will thank me later. Interesting diverse crowd. read more

Snapper Magee's - Dive Bars Near Me - Kingston, New York

This place rules. I wish I could've stayed a lot longer but they took care of me before my bus to NYC.

Ok I'm riding the fence on this one and could go either way. This place would be great if I was hanging out with my dumb drunk buddies and wanted to get plastered without getting kicked out even if we get into a stool smashing bar fight. The issue I'm having is I'm getting older and love a good micro brew. I understand it takes a certain kind of business owner to keep up a good dive bar and if I was doing a dive bar crawl this place would definitely be on my list, but I'm moving on to micro breweries that make there own beer! read more

Went here with a friend who has been frequenting this bar for years. It was a Saturday night and it wasn't very busy. Not sure if it's because of Covid or not. It's a classic dive bar with a jukebox, old wood flooring, dark lighting, darts, and a foosball table. They have a decent selection of beers and liquors. Sitting at the bar were locals who all seemed to know each other, including my friend, which was pretty cool. Reminded me of an episode of Cheers! We played some darts, listened to some songs and then headed out. It was a fun time, I'm sure it would've been a lot more fun if there had been a larger crowd to interact with. read more

Snapper Magee's - a table and benches in front of a wall covered with stickers - Dive Bars Near Me - Kingston, New York

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True dive bars are a dying breed. This is a true dive bar... and I hope it lasts forever. Great old jukebox with an incredible selection of music. Cheap drinks, and relaxed staff make this a place that you just want to get down and dirty drunk and catch an Uber home. A truly diverse crowd... from rowdy hipsters to old town drunks... everyone just comes for a good old low down drinking marathon. read more

I heard you were gone and then so was my heart. But here you are! The only saving grace of the Hudson Valley when the people want to keep hanging out. I have missed you so. And for you newbies: cash only. And tip your bartender ffs. read more

Fun dive bar with dart boards, and even better, good people. Tap beers, including Guinness, and a fun crowd.

terrible bartender named rain, gave wrong beer and said oh well, no music on, and she had a bad attitude... for a dive bar was expensive, and made a negative comment when our group was leaving ,,, will never return, and bathroom was gross . read more

Best bar in Kingston. Love snappy naastyz. Long live the snap trap. If this place ever closes, I'm moving. read more

What can I say? Snappers is that special sort of awesome that grows on you. Tap beers (generally): Bud, Mich Ltd., Blue Moon, Boston Lager, PBR & Stella CASH ONLY Lots of bottled beers so I ain't listing them haha. Lots of liquor. Last call at 3:30, open until 4 a.m. So leave your underwear in the parking lot, tuck your shame in the glove box and come catch a ride on the Blackout Express, it'll be the best night you can't remember to never forget! read more

Snapper Magee's - The Snappers Bulldog - Dive Bars Near Me - Kingston, New York

Snappers is my jam. It's one of the few places I consider when going out to meet friends and have a good time in Kingston. Typically, it's a younger crowd with lots of 20-somethings (after 9) with all types of people. The jukebox has lots of older rock and punk to choose from and sometimes there's a live band on Saturdays. Beers - about 15 - 20 different types in bottles, and 5 or so on tap. All beers are 3.75, with Pabst being 2.25. Shots - 4 dollars to the best of my knowledge. Mixed drinks - usually around 5 to 7 dollars depending on the cost of materials. Snappers is keen on the cost accounting method. Megatouch - yes. Each game is the standard 25 cents and most of the high scores are from Farge, OldBrain, Reginald, RonPation, Wow, Dickfish, and several others. Pinball - yes. I believe it's named 'Pub Champion'. Foosball - yes. Not the best table in the world, but it does the job. Bowling Video Game - yes. Never played it because I'm afraid of 7-10 splits. Cigarette Machine - yes. 6 bucks a pack. read more

Last time I went to Snapper's it was like someone had taken a little bit of everything Kingston has to offer, threw it into a blender and hit puree. Hipsters, frat boys, townies, prep kids, off-duty cops, the occasional local celebrity, etc all call this place their local bar and manage to co-exist peacefully. That's part of Kingston's charm though, and Snapper's provides it's denizens with a perfect, albeit a bit dingy, watering hole and venue for local bands and artists. read more

An awesome, AWESOME bar in Kingston! When I'm in the mood for a beer but don't want to spend a ton of money, I come here. It's become something of a weekend hotspot for me and my friends. The highlight is usually Happy Hour from 10-11pm when you get $1 drafts. Oh boy! They have a great selection of beer on tap as well as bottles and cans, and they make excellent mixed drinks. I had a pretty amazing gin and tonic that I would like to have again... Another really awesome thing about this place is the jukebox. Billy Joel and Tom Waits played back to back? Yes! Sometimes it's just nice to drink a beer and listen to great music. read more

So many bars today have gone the route of heartless, soulless corporate enterprises. Not so with the rustic Kingston watering hole, Snapper McGees. From warn, time-worthy hardwood floors, to the faded walnut bar counter, McGee is a timeless establishment. Complete with an old school juke box, classic decor and vintage signage, McGees fits into another time when sophistication was for country club blue bloods, and humble, pleasant bars were for everyone else. Customer service is top notch. On our visit, the bartender greeted us at the door and invited us inside. She was quick to provide us service with a smile. On tap were a variety of American classics including Budweiser, Michelob and Coors Light. I opted for a can of one of my favorites, Pabst Blue Ribbon, which was a surprising value of only $2.75. Unlike more touristy places in the area, I was provided the beer in an genuine aluminum can. This was a refreshing change from $6 dollar PBR at the elitist establishments around the corner, that come with a glass. Who really drinks PBR out of a glass anyway? Since we were at McGees in the mid-afternoon, the crowd was rather small, but quant. Everyone at McGee seemed to know one another and was pleasant. Some guests were engaged in a round of pool while others tossed darts at the boards. McGees is a true treasure in the city of Kingston and will surely please anyone who frequents this fine, enduring, local establishment. read more

Snapper Magee's - Amazing vintage signage at Snappers. - Dive Bars Near Me - Kingston, New York

Best Dive Bar within miles and miles and my favorite bar when i lived in the Hudson Valley Area. They have a great juke box, and a really good selection of cheap beers. Love me some Snappers :) read more

My friends and family were visiting the Kingston area for a weekend. Had a fun time at this bar one evening. Definitely a local crowd, but friendly service and environment. Prices were much better than something you'd find near NYC or in northern NJ. read more

Great dive bar. Large beer selection. A great place to end the night and play some darts.

If the recent findimgs of the health department werent enough...http://wpdh.com/hudson-valley-restaurants-with-worst-health-code-violations/... The damn bartender began "keeping the change" on my drinks all on his own.. when I asked where my change was, his reply was that I had been tipping all night so he assumed that I wanted him to keep the change. Needless to say, that was the LAST tip I left all night. Fuuuuuck this place. read more

Great place to go and grab some drinks and hang out with friends. Good mix of all kinds of people and fair prices on drinks. The bartenders always remember when your buying lots of drinks, you don't see that at any of the bars in the 400 chain restaurants in Kingston. read more

Snapper's, I love you and your divey ways. You have fooseball, great music, interesting patrons, and your bartenders know how to make a mean Manhattan, with bitters and everything. And, just a bonus, you are walking distance. Woohoo! read more

It's a real Rock and Roll/Punk Rock, kind of place. After a long time it's still ultimately the primary base of the underground/punk/rock and roll/rockabilly scene in the area. It's like the Kingston CBGB. Dive bar w/ underground rock bands. The bands that play are almost always worth it and the door is always $5 for band nights so you're not risking much to check out someone new. The drink prices and selection are what you'd reasonably expect. Good Jukebox, Fussball table, Pinball, Darts. They also do a pretty good job of keeping out violent and obnoxious people. read more

Very friendly bar. Above Average dive bar! Drinks are reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.

Been coming here for years, it's my solid 1st choice for a night out or a Sunday afternoon of day drinking. Great staff good regulars and and old school Jukebox. I hope it never changes. read more

This bar is indeed open! We liked this place so much we came a few times during our short stay in Kingston. Great bartenders and regulars, late night hours, bar games, cool interior. Good vibes all around! read more

The most sensual bartenders in all of Kingston. I would highly recommend their brunch. The mini off-brand potato chips are to die for. #movetokingstonnow read more

First things first... I hate the general public, particularly d-bags from Brooklyn who come to Kingston because they're stupid. Snapper's makes it easy for people like me to come in and judge people like you. There's always a diverse crew. Their drinks are strong, and their bartenders are always easy on the eyes. Matt the Identification Verification Specialist is excessively thorough, and while his face says "Kill me now", his heart says "Welcome to my humble abode". While I'm not sure the bowling shoes adorning the walls have been properly sanitized, it's a good place to come mourn your most recent breakup, celebrate any occasion or just come get punched in the face because you probably deserved it. They also serve generic potato chips if you need a nice treat to wash down shots of Fire Eater. I love Snapper's, and Snapper's loves me...but they pretend they don't. It's that kind of place. read more

I love coming to this bar. This is one of my favorite places to go because the bulls**t is at a minimum with a "be good or be gone" policy on nonsense-makers. Awesome Jukebox, it's been my honor to DJ here a few times, and great music and other events that really give this place a personality all it's own. Great place to unwind with some good friends and have some laughs. read more

As good as it gets, as far a your divey rock & roll pubs go anyway, I love this place, my favorite bar in Kingston, well the Hudson Valley for that matter. great beer selection, awesome staff & the best Jukebox on the planet!!...live shows are sporradic but always top notch bands, if you like punk & psychobilly, read more

Absolutely my favorite place in Kingston, really cool staff and regulars, cool jukebox & the best shows when they have them...need more shows Snappers! read more