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    4.4 (58 reviews)
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    Pretzel, Kolsch, and quicos.
    Brian B.

    Super friendly owners and some excellent beer. Seriously good beer!!! The Kolsch was out of this world.

    Delicious bialy and beer.
    Steve L.

    Finally got the chance to visit this famed brewery when my friend rented a house in Saugerties for his birthday (and this happens to be one of his favorite breweries) - so we headed here on a Sunday on the way back to NYC. While a bit out of the ways, a rustic setting really does add to the appeal of the place. Beer-wise, you'll find some amazing treats, from IPAs to pilsners, and even complex blends of sours. Delicious. There are also some bottles you can purchase to take with. I sure did. Food-wise, there's a small BUT delicious assortment of items available on-site for purchase, including soft pretzels (a MUST) and, at least while we were visiting, delightful pimento cheese bialy. If you live anywhere near here, consider yourself lucky. If you're in the area, or looking for a good road trip, stop here and enjoy.

    Andrew G.

    Feels like Williamsburg between the decor, the food, the beers, and the clientele. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's a much hipper place than most other breweries in the area which are usually in barns at farms. The beer is very good and pairs so well with the food. The pimento sandwiches and pretzels was such a nice pairing with multiple beers in tap so try them all! Bring a growler and enjoy a weekend!

    A wonderful visit to the Suarez Family Brewery in Livingston.
    Greg F.

    Suarez Family is one of New York State's very finest breweries and their cult reputation is well-deserved. Unlike most of the NYC metro breweries, they focus not on IPAs but on "crispy little beers" like pils and pale ales. Their beers are FANTASTIC (try Crispy Little, Hecto, While, Walk Don't Run among others). The tasting room is spacious, clean and bright....a relaxing experience. If you're in the Hudson Valley and you like beer, Suarez is a must-stop.

    Pilsner
    Ross N.

    This is one of, if not NY's best brewery. Their pilsners and wild farmhouse ales are incredible! Its a small operation thats mostly no frills. They let the beer speak for itself and it speaks volumes.

    Beer list
    Peter D.

    In the American craft beer world of triple IPA after imperial IPA, Suarez is a breath of fresh air. They are brewing complex and tasty beers that I could happily drink all day...not just because they are often lower ABV, not just because they don't blow out my palate with the intensity of the hops, but also (and most importantly because they are tasty as hell. This is beer that is a pleasure to try and pair properly with food as well. Suarez calls their product 'country beer,' which I think is their moniker for a farmhouse ale not brewed in a farmhouse, with a little more nuance than the catch-all style of saison. These beers can be wildly different as they vary depending on where they are brewed (and who they are brewed by). They can be sour and funky and cloudy and sweet...as I understand it though, it's the mixed fermentation (both brewer's yeast and wild yeast/bacteria) that truly define the genre...but beyond the beer geek minutiae, it just tastes good. Personally, the Slow Bustle has been my favorite so far, but I'm down with the Big Night, the Merkel, and just about everything else I've drank. If you're from Brooklyn and you're reading this, keep in mind that you don't have to find a car and head up to the Hudson Valley to drink it. Suarez brews are in more Brooklyn bars than anywhere else actually. Check out Mekelburg's, Threes, Brouwerij Lane, Torst, Spuyten Duyvil, and the other best places to drink beer around here, and you'll probably stumble upon a couple. This is my kind of beer, and the relaxed, open, airy tasting room is my kind of place to drink it.

    Good foamy beer
    Diane K.

    This Brewery is definitely a family with history, a great one to say...and it is found in their incredible beer(s). My fiance and I both enjoy trying out new beer, especially in drafts. It was our first time visiting and staying in Catskill, New York. He read up on breweries worth to visit in ny state and that's how we found this place. It was a brisk winter Sunday in the afternoon but not cold enough for skiing when we visited Suarez. The general vibe from the visitors -- Most would sit down to enjoy a glass or two of beer or and then also buys 1-2 half dozens of cans and some bottles to go. We, of course, did the same after trying out 4-5 different kinds there. They sell a glass (8oz) for $4 which is not bad at all. Each glass of beer is served with a dense, cloud-like beer foam (see photos). It almost looks like a frozen beer but it's not. The foam is normally not what people prefer but here, you should fully embrace the foam - it was good. My favorites were: -Hecto (draft) - dry-hopped pale ale -Stands to Reason (draft) - German rauchbier -Crispy Little (to go cans) - hoppy pale ale Beware of their limited opening hours. Before you visit, make sure to check which days of the week they open.

    Kris W.

    Suarez is such a killer spot. It's great to stop here after a day of hanging out on Warren Street to grab some beer to take home. I'm not sure what the building had before it but it doesn't come across as industrial like most breweries these days. I totally get the whole "hipster coffee shop" vibe given off but it doesn't bother me. Only once was I told my growler wasn't clean enough so I had to purchase another. Some might take this as pretension while I figured they didn't want to compromise quality. It's a cool spot to grab some drinks before/after your journey in the Hudson Valley. Their beers aren't really that expensive. $7 for a 750 growler fill is alright by me. The prices of their bottles varies but it's always something good & worth the coin.

    Tim R.

    Such a random place for a brewery, but why not, that's what makes the experience even more special. They specialize in ales of mixed fermentation, unfiltered lagers, & crispy little beers. You can drink on tap product there or take bottles back home. They also have tasty pretzels. I tried a few of the beers on site and our group of friends took a few bottles back to the house. I enjoyed all of the different flavors. The place has a cool open space atmosphere to hang out and is dog friendly.

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    Ryna D.

    We visited this brewery after my husband's colleague recommended it to us. They brew super interesting and unique beers and some excellent single orchard fruit beers. And the tasting room is lovely particularly in the summer. Definitely worth a visit up north.

    Kelsey B.

    We ere down the road at Sloop Brewing and heard some other guests chatting about Suarez Family Brewery. I did a quick search and noticed the accolades this new brewery was getting and we decided we had to try it out. Located on a long farm road, Suarez Family Brewery is a beautiful breath of fresh air. It is a small operation but this crew is producing some amazing beers. Opposed to everyone else in the craft brew industry these days making juicy IPA and hop bombs, SFB is focusing on Pilsners, and light easy to drink beers. As we were driving my fiance and I only grabbed one to enjoy in the tap room, but both were delightful and refreshing on the hot spring day we arrived. Two pours were $8 total (a steal) and we grabbed a couple of bottles to enjoy at home. So far we have tried the 2016 Cherry Beer - a nice light sour that was perfect to enjoy on our sunny roof deck back home. Can't wait to open up the rest of the bottles from this spot, see what they produce in the future and go back for another visit. cheers.

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    Lauren S.

    Drove out of our way for this amazing little brewery. Cozy atmosphere, lovely view and by far some Of the best beer we've ever had.

    Two tastes to start.
    Nancy K.

    We were driving down to New York a few Fridays ago. From where we live in southern VT we take a ton of back roads until we get on the taconic around Chatham, NY. Kris asked if I would be game to stop for a few beers in Chatham. Apparently there is a new brewery, he tells me. And it's on the radar as the next best beer in New York. Like I was gonna say no to this? After a little Googling he realized that it was not in Chatham but Livingston so he got the direction and off we went. Suarez Family Brewery is kind of in the middle of nowhere on Rte 9. It's surrounded by farms on a beautiful stretch of road. The brick building has parking out back and tons of huge windows in the front (I'm glad they don't have parking there, the views were quaint and would hate to lose them). We went in and loved the space which was clean, warm, and inviting. They have great tables (I don't know how to explain them) at two heights: standing and sitting. In one area there was a group of people working on computers and eating snacks. They had two dogs and a baby and I'm pretty sure were the Suarez Family. Very cool to see a home grown business and everyone collaborating. The brewer was pouring and you could tell he cares about beer. Pours were precise and in the right glasses from clean lines (praise, Buddha). We tried four, the botanical sour being my fav (something about a call... I can't remember the name now but I will post my pics soon). The pours are a good size. They have bottles available to take. We got six that we brought to NYC where we drank one. The rest we enjoyed back home in VT. This is the perfect spot for beer lovers who want to enjoy a quiet setting where they can bring a few friends, maybe a board game or some cards, and spend a few hours enjoying some seriously high quality beer from people who know and take pride in what they're doing. We will definitely be back. We're actually headed down to NYC in a few weeks and I imagine a stop is in order!

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    Return Brewery

    Return Brewery

    4.8(5 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    A tale of 4 breweries…read more So we tried to visit the brewery (#1) across the street for a flight and some food. It closed at 4, then we were going to have a beer at Return (#2) which opened at 4. The first place closed early (before 3:30pm), so we had some time to check out another spot (#3) a bit of a drive away. (5 min). The other place seemed fine, but since my spouse said the 4pm spot was good, we went back. Second customers in after opening, and I asked if they had any food or flights. He very politely told me that they did not have flights or food (tonight, but they did have some bagged snacks) and told me another brewery (#4) had both those things a short distance away (5-10 min/a few blocks). After chatting with the spouse (she and 3 kids had entered), we decided to stay. (Also, as a fun side-note, #4 is the one spouse thought she was taking us to.) We shared half a pilsner (Polished), half a gose (Speed Dial), and half an IPA (Westwhere). The Pilsner ended up being our 3rd favorite, but they were all tasty. We are not big drinkers, so we felt the 1.5 beers each! And since we were staying, we picked up a mandarin soda for the kids to share (special treat) and we all munched on a bit of popcorn, beef jerky, and Zapp's chips. It ended up being a great time! Very affordable, low-key, solid tunes, and super kid friendly. It's a big space, so noisy children are not too noticeable. Also, the man running the bar, again, was super cool. Highly recommend!

    Very LGBT friendly establishment. Casual environment, come as you are. They have a fair happy hour,…read morecocktails for those that don't love beer, and games to play while you enjoy them. Highly recommend this as a stop on a bar crawl!

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    Return Brewery - Street entrance

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    Return Brewery - Pilsner, IPA (West), Gose -1/2 pours (and happy hour)

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    Wm Farmer & Sons - Steak and potatoes

    Wm Farmer & Sons

    3.8(361 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$$

    We went for dinner on a bitter cold February night. It was our first time there and we're so happy…read morewith how warm and cozy the space is. The service was done in a way that I like the most which is professional very nice very knowledgeable, but also not overbearing. The food was excellent: we experimented with two appetizers, the roasted carrots that were very generous and very delicious, and a white trout dip that was fresh and also very delicious. I love seafood so very excited to get fresh seafood here! For the main I had a grilled black bass that was incredible, cooked to perfection. My wife had one of their vegetarian offerings - a zucchini pasta - that was also very flavorful. The portions were so generous that we didn't have room for dessert, but we did spy the cheesecake at the table next to ours which looked yummy and also a very generous portion. All in all a terrific restaurant, and I'd be thrilled to go back again.

    We went back to this place after not visiting for a while. Wanted to sit by the window all the…read moretables were empty. It was 5:30. We were told they were all reserved. Then the server came back and said she was able to move us. This was not a great start - but we appreciated them accommodating us. Oysters were fresh. Delicious. On Mondays they have $1 oyster nights so we will come back for these Food took a really long time to come out after the oysters ... Frisée salad was ok. My husband ordered Mike frites and they were very good. Frites even came with some homemade aioli I had the fried chicken on a bed of mash. But they should serve mash in the side as the Chicken got soggy. It was all well prepared and tasty. We really wanted a side of cooked greens. But they do not offer vegetable sides...just the frisee salad. It's casual pub like feel. We like this place and will probably come back. And now we know - no side vegetables...

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    Event Atlas

    5.0(3 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Event Atlas…read more **BACKGROUND** I booked a tour for 6 (me + 5 of my best girlfriends) to visit three wineries. **THE PEOPLE** Francesca, who booked the tour was super organized and on top of answering my questions and keeping me up to date on our tour. Geoff ended up running our tour and was so nice and patient. We are a bit, um, loud sometimes but Geoff made sure to get the best angles with every group picture and even picked up our untimely food order so we wouldn't miss the last tasting. He was also extremely knowledgeable about local wine! **THE EXPERIENCE** It was a gorgeous fall Saturday. I highly recommend taking this trip in October, as the foliage was breathtaking. Milea Vineyard, our first stop, felt like a mansion, and the tasting room was sunlit and gorgeous. Clinton Vineyards was more of a country farmhouse, and our group had a private tasting with the owner, Phyllis, who is a super interesting woman. The last, Milbrook, was a bit busy, but the property has a cute lake and food, and before the tasting, you can check out the vineyard and store. Again HIGHLY recommended! Especially for a bachelorette party, birthday, or girls weekend getaway!

    Francesca is really lovely, and my mother and I had a great time taking a tour of three venues in…read morethe Hudson Valley (a winery, a distillery/cooperage, and a brewery). We had poor weather day of our tour, but this actually is a great activity for a rainy day - can't beat drinking wine and being chauffeured around the Hudson Valley!

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    Beer tasting at Sloop Brewing Co.

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    Bachelorette party at Tousey Winery

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    Wunderbar Bistro

    Wunderbar Bistro

    4.1(391 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    One of the few places I could find to eat in Hudson,Ny. Food was great and the service was very…read moreattentive. It was quiet and peaceful. Very nice.

    This was the first place we came as a giant family of 8 for dinner. It's dog friendly inside and we…read morehad 2 dogs with us. It was hard in the past to find places for all of us but now it's even more difficulty because we still have my extremely picky BIL who has stomach issues, GERD, and a multitude of other issues, and now we have a vegan-ish person who tries to stay vegan but eats cheese, dairy, and eggs. So finding places to satisfy everyone is more complicated. This place met our needs and can meet yours: dog friendly, vegetarian options, and has something for even the pickiest of people. Me and another person got the strip steak, my husband got the Philly cheesesteak, MIL got the wunderbar burger, FIL got salmon burger, the vegan-ish got a veggie burger and one of the salads, which he split with his wife the SIL, and my picky BIL got the chicken sandwich. He freaked out over the sandwich because he wanted to know why it was moist and not dry. His partner and I were like, "You can have fully-cooked, moist chicken. Dry chicken isn't the only cooked option." But he continued to have a meltdown over his perfectly cooked chicken. He did eat it though. Family can drive you nuts sometimes. Anyways, despite the meltdown, I think we were all satisfied with our food. I did find the mashed potato on the steak to be very creamy but everything else on the plate was very good. Steak was cooked medium-rare liked I asked. Overall, the place is very good, excellent food, excellent service, and it was a busy night.

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    Wunderbar Bistro
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