First thing you see pulling up to Subversive Brewing is gravel. A whole front lot of it. And behind that, those tall industrial beer tanks. The gravel path pulls you in towards their outdoor area with picnic tables under big black+white umbrellas and there's a tent with white lights that'll be straight-up cozy once the sun goes down. You order at the bar, keep a tab if you're settling in and grab one of those tall number poles so they know where to bring your food. Inside, it's all high-tops and a clear view of the tanks cranking out their beer. Even though I've never been a beer drinker, I didn't mind coming to Subversive B's. Their online menu looked promising especially their vegetarian options. Though it wouldn't hurt if they threw in some seafood options too- but hey. I aimed for the Mediterranean Platter but I was told they "were all out". Grilled cheese the way I noticed online? Nope. Not in here. At this point, I didn't know how else to feel but resorted to their sweet potato+black bean tacos with red onions and Cotija. They slapped actually. Hubs tore into his buffalo wings and these Bavarian pretzels that were ridiculously soft and addictive. He washed it down with an ale, I stuck with a canned Paloma that hit harder than expected. The service is nice. The menu situation? Kinda irritating. Between the "we're out" moments and the website vs. reality mismatch, it's hard not to feel a little side-eyed about it. But the vibe, outdoor lights, beer tanks if you're a beer drinker, gravel under your feet, it's got charm. read more

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Awesome brewery with great food and atmosphere too! I visited on a Sunday night in the winter and was blown away with the ample outdoor space complete with fire pits and comfortable seating. It was so warm and cozy to sit outdoors, which was awesome. My boyfriend ordered a beer and I opted for the hot apple cider. We also ordered wings, which were absolutely delicious. You order at the bar and they give you a number if you order food. We were really impressed with their ample food menu and great selection of beers and non alcoholic options. Definitely a must visit in Catskill! read more

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This brewery has great vibes! It's dog friendly outside, but with ample seating. I liked the riverboat Rickey, my husband liked their nitro dark ale. They do flights which is always a plus in my book. The food was outstanding, I loved my bacon burger and the fries were delicious. They had really good looking dipping sauces read more

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Food was delicious, service was friendly and quick, and the beers were all so good!!! read more

Subversive Malting + Brewing - Delicious food and awesome beer!!!! - Breweries Near Me - Catskill, New York

Such a cute spot. We drank some beers, some wines, had burgers, tacos, cheese boards. Lots of options for everyone. Definitely A cute brewery with lots of outdoor seating that is dog friendly. read more

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Lucked out in rolling up just in time for trivia on Thursday at 630 (every other week? Would want to verify). Great space with indoor and outdoor (covered) seating. Food so good it feels like an injustice to call it "bar food". The spinach dip and fries were top tier. Great brews according to my partner, and for my sober azz a soda with bitters always works (also have sodas and spindrifts). Staff was friendly and trivia was truly a good time! Great host and reasonable questions. read more

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A nice village hangout spot, with plenty of options for food, drinks, and patio seating, which I think is the best part! I had their pretty pink beer slushie, made from their Forbidden Fruit Black Currant Sour Ale, and a classic burger with fries. It's a good quality burger with crispy fries. On a warm night, the slushie was the perfect complement to the meal. For a brewery, there's a number of other stuff on the menu if you don't want a burger or need a vegetarian option. After my entire family's order, it didn't take long for all the food to come out. I did not mind enjoying the chill atmosphere and green surroundings while we waited. I'm very curious about how they chose the name for the brewery. (Sounds cool?) I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area! read more

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Go for the beer but stay for the smash burger. Stopped in today on way back from Gore Mt. So worth it. Great vibe inside. Clean. Put this on your Catskill trip list! read more

The restaurant was recommended by a local. We ordered the classic burger with the beer flight. Price point was pretty good for the amount of food and drinks we received. The food came out pretty quick and it was very filling. The cashier was very polite and helped us select our food. Certainly had a good overall experience. Pro tip: the burger taste better with ketchup. read more

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A very welcoming spot right outside the main town area, with seamless indoor/outdoor picnic table seating and good and filling food. I enjoyed a lager with their buffalo chicken salad. Hubs enjoyed their buffalo sandwich with fries. Definitely recommend for a quick and delicious meal. read more

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A small inside but nice outdoor space that was pretty poppin on the Saturday we ventured over. The food and beer was a hit. Nice portion size. Being that the inside is so small it was kind of awkward that the one waitstaff would just be standing waiting by the kitchen(?) It helped to achieve quick service as he was just right there and but also made it feel like he was just watching us eat. I noted that they have a sign on the door to not bring dogs inside yet allowed several people to do so which was annoying. These were clearly not service animals as they were jumping on people and not obedient to their owners. All in all we would probably come back in warmer weather and try the outdoor space. read more

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Quaint and small, this place is 100% New York State. Outdoor seating with propane fires, and indie bar seating with a full menu. read more

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Found this place while in the area for garlic fest. Cozy atmosphere. There's seating outside with fire pits and picnic type tables around where live music is preformed. Definitely nice for a date, guys or girls night out. It just happened to be Oktoberfest the day my friends and I came. They offered an Oktoberfest menu for food. Not sure what the food offerings are otherwise as I didn't see another menu. For my beer I went with the local lager. It was light and an easy drinking beer. Their pour sizes are different...7.5 oz, 13 oz or 18 oz. Prices were decent as well. It was $10 for an 18 oz pour. I would be back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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We loved the burgers there! Great service from the bartender. Would come back if we pass through....

I discovered this place last summer and it's quickly become one of my favorite local spots when we're in the Hudson valley. My family has a wide range of beer preferences and their rotating draft list has something for everyone - though I'm a fan of their New England IPAs and sours myself. Every time I've been there's a little tent outside the brewery with an impressive pizza oven serving a rotating menu of amazing wood-fired pizzas. I was absolutely blown away by how good these are and they're the perfect pairing for the awesome beer this place has on tap. I think they've opened up a full kitchen since I was last here, so I'm dying to go back and give it a try. There's a ton of outdoor seating and a charming heated tent + fire places make it accessible in the winter. The indoor seating is minimal, but I've never needed it. There's a little parking lot + tons of street parking and dogs are allowed outside, so this place is a win all around in my book. read more

Subversive Malting + Brewing - Wood fired pizza - Breweries Near Me - Catskill, New York

Subversive Malting and Brewing in Catskill is a local brewery amongst the only in the world that produce their malts via Floor Malting. We had a flight of beer along with a classic smash burger and pulled pork sandwich. We enjoyed the brews made with locally sourced ingredients and couldn't help picking up four packs of the NY Nectar (Hazy IPA) and Tiny Glasses (Kölsch-style ale) for the road. Subversive was our favorite brewery on our Catskills trip and will def stop if we're ever in the area again read more

We came here after a beautiful hike at the Kaarterskill trail. The place was busy. Food came out quickly. However, we asked for well done burgers and they were half cooked. When he asked them to give us well done burger as they explain how they do this burgers. We could visible see the burger wasn't well done. My wife asked for a side salad instead of fries, it was a spring mix salad and it was old. read more

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The town of Catskill is where it's at !! Artist, dreamers, and outdoor lovers all agree. Only an hour drive from the Capital Region and 2 hour drive from NYC. Catskill has it all, 2 breweries, coffee shops, good food and outdoor fun. Bring the dog, dog friendly shops and streets. We walked over from downtown Catskill to Subversive brewery for a long over due hangout by the fire pit. Excellent beer selection to stay or to go, all made with NYS local (hops). Plenty of space for a large group or grad a smaller table for an intimate drinking experience. This holiday season shop locally and drive over to Subversive for perfect gift giving ideas. read more

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Pretty good spot. They make the most of the plot of land they have with outdoor seating with fire pits, a heated tent, and some seating indoors. I tried the porter, and it was good. Nothing special, but good. They do have a food menu. Definitely, the best thing is the burger, in my opinion. I tried a bunch of different things. Stay away from the Gruyère Brussel sprouts. They are just under roasted Brussel sprouts with a plop of cheese on top that congeals into a blob. Not very appetizing. The burger was good though. I found the bartenders to be very surly. There was no warm greeting, no assistance with any beers, and that did change my opinion of the place. It would be way better if it was a warm and inviting atmosphere. read more

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I really enjoy the vibe of this brewery. It is built in an old garage and has nice outdoor and indoor seating. Of course I understand that people go to breweries to enjoy their beer or IPAs, but this brewery has a rather limited selection of non-beer/IPA alcoholic drink options. That being said, their moscow mule is very tasty. Their food is actually the star of the show for me. Their french fries are tasty and they have a good selection of sauces, many of which are quite unique. Their chicken sandwich is incredibly good and is very filling. Highly recommend this brewery for a night out with friends or even for a casual family dinner. read more

Very nice little spot off the mainstream grid. We just stopped in on our way back to the north country. Pilsner was perfect as was the Porter! In and out for one beer. We'll stop again! read more

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Cute brewery with good service and good food. The actual beer was ok. Not the best but decent. We had a chicken sandwich which was very good. Deducting points for the interior. Not the airiest/prettiest. Indoors had no AC(it was open to outside) and because they had a tent over outdoor sitting it was pretty hot and stuffy outside too. However I would come back for lunch when it's not too hot out. read more

Food: I had the bacon cheeseburger and the French fries. The burger was cooked well, a little to greasy for me and the rook was hard on the bottom and I almost choked on a piece. The French fries I could make in my oven, nothing new. Service: the service was very quick and pleasant. Ambiance: Not so much. Now I realize it hasn't been open to long but a paint job, nice fencing along the back would be nice. A few too many plants make it a great spot for flies, bees etc. a little better menu with more choices, a paint job and a bug zapper might be nice. read more

What a nice place. Great drink and awesome atmosphere. The pizza are amazing. I highly recommend to stop by and have a great Time. read more

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Amazing little brewery that we found after hiking in the area. There is really a beverage here for everyone. I had the pub ale and Field Feast which were both 10/10. My wife enjoyed the black currant sour and the Heritage Grape Ale - also a 10/10. There is such beautiful and abundant outdoor space which is perfect for groups or a date. There is also a couple of tables inside. When we went we sat outside and a small band was playing which was lovely. We also ordered food to go which was perfection, so perfect in fact we forgot to take photos of it because it was so delicious! We got an impossible burger and a regular burger, both with mushrooms and Swiss, side salads, and fries with two dipping sauces, BBQ sauce and garlic aioli. A seriously perfect brewery that we cannot wait to return to on our next trip up in the Hudson Valley! read more

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Stopped by after a hike and were pleasantly surprised. Nice vibe and great burgers. Huge shoutout to the entire team for having such amazing vegan options, my impossible burger was great. They have live music but it was a bit too loud so we didn't stay long. read more

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The beer is decent and the food average. The major turn off for me is that to enter you first have to walk past the porta potty and dumpsters. Like, imagine the front door to a house with a dumpster and a pooper hut flanking the door. It's not a welcome mat, that's for sure. read more

They now have 3 options for beer size but they are still weird sizes. The beer is still just OK in my opinion. I really only drink NEIPAs though so I base my recommendations on that. I really don't understand the name Subversive either, what are they subverting? Brewery wise this is the best one to visit if you're in the Catskill area, so I go here often. Having food on premise is nice and everything I've have tasted great. I like the vibe they have going on here. The tent and seating with the plants around is pretty cool. They are busy on a regular basis so they are doing something right for sure. I still hate the weird beer sizes and pricing but the beer is decent and the vibe is fun. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

Subversive brewing is a little gem hidden in the heart of the Hudson Valley! We love the beer here - clearly they know how to brew complex and tasty beers- my fav was a sour ipa (I think that's what is was) very very good The ambiance- I tell everyone about this cute place - love the fire places, love the black dramatic feel and twinkle lights! The food - more to be desired considering the caliber of beer produced here.. we ordered 2 different burgers - in honesty they were sad and very, very salty - we like salt but these were too salty .. it was a bun, and a patty -no tomatoes, lettuce no mayo - no presantation one of the sauces we added on the side (paid for) was worse, extremely salty we dipped a couple of times and pushed that to the side We will return for the beer but will likely pass on the food read more

We scored the last parking spot in the lot directly outside the brewery. The outdoor patio was inviting with lighting greenery and logo displays on the facada. There was a ton of seating available with many fire pits and adirondack chairs. The tent had several tables and was warm on a chilly evening. The bartender answered my questions about the floor malting and even let me peak at the malting floor. I like the small drink portions and it allowed me to try the Kolsch and Sour. I recommended ordering the Mushroom Swiss burger with fries, it was crack. Tons of flavor, nice bun and plenty of sauteed mushrooms. We took home two 4 packs from the cooler which was well stocked with 6 varieties to go. The prices are also very reasonable for a craft micro brewery. Five stars all the way. read more

Fantastic atmosphere! Subversive has a chill vibe and all are welcome...I am looking at you Fido. The beer selection is incredible The pub menu is fresh and delicious. We love the staff! read more

Good food, tasty beer selection and fantastic service. Would definitely go back. Wings were delicious and there was a beer for everyone's palate. read more

What a wonder find in the village of Catskill NY. We were delighted when we found they were celebrating the Oktoberfest. With the celebration came a limited selection of traditional Bavarian foods that paired well with their craft beers. With the beautiful weather, we sat outside at picnic tables with guests ready to eat, drink and soak in Oktoberfest. read more

Great spot. Delicious burgers. Cool ambiance. A great find in Catskill. Will be back whenever we pass through. Good for dogs and kids too when it's outdoor weather. read more

Wanted to stay to try more drinks but the live music was too loud so we left burgers were good

Really delicious burgers, great beer, excellent vibes and ambience, casual and awesome music. It's a must when visiting Catskill. Kitchen closes early though, so make sure to arrive at least 90 min before closing. read more

Amateurish home-brew quality beer. Flex space taproom that apparently doesn't need to be mopped after a brew day and a forklift almost sitting at your table. Wait on line just to pay while one guy serves 14 people. They serve a nice 13 oz. beer in a 9 oz. glass. Very limited menu. Kind of like they want to be a brew pub when they grow up. read more

One of my favorite breweries because of the tented garden area out front. Loved the sprawling greenery. On a rainy Saturday it was really cozy to sit under the tent and have a beer. read more

We stopped here one evening for dinner/a snack because that online menu looked really great and they had outdoor seating so we could bring our pup with us. It was raining but luckily they had a tent and a heater inside so it wasn't terribly cold. The heater wasn't on when we first got inside though but the guy made sure to go out and get it working for us which was super friendly. I got the forbidden fruit to drink and it was delicious! Probably one of my favorite drinks I've gotten. My bf got the New York nectar and said it was really good. He took the branch and bine home as a 4 pack and said it just tasted like a tree, so not his favorite. We got the Bavarian pretzel and fries to snack on and both were good! I was super disappointed because the menu was different online vs there so I was really excited for the chorizo queso but it wasn't available. Overall it was a good experience, I just hope they update their online menus! read more

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Cool little beer cafe in the heart of Catskill. They have about 6-7 of their own beers on tap and the two IPAs I had were delicious. Be careful of their Double IPA because it packs a punch at 8% abv. They allow outside food but we were only here for drinks. Decor is interesting ranging from hipster to some interesting but eclectic wild animal heads and hooves. Yes, not a typo. Some couch seating as well as a few high tops. The bar itself has diner style fixed stool with rotating tops which while nostalgic, weren't super comfy so we chose the high tops. A shuffleboard table added to the fun and other board games were available. Clean and neat bathroom. Located on Main Street with limited outdoor seating available. Crowd was mostly hipster and very friendly. I understand this brewery is growing and plan to increase their footprint in Catskill. Tasty beers will help them grow. Their website says they are kid friendly until 8pm when they go to 21+. Peanuts in the shell are free and abundant. Worth checking out. read more

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