Did a job out here in Copake, and was hungry, so we stopped off here at the Clocktower Pub & Grill…read more Immediately the surf and turf hamburger caught our eyes. Hamburger topped with shrimp and all the fixings. Never thought about making a burger like this. What a great idea!!! Had to try it. The waitress asked how do we want it. Medium. It came out with some sort of seasoned fries that was fresh and hot, crispy and tasty. I take a bite and the flavor and juices run down my beard. Very tasty burger, and perfectly cooked the way I wanted. It was a pleasure eating here. It was empty cause it was 3:00 in the afternoon. Not lunchtime not quite dinner. But still very nice atmosphere and good food. Gonna come back again when I'm in the area. Gotta try out what other creations they have. Highly recommended!!!

Just not satisfying. Portions and quality lacking . Soup watery, steak dry portions small…read more Some people like the coated fries I find them artificial. Ambitions menu but they don't follow thru.

Very nice spot conveniently located in town. We were there late afternoon on a weekend. Folks kept…read morecoming in to enjoy a few beers. Brought a nice energy to see older and younger people hanging out. Comfy seating, lots of tables, good list of beers. Very happy we picked this bar purely for the Simpsons reference. (This as not a seedy bar, not in one bit)

My wife and I went here years ago and had a great time. But be warned, unless things have changed…read moreMoe's doesn't serve food. I think they will sell you a bag of chips. On the good side they let you bring in your own food, so grab a pizza down the road bring it in to Moe's and have fun !!

Do you like to be treated as though you are family and/or a friend? If so then this is the place…read morefor you .... Good fun!

Alex and his team are great. They do what they say they will do and do it all very well. Whether…read morefixing your boat or giving you some food

I lovedddd my stay at the Alander. Truly dont know how I didn't write a review about them yet…read more Firstly, the owners are beautiful people. Super helpful, creative eye and always available for advice. The rooms were so beautifully decorated. All set with the cutest fridge and snack station with everything you'd ever want. The bathroom was super well lit and also decorated so uniquely. The Alander is located in the center of a ton of activities and super close to the Berkshires. Also a lot of great hikes available. They also have a gorgeous firepit that we took advantage of at night. Not to mention their restaurant - The North Star. Delicious and convenient. I would absolutely stay here again and have already brought it up to family. Put The Alander on your list!

Service and quality of the room and bathroom is pathetic…read more When you book, you get a text message welcoming you but you soon realize it is a one way communication, from the hotel to you. For check in, they send you a code to use on the electronic key pad. We had booked two rooms. Got code for one room. Tried to call them as there is no reception, got VM. There was a message that AFTER you enter the room there is a phone number to call so we did call from the one room we could access and it went to the same VM. We waited till there was someone at the restaurant and she was able to call the mystery people from this hotel and get our second room code. The bathtub was filthy. The ceiling had spots. See photos. This is not a boutique hotel. It is less than motel 6.

Sat In the bar area. About 8 ppl total in the bar room. Nice atmosphere .The band was great. Drinks…read morecame quickly. Bartender was also the waiter. Took a long time to take out food order. I ordered the braised beef rib. Flavor was ok but it was way under cooked. Very tough. I couldn't cut it off the bone. Next time I'll order wings or a burger.

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is kind of like a VFW hall, mostly locals,…read moremistly blue collar. We split a Grilled Chicken wrap with French fries. I had water and the wife had Pinot Grigio that was very good and was a decent pour for the price. The wrap was large and well made, and the fries were very well done as requested. The service was very good, and the people working here were all friendlym This is one of very few restaurants in this area, so the choices are limited.

A Community Venue Changed…read more The Egremont Barn, now operating as Buttonball Barn, was once a cornerstone of local music and community gathering. Because of our long-standing connection to the space, my husband and I chose it for our wedding celebration, placing our deposit with the previous owners, who were professional and supportive throughout the process. After the property changed ownership, we still proceeded with our event in October. This celebration held particular significance, as my father was seriously ill at the time, and we were grateful he was able to attend. Unfortunately, our experience with the new ownership raised serious concerns about professionalism, transparency, and respect for both clients and staff. On the day of the event, the owner attempted to impose additional charges not outlined in our contract. This included a demand for a $500 fee for using a room to get ready--a space she had explicitly told me I could use earlier in the day, noting it was acceptable despite the building being under construction. While I was getting ready, she entered the room while my mother and a family friend were assisting me and removed a rug from beneath them, stating that I "wasn't supposed to use the room all day." I chose not to address this at the time in order to preserve the tone of the day. Throughout the event, the owner was also openly drinking at the open bar, which had been paid for by my father. As the night concluded, she insisted that I personally break down the entire venue either immediately or first thing the following morning--despite knowing I had family visiting--or I would be charged for a cleaning crew. This expectation had not been communicated beforehand and was not included in the contract. When I suggested discussing it the next day, she continued to press the issue and confronted my husband, who attempted to redirect the conversation. To avoid further escalation, my friends and I cleaned the venue that night--while I was still in my wedding dress. She later stated that she would retain space heaters I had purchased in exchange for waiving the disputed room fee. When I noted that none of these charges or arrangements were contractually agreed upon, she responded, "I'm expensive, and I'm not in the contract either, honey," in reference to her being casted on The Real Housewives of New York City. Additionally, her conduct toward long-standing staff members--many of whom had supported the venue for years--was concerning and contributed to an atmosphere that felt transactional rather than community-centered. Some of those staff members have since left the venue. What was most troubling was the timing and context. The attempts to extract additional money occurred at the end of a wedding celebration involving a seriously ill parent, placing unnecessary stress on a family during an already significant moment. The Egremont Barn once represented collaboration, music, and mutual respect. Under its current ownership, that spirit appears to have shifted toward aesthetics and revenue at the expense of community and care. I encourage readers to proceed with caution, ask detailed questions, and ensure all expectations are clearly documented in writing before booking events there.

Unique, fun, friendly staff great music and great drinks - what else could you want…read moreWill join the Griswold in Essex, CT as a favorite Inn and tavern

I visited Roe Jan Brewing, the atmosphere was very family oriented, the also have sitting outside…read morewith live music, I was told from the manager. I sat at the bar, the young girl was so friendly and kind. The food was amazing. I would highly recommend it.

Roe Jan was the perfect spot to end our brewery crawl! They have a full menu and tons of seating…read more They also had some live music the night we dined there. This place is absolutely huge, tons of outdoor and indoor seating. The staff is friendly but everything's ordered at the counter and you're given a buzzer for when your food is ready. My boyfriend enjoyed a flight of beer and I just stuck with water. We got the cauliflower crust pizza to start and it was shockingly delicious. Super crunchy and very tasty. I got the chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got the burger. Both were great! Glad we stopped by while we were in the area.

We have eaten at North Star a few times as we live locally. Most recently we loved the mid week…read morespring specials and hope they return next year. This past weekend he hosted 23 people to a sit down dinner in their barn behind the main building. We had a great event. Reid, an owner was extraordinarily accommodating in every way. He gave us plenty of options for our guests. They accommodated a young child and a gluten fee guest. The room was set up perfectly. Rob the Chef did an incredible job and Kimberly was a great server. The food all came out at once (a sign they know what they are doing). They even made us a custom cake. I would HIGHLY recommend the restaurant and having an event in the cozy barn.

Yum all around. If you're staying at the Alander this is a…read moremust try! This beautifully decorated restaurant is attached to the hotel and has the same attentive staff as the hotel. Everyone was absolutely fabulous. We took advantage of tomato season and got their delicious tomato salad and ricotta toast as appetizers. Both were sinfully tasty and you could taste to farm to table aspect. I got the lobster roll and my boyfriend got the steak. Both fantastic. Everything really tasted fresh and natural. Can't wait to come back whenever we stay at the hotel again!

James was a great waiter on his 8th day! We were not…read morerushed and the food was really great! I had the duck, steamers, calamari, lemon cake and two healthy martinis. Wings were awesome and so was the prime rib. Haven't gone in a number of years, but boy can't wait to go back. Well Done!

Food has been bad. , never had a good meal there. Always badly overcooked fish, pasta ok at best …read more We give up never going back. We should have sent meal back. Service been ok at best and poor to horrible, no being given drinks ordered , food order wrong. Ambiance is nice.

Drinks are exceptionally well done. Food is overlooked for that reason. Small menu yet efficient…read moreand pairs well. Setting is dark and moody. If u enjoy steak get the hanger you wont regret it!

Top notch cocktails, food and ambience. Will definitely come back again. ... mandatory text, and…read morefiller to reach the word limit..