In Poughkeepsie for work and was referred to Tavern23 by multiple people. Showed up, sat at the bar on a Monday night to watch some football. The burger was great and the bartender Zoe was a gem! Will be back again soon. read more

Very friendly staff, charming patio, indoors are very fun. Food is good with HUGE portions and great draft menu and large pours. Definitely a place to check out in the area read more

I have never ordered food from here so this review is strictly on beer and service. That being said I have never had a bad experience here! The beer list has a great variety, and when I had trouble picking between a few beers the server was readily available to help me choose! The atmosphere is just what you would expect for a dive bar, I quite enjoy frequenting here over other local areas. The staff is always super nice and friendly, their beer recommendations are often spot on. It can get a little busy because it is right near Marist and not too far from Vassar but if you decide to give this place a try you will not be disappointed! read more

i enjoyed the food and drinks. the bartender was great. Bus girl was very rude. Asked her name and she told me it was "batman". She spoke to us horribly and I heard her be that way with a nearby table as well. When I asked to speak to a manager i was ignored. aside from this we enjoyed the experience and will most likely be returning. read more

Good food, poor timing between apps and entrees. Waited 25 minutes for apps then entrees came out literally 5 minutes later. Staff was great, cool place, would go back read more

Really good food!!! The lasagna, burgers, & beef stew are very good. They have very homey plates such as Shepard's pie and fish & chips which I really appreciate. I like good food without the frills of apricot reductions and balsamic glazes over branzino. I just want what I grew up eating made deliciously. If that's what you want this is a great eatery. read more

Good food. Very comfortable. Good service. Great menu. Extremely reasonable prices. Great brunch. Only drawback is they don't take reservations always a long wait on the weekends. Great brunch. I've never had a bad experience. read more

Best ambience and best service. Highly recommend. We love all the appetizer we ordered, the liver pate, the octopus, watermelon salad etc. Our service lady was super helpful and super nice! Great place in the area! read more

This place is great!!!!! I can't tell you how awesome the service is at Tavern..... I love that we aren't tied to one employee. It's a group effort by all. I've never had to wait for service ever!!! Bridget, Batman and Cam were incredible today for sure. I felt like I was part of the family. I've never had bad food or service here ever. I also love that I see Bridget cleaning when we come in on Sunday's. She can't sit still!!! It's nice to know they have great service and take pride in having a clean work place!!!! read more

This is a great place. Our Waiter Bri was fantastic. We had the best prime rib and fries we have had in years. Way too much food and lots of birthday fun. Good beer selection. We are from Montana and this beef is the best. Do not miss this place. Ratings are true and this place is a gem read more

I'm new to the area and don't remember how I heard about this place, but I am so glad I did! Their weekly specials are never a disappointment. Just had their weekly sea special and omg, it was delicious. Fish, brown rice, and tomatoes and beans. Sounds boring, right? Wrong! So delicious! Come. You will not be disappointed!! Bingo on Wednesdays and Trivia on Thursday's. Love this place! read more

Had a terrific lunch here on Tuesday. We shared the Tuna Cobb salad and chicken & waffles. Both were delicious. The service was great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there were a few bees. But then again we did eat outside. read more

Solid neighberhood bar with a great list of beers on tap. We went on a Wednesday evening and there were probably 20 other patrons there. The bartenter was helpful with the beer selection and provided samples. I will return to try the food. read more

Went in tonight on the recommendation from a close friend. I live in California, but my family is still here in Poughkeepsie, which I love because it keeps me coming back to the CIA area and the great restaurants their students are opening up. I lived in NYC for 10 years and have been lucky enough to travel and eat all over. I think this is my roundabout way of saying I love love love food and have been lucky enough to eat in a lot of great places. Tavern23 is a gem. It is tucked back off of the road and very understated. The interior which was redone by the owners, literally they redid it themselves, preserves it's history, but has all of the great contemporary touches. Basically, it rocks! Great craftsmanship and every element to the place has a story behind it which is fantastic. You can feel the effort and care that went into this place, it is impressive. The staff is fantastic, the chef came out and spoke to everyone and shared his story and the journey to getting the restaurant up and running. There is a great outdoor space which will be used for a ton of awesome experiences in the warmer weather. In my mind I was already thinking pig roast, clambake, cookouts etc. The food is fantastic, plentiful, and unbelievably reasonable. I really hope none of this changes because it is only a matter of time before it starts to get packed every night. We had a fantastic loaded potato soup to start, a salad, all followed by a steak, the pork shanks, and the bratwurst sandwich. The steak was seasoned well and cooked perfectly! Lots great flavor, marbling, and plenty to eat. The pork shank was really a show stopper. These are juicy, delicious fried pork shanks that have the meat falling off the bone. You have a few seasonings to pick from for them or you can have them plain. We went with plain and they were outstanding. The bratwurst was awesome. Great flavor, bread was not soaked and it held up well and married to everything going on in the meal. All of the dishes were awesome. I am anxious to go back and try some of the other food. I went with a martini to drink which was great. The craft beer selection is awesome and constantly rotating. I really wish these owners all the success in the world. They treated us really well, made great food, and have put a ton of effort into building this. See you in the spring! read more

I was born and raised in the area. This place was known as the Reniassaince back in the day. Place is kinda hidden and doesn't look like much from the outside but very much as I remember it as the Reniassaince. The current owner is doing a great job of running things. It appears he is a Green Bay Packers fan by the flag hanging outside. I'm okay with that and do like the Packers as well but if your reading this hang a Giants flag up too. Lol The food, service, atmosphere and prices are on the mark. It's a locals spot but if you are a visitor and enjoy a nice bar/restaurant setting you will be very happy. read more

My friends and I have been going to tavern for a year and became regulars due to the awesome staff that works there. We went recently had a server who was extremely rude. (If you've been there you know who I'm talking about) It felt as though ever time we ordered it was an inconvenience to her. Not for nothing, a server should never assume someone wants a "double shot" as there drink. When asked about this when realizing our bill was higher then expected it was expressed that we should of specified we wanted a single shot in our drink.... Not sure where that rule came in. Anyway, still love the place and will keep coming back but will make sure I don't come when she works. read more

Amazing wait staff, great food, good beer. Highly recommend this place!! Got the cheese steak sandwich and friend got the Cubano sandwich. Both were delicious. The fries were the fresh cut style and excellent. read more

A fun spot full of locals. Great beer selection and good service. Their patio set up is really cute and comfortable, makes for good people watching. Great fries read more

Great place. Just don't sit outside they'll forget about you. Order the burger. It was fire.

First time at Tavern 23, enjoyed my visit. Between the servers and bartenders, everyone was very courteous and friendly. My wife and I decided to sit at the bar, tables were limited because it was crowded. As for drinks, they had a nice selection of craft beer on tap along with hard seltzer/ wine/ liquors. We ordered cheese curds for an appetizer which were excellent. My wife ordered the Optimus Prime(prime rib sandwich) and I ordered a bacon cheeseburger (med rare). Both entrees were excellent and cooked perfectly. Service was outstanding and they even placed the NY Ranger game on along with the NY Met game. If you are in Poughkeepsie, I highly recommend stopping at Tavern 23. read more

Great hideaway, good food. My sister and I were looking for a drink and a meal. This place is a gem. We were received well although we stood out. I had Corona and a shot of kettle one with a lobster Roll and crispy fries. Perfect place for Sunday football, Monday and Thursday night football. Check it out you will not be disappointed read more

For former Marist students of a certain age, it is a bit jarring to come to the former Renny's for dinner. And honestly, this place needs to hire a copywriter - as their menu did not excite this reader. But I had been tipped to the fact that it's owned by a CIA grad, and his extra care shows. I had the fried chicken sandwich - fresh, crisp, yummy. Actually too big for the bun. The fries were unbelievably good. Good beer selection. And the blond behind the bar who doubled as a super attentive waitress was a sweet as she was pretty. Worth checking out. read more

What can I say, they have a great selection of beer and craft beer. The food is really good and the service is good. I've lived in the area for a couple of years and never noticed this place but I'm glad I found it, i will be back!! Highly recommended read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the beer selection here. Also when the food came out I was impressed. The nachos were awesome, I had a Ruben and my wife had a burger. They were both very good. Nice local spot with good food. read more

You cannot go wrong here. Food is incredible and many drink options are actually unique to every other place in the area, which is a rarity. They carry a great selection and are constantly changing what's on tap. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and make you feel welcome! read more

This place is a hidden gem! The food is excellent whether you are looking for a salad,soup, sandwich or steak. I go there for lunch during the week, and I have been there for dinner too. The waitstaff are friendly, especially Zoe! Lots of different brews on tap. The setting is very basic but don't be fooled. read more

Read most reviews . Took it for granted , went for it. Place was far from a dive bar . Good food , good selection on beers .. server was great !!! I think her name was Erin .. she was great .. outdoor tables far apart .!! Coming back for more .. Great Salmon too!! read more

The food is absolutely delicious. My husband got the chicken and waffles and I got a blackened chicken Caesar wrap. The outdoor space was small and perfect for a nice fall day. The service And beer were good as well. Note: The google address brings you to the front fence but you actually need to drive around to the backside where the parking lot is. read more

Every Tuesday they give you half of what you spent credit for the following Tuesday! The food here is bomb

Simply delicious, very attentive staff and friendly. A group of us stopped here and had many items on the menu. It was all very delicious and fair pricing. Family and friendly atmosphere read more

Absolutely delicious foods and a variety of beers on tap. This is the perfect spot to watch a game w friends while enjoying good food and drinks. read more

A Lunch time favorite. If you can find this unmarked speakeasy, it will be worth it. The specials are our favorite, but don't fall in love, since there gone and new ones appear weekly. If your a beer snob, then there special on tap menu will be vary familiar and the price is just right! read more

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My husband and I enjoyed delicious food and excellent service. Jessie, Becca, Noelle, and Zoey provided excellent service. We felt welcomed by them, and even though it was our first time there we were treated as if we were regulars. We will definitely be going back!! read more

Awesome place! Long hours, cheerful music, numerous flat-screen TVs, fine comfort food (until 11PM, which I appreciate as I wandered in at 10:40), friendly staff, great selection of beers. As for the reviews [though sympathetic] that say "dive bar," "tough neighborhood," and "noisy" ... you wouldn't say ANY of those things if you lived where I do. read more

Went to Tavern 23 for the first time this past Saturday and couldn't have been more impressed. Drinks were great, food was great, the staff was even better (lead by Zoe, Emily, and Mike). Will definitely be back. read more

Food was amazing. Went around 7pm on a Friday...20 min. wait for a table. Well worth it!

I've been coming here from conception and even before the remodel! Such a great selection of beer and the food is more than you expect from an off the path kind of place like this. The updated decor is great and it is usually packed whenever I pass by. Get yourself a low key taste of Poughkeepsie and those in the know, know about this place. If your lucky enough, try the Mexican street corn when available! Say hello to Scotty he makes some delicious food. read more

I'm a fussbudget when it comes to restaurants. I care deeply. About food, atmosphere, management. So, walking into Tavern 23 is to me, an iconic experience. I've had the same experience in Paris. London. Zurich. Dublin. Dallas. It's the feeling you get when a bar/restaurant just feels right...filled with people who like where they are, like who you are no matter who you are the minute you walk in the door. The secret little bars where the locals go to find a bit of peace, and comfort throats and belly. I could wax poetic all day, but I'd rather you just go here, taste the food, feel the vibe. You won't be sorry you did. This is your dad's bar. And your grandads bar. And from today on, other than the place I happen to own, it's my bar. read more

Just in the area for work looking for a good place to eat. Found the Tavern23 the food was great. Had wings as a sandwich both were great. Good selection of beers. If close definitely go. read more

My sister and I were visiting our nephew at Vassar and the 3 of us had an absolute blast and delicious steak dinner at Tavern 23 on September 10. We chose it based on reviews and could not have made a better choice! Filled with locals, the atmosphere was lively and friendly. The wait staff is incredible - working as a team, these women were on it and never missed a beat in caring for each table or dancing behind the bar as they made drinks!! They were all super friendly, funny, efficient, helpful and excellent at their jobs and truly made the experience even more pleasurable. The steaks were superb! With sides of smashed potatoes and kale or green beans the meal was better than I have had in far swankier restaurants. I could see into the kitchen my from my seat near the bar, and the cook was cranking it out - and every plate that came by us looked as fabulous and tasty as the next! She is fantastic! There was singing, dancing, chatting with the regulars, delicious food, a fun atmosphere and the best night out we have had in a long time. Nobody knew our name when we arrived, but we felt like we were old friends with everyone by the time our meal was over and we headed back to our hotel. Thank you for such a great night! I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Poughkeepsie - dress in your comfy clothes, come hungry and plan to have a great time as you enjoy an excellent meal at a bargain price in an inviting and super fun place! (Cheers again to the wait staff - you ladies rock!!) read more