We drove to Poughkeepsie to see the Walkway Over the Hudson (scenic walking bridge) then as it was dinner time I tuned into my Yelp account to see what was near by for dinner and decided on Tavern 23. We arrived at about 5pm to this highly rated restaurant just below the walkway. We were lucky to find a parking space where someone was leaving and entered a busy small bar with hightop tables and happy hour band playing. They played music we enjoyed, James Taylor, Neil Young etc.. Just what we like! From very pleasant staff I ordered sangria that was yummy, Mexican Street Corn as you can see from my photo was absolutely so good and a sandwich with roasted turkey, bacon & cheese with cranberry mayo on bread. It was all very good. Really enjoyed this restaurant and when in Poughkeepsie would definitely come here again! read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place. Warm. Cheery. Authentic. Friendly staff (even though we were obviously outsiders). Good food. Good drinks. Good desserts. Definitely the place to stop when you come up to tour the FDR Library or the Vanderbilt mansion. read more

Wow, wonderful food, beer and exceptional service! I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Pricey but nice to find delicious food service at 11:30pm. We had 2 huge half pound bacon cheeseburgers ordered Medium with fries for about $40 total. They told me allow 30 minutes. I arrived in 15 minutes planning to have a drink but food was ready. I went home to eat and both burgers were more on the rare side. I ate the outer more cooked part and the fries. Next day I reheated the leftover center of my burger and it was delicious read more

Monday night Prime Rib was amazing. Im a salt-o-holic i didn't need salt on my prime rib it was perfect when dipped in the sauce. Service well everyone knows everyone in the place a true local pub. But duper friendly staff. Felt like you could just belong here if you wanted to. Lots of cool decor! read more

Tavern23 - Prime Rib after eating some. - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Please exercise caution when dealing with Tavern 23 in Poughkeepsie. I have now made over 20 attempts to contact the owner regarding an erroneous charge on my debit card for a single cheeseburger pickup order. They have billed me more than double the original amount and have been avoiding my calls to both the restaurant and catering numbers. When I finally reached the owner, he instructed me to file a dispute, despite knowing that it's impossible if not provided a customer copy. The situation has escalated to the point where a waitress offered to provide me with a complimentary meal (paid out of her pocket, which isn't fair to her) to retain me as a customer. Additionally, for years, a group of over 25 friends and I have frequented this establishment annually to celebrate my birthday since its inception. I am really quite disheartened it's been by far my favorite place to eat. read more

Tavern23 is a popular and clean dive bar. The beer and cider were cold and the beer cheese and pretzels were hot. read more

Tavern23 - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Went there today on the recommendation of a friend. There were four people in our party. Our waitress was very polite. The beer selection was great. The food came out in a timely manner and everything was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

We choose to eat outside in a bright sunshine day in autumn. It has a cozy atmosphere, good food and great service! We will come back with friends. read more

I personally love this place. I've brought a few friends here and the atmosphere inside is always positive. The servers are really nice, the food is actually decent, the drinks are strong, I can't complain about anything really besides the parking area is a little difficult sometimes. When I first came here I was a little hesitant bc of the location, but once you go inside it's a regular nice pub/bar vibe and honestly a great place to go on dates too! read more

I LOVE Tavern23 and so does every person I bring there. All the apps are great. Unfortunately, they took my favorite (the charcuterie board) off the menu . Still a great spot for lunch or dinner but it is definitely a local spot. read more

Tavern23 - The charcuterie board - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

What a spectacular little restaurant! Cozy and comfortable, unpretentious and welcoming... and the food is AMAZING. Every member of staffvseemed to take pride and pleasure in the place. We came in for a Valentines dinner and everything just blew us away from the jump. The venue was relaxed and relaxing. The servers were friendly, attentive, and chill. The food was legitimately phenomenal. We had a roasted pork chop and a Balboas sandwich that seriously knocked our socks off. And definitely try the carrot cake! A serious treasure in the heart of Poughkeepsie. We'll be back for certain. read more

Best place to eat in Poughkeepsie hands down. Prices reasonable. Hidden gem, no signage, off the road. Reuben is amazing, specials are always amazing as well. Outdoor seating, great atmosphere. Service is friendly. Highly recommend. read more

What a great little spot. Super fun bar vibe that is turning out really tasty unique dishes. Zoe and Bree gave excellent service and made it a great experience. Stopped in on a Tuesday and it was jam packed to. This is most definitely worth your time and money even if you have to wait a bit. Had the Chicken and waffles with jalapeño honey syrup. It was super good. read more

Tavern23 - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Super great staff. Food was spot on and really delicious. Place was rocking. Tucked on a side street in a residential neighborhood. Worth the find. Amazing barmaids. Corned Beef was house made and delicious. House cut fries were great. Back again for a second night and had an amazing burger. Same vibe great friendly service. Kind vibe. Anytime I'm in the area this will my go to read more

They got Chicken & Waffles! Automatic win. Cool bartenders nice music nice people around to .

Fun Vibe, Fun Food, Fun Staff! Always a fun time here. Good food, good value, and an interesting menu that's updated seasonally with creative weekly specials too. read more

Food and drinks were excellent. Staff was super nice. Place was hopping for a mid week night. Glad we stopped by, definitely will try again. It's a little hard to find. Better signage might help. read more

DISGUSTING I witnessed a kitchen worker Last night 2/20 around 10:30 pm go behind their dumpster with their apron on and begin to urinate. I hollered over Hey! Hey Hey! You gotta pee inside! They come out with their apron still tied and begin to scurry inside. This person had to lift their apron up, pull themselves out, pee behind a dumpster that buts up to a backyard, and then continue to walk inside the kitchen and prepare patrons' food. DO NOT PATRONISE THIS BUSINESS - IT IS GROSS read more

I update this almost every year Went 1st time this year today All the salads are $15 Way way way too expensive for lettuce and thats before adding a meat to your salad Soda is $3 Yea that is with free refills but jesus how many sodas do people drink Most money is made from booze and most people at Tavern drink booze Its becoming a pricey place to eat You can't get out of there for less than $20 a person unless you share Menu has a variety of foods and people and atmosphere is nice If you want to or can spend a minimum of $20 a person then go there Its getting to the point where no one can afford to eat out, prices are going up again and again and again all over No more live entertainment outside this summer either And they still haven't done anything about the bees and insects at the outdoor dining area, if allergic to bee stings eat indoors read more

Dive bar aesthetic with bistro quality food is how I would sum this place up. I enjoyed one of their weekly specials - grilled cheese (Brie, caramelized apples, and bacon) with a soup dipper (creamy tomato soup). It was excellent. The servers were on top of their game. Very attentive, funny, and great to be around. This was my first visit and I am certain I will be back soon. If you're looking for a laid back place to grab a drink and some really good food then this may just be the perfect spot. read more

Service was amazing. Our server was very attentive and helpful. My husband challenged her to pick a good beer for him and her selection was fabulous! Carrot cake definitely topped off the evening! Great experience! read more

What great find! The vibe is warm and inviting, the service outstanding, and the food delicious. We devoured, and highly recommend, the perogies with pulled beef. If you are lucky enough to get Zoe as your server, it will only add to the delightful experience. She'll keep you well fed and well entertained. Note that the directions on Yelp will take you to the back of the restaurant that has no entrance. So, look at a map before you go. read more

We have and will continue to go here. The employees are engaging and fun to be with. Great food at very reasonable prices. You won't be disappointed when you go. . read more

great service, delish food, and ample variety. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Cozy, friendly, and well worth it

The food was excellent but we couldn't have a conversation because it was too loud. Service was good.

Was having a fantastic time, the blond bartender was outgoing, helpful, and kind which added to the great time my friend and I were having. However the amazing ambiance and mood were destroyed when a random stranger began to harass us and threaten us for minutes. Another bartender came up to me and said get over it, it's over. Even though I was simply asking him to go away. Not going to quote the deranged man but I no longer felt safe after his threats. 5/5 Would recommend going back. . . With a bodyguard. read more

Great food service. Friendly staff. Beautiful setting. Call if you can't find it. Well worth it ! read more

Tavern23 - Patio - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

How does a place like this stay under the radar for a half-year? Maybe the regulars don't want the word to get out? My take is a place like this deserves your business. It's a casual, friendly, accommodating place for people of all ages to meet, with a fun selection of brews from all over lower New York State. The food is good-quality, great-portioned pub-style. Newbies are welcomed immediately, and it seemed like all I'd need to do is visit once or twice more to feel like a regular. It might be a little tough to find. It's on a side street in Poughkeepsie, a nondescript building at the back of a large parking lot. The feeling changes once you step inside and into the realm. The beer list does change from time to time. This evening I started with a Hawaiian brew, Pipeline Porter from the Kona Brewing Company, I ended with a Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout, and in-between I had a burger and fries. The portions are huge, not only for their burgers but their salads, probably just about everything. My burger was cooked to order, with lettuce, tomato, choice of onion and cheese, and optional condiments. The portion of hand-cut fries was HUGE, crisp and well seasoned. It's inviting to folks of all ages. There were families there, couples eating and drinking at the bar. I'm told there was a 50th birthday there last night while students from Marist were partying at the table next to it. There's quite a few tables that can accommodate 6-10 customers each. The music was somewhat generically accommodating, stuff like Steve Miller and The Eagles, played at a not-outrageously-loud volume. As of this post, the website wasn't linking to anything. Until that's fixed, check out their Facebook page for dinner and drink specials. read more

Tavern23 - Just look at the amount of fries with my burger. Not a hint of grease in either the burger or fries. - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Gem of a restaurant in an unexpected location. We were there in the summer and early fall so we sat outside. Good service and food. Never disappointing. The menu changes with the seasons and is consistently delicious! read more

Food was wonderful, however waitstaff was rude and unprofessional. will not be returning. 10/10 would not recommend

Coming here I did not expect anything more prior to looking at photos online. Customer service I would give a 3 she had an attitude because I wanted to change my drink even though she was taking orders she did not itch to hide her attitude. They sent out my wings with all drums. After requesting them to fix it because I did not order all drums for them to send only drums the guy said okay and never returned. Each time he passed he just looked at me. At this time I was over it from the drink situation. She brought everyone to go containers except me as it was 4 of us at the table. I requested one and she still didn't bring one. Honestly if you are just looking for beer and some quick food yes otherwise don't waste your time coming here. The food was mid. read more

This was my First time going to Tavern 23 and the service was terrible. I waited at my table for a good 5-10 minutes to even get served. Once they came they got our drinks quickly but was waiting another 20 minutes before we left because no one even came take our order, So we left and paid for our drinks. If it takes that long to get our order then I wonder how long it would take for us to receive our order. If y'all were understaff then let's us know at least when y'all first come up to us. read more

Coolest Dive Bar in Poughkeepsie New York! Clean Tables Good food carries major local micro brews great atmosphere. Came here for my friend Scott's birthday and they took care of a party of five cperfect to point including t shirts read more

Had a terrible experience. Both customers and wait staff were really rude. Must have been an off night. Would like to give them another shot sometime. read more

Good food but very poor quality service. None of these people should work in a restaurant. I've had poor experiences eating in each visit and issues picking up my order because they can't keep things straight. Everything comes out late, even when you order a meal as is and even if you call to place the order ahead. They suck read more

Great tavern! we stopped by after walking over the "walkway over the Hudson" they had a nice selection of beer on tap as well as bottles and cans also had a good selection of food. The seating was indoor and out all around a nice place. read more

Hidden gem in Poughkeepsie that you should not miss. Drive by and you might miss it but worth your time. Fun and attentive staff that really added to the light atmosphere of the place. Lobster Mac n cheese was very good. Fried Oreos were a must for dessert. Soo good!!! Should be on Triple D!! read more

Stumbled in on a cold night and found prime rib Monday Zoe was super welcoming! Look forward to coming back on my way up north. read more

Tavern23 - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

When reviewers called this a "hidden gem," emphasis is definitely on the "hidden part." Also agree it's a gem! Has a divey, familial vibe to it. The servers hustle and seem to have a good time working together. Loved the Reuben, and my dining companions all loved their dishes. Beer selection was truly excellent. I tried a sour called "Unicorn Farts" with edible glitter. What a fun experience. On Tuesdays, they also give folks a gift certificate for half of your check to use at a later date. Unheard of! Will definitely return one day when back in the Hudson Valley. read more