5/19/26: We had dinner reservations. The place is very…read moreintimate with dark wood throughout. It was an "extremely hot day" like in the 90s. Only stayed for a nice cold soft drink and my bf had a beer. The heat had really gotten to me that day. The manager came over a couple of times to see how I was feeling and told me to take my time. He offered us sparkling water, which really made me feel a lot better. My bf and I will never forget his wonderful thoughtfulness and hospitality for my well-being. Definitely will return to "The Hereafter" next time in the area.

Service is great. The space is intimate, welcoming and it allows for privacy…read more The Tuesday night we walked in there was a model and a sketch class there quietly creating! The bar and the other six tables and sidewalk seating were busy and available. The suggested tequila y the bartender was spot on! The local cheese, house quince, and honey dish was great. Again just a block off Warren...the Hudson world may start on Warren but it may very well end THE HEREAFTER.

"We don't have a cocktail menu, but we can make anything you'd like."…read more That was one of the first things our server told us, and honestly, it was refreshing. These days, it feels like every bar has a cocktail menu full of creatively named drinks that require reading a list of ingredients just to figure out what you're ordering. At Governor's Tavern, if you want a gin and tonic, you simply ask for a gin and tonic. The only decision you need to make is which gin you'd like. I'm not much of a cocktail person, but I appreciate that not every place feels the need to reinvent the wheel. The place was packed at lunchtime, but we got lucky and grabbed a pair of seats across from the bar. The server who I quoted was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Guinness, but unfortunately the keg had just kicked. She recommended the Samuel Smith chocolate stout instead and even brought me a sample before I committed to taste since I never heard of it, which was a nice touch. For food, we ordered the State Grill burger and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. Both were excellent, and each came with Belgian-style hand-cut fries. If you're spending the day browsing the boutiques and antique shops along Warren Street and want a drink, a good meal, and a lively mix of locals and tourists, Governor's Tavern is worth a stop.

5/19/26: Stopped in for a quick lunch while in Hudson, NY. There's seating indoors and outdoors…read more Inside, the decor consists of old time murals from the 1800s. We sat at the bar. Shared an OG Chicken Sandwich $13. It was buttermilk fried chicken with tomato and lettuce on a roll. Sandwich was pretty tasty. Service was just average. Otherwise, I would've given it four stars. Only a few people appear to have ordered food here. Basically, the place appears to be a watering hole. Only app.metered parking in the area.

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

A smooth introduction to bourbon for me! A wonderful gift…read morefor the hard to buy friends who appreciate a home grown story and product!

Excellent spirits. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Woman Owned Spirits. Nice little backyard with…read morefire pit and frisbee bowling. Food trucks most weekends. Can't wait to go back.

Cute place! Fried…read morechicken and honey was so good! The service was amazing! We went late and the service was the best! Super welcoming and the food was so good! The coleslaw is good with the fried chicken cus it just adds that refreshing touch. If I'm in the area I will def stop by again! They also have two bathrooms and the bathroom I used was spacious and clean :) The ice cream sandwich was so good! I've had several different flavors from that brand and I never tried this one and this one might be my fav! I don't think parking would be an issue. I went late at night so it def wasn't.

Hy's Fried is an adorable cool place near Bash Bish falls. I stopped by around 3 and the place was…read morepretty empty so I hung out with James and Alex. They are hilarious. James is nerdy and quiet and Alex is loud and charming. Disarmingly good at getting you to share your life's story, then noticeably squirrely about sharing details of his own life. I got cauliflower and biscuits (so yummy) and I warmed up my freezing bones after spending a day in the mountains. Can't wait to come back with my kids this summer!

Came here with my brother (who is from the area) for dinner. We started with the steamed mussels…read moreand I had the summer vegetable rigatoni and he had the fruitti di mare. All the food was delicious and service was great. The small dining room was attractive and cozy. Will definitely go back again.

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!

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

Came here for brunch on a Saturday, and I was blown away by the food. I candidly did not expect…read morethis to be my favorite meal in Hudson, notably as we had many incredible meals. We had eaten breakfast about an hour prior, so I wasn't feeling hungry at all... but that quickly changed upon first bite of my meal. I ordered the Savory Porridge, which came with a soft boiled egg, oyster mushrooms, chili crisp sauce (resembles Chinese Lao Gan Ma), and was topped with crispy rice noodles. This. Was. Incredible. I can't stress enough how perfectly the flavors, textures, and ingredients came together. You'll understand what I mean upon first bite. I also had bites of the Grapefruit Brûlée and Biscuit. Both were such a delight. The biscuit was shockingly incredible... on par with high tea in London. The ambiance was festive (came the weekend after Christmas), cozy, and charming. Amazing experience all around.

Great service! Our servers were kind and warm plus the food was delicious. Perfect vibe for a…read morebirthday we will be back!

After dinner visit when we heard good tunes echoing down the street brought us to the bar. Cocktail…read morespirit list is extensive with some unusual offerings. Bartender was great and helpful with suggestions. Cool place with great environment.

My partner and I have come here twice, and enjoyed ourselves both times. The music is great, the…read morestaff are welcoming, and the space is cute. The food menu is definitely limited, better for snacks than a meal. We got the esquites and it was ok, though a fairly small portion and the corn was either overcooked or canned. Either way, a shame at the height of local corn season. The cocktail menu seemed to highlight edgy and unconventional flavor pairings, which is generally my favorite kind of cocktail but both times the ones available were a bridge too far for my tastes. The wine list seems great, but each time I've asked questions the server or bartender has said they haven't tried it and had to go get the owner/manager. I've ordered local beer (none on tap, sadly, but some good local cans) and martinis, some of which are served in little swing top bottles on ice. When the bill came, I was shocked that our standard martinis cost $17 each, which was inexplicably more expensive than the fancy cocktails on the high proof menu (which all ranged from $14-16).

Great spot. Friendly, fun staff. Sat at a high-top in the bar area which was great (not too loud at…read moreall) but they also have a dining room if you prefer. The grilled cheese/brie sandwich with raspberry sauce was surprisingly delicious and the burger was huge and hearty. There's an adjacent room from the bar with pool tables, dart boards, etc. Just a solid, delicious, friendly upstate roadside eatery.

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.