Draft beers were good. Wings way over salted like so salty. Desserts are all baked. Had the apple pie and the crust was flaky, very rich and buttery. Live music is nice read more

The food was good!! The band was amazing We had a great time will definitely go back there.

Thankfully the band that played last night was excellent. I can't say the same about our experience with our meal. Took nearly 45 min for us to receive our dinner that was ordered around 615pm. We had ordered a side dish along with our main course. When the side dish didn't arrive we informed the waiter.That took another 30 min or so to arrive. I ordered the classic Reuben but there was nothing classic about it. No sauerkraut on it and a very thin slice of corned beef.We basically didn't see our waiter again until the show started at 8pm. We weren't asked if we wanted another beer or if we wanted to see the dessert menu. Once the band started playing we weren't interested in anything else. We were interested earlier in the evening. We found the chairs to be very uncomfortable, table was sticky, our glass was getting stuck to the table. On the pro side: venue had an interesting decor. Acoustic ,s were good. Sound system clear and not too loud. Bathrooms clean. Municipal parking in back of building. I would come to see future bands play but I would eat dinner elsewhere beforehand. read more

The Music! Small, intimate setting, no crowds. Old fashioned sit down meal, food - I wasn't paying attention, as the slide guitarist was so amazing! They get the best performers to come in, and if lucky, top artist is playing, on one of those nights. Check their website. A Bar area- up front away from music, also sitting in back if there for dining not the astoundingly brilliant musicians. Been to 4-5 - never been less than blown away by their talent. You love music, go! Again look at website as they book all types of talent, as well as giving time to "retro bands" - something I skip, as the real players explain what happens as they play their Lucille. read more

Great food and fun entertainment! I came with a party of five and when we were making our reservation they informed us that there would be live music's! They also asked if we wanted to seat that was more quiet or that was closer to the music which is what I thought was very courteous. The server was very kind and so was the management. I split a hummus appetizer which came with two large slices of pita. It was very tasty. For my main dish I ordered the chicken wings off of the starters however it was plenty for a main meal. it was very saucy and also delicious. I had a great experience and would definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Hummus Appetizer - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

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Food was amazing, server was upbeat and attentive. Only issue was a small error where we got wrong appetizer and then never received the one we wanted . They said they would correct it but failed to do so. We were charged however for the appetizer which was a little disappointing. The show we attended was far beyond expectations. Overall would return, a wonderful night out. read more

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The Steak Quesadilla was overcooked on one side, while the black beans were lukewarm and lacked seasoning. The rice was undercooked and also lacked flavor. The Chicken Parmesan was overcooked, and the bottom was tough and difficult to cut. Service was lacking, as no one checked in to ask if we wanted another drink.However, the band was wonderful and really enhanced the atmosphere. read more

Love this place, Food is always good, never misses. Personally love the night life here. There's always something going on like live music or a comedy show etc etc. Medium priced but well worth it. Open late for some good drinks with a lovely bar. Close walking distance to a ton of other spots as well with a huge parking lot in the back. read more

Beautiful venue. Nice big stage. Comfortable just about anywhere. Food was good. Drinks and service very good.

Food was great and so was the entertainment but didn't appreciate the staff at the door for giving everyone a hard time. Maybe not make the situation more complicated than it has to be. This place has potential if it wasn't for the poor attitude and service of what I'm assuming is the manager of the place. read more

Great service, live music and breakfast items were delicious! All around good vibes. Highly recommend

Food Is expensive for the quality. Eat before you go and just order coffee or dessert. I only go if a dear friend is performing. Otherwise not worth spending my money.Waiter was great but the manager is concerned with how much money you're going to spend. I have no issue spending money on dining out just don't be rude about and act like you're doing me a favor seating me. I once saw a cock roach in the urinal. Feel free to read the numerous reviews on Yelp with similar experiences. Fortunately, Beacon has numerous restaurants that have great food. I edited this review after research and raised my rating. Managers response proves my point regarding his attitude. read more

So I've eaten at this restaurant a few times over the years and I've never had an issue until today. So I went out and I got my usual blueberry margarita with me and my boyfriend to start off I come back from the restroom and I start sipping the margarita through that tiny straw stir thing. And I know I asked for a salted rim, but my drink itself was extremely salty. When the waitress came back and I had asked her for a different drink, she looked at me like I had 10 heads and gave me the biggest attitude like I was incompetent . All I was asking for was it different drink and I barely touched the one that I had so she goes on pointing out that I asked for salted rim and then my boyfriend chimes in and said it's not the rim it's the drink itself that's super salty and for some reason, she calms down when he starts talking to her and asks me if I want a different drink. At that point, I said no, I felt very uncomfortable and I felt very unwelcome. She takes a drink and she says that her manager wouldn't be able to comp the drink and I said OK. Reason why I'm pointing this out is because they were only open for about an hour and a half before me and my boyfriend made our way to the restaurant and in my opinion if you can't handle people if you can't do customer service maybe the restaurant industry isn't for you... besides this horrible waitress the food was great The mushroom ravioli was on point. Those tater tot appetizers were flavorful and amazing and the sandwich my boyfriend had got he said was the bomb. read more

This place has serious cred! While I haven't yet seen a show at Towne Crier, it's on my list of things to do because the space is very impressive. There's a room in the front for more intimate acoustic shows and a huge stage/space for the bigger shows. I love sitting at the bar because it's spacious and affords good views of the sidewalk action, while also allowing a relaxed vibe if you want to hear the live music, but not be right the thick of it. They have a good selection of wines and cocktails and while I haven't eaten here yet, there are some decent vegan options on the menu. We appreciate how nice the staff and owner are (he was really informative about the Hudson Valley music scene when my husband made an inquiry). Towne Crier has been around (on) the block for decades now, but it's obvious the folks behind it have a deep appreciation for musicians. I can't wait to see a show in the future, but in the. meantime, I'll keep coming back to the bar and to a glimpse of the chill acoustic acts. read more

WOW- Words can not express how bitterly rude GREG, the GM is there. Last night we attended a small gathering for a birthday party. (I've been here plenty of times, I am a local) TO GET THE POINT ACROSS: There rule is you MUST order at least 2 appetizers or 1 entree' on nights that bands are playing PER PERSON if you book prior. ... If you are a walk in this rule does not apply. "Apparently" this was said to the person who booked our table. I've never had this happens before. I've been plenty of times when bands are playing and have ordered drinks and 1 app. There's nothing on the website about this. I do understand that they are trying to make a buck during these uncertain times. When I called Greg the manger he talked over me.... he had already knew what the complaint was going to be.... which means they have got this complaint before. Last thing word for word the waitress said to me "If you don't order a second app then I'll get fired" I can not believe that they have a rule like that. It's so wishy washy and not stated ANYWHERE that a minimum of 2 apps PER PERSON or ONE full dinner if you want to come in. Sides also don't count as apps ?? Either. I was forced into getting a flatbread pizza $16 and a $14 goats cheese salad with canned beats and no goats cheese. BTW the salad was TO GO because I wasn't even hungry for it!!! - it's obviously is a complaint that must be consistent there because Greg knew right away what the complaint was going to be and I didn't even get to express my experience.... Greg should be happy that we had a $500 dollar bill and should be begging us to come back ??? I wouldn't be returning for quite some time. I've been here with family members so many times and it's SAD to see how poor this place is ran over covid. Just passing the word on!! I give it fairly a two star for the horrible experience that I had. Here's a pic of my canned beats salad to go and pizza flat breads . read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

Solid 3.5 stars - This was my first time here and I've heard good things. The restaurant is decorated nicely and feels very spacious. A big pull is the live music, which I missed out on. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The food is fairly average, slightly greasy but that's expected from pub style food. We had the appetizer special of chorizo queso. Entrees were the Cuban panini (fries were great), Caesar salad with grilled chicken (only downside is the chicken was pre seasoned with pesto which the person eating didn't enjoy), and the penne with artichoke hearts entree. Maybe slightly overpriced but comparable in price to other restaurants in the area. read more

I had the best sampler Taste of the Middle East. It was the best Falafel, fluffy and delicious with herbs, and the Hummus and Baba Ganouj were perfect- even the whole wheat pita was special especially with the the Tunisian salad. I've been searching for delicious Middle Eastern food and, to my surprise, it was the piece de resistance to a fabulous music show. I highly recommend the music and food BTW, my friends loved their lamb burgers read more

It's a nice cozy place with friendly staff, but the food seems to be designed for people who don't much like flavor. The french fries are pretty good, so I would maybe go there for a drink and snacks, not an actual meal. read more

We have been to this venue twice within last month for live music. Once we had a dinner seating - towards the front. The service was very good considering they were feeding a sold out room in a tight time window. The food and drinks were decent The second time we just reserved a seat without a dinner - and sat a little further back- which was more spacious with good sight lines. The owner - Phil is a pro who has been at it 50 years .... Doing a great job !! read more

Catch a fun show but look them up first to see what's on deck. Waitress was super friendly as was the rest of the staff. Espresso martini was tasty as well. read more

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Great venue and food. The Wild Mushroom Ravioli was excellent, as was the unique Sour Cream Plum Coffee Cake.

Great music, just buy a drank, or eat an easy meal, such talented people play here, you're lucky you get as much or as little good drink and food! Open bar area, sitting area in front, larger quiet area in back, for larger groups. Can look up their ever changing list of talented musicians. Have gone in a while, but every time I walk by, think, that is an incredible place to hear people who love to play, and enjoy an evening out. Great experience every time, every guitarists, Musicians, an incredible pleasure to hear after a fine meal. read more

I was super impressed by this place. We came because we heard of the free love music beginning at 6pm on Saturdays. We didn't have a reservation but were quickly seated at 5:50pm when we arrived. Seating around the place was great in terms of viewing the musicians. The music was lovely, the service was lovelier and the food was surprisingly good. We got the baba ganoush, fish tacos, and beet salad. All well portioned and super fresh! Would totally come back again! Thanks for a great time Towne Crier! read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Fish tacos! Good portion of fresh fish. - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

I've been going to the Towne Crier for years. It only gets better! First, top music groups with an excellent sound system on a raised stage. 2nd, a solid proven menu of dinners and appetizers. This weekend I had Jambalaya, reviving memories of Louisiana! My dining friend enjoyed the Mahi Mahi and her favorite, Phil's Baba Ghanouj. 3rd, desserts, I had strawberry/rhubarb pie freshly baked in the TC ovens, with vanilla ice cream. The owner's wife is a top-class pastry chef. As a bonus, the diversely stocked bar had Founders Porter! The band, Hot Club Of Cowtown returns, and fiddler, Elana James, brought her new dog, the fluffy white Lupa. Lupa has taken over the duties of Eva who sadly left us. Seeing Elana on stage playing with Eva lying on the stage was iconic. read more

WORST experience Ever. Do not bother coming here. We came here for Mother's Day and waited over 2 hrs to get food. The restaurant was NOT crowded. They were just really bad at service. Worst Mother's Day ever. Do not come here. The food is sub par. A $10 mimosa was quarter of a glass after waiting for over 2 hrs. Beyond ridiculous. Do not come. No free drink or apology of any kind. Every other table got their food so if it was a mistake they clearly are not trained to deal with it properly. read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Brunch - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

I've eaten here many times and never had a bad experience. Their desserts are fantastic, particularly their lemon pound cake. Last night, I tried the their wings and they were perfect: crispy and well seasoned. Service is always on point and there usually live music on weekends and maybe other times, too. Check it out soon! read more

Towne Crier Cafe - White chocolate cheesecake and lemon pound cake! - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

Well the music is what brought us here. The service was awful. Not my first time here. Maybe just an off night for our waitress? So we order drinks apps and dinner all at the same time. Our waitress brought out our drinks first. Mine was wrong not what I ordered. A busboy bright out apps. I ordered wings with the spicy bbq sauce and asked for crispy wings. They were rubbery. The sauce was very good thou. I asked the busboy for more water and he never returned with it. I am watching our waitress waiting on other tables around us. She never came over to check on the apps or drinks. Now our drinks are gone and water is still empty. So I got up with our water bottle and went to the kitchen with it. Another waitress got us more water and brought it out to us. The same busboy brought our dinner out to us and we still had our appetizers dishes on our table. A very small table. So we swapped dishes with him and asked to see our waitress . She never showed. The dinner was very good. I had the seared Ahi tuna. And my wife had a beet salad with shrimp. Both were excellent. We were both hoping to have another drink while watching the show. But that did not happen. So we are done with dinner for at least 25 minutes, And our plates are still in front of us. Her other tables are done with there dessert and have coffee or drink.‍ She finally come close enough to get her attention. I stood up and handed her our plates. She finally asked us if we needed anything. I just got more water. Too bad for her I am a very generous tipper. read more

Towne Crier Cafe - The main stage - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

I must admit that I was a little disappointed. My pancakes were a bit overdone and the service was slow. However, it's a beautiful day and Beacon is very pleasant. We read more

Thanks to Phil and Greg for another great night! We hosted my son and gf. Your hospitality, the musicians (Jerry Lee, Tara O'Grady), the food, the service (Ryan) ... all terrific! Bravo! Mike in Orange read more

Come here for music not food. I was really excited to check this place out and was looking forward to a good experience, but the menu was quite disappointing. It seemed all over the place. Appetizer selection is very poor - the only appetizers you can share are a Mediterranean plate, wings and fries. I ordered a salmon entree and it was very sad looking and bland tasting ($24 is also pretty pricey for such poor quality), my husband had a seafood risotto special and it wasn't impressive either. I think this is a type of place where you order wings or a sandwich if you are hungry. We will definitely come back here for music, cocktails and good service, but not for a dinner. read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Salmon entree - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

Great entertainment, delicious food, excellent service, surprisingly reasonable prices. Awesome casual but cool atmosphere. Highly recommended. read more

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Walked in on a cold winter day. Great ambience . But the food is a little over priced . I ordered the Angus burger and the Braised Pork Taco's. The flavor average. Nothing exquisite . The burger was not worth the $18 I had to pay for it!! The menu had some good drinks. So if you're here for the music and drinks I guess that's fine . Keep in mind the food is just average for the price you pay. read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

Another great night at the Towne crier cafe. Phil, the owner, is always so warm and welcoming. Music was great. We enjoyed our tater kegs; and I also had the Mediterranean platter. They were out of the baba ganoush-but there was plenty of hummus and falafel. We feel so grateful to have this amazing place just 10 minutes from home. read more

Stoped here on a Saturday for dinner during a trip to Beacon. We saw that there were issues with service in the past, but our service was actually fine. The live music was really good, and a good venue for it. But where a lot of the previous reviews hit the mark, we found to be true: the food was not that good and was overpriced. The cheese plate was literally just chunks of cheese from Trader Joe's on a board. I like cheese a lot so not terrible but a little let down. My girlfriends lamb burger was WAY over cooked with zero seasoning on it, and my chicken salad (pictured), was ok but too sweet. Wish there was more greens with it to break up the flavor a bit. Come here for music for sure, great space for that. read more

Towne Crier Cafe - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

We have been going to the Towne Crier for many years when they were in their old location in Pawling, NY. When our friends, the California Guitar Trio would play there, we would travel up from Queens for dinner and live music. We always had a great time and were never disappointed. Phil, the owner is a great host and has put together a fabulous venue. When Phil lost his lease in Pawling he started looking for a new location for the Towne Crier. Their new venue in Beacon, NY is a step above the old location. Bigger stage and a new and improved sound system. But one thing that has not changed is the quality of their food and service. Especially their deserts. When we heard the Guitar Trio was playing there last week we made it a point to see them in the new Towne Crier. Their music was great as always and the food did not disappoint. I had the BBQ sandwich and my wife had the lamb burger. The portions were huge but I managed to save room for one of their amazing deserts. Check out the show schedule and go up to Beacon for a wonderful evening of music and food. I'm sure the Towne Crier will surprise you! Enjoy! One final thought about the waitstaff. Other reviewers have mentioned inattentive service from the waitstaff. This has never been a problem besides I do not want the waitstaff to bother me while watching the show. But during intermission and before the show starts they are there for you. During the show flag one down if you need something. read more

Towne Crier Cafe - The California Guitar Trio rock the Towne Crier audience... - Music Venues Near Me - Beacon, New York

We had to let you know your Mardi Gras party last night Feb 9 2024, was a 5 star experience for me and my guests. Your staff was accommodating, getting my guests comfortably seated at our table, the waiters were attentive, informative, and definitely hard working. The food and beverages were enjoyable and the music was right out of New Orleans. We danced to it all night long. No reason at all not to return. Thank you. read more

2 1/2* Service in the bar area was excellent. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere at the bar is very chill and the owner stopped by to talk to us/our baby too. My husband and I started with the goat cheese/olive tapenade bruschetta which I was a huge fan of. it's very olive-y though so if you're a fan of olives you'll probably like this. The veggie burger was incredibly dry! It needed something like an aioli and a moister patty. The fries that came with it were delicious though. We also tried the cheese panini which ended up being more like a grilled cheese. While the cheeses were delicious, it just wasn't what we were expecting. Also if you're trying to be healthy you should avoid this! The salad that came with it was well dressed though. Maybe the meat dishes are better here? As a vegetarian I was left disappointed. read more

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This is a great little venue to see a show. Every seat has a clear view of the stage making it an intimate place to see a show. The staff is eh, nice enough. The food however, is terrible. Was flavorless and portions were tI used. Came hoke after show and ate more because their entree was wholly unsatisfying. On top of that, for the amount and quality of the food, the prices are outrageous. A burger with cheese and bscon would come out to over $20. with So many great restaurants in beacon, I would def go somewhere else for dinner before a show as the food at the Towne Crier is not worth it. read more

we had dinner reservations somewhere else and just stopped in for a drink. super comfortable place with a cozy family friends vibe, there was a band which was very good. i'd definitely go back for dinner. we tried to stop back for a cocktail after dinner and was surprised they were closed so early in a saturday night but we went to the vinyl room instead which was great as well read more

My friend and I stumbled upon Town Crier when we were spending the weekend in Beacon and it was a great find. I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the live jazz music. The vibe and ambiance of the restaurant is cute and unique with pictures of the musical greats like Frank Sinatra and then some trippy psychedelic type posters. With a full band set up in the front, we walked in and were pleasantly surprised how fantastic they were. We started with the chickpea fries with a spicy harrisa aioli and they were really quite good. They were lightly fried and not oily at all which I was anticipating and loved their light and delicious flavoring. We also started with the Roasted Beet Salad with arugula and blue cheese crumbles that was tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. In the menu it describes it as beet carpaccio which is odd to me since carpaccio is a thinly sliced raw meat or fish dish, but it was still very good just the same. For dinner, I had the pan seared salmon with a red onion confit on top, sautéed spinach on the side and roasted fingerling potatoes. The salmon was so moist and perfectly cooked and I really enjoyed it. The serve was extremely friendly and attentive and ensured that my friend's meal was vegan. We weren't sure if we wanted dessert, but we were informed that the desserts are made daily by the chef, so we tried the hazelnut dacquoise. It was so sweet that it wasn't even edible, in my opinion but the presentation was beautiful. The server made me a fantastic cappuccino that was awesome and perfectly paired with the baileys I ordered because, ya know...vacation. read more

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