I'm pretty picky about my cocktails. However, I must say that this place met all my expectations. Each cocktail was well balanced and neatly presented. The cocktails are $14 each but in my opinion well worth it. I will definitely be coming again. read more

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Service is slow! But otherwise DELICIOUS drinks and good food. The atmosphere is cozy and the music always fits the mood. I like the lil candle on the table too :') read more

The style and vibe was very, clearly passionately thought out as it's a place that feels special no matter what the weather, season regardless of whether you're on a solo date or with a friend or small group! The fact that it's connected to the theater draws out a romantic and cozy vibe even further. However I couldn't choose a star that felt accurate enough to level out the drinks I had/tried. My hub and I first got the Tom Servo based off of our servers recommendation. While it tasted fresh, it was extremely sweet, and since it was not even half a glass pour, I opted to pour most of my water into the glass to avoid deeming undrinkable. Two of our friends joined us and one ordered Satan's Alley and the other ordered From Husk till Dawn. The Satan's Alley drink was assumed sweet due to the spirit being Rum and I was already trying to convince myself to finish my original drink that I didn't try that one. From Husk till Dawn was just as sweet (heavy on the honey) as the Tom Servo but did come with a cute little snack sized popcorn with it which is a cute touch. I didn't order anything more and my husband ordered a beer. So I'm going for four stars since maybe the night was a wash cocktail wise and will possibly be better next time. But I think if I decide to come back, I'll stick to a glass of wine instead. read more

Wonderbar Beacon - Tom Servo with a full glass of water in it - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Beacon, New York

Definitely a trendy bar to visit if you're in the Beacon area! The drinks are great and the food is awesome too! Great for small groups look to indulge in craft cocktails! read more

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i had the crispy brussels sprouts and they came out completely burnt. it was really surprising. thankfully, the waitress was kind enough to let me order the tots instead. the tots were golden and fried to perfection. the truffle sauce was actually really good, and that's saying a lot since truffles aren't my favorite. the shrimp cocktail was SO good. the ambience is cute, they have the whole place decorated really well. my only qualm is the price tag. a bit overpriced for what you get. read more

What a great place to go for lunch or dinner! Ambiance and service are wonderful. Do not leave without trying their desserts; you will be missing a tasty treat. read more

Was so excited to come visit here. Came during happy hour (6:30pm) and was told we had a 30 minute wait. We decided to come back after dinner. Came back after dinner and sat at the bar. We were told we could get "complimentary" water... ok. We looked at the menu for a second and decided what we wanted. Waited at the bar for 15 minutes and NO ONE came to take our order but they were helping everyone else at the bar. We left and they didn't even say anything. The excitement was overhyped. read more

A great idea unrealized. On a recent fairly quiet Saturday eve, the staff were friendly enough, however, I thought it unprofessional that after 20 minutes on empty I could not get a second drink even while sitting at the bar at arms length, as the bartenders did not deign to notice me and my empty glass, nor as they fell all over themselves to service dining tables. I was unable to make eye contact with anyone for the entire time, and no one ever came over. My bartender took a break and left his apprentice fumbling over a recipe book. I did complain mildly to a waiter, but he didn't seem prepared to make a coherent response. Maybe my expectations were too high. There's lots of other bars in Beacon to try that probably are more service oriented. read more

Meh. The wait for drinks was inexplicably long. The drinks were pretty bad. The atmosphere is...fine, I guess? Cocktails as a concept are nice and that's what they have going for them. Will not return. read more

This was our first time visiting and it did not disappoint. While the cocktails will run around $15 each- they are unique, creative and an experience worth paying for. This isn't the run of the mill cocktail you would make at home. We got some appetizers to share to go with our cocktails and everything was on point. I hate it when you go out to eat and feel like you could have made it better at home- definitely not the case here - highly recommended date night experience. read more

My girlfriend and I decided to have brunch at Wonderbar. Prior to our visit, we checked out their Instagram and Facebook pages, both of which indicated an 11 am opening. We arrived at 11:15 to locked doors and several staff present. We waited a few minutes, thinking it's a slow start for one reason or another- no problem. At 11:30, we tried to call- to no answer. Getting brunch in Beacon usually comes with reservations, so we decided to hang tight just a few more minutes. The server opened the door- we asked if they were open and were told "yeah, now we are"-- okay, fine. We sat down (awkward). We ordered drinks from their brunch menu and they didn't have the ingredients to make them. Then, we ordered food from their limited menu- which they didn't have either. Likely an "off" day, but three strikes and we decided it wasn't the place for us. read more

I've been here a few times. Food in general is decent if you get small bites. However the service is pretty poor. Had to wait nearly an hour to get the check and it was infuriating how we were completely ignored while servers were either standing around doing nothing or having long conversations with other patrons. Bar wasn't even packed read more

Great spot for classic, creative cocktails and delish classy food. Connected to Beacon's Main Street movie theater, the Story Screen!

I'm in Beacon myself, and Wonderbar used to be my favorite spot for Brunch, now with a chef change the quality of the food particularly with the Chicken and Waffles has really dropped. I guess it goes hand in hand with the theater...sign of the times in this town I guess.... read more

As residents of Beacon we were delighted when Story Screen refurbished and re-opened the former cinema on Main Street. But as good as that was, we were intrigued that they would be opening the Wonderbar that was tucked into the wing of the cinema. So you could say we were fans before it even opened. We waited impatiently and eagerly for this bar to open. Then 2020 happened. Finally we got to enjoy it. So our anticipation level was unbelievably high. I cannot believe by how much the Wonderbar has exceeded our expectations. Ambience - simple but sophisticated worthy of its history. To that point there is a framed menu from when it was originally the Wonderbar in the 1930's. A direct line of descent from the original cocktail bar of the great Jazz Age. Every time we have been in there the music is absolutely perfect, to the point we have ordered another round just to keep listening. Cocktails - as cinephiles we just had to pick the Clara Bow as our first cocktail. This was both a blessing and a curse. Blessed because it is that most cursed of cocktails, one that you can drink all night. But that makes it so good it is hard to persuade yourself to try any of the others. Any of the other cocktails on the menu would be a blockbuster in any other bar, but here they just leave you wistful for Clara. Food - on numerous visits we have been working our way down the menu. Every one has been dusted with that magic that leads your brain to initially distrust what your mouth is telling it and ask "what is IN this?" and "where did they get this chef?" But fair warning the mustard with the pretzel crack will clear your sinuses. Our biggest problems with the Wonderbar is walking past it in the first place without going in for "just one drink", and secondly keeping it limited to just "one drink". read more

UNBELIEVABLY TASTY!!! Perfect for larger groups, our bachelorette crew had an amazing time. Every single thing we ordered (and we ordered half the menu lol) was delicious. The cocktails were so yummy. And the bathroom is insta heaven go get that post worthy shot babyyy read more

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Best drinks in Beacon. Tapas-style food is also good, with decent vegetarian options.

Have a lovely late lunch/ or happy hour snack at Wonderbar today. I chose to sit outside under the movie theatre awning. It seems as though they offer indoor dining as well. I ordered the Clara bow cocktail x2, the pretzel crack, and the ahi nachos. The cocktail was comprised of bourbon, st. Germain, grenadine, lemon, and mint. It was balanced, perfecting, and addicting. I also loved the ahi nachos! What a great bite of ahi tuna, quac, a pick for crunch, spicy mayo, and micro-greens. I did not love the pretzel crack as much. While it was highly recommended by my waitress, I found it over dressed with the farm stand spice and the mustard overly loud. This is strange for me to say because I would all things spicy.... like I am the girl who asks for extra wasabi. All and all, I would visit again if in Beacon. read more

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I tried this place tonight because I had time to kill before picking up my daughter from Girl Scouts. I sat alone at the bar and staff as well as other customers were very friendly. I am glad that I didn't just bury myself in my phone. I had a great Sauvignon Blanc and delicious flatbread. The next time I go, I need to try a cocktail. The bartender was taking great care in making them and they looked very fresh. read more

Do you have a lot of time to kill? This is the place for you! Was super excited to try this because I'm a bored millennial and this is my aesthetic. Restaurant is very beautiful inside with an Art Deco vibe. However, the food is overpriced for what it is, and the drinks were just okay (not strong enough for the apocalyptic times we live in/for $13). Everything moved at a glacial pace. I can't imagine this place with a packed bar during non-covid times as the bartender couldn't handle making drinks for 6 tables. Tables were left unbussed outside, which should have been an indicator for us to go somewhere else. They were re-routing those waiting for tables to the lounge. We waited for a table, and waited another twenty minutes for our drink orders to be taken. Meanwhile, the bartender was making drinks for those waiting for tables in the lounge when they can't serve those already seated? People who seated ~twenty minutes after us came in with drinks and menus and we were sitting there like chumps. Made no sense whatsoever. Service wasn't rude, just very slow and very inattentive to the point where it became infuriating. Definitely inexperienced and shortstaffed. Our food came before our cocktails. We got two "plates" and one drink each and asked for the check with dinner because we didn't want to sit in purgatory forever. Left dinner still hungry and pretty angry. Beautiful restaurant, but would not recommend. read more

We had been coming to Story Screen for years as our favorite theater , and were so excited when the adjoining Wonderbar opened ! To this day, it remains one of our absolute FAVES !! We go there for cocktails, dinner, brunch .. and the service, aesthetic and food and drinks NEVER disappoint! read more

Best cocktail menu in Beacon hands down! Its a little slice of a big city trendy bar with all the best elements...trendy cocktails, food and atmosphere...especially the "wonder board" yum! The staff is always friendly and how fun is it that they make the cocktails for story screen?!!! One of my favorite date night adventures... WB then story screen. read more

I am only giving this place 1 star because the food that we did receive was very good. We sat down at this small place with about 3 other tables occupied. After 30 minutes of sitting down we finally got water....our cocktails took another 30 minutes. The food...that was a nightmare!!! An hour after ordering a charcuterie board, I had to ask when it would be coming. They said, "Soon." About 30 minutes later we received it. I had to ask about our second appetizer and received it about 25 minutes later. We were a table of 5, and they gave us 2 pieces of bread to go with this large appetizer. I asked for more bread, please. 15 minutes later they came back with 1, yes ONE, piece of bread. Are you kidding me?!? I then had to remind them that we still had entrees and if they knew how much longer they would be. They were very aloof and said they would check. 30 minutes later they brought 2 of the entrees. 10 minutes later they brought 2 more. 15 minute later they brought the final entree. So much for enjoying a dinner together. We were in town visiting our son and he brought a friend to dinner. This may have been the worst dining experience I've ever had. Staff was ignorant, indifferent and we literally had to ask for our own water 4 times! I would strongly reconsider this place. read more

Food & drinks are great! Atmosphere is fun & intimate. Best customer service I've experienced in a long time :)