5 Excellent Places to Grab a Drink in Poughkeepsie

There are few better rituals than going out to grab a drink and the Hudson Valley has no shortage of places to do so. There are a couple of areas that often get overlooked as drinking hubs, so let's dig into it.

Best Bar Crawl Towns in the Hudson Valley

There are some obvious bar-crawl town choices around the area. You'd be hard-pressed to find a main street packed with more great bars and restaurants than Beacon. If you're looking for variety, that's probably your best bet.

Just across the river, Newburgh is quickly becoming a social hub along its waterfront with staples like Billy Joe's and Newburgh Brewing Company. Kingston is another area that has quite a few drinking spots to jump around to.

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You've also got the classics like New Paltz and Poughkeepsie. While New Paltz is chock-full of spots for college student crowds, there are still plenty of beautiful spots for a nice drink outside of Jager bombs and vodka sodas.

While Poughkeepsie does have a couple of colleges in the area, the bar scene is, dare I say, a bit underrated. During my time living in Poughkeepsie, I often found myself traveling to other people's towns for drinks with very few volunteering to come my way.

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Poughkeepsie's Best Drinking Spots

Whether you're looking for a place for some casual beers with friends, an intimate spot for a date night, or some consolation drinks after a long, difficult work week, Poughkeepsie does offer places for all of these vibes. Poughkeepsie also plays host to tons of comedy shows, concerts, and events, which always pair well with a pre-drink.