‘The Best': Big Change for Favorite Ulster County Restaurant

A beloved Ulster County restaurant has made an announcement that caused an outpouring of surprise and support from their loyal customers.

The building at 4802 Route 209 in Accord, NY (below) has been an Ulster County institution for decades. While the restaurant has undergone several changes in name, cuisine, and ownership, the latest iteration had quickly become a community favorite.

The Stone House Tavern in Accord, NY Makes Big Announcement

The Stone House Tavern, which has been in business since 2019, has been a staple of residents from Accord and beyond. It was no surprise, then, at the volume of reactions after a recent post by the restaurant on Facebook.

Stone House Tavern Owners Announce Retirement

"We write this message with an overwhelming amount of emotions", the post began. "As many of you know, we’ve recently made the decision to begin the next chapter of our lives—retirement". Luckily, it's not the end of the road for the business.

New Ownership Coming to Stone House Tavern in Accord, NY

Owners Linda and Al Bradford said that while they are stepping away from the Stone House Tavern, the couple had found new ownership that they described as "the perfect fit". "We’ll be working closely with the new owners to ensure a smooth transition and we’re confident they’ll carry forward the vision we’ve always held", they shared.

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"You curated and trained your team to be unmatched. I hope the new owners are there daily and dedicated as you and Al have been for all these years", shared one loyal customer. "While it won't be the same without you, I'm glad it will be as close as possible", echoed another. Check out some other Ulster County gems below.