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    Governor's Tavern

    4.6 (170 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Beer Bar
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    GOVERNOR'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Clam chowder
    Carole S.

    Lunch was delicious at this cozy small tavern. It was a nice sunny fall day so we opted to dine on their small outside deck. Limited menu but our lunch was very tasty. My husband had clam chowder. I had an awesome burger with some of the best fries. Service was good. Metered off street parking.

    Andrew K.

    Hudson has changed much over the last twenty years. There are lots of high-end restaurants now. But sometimes you're looking for a low-key place to have a few drinks, some burgers and watch a ballgame. Governor's Tavern is the place! Cheerful service, rustic old-time decor, reasonable prices and tasty burgers paired with a nice selection of craft beers make this a comfortable place to watch a game or to just hang out.

    Downtown Hudson circa 1877
    Patrick H.

    Outstanding burger and Caesar salad, a great Manhattan, and a terrific doppelbock on draft made for a terrific lunch for the two of us, and the kitchen and our tender/server was on his game! See you next year, Gov!

    Chicken sandwich
    Polly H.

    The fried chicken on Texas toast was so delicious with the avocado sauce on top! My friend enjoyed her burger. The food was top notch. We noticed that the place was packed with families and some young people at the bar. Either way, there was the olympics in the television playing the background. I noticed they had ciders, beer and wine available. Our waitress was amazing and checked in with us! I would like to recommend this spot. So yummy!

    Killah Bee- a fried chicken sandwich with a spicy honey sauce
    Edith D.

    At first sight you may dismiss this place for a sports bar but sit tight...you will be delighted at the elegance smuggled into the sandwiches that go by names like 'Killah Bee' or 'Dirty Little Bastard'. Genuine ambition for gorgeous textures as in the fried chicken sandwich with a honey sauce and a pile of hand cut fries. 'I'm redeemed' remarked my older son. The clam chowder is generous with meaty clams, celery, potatoes and bacon. And the general vibe of the place is friendly- people getting together, bumping into friends, it's welcoming and we were there as guests having a getaway weekend coming up from Brooklyn.

    Caesar Salad and Clam Chowder bowl
    Michelle C.

    Stopped by here for dinner with my boyfriend. Our server was friendly and attentive, and our food was out fast. We ordered the popper roulette which was spicy but tasty and cheesy. The habanero one is hot! He ordered the Chicken Caprese (side Cajun fries) and loved it. The fresh Mozzarella cheese was delicious, the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The bread was a buttery Texas toast sure to please. I ordered the clam chowder bowl of soup and the Caesar salad. Both were delicious. The soup was creamy with lots of bacon and potatoes. I would've loved more fish though. As for the salad, it ranked top 5 Caesar in my book. The added breadcrumbs and freshly grated Parmesan made this simple dish phenomenal. Some room for improvement for the drinks. Mine were a bit weak but it might've just been a simple mishap. Overall, I would definitely recommend Governor's Tavern to anyone in the Hudson area. The ambiance is warm and rustic.

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    So great to have this place as a lunch option. Really great/nice bartender. Good burger and the pretzel is great.

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    9 years ago

    Great atmosphere, quick service. The special burger was excellent, as was the beer selection. Try the Saison!!

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    Awesome burger and the pretzel with sauerkraut butter is amazing!! Beer list is diverse too.

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    Union Street Brewing

    Union Street Brewing

    4.3
    (21 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    What great food at Union Street! I did not have any brews while here, but their mezze platter was…read moreA+++ and so were their tacos! The employees were friendly and seemed genuinely interested in engaging in conversation with their patrons. Their restroom is all-gender with a large shared sink area. It was clean with multi-stalls that are very private from floor to ceiling. They have a parking lot which was nice compared to street parking a lot of other places. This place seems great for large groups of people especially in nice weather as there is ample room outside for everyone! I didn't realize there was a downstairs until we were leaving, but it looked like such a fun place for groups to also hang out! Would definitely visit here again!

    I have enjoyed this place a half-dozen times. Decent beer, decent bar food. The atmosphere is clean…read moreand nice, a bit too generic maybe... No big desl. There is however just one thing about it which rankles, and makes me less likely to return. Namely: The staff seem to have been instructed to demand aggressively that you pay up front--or swipe your card before you've even been served. Even if you're sitting at the bar (not outside). Problem 1: Tips should be based on the service rendered. I can't know what the service was like until we're done. So that forces patrons to choose the "run a tab" option even if just dropping in for one beer. Problem 2: This policy feels needlessly suspicious and hostile, as if USB doesn't trust their (almost exclusively well-heeled) clientele to pay. And this isn't some busy NYC bar where people occasionally walk on tabs. And bowhere else I've been in Hudson does this. If Governor's or Padrona tried it, regulars would look at the server like an extraterrestrial. Management might want to take a chill pill and try trusting their patrons more; Hudson is still a small town. Take the order, do a good job, give us a bill when we're ready... After the drinks and food are finished.

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    Return Brewery

    Return Brewery

    4.8
    (5 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    A tale of 4 breweries…read more So we tried to visit the brewery (#1) across the street for a flight and some food. It closed at 4, then we were going to have a beer at Return (#2) which opened at 4. The first place closed early (before 3:30pm), so we had some time to check out another spot (#3) a bit of a drive away. (5 min). The other place seemed fine, but since my spouse said the 4pm spot was good, we went back. Second customers in after opening, and I asked if they had any food or flights. He very politely told me that they did not have flights or food (tonight, but they did have some bagged snacks) and told me another brewery (#4) had both those things a short distance away (5-10 min/a few blocks). After chatting with the spouse (she and 3 kids had entered), we decided to stay. (Also, as a fun side-note, #4 is the one spouse thought she was taking us to.) We shared half a pilsner (Polished), half a gose (Speed Dial), and half an IPA (Westwhere). The Pilsner ended up being our 3rd favorite, but they were all tasty. We are not big drinkers, so we felt the 1.5 beers each! And since we were staying, we picked up a mandarin soda for the kids to share (special treat) and we all munched on a bit of popcorn, beef jerky, and Zapp's chips. It ended up being a great time! Very affordable, low-key, solid tunes, and super kid friendly. It's a big space, so noisy children are not too noticeable. Also, the man running the bar, again, was super cool. Highly recommend!

    Very LGBT friendly establishment. Casual environment, come as you are. They have a fair happy hour,…read morecocktails for those that don't love beer, and games to play while you enjoy them. Highly recommend this as a stop on a bar crawl!

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    Pilsner, IPA (West), Gose -1/2 pours (and happy hour)

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    Pilsner, IPA (West), Gose -1/2 pours (and happy hour)
    Subversive Malting + Brewing

    Subversive Malting + Brewing

    4.3
    (59 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Drop by here for a drink and some snacks. The venue is medium sized but there's plenty of outdoor…read morespace if it's not raining. It appears to be dog friendly as well. It was self service at the counter. We were disappointed that the onion rings were only offered on certain days but we were able to get some pretzels and beers. I do like that you can order a half pour/small glass to try different beers. I liked the Heritage grape ale framhouse beer a lot but also unfortunately they did not carry them in cans to take away. Nice place to chill for a while if you're in the catskills!

    First thing you see pulling up to Subversive Brewing is gravel. A whole front lot of it. And behind…read morethat, those tall industrial beer tanks. The gravel path pulls you in towards their outdoor area with picnic tables under big black+white umbrellas and there's a tent with white lights that'll be straight-up cozy once the sun goes down. You order at the bar, keep a tab if you're settling in and grab one of those tall number poles so they know where to bring your food. Inside, it's all high-tops and a clear view of the tanks cranking out their beer. Even though I've never been a beer drinker, I didn't mind coming to Subversive B's. Their online menu looked promising especially their vegetarian options. Though it wouldn't hurt if they threw in some seafood options too- but hey. I aimed for the Mediterranean Platter but I was told they "were all out". Grilled cheese the way I noticed online? Nope. Not in here. At this point, I didn't know how else to feel but resorted to their sweet potato+black bean tacos with red onions and Cotija. They slapped actually. Hubs tore into his buffalo wings and these Bavarian pretzels that were ridiculously soft and addictive. He washed it down with an ale, I stuck with a canned Paloma that hit harder than expected. The service is nice. The menu situation? Kinda irritating. Between the "we're out" moments and the website vs. reality mismatch, it's hard not to feel a little side-eyed about it. But the vibe, outdoor lights, beer tanks if you're a beer drinker, gravel under your feet, it's got charm.

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    Chunky: (Sweet Potato+Black Bean Vegetarian Tacos)
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