What a great local tavern right in Bayshore (Brighwaters). Met friends by the bar for drinks and then go s table and had the most delicious dinner ! Started off with the Tuna Tar Tar app which was delicious then shared a strip steak with my girlfriend it came with garlic Mashed potatoes, the potatoes would probably the best garlic mashed potatoes I've ever had no joke. The steak was cooked perfectly. I cannot wait to return to Henley's. It was busy when I went on a Sat evening for good reason ! Great food , great selection of Bourbon and scotch as well A++++++ read more

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Amanda at the helm or better stated, running the bar. First customers of the day and choice pick of seats. Amiable and happy to turn televisions to any game. The menu, where to begin... the staple menu always boasts something for everyone. And then the scratch menu always has something you didn't know you wanted until your tastebuds get tantalized with the daily Specials. Full bar, priced accordingly, street parking but mind the sign. Safe & quiet neighborhood for walking about. read more

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First time visiting Henleys and it was perfect. Food was amazing - Thai calamari, spinach/artichoke dip, fish tacos, and cheeseburger. Drinks were great. Staff so attentive. We will be back. read more

Henley's Village Tavern was fantastic. It is crowded and noisy but the service is excellent and the food is great. I started with the Potato Soup. It was creamy but lite. Had bits of bacon in it. The cheeses in the soup were excellent and high quality. Very stringy! The steak sandwich was excellent. The seasoning was very tasty. The white sauce on it was mild but excellent. Even though they were crowded the service was attentive and very friendly. Had Modelo beer on tap. Which was very fresh and crisp. The deserts were excellent. Had the apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The warm apple tart with the cold ice cream was excellent. Want to go back and try more of the menu! read more

Great neighborhood restaurant with an amazing Monday night burger special. I wish they let me swap out the wine for a Diet Coke but they wouldn't. Didn't take away from my five star review. Delicious burger cooked perfectly medium rare, excellent fries, great service and nice ambience. Hits all the points for a great review. Not perfect but excellent. I hope Henley's reads my review and reconsider its weird rule about declining wine for a soft drink. Financially makes no sense as I assume it costs more for a glass of wine than a soft drink. At least, that's what the menu states. read more

Food is very solid for a pub/tavern Great beer selection- local craft And the staff is very friendly read more

Great potato soup , French onion soup, great Lamb burger! And all other burgers good meat you can taste it. Service fantastic, great deal for Monday Burger and beer or wine , but everything I had is delicious. read more

Food and service are excellent but the problem is the noise level. You can't hear people across from you. Tables on top of Each other. For that reason will not go back. read more

Love love love Henley's! Tiny spot in Brightwaters that's always packed at the bar and tables. I usually sit at the bar for apps and drinks. All the bartenders are very friendly and make fantastic drinks. They switch their menu up pretty often and the food specials are always good. Came here Thursday night and had the cheeseburger egg rolls and beet salad both were delish! John was behind the bar and slammed but managed to handle everyone with ease. Made a great French martini and Moscow mule. The place is very clean especially the restrooms. That is very important to us ladies. 5 star spot. read more

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Such a cute little village bar. Loaded potato soup was good for the soul. And the tacos were delish. The place was super busy but the staff was very attentive. Highly recommend stopping in read more

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Always great food and a rotating menu. Top notch cocktails and the friendliest staff.

I live in Brightwaters, and Henley's has been our go-to local restaurant since the old JTI closed. While it's called a tavern, the kitchen turns out the best "pub grub" you're likely to find anywhere with great burgers, sandwiches and specials that never disappoint. Most recently we reserved a table for 11 early on a Saturday night to celebrate my birthday, and the food and service were exemplary. For selfish reasons I'm actually hoping not too many people outside the neighborhood discover this place since it only accommodates about 12 tables + the bar, but it's just too good not to leave a 5-star review. read more

Perfect blend of good food, great service and white people. The burger with marinated pickles was really good, and the fries really good. Bar servers and fellow patrons good people. read more

Another great visit to Henley's last night. It truly is a local gem. No matter when we visit, or how busy the restaurant is, we are always warmly welcomed and made to feel special. Danny, John and all of the staff at Henleys (right down to the kitchen staff who put out such extraordinary food in a very small kitchen) are exceptional. Everything on the menu is amazing but the weekly scratch menu is always what we look forward to sampling when we visit. If you haven't visited Henleys Village Tavern yet, you need to do so. See you all again, soon!!! read more

Henley's is a gem! My friend and I dined there last night and I was pleasantly surprised with the very cool, relaxed atmosphere. I ordered a Pinot Grigio and the Steak quesadilla minus the carmelized onions lol I must brag about this steak quesadilla! Delicious! Look forward to dining there again in the near future! read more

We have dined at Henley's several times in the past but had not been there recently. When we dine out, we're always looking for that restaurant that could be our "go to place". There are lots of places out there with good food but no ambiance, or nice ambiance but mediocre food. Henley's Village Tavern hits it all!!! Great food, excellent service and really nice ambiance. My wife and I visited on Sunday, July 14th for dinner. We had a 7 pm reservation but arrived a bit early to have a drink at the bar before sitting for dinner. The hostess greeted us warmly when we arrived and told us to take our time at the bar. We sat at the end of the bar and met John, the bartender. He was equally welcoming and did an excellent job customizing my wife's margarita, and recommending one of the local tap beers (a Sand City IPA) to me. Both drinks were outstanding. There were a few other folks at the bar and you could tell that John (and the other staff member behind the bar) were just as attentive and welcoming to them. After finishing our drinks, we moved to our table (a cozy window seat) where our server Megs introduced herself to us. She brought us another round of drinks and took our appetizer order l(the summer vegetable flatbread). After the appetizer was served (the presentation was perfect and the taste even better), Meg took our dinner orders. My wife ordered the codfish special on garlic greens and I ordered the short rib entree. Both were beautifully plated and tasted delicious! We typically don't order dessert but we decided to share the carrot cake which was amazing. I had a chance to peek into the kitchen on the way to the restroom. One would expect an expansive kitchen for the breadth and quality of food that the chef and their team prepare. On the contrary, the kitchen is small but clearly run like a well oiled machine! We had a chance to meet Danny, one of the owners. It's clear he likes what he does and has a passion for keeping his guests and staff satisfied. (The staff we met all seemed to enjoy what they are doing and sang the praises of the restaurant). We are celebrating our wedding anniversary this week and had originally booked a reservation at another restaurant (also a really fine dining experience). However, after our visit to Henley's Village Tavern last weekend, we canceled our original reservation and booked a reservation at Henley's To the entire team at Henley's, job well done! See you soon! read more

Something for everyone on the menu! Lovely bar area. Bartenders were very attentive. Did not have to wait on a drink. Tacos were tasty but lost a star because there are only two in an order, and at $19, felt that $9.50 a taco was excessive. Ingredients were fresh! Great flavor. My husband enjoyed his sliders and commented on the generous portion of roast beef in each one. We would definitely go back. Dying to try veggie flatbread and cheesy cauliflower dip. read more

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We've eaten takeout from Henley's twice now during quarantine and it has been phenomenal both times. I did curb side pick up and the employee was kind enough to put it right in my passenger side when I drove up. Couldn't have gone any smoother. I love how the food changes daily based on what fresh ingredients they have. So far we've had the Henley's Village Burger, Roast Chicken Wrap and fries. The wrap had a deliciously refreshing cilantro crema in it that made me wish I ordered two. The hubby loved his burger, both times were cooked exactly to his liking. Once this is all over we'd love to sit and eat inside, the atmosphere looks perfect for a laid back date night. read more

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Wow, this place was delicious. Decided to go out on a Wednesday for dinner, and we almost couldn't get a seat. This place was packed, it was only around 530-6p, and there were other reservations coming in and out as we sat. It's not the biggest place, but it's nicely decorated and the also have seating outside. The menu had an incredible amount of great choices, it's was actually hard to settle on the option. We wound up trying both tacos, the brisket and the Cajun shrimp. Simply delicious, the brisket was 5/5 and the shrimp was 4/5. For dinner we split the eggplant wrap, which was light and fresh. The French fries were some of the best I've had in a while as well. Unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of that meal because we couldn't wait to eat it. We will definitely be going back, there was so much more we wanted to try. I really think this is going to be our new "go to" spot. read more

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The food was excellent, the service fine, liked it very much, was having so much fun, forgot to take pics of the rest of the menu, will definitely return read more

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Small neighborhood restaurant. Always excellent food and drinks. Ive dined here about 7 times. Last night I had the best burger ive ever had. read more

Smells great in here,met some amazing people and CHRIS.. I call him a mixologist.. Red&Sean..I missed ya!!!! read more

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Always live this place. Eclectic menu with some surprises. Always great food. Only complaint is that it gets a bit loud but the food is definitely worth it. read more

My trip to Henley's Village Tavern was influenced by a Yelp search to find a restaurant no one in our group had ever tried... The requirements were great food reviews and a creative drink selection. After seeing the extremely positive feedback on Yelp, and checking out the seasonal menu, I made a reservation and we were on our way. We waited a little while to be helped at first - the restaurant was at full capacity - but that didn't influence my review at all because everything else, including the service, was stellar. Our waitress was able to provide recommendations and answer questions about the craft beer and locals' favorite items on the menu. The menu was small and seasonal. (To me, that usually means every dish on there is probably delicious since they only focus on the best ingredients and preparation for those meals. And in this case, that assumption was not wrong.) While ordering, I really enjoyed that my entree side option could automatically be fries, a soup, or a salad. That gave me the perfect excuse to get a bowl of the potato soup that caught my eye earlier while reading the menu. (And that baked potato soup was totally worth it.) The beer battered meatballs we ordered as an appetizer were a huge hit with our whole group, and everybody thoroughly enjoyed their meals. My one actual complaint was that it was a little loud in the restaurant (and this was before the live music started), so I would recommend going earlier if you are looking for a more relaxed dinner vibe as opposed to an after hours "classy tavern with live music" vibe. Overall, 5/5 would highly recommend a visit! read more

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I've been here a few times now and haven't had a bad meal yet! This spot is so cute and they offer up a menu that's not so over the top but it's pretty consolidated with a lot of good things! Apps (including soups) Salads (add shrimp, chicken, steak, salmon to any) "Sandies" (they have a nice list of sandwiches including juicy burgers) Entrees A few of my gfs and I came here a few months ago for my birthday where we splits apps, a salad, and 2 entrees.... beer battered meatballs, spring rolls, beat salad, fried chicken entree, and the surf and turf entree, loved every single thing ! I had the warm goat cheese salad with shrimp which I demolished... love the little fried goat cheese balls, they're so good ! Nice bar area or sit and dine in, prob would call for a reservation .. we got lucky but the place is always packed or people are having parties there... I tried to go on 2 diff occasions and the place was closed for a party. Good for them, they do good here... nothing else like this in the area... liquor store right next door too :) Street parking and a very small lot Tavern is so cute ! Perfect for date night, game day, girls night or just a casual dinner... I love that about this place ! All desserts are homemade... brought home some carrot cake :) read more

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Great little place in the village. Food and atmosphere always good. Love the menu and the staff.

I give Henley's five stars for providing this small town just what it needed in terms of a tavern. Friendly, welcoming folk, who feel part of the neighborhood. Food is fresh, cooked and prepared very well. While it is not the cheapest place, I feel the value is good for what you get. Nice cocktail menu and bar. Resturant opens to more of a bar as the evening progresses. This is what this town needs and I hope to see Henley's part of it for a long time to come. read more

I have been here twice and the food is amazing. The drinks are awesome and so was the dessert. I had a spicy chicken with mashed potatoes and greens last night and it was amazing. What I love about this place is that it's 13 minutes away from me, I'm in West Babylon, and I love going to places that have fantastic food, drinks, and service. I went last night with an old coworker and it was great. We sat at the bar, ate a little and had a drink or so. The bartender forgot my friends drink and was so nice when he was reminded about making it. They have a small seating section inside and about 2-3 tables outside for people to eat. I'll definitely be coming back more and more to this place. If u could give more than 5 stars to this place, I would. read more

My dreams are coming true. Brightwaters is the best village on the south shore (full disclosure - I'm a resident). But one thing that was pulling it down was the nail salon to restaurant ratio (about 10:1). Henley's is not only NOT a nail salon, but it also an outstanding restaurant. I'm a foodie and this place, which is walking distance from my home, is a foodies dream. A changing menu that take risks while having its feet on the ground, makes this not just the best restaurant in brightwaters but one of the top on the south shore. Go now before the word gets out and you won't be able to get a table! read more

Henley's Village Tavern - Salmon risotto! Amazing!!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Brightwaters, New York

I've been dying to try Henley's Village Tavern in Brightwaters, NY for months and am so glad I got to dine there recently to celebrate a dear friend's birthday. Everything we ate was incredible. Their menu is very fall-ish right now--meaning lots of pumpkin, apple, butternut squash, fall spices, etc.--which was perfect on a crisp night. The space is cozy and intimate. A perfect spot to have a night of laughs and lovely food with your friends. My cocktail for the night was the Harvest Mule: Captain Morgan Rum, Apple Cider, Ginger Beer, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon Stick, Nutmeg, Sliced Pear. I love any drink that incorporates apple and pear so this was like an autumn dream. It's also a very generous size. We started with the Butternut Squash Arancini (rice balls) and Potato Chips with Bleu Cheese Fondue. Both were so satisfying and really balanced salty/sweet. Love that pop of the bleu cheese. All of their small plates look magical and I definitely want to go back to try the Bruss-etta and Street Corn Dip. As a Short Rib Enthusiast, I was legally required to get the Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Butternut Squash Ravioli, Crispy Fennel, Rainbow Baby Carrots, and Wild Mushroom Cabernet Gravy as my entree. It was wonderful. Hearty. Savory. Rustic. The mushrooms and gravy was a surprise star. Just such incredible sauce work. The portion for the short ribs, much like my cocktail, was very generous. Other entrees ordered include the Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Dill Cream and Parmesan Risotto and the Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Steak. The salad was mega-autumnal with perfectly cooked steak and the goat cheese balls were delicious (while also reminding me of Vanderpump Rules!). I might get the Salmon the next time I'm back because that Dill Cream was addicting. Salmon and dill are a common (successful) pair, but Henley's really hit it out of the park with that plate. For dessert we split warm banana bread and chocolate gelato. Chunky Monkey is one of my fave ice cream flavors, so this definitely was a big hit. Our waitress, I believe her name was Tracy, was excellent and just so pleasant. The pacing of each dish was also really well done. All in all, a fabulous meal! read more

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I had my best meal of 2019 here. Super surprised to find this place. FOOD: The short ribs here blew my mind. They had a ravioli underneath with a savory sauce and potatoes. Just the right size portion where I was full but was able to eat the whole thing. 5/5 SERVICE: Service was good. Waitress came by. Could have been a little more attentive. She was using her phone by the bar area a little too much. 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 - Very nice. Seems like a resturant attached to a bar. Nice wine selection gives it an upscale feel. Music could be just a tad lower while you eat. Parking: 4/5 - Small lot Cleanliness: 5/5 - no issues even in restroom. Overall: I will certainly be back. The food is a real winner. A hidden gem. 5/5. read more

The perfect burger! My husband eats burgers often so he has opinions and I am fussy but wow, no improving this one. Meat handled just enough to hold it together, just right seasoning, additions just right, cooked as ordered ( one medium rare, one medium) and even a brioche type bun that did not fall apart. Great fries too. Guinness on tap for him and a Bedell white blend for me. We were happy and grateful to Chris at the bar who asked the kitchen to make as something right as they closed at nine. We have been there a few times but not in years yet treated as if we were regulars. Impressed read more

Excellent food and service too Great atmosphere-welcoming Stop by as the menu does have favorites dishes and the Chef is always introducing new dishes to taste Jim and Carol read more

One star for the nice greeting. My partner and I arrived half hour before close- which were not the kind to go five minutes before closing, but figured it would be ample time to order and enjoy our dinner. We were told the time the kitchen was closing and that they would need to take our order right away, which is totally understandable. They actually gave us a good amount of time to decide, which is appreciated. We already knew what we wanted prior to going though. We were both looking for burgers; as they looked fantastic and had all we like in a burger. When the server came over to us, we were told they ran out of burgers. I'm sorry, what? You're a TAVERN how do you run out of burgers? Sounds more like we ran out of time and they really didn't want us there. Unfortunate, because we were genuinely looking forward to finding a new spot to enjoy close by. The horde of screaming children in the majority of the place weren't exactly making for an enjoyable experience either. It's 730 at night ,they should be in bed, not at a bar. read more

I have to say, this place is seriously top notch. The staff is very friendly. I came in tonight for the first time ever, mistakenly without a reservation. I didn't realize how tiny this place was! The hostess was so sweet and accommodating, and told me she would call me as soon as she had a table. It only took about 20 minutes for us to get a table. We started with some espresso martinis(delicious!) and the whipped ricotta and goat cheese appetizer. It comes with apples and grilled sourdough bread. When I tell you I could bathe is this dip, I'm not kidding. It was amazing. Try it. For a dinner I decided on the pickleback burger. Who knew bacon mayo was a thing? I didn't, and now I can't live without it! lol the burger was great and cooked perfectly. Paired with the potato soup, it was the perfect meal for a chilly Friday night. My friend had the risotto special which was truly divine. We ended the night with the Kentucky bourbon pound cake. The ice cream it comes with is truly some of the best I've ever had. This is definitely one of my new favorite places. I can't wait to come back! read more

Atmosphere very quaint... over the Past few months they changed the menu and took off some of our favorites... so that was disappointing.... Turkey burger was one of them ... now gone.... read more

My first time here. Nice New American menu. Pleasant service. The bar makes it kinda loud but not enough to stay away.

I am so happy to have a delicious bar/restaurant within walking distance. Not only is the ambiance lovely and cozy, the food and drinks are delicious. The menu constantly rotates and there is a nice variety of items from sandwiches, soups, salads, interesting appetizers and main dishes. The bar area is very nice as well, and I like to sit here if possible rather than a table. They stuff their olives with blue cheese which is always a plus when ordering a martini. read more

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My first venture into outdoor dining and it was a success. We've been wanting to check out this restaurant for awhile but just never did for some reason but I was super intrigued by that Mexican corn dip so I bumped this to a priority. We sat at the service tables instead of the picnic area but both spaces were nicely prepared. The drink of the day were peach margs so I got two-they were weak but tasty. Then I got the Mexican corn dip and eggplant veggie sandwich while my bf got the potato soup and burger. We were both obsessed with the fries-crispy, not greasy and just the right amount of salt. He said the burger was awesome but the soup could use a little salt. For me, I was expecting the dip to be a hot dip but it was delicious anyway. I was debating between the veggie sandwich and the Nashville chicken sandwich and a little disappointed I went with the veg. The whipped goat cheese ricotta was awesome for sure but the sandwich was so messy. Maybe a toasted bun woulda been a little easier to hold together but it was hard to eat. I'll def be back tho! The waitress was nice and the food was great and reasonably priced! read more

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Love this place!!! I go to have dinner and drinks with my brothers! Great place! The food is delicious as well!