We stopped into Kingston Standard Brewing around 2 pm on a Thursday, so we were naturally the only folks in the place. The brewing equipment was right out in the open, behind the ordering counter, and there were a good deal of wooden tables in the front. The high ceilings and white walls really opened up the place and its brightness made for a festive atmosphere. The staff was very nice and clearly passionate about the business. After a few small tastes of the beers on tap, we each settled on a pint. My favorites were the Marzen, which was like a light and crisp Oktoberfest, and the Rauchbier, which possessed an unique smokiness. We also shared a soft Pretzel, which was the best we had ever had! Its sourdough interior was made from a locally-sourced flour, and its exterior had a rich, brew-inspired coating. It was served with a creamy, salted butter that was divine. We did not try one of their many creative pizzas that had been cooked in their stone oven, but they looked and smelled spectacular! Kingston Standard was an amazing brewery with great beers and delicious food. read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Pretzel and Marzen beer - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Like if a 2000's indie film came to life as a brewery. Delightful, quirky, laidback and gives you feel-good vibes. Nothing grandiose here, just good people and good beer. Small tasting room with wooden tables and benches, high ceilings and lots of natural light on the all white walls. 8 beers on tap. They don't do flights but will do half pours. Between my girlfriend and I, we tried most of the menu. To me the two standouts were the Schwarzbier (4.9% black lager) and the Co+lab (4.2% English ESB). Both were smooth and flavorful with a slight lingering bitterness. Low ABV makes them both quite quaffable, as they describe one of their other beers. We're from NJ where breweries are only allowed to serve the beer they brew on site and nothing else, so seeing food, wine, and cocktails on the menu was a novelty for us. We didn't try anything besides the beer, but there were some impressive offerings including a penicillin cocktail, and Knackwurst, oysters, and a variety of pizza. Overall a cool spot that we would definitely come back to if we're in the area again. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with the pup and enjoyed a shady spot on the patio which was very very welcomed on a 90 degree sunny summer day. The beer was good and the margarita pizza was better. I only had one beer so my sample size isn't adequate to rate it beyond that. read more

Kingston Standard is a great local brewery the focuses on great customer experiences, simplicity, and of course, beer! I've been here a few dozen times since they opened and always enjoy some fresh brews paired with pizza and oysters. We've visited since management changed and continue to appreciate their customer service and convivial bartenders. Sitting outside on the picnic tables invites warm conversation with other patrons, including the many dogs that visit (yes, they're dog friendly). KS has a good rauchbier, smokey and amber. I also enjoy their Sour IPA, which is refreshing on a hot day. Counter service and no frills, KS is a go-to brewery for us! Don't forget to snag some swag, too. read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Marzen Beer - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

Stopped by for lunch and a couple drinks after a lovely hike in the Catskills. We sat outside on a Friday afternoon with our pup. Service was fast and friendly. Couldn't decide between 2 pizzas, so we got both. The crust is AMAZING. Our salad was tasty with the freshest ingredients- perfect size for an app. The beer and cider was tasty as well. Would def come back for another experience. read more

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Great brewery with solid beer and mixed drinks plus a variety of tasty looking food options. Basic brewery atmosphere but that adds to charm. Worth a visit. read more

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Immediately, this should be called 'Kingston Standard Brewing AND Oysters'. This is another find all thanks to hubs when one Saturday evening noticed a painted "Beer & Oysters" wooden small sign with an arrow resting on the sidewalk. This is how Kingston does. The oysters instantly grabbed me. And while I've never liked beer, this is one of the few breweries I've been to that has oysters in their menu. I was also here to support hubs' craft beer fixation. We arrived to find ourselves in a spacious parking lot, whitewashed brick exterior, tons of seating outside and lots of seating indoors. The minimalist white paint follows inside. While not the most grand for oyster variety, their only selection makes up for it- especially for a brewery. My Rosé kicked ass and the Margherita pie was out of this world. The tomato sauce is how it should be: plain tomato sauce without any seasoning. The dough is thin and the crust is fluffy with a wonderful chew. The basil was glorious and the cheese, equally. Our Arugula salad with pickled red onions and shaved Parmesan was dressed delicately with no hint of mustard. The menu is done super simply- but mannnn, is it delicious! Hubs, loved their Lager and others after that. Order at the counter, keep your tab open if you want to, then your order is brought to you. Service is pleasant. Taking into account our overall Kingston S. experience, this makes it a prime spot for a light lunch/light dinner. Hubs was all in for the brewski. So they don't have a gazillion oyster variety, but their New Brunswick Canada oysters we had, were all the rave. WOW. That was my first word that entered my mind after we had digested our food and thoughts on a Friday night at this sensational spot. read more

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A little brewery in upstate New York. I had the pretzel and it was quite tasty. The beer selection is interesting and the ones I had were delicious. I liked the simple and rustic appearance and it had a nice vibe. I definitely recommend. read more

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The beer is really good. The pizza is also really good. The ambiance? I can't quite figure it out. I really want to like this place, but the ambiance just doesn't fit with the beer and the food. Too sterile? No character? The only reason it is a 4 star is due to the ambiance. read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Rauchbier and Pesto Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

I struggled with three vs four stars, but the only detractor is really the pricing. Everything else is good. The setup: I like the setup, though I do always struggle with places that don't make it obvious how to order. How do they expect people to know what to do their first time there? In this case, you place your order at the counter and they bring the food to you. You can open a tab or pay up front, but you don't settle the check at the table. There are large bench tables inside, and several outside on a patio- one area was covered and one not (at least while I was there) There is a really cool vibe, despite relatively sparse interior design. The food: There are not a ton a choices, but pizza is a good choice for satisfying almost everyone (ok, some people can't have gluten, or cheese, etc; but they do have two kinds of salad and oysters available). We tried the margherita and pepperoni pizzas, as well as the pretzel, all were great. The pizzas are only available as whole pies; they look to be somewhere between "personal" sized and 10" maybe? They range from $18-$20, which is about the limit of what I would pay for a pizza of this size, considering we needed two of them to feed two adults and a child (and were still hungry, even after a pretzel to boot). The drinks: An excellent selection, but beer here starts at $7. While less expensive than their nearest competitor (Ollies) they could still stand to offer a PBR or similar 'cheap beer' in an effort to keep a meal here under $35 per person with tax and tip. The location: Very centrally located off Broadway in the middle of the city of Kingston. There is ample parking in their lot (and you could probably sneak into the Refillery's lot if you had to). The staff: There were maybe 3-4 people working there and they all seemed quite friendly and pleasant. I didn't ask any questions about the food or beer (it's all rather self-explanatory). read more

Good beer - fun space with indoor and outdoor seating options. Order at counter they bring to the table- pizza was delish! read more

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I work in this town, & I don't get to enjoy these little gems that have popped up in recent years. So my husband & I spent the afternoon hitting up a few new ones, ans some we have frequented. This was a new spot for us. 1st of all, the young staff couldnt be nicer. Even after we got our beer, we asked questions about the menu & the ladies where very informative. We had the pepperoni pizza, which is thin crusted & really tasty. I had the Rauchbier, smoky German lager, delicious, my husband had the Kolsch&enjoyed. It's a nice,white walla, clean place with outdoor seating as well. We will be coming by here again on our motorcycles with our friends when the weather gets better. A great place to stop for a quick snack&beer read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Crisp,clean indoor seating - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

Love that Kingston has a namesake brewery nowadays! A little off the beaten path, but tucked in the back of a parking lot they've built this place out of what looked like an old warehouse. Lots of big beer hall tables and very open to the outdoors, it's typical hipster simplicity. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful which has always made for a good experience. Wish they had more than 1 unisex bathroom. Not going to say the beer is the absolute best in the Hudson Valley, however I consistently enjoy it. The Schwarzbier (dark lager) and Kolsch (light and drinkable) are the best bets, as well as the Marzen (Oktoberfest) which they have it. I really like the skinny cans too which I've only rarely seen breweries use. A little pricey ($16 per 4-pack) but that's the going rate for a nanobrewery. Have not eaten here but would love to considering the menu is a very much up my alley. Basically it's pizza, lobster rolls, oysters and a salad. Definitely thought up by a dude and that is in no way a bad thing. read more

Awesome selection and quality of both beer and food, which is amazing to find at any brewery! Staff were very nice. Cozy, local ambiance. I liked that they had a good selection of non-beer beverages too including wine and na. Can't wait to visit this summer and try a lobster roll! read more

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Don't really understand bringing toddles to a Brewery ( or any Bar) but is it possible not to have kids Screaming while their parents are enjoying a time out!! It seems as the night goes on,the kids get louder!! Get a sitter!! Or go home and put them to bed!! read more

This brewer, restaurant is a gem in the back streets of Kingston, NY! We had a dozen of the cleanest Boston Oysters, serves with grated horseradish and 2 glass droppers; Mignon and hot sauce. The sparkling Rose was perfect and their IPA was also the best in the area! we will return for pizza and a repeat soon! read more

Not worth the hype. I ordered the pepperoni pizza ($17 - check the miniscule size in the photo next to a fork) and a beer pack of 4 ($15 for some mighty small beers). Total price with tax: $34.56. The pizza was incredibly thin with a smattering of teeny tiny pepperonis on it. It tasted blah and a little burnt. I didn't take the time to see the price of the beer or I would have left it behind. The beer tasted just ok and there are plenty of IPA's in the area to compare to. The only good thing was that the order came out fast. This was my first visit to this place and probably my last. Just like the market next door, it is yet another indication of overpriced product for the area. I'm sure out-of-towners are pleased as punch with this little smack of gentrification in Kingston and maybe the oysters are so fabulous they make up for the lack of quality elsewhere, but I'm not impressed. I'm so disappointed with this place because it's in my neighborhood. read more

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This place seems like someone went crazey with a home brew kit. The beer is pretty good but that's where the fun ends. The food is limited to weird appetizers and small home made pizzas, mostly because of the limited space in a converted car mechanic garage so that most of the area takes up smaller brewing tanks instead of a kitchen. Only has one Unisex bathroom and an outdoor patio with they don't let you smoke. Seems like a place where I would just kill time while waiting to go somewhere else like for show tickets or dinner reservations wouldn't make this place my final destination! read more

Wifey saw this place written up in the NYT back in June and we decided to give them a try since we're in Kingston today. Place is your typical local brewery where you can both sample and drink the beers they make and you can get 4-packs to go. Put out some games, offer nice clean seating, provide good beer and you have a winner. They also have a small food menu if you need to eat. I was hoping for more of a stout, but the Schwartzbier was pretty good and Wifey liked the Pale Ale. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/28/nyregion/kingston-ny-restaurants.html read more

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Delicious beer, check. Perfect pizza, check, comfortable atmosphere, check. This place checks off all the boxes for a 5 star review and then some. We came here on a perfect blue bird fall day for a little lunch and drinks. I can't help myself when I come here and always end up getting the oysters and pizza. It's always spot on and goes with any draft beer they have in season. Do your self a favor and make sure to stop in on your way through town to pick up some beers to go or grab a table with friends and enjoy the day. read more

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Checked out Kingston Standard on the recommendation of a local business owner. It was late on a Saturday so the place was quiet. We were greeted as we walked in and grabbed a table by the window. Cool industrial feel to the place and looks like some nice outdoor seating for warmer weather days and nights. I'm an IPA guy so not a ton of beers in my wheelhouse but tasty selection. The star was their red that sounds like one of their original recipes. They have a small food offering but we had eaten already for the night. We did order a soft pretzel to meet the NYS food requirement and it was fine. Very clean place, some merch offerings if you want a tee shirt. They are a block off of Broadway in Kingston with their own parking lot. Super friendly staff. read more

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Great beer and great pizza! We stopped here on a road trip from MD to VT. Our server was awesome and was obviously working so hard to keep service quick and high quality. A hidden gem for sure! The price of the beer was also a welcome sign. $6 a pint! We come from a very heavily saturated brewery scene in FL, and most beers are 7-8$. I was just pleasantly surprised to see $6 pints especially in NY! Pizza was thin, crispy and so so yummy. My family is from NY, And it was not NY pizza by a stretch, butttt they did a great job making it artisanal style with those classic NY elements, thin crust, flavorful, great cheese. read more

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I really can't believe last night was my first time going here. I got a couple pizzas and a 4 pack to go. Delicious food and delicious beer. Really cool spot too. I will definitely be back. read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

Awesome beer. I had the wee heavy (stout) which had a nutty flavor that wasn't too heavy. Then I tried the Schwarzbier because of the brewers suggestions. It looks like a stout but drinks like a pilsner. I would 100% come back here. read more

ONE DOLLAR OYSTERS? say less. we went on Thursday for their $1 oyster deal, and it was pretty packed at around 6 pm, so we had to swipe the first table we saw. the wait for our oysters was pretty long as well since they had so many customers. understandable. passed the time by drinking their craft beers and playing monopoly deal. read more

Great local spot, nice beers and great oysters. Pizzas coming out of the kitchen also looked very good. read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Front is the Love is Overtaking me and back is the Kölsch (crisp and refreshing). - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Perfect casual meal for a sunny day! Kingston standard has a small menu of things they do really well. I enjoyed a tasty cold draft lager and a perfectly thin and fresh margherita pizza. Loved the ample amount outdoor seating especially on a beautiful day. When I went they were promoting their new lunch hours on Thursday and Friday, so there was a lunch special for pizza + $1 beer! A great deal! There's ample parking, open and bright space, and plenty of picnic tables outside to enjoy on a nice day. There's a cooler of course for to-go cans which I'll have to pick up next time! Service was great, Max was very friendly and had great recommendations! read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Margherita pizza & Lager - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

Great place for a patio hang! The cocktails are thoughtful and well prepared, and the menu, while small, is well done. The prices are also a tad high, but it's quality stuff. I also really appreciate the pay-a-pizza-forward option where you can pay for a pizza for whoever may need one, although it would be great to have a little more visibility into how the whole thing actually works (are they tracking it? How many people who need pizza know about this a an option?), but that's my nonprofit brain kicking in. This is lovely place to kill a few hours chasing with friends, people-watching, and munching on some quality nibbles. Recommend. read more

Friendly staff, nice airy indoor space, wonderful outdoor space (for when the weather is good). They brew a great list of beers, some variants that no other places make (Rauchbier, Altbier, Schwartzbier) plus the more straight up the middle stuff. Located in a slightly out of the way corner of Kingston. Delicious freshly made pizzas. Did I mention how friendly the staff are? read more

Hooray for pizza, oysters, lobster rolls and beer! That's all you get and really, what else do you need?? This place is fantastic and the folks that run it really work their butts off to move the food out fast and furious. The beer was pretty great too, but I'm not one to judge - my beer tastes aren't terribly trendy (I hate IPA's, for example). Can't wait to return. Everything was very fresh and high quality. The whole family loved it. read more

Very little to complain about on this great local brewery. Stopped here on a recommendation during a little tour of the Catskills. The beer is very, very good. I actually like the bright and sterility of eating and drinking in a brewery. The beer itself is very, very good. Their stout was my favorite, but they had just simply good beers. They really had excellent food. The pesto pizza and oysters were delicious. The pizza I would 100% recommend and the oysters are a great compliment to the beers or wines as you desire. Good spot for a little afternoon date or with friends! A good number of tables and games to play - very cool spot and would want to come back and take some beers to go! read more

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This place is definitely one of Kingston's gem's. They make great beers, have a wonderful staff and the outdoor seating can't be beat, especially on a nice day. Will definitely be back again. read more

We were driving through Kingston and decided to stop for a quick dinner. We got a couple beers and split the Sourdough Soft Pretzel and Compost Pizza. I had the Sour IPA which really enjoyed and the pizza was fresh and tasty. The staff was quick, friendly, and helpful. There was ample indoor and outdoor seating. The interior was simple, modern/industrial, clean, but a little echoy because of all the hard surfaces. Overall, I definitely recommend. read more

Stopped by last Saturday for the first time. I liked that they had picnic style tables outside and it's dog friendly. They have a small draft selection, I would have liked to have seen more. Each beer was only $5. We ordered two pizzas. I like how they were thin crust. There isn't much else to order besides that and oysters. Overall good experience, I would pass by again. read more

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I wanted to like this place but sadly I feel like it has a long way to go. These critiques may seem harsh but I just want the business to do better and succeed and I'd like to be constructive: The menu is limited and the quality just doesn't stack up. Despite the clean presentation, the pizza crust was bland and kind of soggy, and the pizzas came out at very inconsistent timing (due to the lack of ovens in the establishment, we saw only two small ones). The sauce had an odd sour flavor to it that seems to be due to the use of canned crushed tomatoes - and the bjorn qorn was literally a bag you'd get at the supermarket (despite jokes that 'bjorn' was in the kitchen). For a place that seems to brand itself as artisanal and service that takes a decent amount of time, it doesn't feel like the food is worth it. Being a brewery, the beer would be a selling point, but the Pale Ale and the Weiss were very watery, as were the cocktails. The Sour was quite good and was the highlight of our meal, just wish everything else we had matched. The vibe in the place was very "brooklyn hipsters moved up north" and the level of confidence in the establishment didn't fit with the quality of the fare. I really hope to come by again in the future once improvements have been made, but until then I don't see myself back here again. The staff were friendly and helpful and that makes me optimistic for the future. read more

Headed here for lunch and a local brew. We ordered the margarita pizza, fresh tomato salad and some beers on tap. Good stuff and service across the board. read more

A few people touched upon it but the service and vibes are off, along with the prices. We went for the first time and asked a few questions about the menu, and what we got was not accurate to the answers to our questions. Asked what the compost pizza was and was told it's a combo of the pizzas on the menu (which are margarita, pesto, pepperoni). Got a pizza with mozzarella, onions, arugula. Beer came with lots of head in a small glass. Glass of wine was $16, price of pizza. And to top it off, we had our service dog (paperwork and harness on us per usual) and a man (owner?) rudely came up and said dogs are not accepted and needed to leave. Mind you, we said we were going to sit by the door anyways to be courteous in general but it was disrespectful and no apology when we stated why she was there with her documentation. Your a buck to the owners/workers, nothing more. read more

Super cool, small, indoor and outdoor space that brings beach/shore vibes, friendly service, and fresh food to the game. We are from Orange County and came up to visit the DCF but couldn't go unexpectedly. I'm a huge foodie and this, I have to say, is a solid destination. The lobster roll is an A+, which is what I went for. I don't drink beer but their local were enjoying their crafts. Well done, guys and gals. We will be back!! Thank you! read more

Stopped in here for a couple of Beers last Friday. Nice crowd , People working there were really nice and attentive. Will go again real soon. Didn't eat but others were enjoying Oysters and the Pizza looked great. Worth a stop read more

Wonderful Lobster rolls and great people. This is our new go to place for reasonably priced seafood, good service and friendly folk. Kingston has really grown up with so many wonderful places to enjoy great well crafted beer. read more

Kingston Standard Brewing - Awesome lobster rolls and beer in Kingston. Who's to say we weren't in Cape Cod! - Breweries Near Me - Kingston, New York

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