If you live in the area and need a GOOD place to drink craft beer this is your spot!!!! Craft beers change weekly and they always have a great variety! Ambiance is great and the staff is every greater! They also serve food and it's YUMMY!! A couple of tvs and some nice mellow music sets the mood and you never want to leave this place is highly recommended! Weekly hosting of trivia nights and other fun activities!! They get my stamp of approval!! read more

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Variety!!!! Great customer service! And amazing food! Wasn't expecting that. Friendly staff. At times it can get very busy and crowded. read more

AMAZING FOOD, AMAZING BEERS & DRINKS and AMAZING STAFF!!!! Make sure you stop in for a drink and some food. You won't be disappointed. Also make sure you let the Bartenders know your NY Knick fans for a little discount haha ;-) read more

On second thought idk if the beers here are worth ~$7. Going to pull a star off my initial review but only.foe the drink prices and service being slow. Food is still great by me and portions are enough. Good choice of beers just much too pricey (ex: glass of beer for $8, Jack and coke for $6 both seem a little much) read more

It is our go to place for food and drinks!! They have great food , creative cocktails and and a great selection of local beers.

What a nice little addition to Middletown! Great food and drink menu. I had the pork ragu over sweet potato gnocchi which was really a nice treat. The bartender was also really professional and attentive. The only reason this place didn't get 5 stars from me was I found the seating to be really quite uncomfortable. I feel like the bar chairs were not build for anyone with any sort of a tushy. I definitely plan on returning but I do hope one day they make the seating a little more comfy. read more

Have not been in this place since it was the Cove. Which was not a place too go for lunch. But the new place and makeover is awesome. Really good clean vibe. Had a perfect ribeye sandwich. And my wife had the Stella burger. I will definitely be back for beers and would recommend this too you to give it a shot. Not the old stinky cove. A rated. read more

Amazing spot for food and drinks. Never a dull moment with Brian behind the bar.. not only is he an amazing mixologist but he'll bring a smile to your face every time with his comical energy. The drink of the week Marianne comes up with never disappoints. The entire staff is a pleasant and drinks are always on point. Food specials always hit the spot with great flavors that your tastebuds will have you coming back for more. Overall, I've never been disappointed. read more

I've been coming here since they opened. I have never been disappointed. The food is usually spot on, the poutine is to die for. What I love most is that they have SOURS ON TAP! Hallelujah! There are beers besides an IPA! It's becoming more and more rare. My husband and I love stopping here to grab dinner before we head home. He always gets short rib tacos, which are 10/10. read more

Love the remodel and rebrand that has taken place at the former Cove. The space is beautifully done and very on trend for a craft beer bar. The ever changing selection on draft keeps us coming back (as well as the proximity to my parents house!). It definitely doesn't hurt that there is a creative and talented chef hiding in the small kitchen. Everything I've tried so far has been on point and is quite a step up from your traditional bar or pub fare. I'm looking forward to attending a beer dinner in the future for sure and will tell all my friends to come with! read more

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I'd like to give this joint 3.5 to 4 stars but I can't. Their signature soup, Potato, not available. A shot of Jameson, order hasn't arrived. Okay, Makers? Nope, that's out too. We had to wait 10 minutes to get our check after the bartender knew we had no more drinks or food left. The bartender, she works her butt off. Unfortunately I think the owners are trying to pinch pennies, because there was no other waitstaff on the clock. I felt bad for her, but I have to rate on service and it is lacking due to the bartender having to do everything and all seats at the bar were full; table service therefore suffers greatly. The place is small so I get why there isn't a ton of staff working, but c'mon, days before Christmas near a major shopping area? Staff up. The food was really good. I had the short rib tacos - you get four small tacos for $10. It's a great deal. If you're a hearty eater you'd need more perhaps but the app was my meal and I left full. The beer selection is quite good as well. They have (mostly) the liquors you'd expect as well as domestic bottles. No problem there. It is trying to be more than a dive bar by dressing it up with a slew of decent craft beers and a better than bar food mid-scale menu, but the service and slightly terrifying bathroom will wake you up to the reality that it is not. I recommend going, but do not have high expectations based on the other reviews. read more

Amazing food! I tried almost everything on the menu. The owners are extremely nice. The service was great, but the food stole the show! The mac'n cheese was better than mix'n Mac by far. The Cuban sandwich is hands down, the best in the Hudson Valley. The cheese fries were e erythromycin bit delicious, the shrimp tower was phenomenal and the red velvet desert was amazing. But above all, the Pork tacos...I can't even begin to explain how good these were...perfect! read more

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My husband and I were looking for an early dinner and a beer and found scotchtown craft when I looked up brewery by me. The food was awesome. Really good sandwiches and the beer hit the spot. It's a great local place. We'll probably be back. Very nice and genuine staff. read more

Don't judge this place by the outside, it's a quaint tavern-like joint tucked away in the corner of a shopping complex. Setting was great and bartender was attentive and personable. Food was Ok. We had the caprese salad, chicken k-bobs and short rib Mac and cheese. It was all good, but left something to be desired. Maybe we should have ordered a burger or a more typical pub food and it would have been better. If I was a local, I would give it another chance, but back to TX we go for now read more

Scotchtown Craft - Beer Bar Near Me - Middletown, New York

Came here last weekend for a beer and ended up ordering food as well. I love the amount of craft beers they have on tap. I ordered the OMG sandwich, little neck appetizer, and chicken wings to share with a friend....everything, amazing. I can't wait to go back to try more food...but mostly beer! read more

This place can easily be over looked if you don't pay attention. It's in a little shopping area in the corner. Well I'm glad we made that you turn when we passed it and chose to stop in. Very small, but cute. Nice atmosphere, beer selections were good and the Bartender behind the bar that served us with the beard was very friendly and helpful. On to the food! Very tasty, everything we chose was good. Can't wait to visit again. Nice experience over all. Also the prices are reasonable . We'll be back for sure. :) read more

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Great spot. Nice casual place, service was awesome, food was fantastic. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food. Prices was also great. Would highly recommend this spot! read more

Every time we have tried to go here to eat there kitchen is closed, seems like it always closes 15 minutes before we arrive no matter what time that is on any given day. Wish they had a short like bar snacks menu or something. It's literally been over 5 times now where we go in find a seat and wait for someone to come over and tell us the kitchen just closed. read more

Was traveling on business and came across this place since they came up in a search for restaurants with gluten free options. Stopped in for a quick lunch and tried the short rib tacos. $11, delicious, and filling - can't beat that. It's definitely a bar atmosphere opposed to a typical dining atmosphere though; dim lighting, large bar area with only a few tables, industrial feel - which actually was pretty cool. Seemed like a great place to grab a drink with friends. read more

Scotchtown Craft - Short rib tacos (one of the gluten free options on the menu) - Beer Bar Near Me - Middletown, New York

Craft beers are great and the food is delicious, especially the sandwich I had that was hot and tasty. Watch out for the craft beers they can sneak up on you. read more

Great place. Fantastic beers and delicious food. This is our go to place. The owners and wait staff are fantastic.

When traveling through the area for business I have stopped here four times for both lunch and dinner. I have always been impressed by selection of beer and spirits, skills of the bartender, skills of the chef. Bratwurst special was outstanding, Cuban sandwiches the best I've ever had. Short rib and burgers are solid. All the various french fry sides including sweet potato and Cajun are great. Can't wait to return. read more

Driving upstate, not far off of 17. Lots of craft beers. Burgers are delicious. Sweet potato fries, Firestone Walker Pilsner and good service all made this a great place to stop. read more

Stopped here the other day because it was one of the few places with good beer on tap that was open on NYE and we were pleasantly surprised. As beer enthusiasts, we tried 8 new beers! Plus, their food was great and the atmosphere was super relaxed. read more

This place has become one of our favorite little date places. The staff is friendly and the food has been quite delicious. We've enjoyed trying all the different beers and enjoy this place for a snack or dinner! read more

Great place! We go every week! My favorite is the Salmon Bomb, salmon, asparagus and tomatoes! Drinks are generous!

The food and beer are the best in the area. The service can't be beat! A must for anyone in Middletown.

Awesome beer, tacos, burgers, and I love the tuna bomb. Great, fresh food. Our go to when in the area.

The family was in the area to go to Legoland and needed to find a place to go for dinner. Checked the Yelp reviews and this place sounded like it'd probably be OK. The menu isn't extensive but it's not bad and everything we ate was either excellent or very good. I had the ribeye steak sandwich, which was excellent. The onion rings I got with it were very good - not soggy or greasy like they often are. My son said his burger was one of the best he's ever had. The shrimp "tower" appetizer (spicy shrimp with chopped tomatoes and avocado) was different and very good. They have a pretty large beer selection and the waitress, who was super friendly, was very knowledgeable about their beers and recommended a draft beer I had never heard of that was great. The quality to price ratio here is very high, with some entrees in the $15 to $16 range (including grilled salmon, which was good), and the tab for 3, including 2 daiquiris and a beer, came out to $93. A comparable meal in Manhattan would've probably cost about $150 and the food and service wouldn't have been as good. This was a very pleasant surprise. read more

This place has BY far the best short rib tacos I've had! Great atmosphere and good people serving! Definitely recommend! The owner Darren is very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to choosing the right beer. read more

Found this place on yelp. From the outside it looks like a townie dive bar, but don't let that stop you from coming in. I was traveling through on a Saturday afternoon. Atmosphere was just what I needed. Definite place for regulars, but they treated me just as well as the regulars. Great beer selection, looks like a great liquor selection as well. I had 5 alarm burger. It was delicious. Just the right amount of spiceyness. Service from bartender was great. She did a good job taking care of people at bar and in the seating area. read more

We really liked this place. Great beer menu. Good food menu. We left really happy. The cheese fires aren't what I was expecting (visually) the first time I ordered. They looked like the makings of a log cabin. But the cheese sauce they poor over them is so savory. Half the time I want to stop in just to get an order of fries. If your in Middletown at all it's a must stop for dinner and drinks. read more

This place is our family's favorite go to spot around. Staff is great. The beer selection is well thought out and there are some great local beers on draft. The food is incredible. The Tacos are my usual go to but they have some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. I had a great seared tuna dish as well. I am fully DAiry free and a cheating/ low Gluten free person and there are options- awww yeah!!! read more

This place is fantastic! Our family went to have dinner and drinks to celebrate birthdays, and we were all very happy with everything. The cheese fries and soft pretzel appetizers are fresh and delicious. All our meals were great; I ordered a burger and fries, figuring you can't go wrong, and I was right. It was far superior in taste and quality than most burgers you'll get in the chain restaurants in this area. My husband raved about the chicken wrap he ordered. Several of us ordered some of the craft beers on the menu and those were thumbs up as well. I think the most impressive thing was the atmosphere - it was PACKED in there the night we went, but we didn't feel squeezed in or rushed out. The owner personally waited on us at times and came over to chat in between hustling to help other patrons as well, and he was very funny and kind and welcoming. We will absolutely be going back! read more

Great find! We were in the area for a wedding and used Yelp to find a spot to try. This place was perfect. Great food and the beer selection excellent. The shrimp tower was the best! Fish and chips great. My wife has to be gluten free due to Ceiliac's and loved the pork tacos. Cool little place! read more

Scotchtown Craft - Beer Bar Near Me - Middletown, New York

Drinks are okay. I got the orange crush but it is not the same than what I've had in Virginia. I guess it's different in this state. The short rib mac and cheese was very good. Small portion but it fills you up. No food past 10pm read more

Good things happening here. Trendy remodel. Seating could be bit more comfy. Maybe add cushions? Tasty food, mid range pricing. Could use specials on food to attract more business and larger portions. Overall has a lot going for it. Good luck read more

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Loved the beer and hard cider all on tap! Burgers with yucca fries were also amazing! Loved our experience, service and atmosphere. An unexpected find. I would def recommend. Our waitress was helpful and friendly too. read more

Often went in while working on Middletown . Great place to stop by for a drink ! Awesome place to have a variety of beer . Would definitely visit again . read more

Celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with our two daughters at this restaurant and it was great! The owner introduced himself. The waiter was super nice! I have celiac disease and they made me fish tacos. All of our meals were yummy! Cheese fries .. Amazing! Mac and Cheese was awesome according to our daughter. We will go back :) read more