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    4.5 (18 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Jessica V.

    Small spot on the corner with a long bar to grab a seat at this welcoming cocktail bar. The cocktails are creative and fun. We didn't get any food but the enticing cocktails were all we needed to want to come back.

    Whiskey flight + Naked and Famous cocktail
    Alison C.

    Our 2 evenings hanging out at Small Talk were the highlight of our trip! I also do not think we are alone in that assessment, as it seemed to be THE spot that tourists, locals, and industry folks all headed to after dinner. The bar was cozy, cool, and really innovative with its beverage list. There were creative cocktails, new takes on classic drinks, interesting wines, and local beers. Plus, the staff was incredible! Harry, Dan, and Julian were our bartenders during the two visits, and they were a joy! They really engaged with the customers and were also clearly passionate about their craft. Lastly, every patron was super friendly and welcoming, which established a familial vibe. A few of the items that I tried were the Naked and Famous (cocktail with mezcal, Aperol, yellow chartreuse, and lime), a Margarita, an Espresso Martini, and a flight of whiskeys/ryes. Everything was excellent! Small Talk was such a cool place, and I just wish it was more conveniently located so that I could go there more often!

    Espresso martini
    Summer L.

    Small talk is the perfect small-town cocktail bar. It is frequented by many locals but also a favorite of visitors. It is the best place in woodstock to get a great cocktail and to enjoy some small talk :). It really is. And it doesn't hurt that it is in the center of town, with a great view of the mountain and the village green, in the coziest little space. They make an excellent Last Word, a fantastic Espresso Martini, and also try the Village Green, which is their invention and is delicious. They usually also have Maine Beer Co Lunch on tap, and they have a great wine selection including a wonderful crémant for those who want some bubbly. Also some fab little snacks to have with your drinks (no entrees- just olives, nuts, cheese boards, etc). And Mark, Dan, Harry, and Julian all are fantastic behind the bar, so you can't go wrong, whenever you visit!

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    Mercedes C.

    From the beloved Shindig restaurant in years past and ¿Que Lo Qué's? short-lived stint, comes Small Talk- a cocktail bar on Tinker St in Woodstock. The original bones are still here- down to the rustic, turquoisey, scalloped wall frame. The light-color plank wall is now black, the few booths are upholstered in black and the counter is done in wood and marbley stone. This is the complete opposite of the previous two and rightfully so. Our girl Sheena(sp?), had to double-check on mixture and recipe for our cocktails- but she mixed and stirred like there's no tomorrow. Our drinks were refreshing and average between $15-16- but several touches of strength were needed. We also ordered a cheese board made simply and nice to have. These folks offer the classic cocktails- but if you want a specialty drink, ask if they have the ingredients and they'll hook you up. Small Talk is done right, has all the signs of a cozy vibe. The old school Reggae+Indie playlist and an overall wonderful and chilled ambiance put the cherry on top. I wish them much success and hopeful they don't get up and leave. This is an easy-going spot where you somehow wind up talking to the person next to you- whether it's small talk or not.

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    Hando E.

    A sweet cozy/intimate spot for anybody to come through and have refreshing drinks and some bangin' food. A big plus is that their kitchen is open later than most and they come with some certified hitters, we got the Mac and cheese and some kielbasa. A perfect combo and great portions. The MAC came with some type of "bean salad" and could not have been any more complimentary to the meal. An even bigger plus were the drinks AND service. They do a great job of being attentive but not hovering over you even in an intimate space. Harry also made one of the Top 2 MEANEST Old Fashion's I've ever had, Respectfully!

    A very cool hole in the wall, well stocked and with a menu of interesting cocktails. Nice vibe at the bar seating.

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    Great place for a low key intimate date night. The drinks were amazing. Services were on point.

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    Quaint yet trendy bar on a corner in Woodstock with strong cocktails and bartenders that are great at their craft.

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    Good Night - Crispy wild shrimp with shishito

    Good Night

    4.1(98 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We went to Good Night for dinner on a Tuesday recently and it was a great experience…read more The vibe of this place is great. It really felt like a cool, upscale dining. We were pleasantly surprised to see how many people were there that night, which helped contribute to the atmosphere. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive. We started with the Tteok Bokki and Crispy Wild Shrimp with Shishito peppers. We also got the Bibimbap and the Vietnamese steak frites. The flavors throughout this meal were well developed and delicious. The Tteok Bokki was so special and cheesy and delicious. Almost like a chewy rice noodle Asian Mac and cheese vibe. The wild shrimp dish was great. The components were all great, what was super surprising was how amazing the shishito peppers were. It was the best bite of that dish, which is saying a lot. The mains were equally as good. The flavors were all there. The steak was tender and delicious. The bibimbap was so good. We happily took home our leftovers. Overall, it was a great experience. It was a good price, given how well everything was executed, and I would happily come back either just for cocktails and apps or for the full meal.

    This place is not kid friendly at all! The assistant manager was possibly racist, rude, and…read morepassive aggressive. We were told to turn down the babies iPad in that loud but empty place! We decided on Good Night because of the diverse menu, atmosphere, and we had eaten there while in town last year. We made reservations for the eight of us consisting of six adults and two children (both kids were my two year old grand babies). Upon arrival there were approximately four other tables eating there. Music played loudly in the background and people talked and laughed equally as loud. Our server came out and took our drink order. We had the babies seated in the center of the table next to each other with their parents on each side and grandparents across from them. They were extremely well behaved and quiet. We gave them each a book. Then, we put an iPad between them while playing a movie. Soon after, the assistant manager came over to our table and told my daughter "I'm going to need you to turn that down. Thank you"', and walked away. This was a kids iPad that even at max volume is not that loud. The sound of the iPad was in no way louder than noise level of the restaurant. The iPad was actually much lower than the voices at our own table. The babies were actually leaning in to hear. At that point I knew we weren't wanted as we were a family of minorities. We were the only table of black and brown people there. We shouldn't have to say that our table consisted of an anesthesiologist, a chemist, an engineer, executives, two babies, and a teacher. We shouldn't have to say that we are a very middle class family who dine in restaurants of similar caliber (often with the babies) probably weekly; yet, have never ever been asked such a thing. So we politely put on our coats and left. On the way out we did speak to the general manager who apologized and offered us a meal at a later time which we declined

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    Good Night - End It In A Knot: (Organic Way To Rest Oysters Instead Of Them Moving All Over The Plate)

    End It In A Knot: (Organic Way To Rest Oysters Instead Of Them Moving All Over The Plate)

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    Shelter - Yup....It's That Good....For Up Here

    Shelter

    3.9(29 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We were invited by friends to come check out the Shelter at Woodstock…read more First off, when you're driving here, GPS has you turn into a driveway where there's a clothing store. Keep going...we were wondering if we were in the wrong place but the place is in the back! The vibes are warm, rustic, hunting cabin type with wood tables, wood stacked decoratively on the walls and antler type light fixtures. We sat at a table by the wood-fired oven and we loved it. That smoky wood fireplace smell We started with drinks, the guys ordered IPAs on tap...I went for the hot cider with a dash of bourbon. I found it light on the booze but I find that true most places. For an app, we shared a slice of toast topped with burrata. The thing was bigger than I thought. It was good. We decided to all order one of the specials, the short rib dinner with polenta and broccolini. Good Lord was it good. Huge short rib, delicious and tender, with a yummy Malbec Demi-glaze that was delicious. The rib sits on a big portion of polenta --seriously the best I've ever eaten. The broccolini was nice. I can see why they were running out of that dish for the night. Hubby ordered a mousse dessert that he enjoyed. I was too full to eat anymore. Our waiter was amazing with great recommendations and friendly as anything. I definitely recommend!!!!

    We had a great time trying out Shelter In Woodstock for the first time while traveling the Hudson…read moreValley. Cozy cabin feel with friendly service by all the staff. I enjoyed the Argentine flare to menu options. We enjoyed some empanadas and a burger!

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    Shelter - Welcome

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    Shelter - Chocolate, Elevated: (Chocolate Mousse/Strawberries/Orange Zest Whipped Crm)

    Chocolate, Elevated: (Chocolate Mousse/Strawberries/Orange Zest Whipped Crm)

    Shelter - Raise The Bar: (Cosmo/'Cherry Twist'+Mezcal+Cherry Purée+Etc)

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    Raise The Bar: (Cosmo/'Cherry Twist'+Mezcal+Cherry Purée+Etc)

    Colony - Party sized Nachos!

    Colony

    4.2(57 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I can't review the food, only the venue, staff and drinks and I thought they were all excellent…read more Went to see the amazing Club d'Elf show recently. It was a Thursday so maybe things weren't as busy as normal but we showed up a little early and the back biergarten was open so we got some drinks as it was a nice spring afternoon. The bartender was very friendly and when we attempted to bring our drinks around front she let us know that we had to finish them first. The Venue itself reminded me a bit of the nearby Levon Helm studios in that it's an open space with a balcony overlooking everything and seating and standing room on the base floor. One thing I loved about this show is the sound was great. We sat stage left but the PA was subtly piping the DJ and guitar parts from stage right. It wasn't a huge crowd but people were having a good time with some standing room in front of the bar dancing etc. The bartenders were super attentive and responsive during the performance. I have been to Bearsville, Levon Helm and now Colony and I really feel lucky to have such intimate performance spaces somewhat locally. All of the staff were super friendly. Will be back for sure!

    We went for valentines Cupid night and had a great time. The venue itself is very atmospheric and…read moreladies of the night made it even more memorable. Bar was overflowed and took a long time to save everyone, I think no one expected the crowd of that size. Kitchen worked smoothly and food was bar quality but decent. We had a lot of fun and definitely will be back. I took away one star because of the luck of seating. Not enough tables or bar space or any kind of seating for everyone. Only about 50 people who got there at the opening had a chance to get a seat. Others like us lucked out and had to figure out how to eat without a table .

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    Colony - Club d'Elf

    Club d'Elf

    Colony - Cauliflower torta - super unique and delicious.

    Cauliflower torta - super unique and delicious.

    Colony - Comedy show from the balcony (ilana glazer, 2022)

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    Comedy show from the balcony (ilana glazer, 2022)

    Oriole 9 - Hoppin To It

    Oriole 9

    4.2(436 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We stopped here for brunch before driving out for a hike, and it was pretty packed - I felt lucky…read moreto grab a table without much of a wait, but there were quite a few groups behind us. At first glance the menu appears vaguely Mexican-inspired, but the cafe's decor and ambiance gives more of a New American feel. I was pretty excited to dive into my burrata sandwich. For me, the dressing is make-or-break for any salad, and I was pleasantly impressed by the side salad here. I was pretty ravenous and happily downed the entire sandwich. On the other hand, the fries were a little thick for my preferences (though that's probably best to slow me down!). It was a solid choice. Just be aware that it's not a quick grab-and-go type of meal (though they do offer takeout), nor is it light fare. In contrast to the other spots we've eaten at in town, Oriole 9 did NOT charge a credit card fee.

    We were wandering through Woodstock and needed a place to grab lunch. I happened to notice Oriole…read more9 and remembered hearing great things about it, so we decided to stop in there. The place was very crowded and resembled an upscale cafe with a small bar. The food was farm-to-table and reminded of something I might see in Los Angeles, as many of the menu items were healthy, hearty, and natural. I began with a Matcha Latte with almond milk, which was bold, earthy, and creamy. It was one of the better ones I had ever had. Similarly, I had an incredible Egg White Omelet with my additions of tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms. It was super fresh, well-seasoned, and not at all greasy. It was served with a small salad of greens, carrots, and grape tomatoes. These tomatoes were a bit mushy, but I enjoyed the dressing on the salad. I also received Rye Toast, which seemed like it had come from a bakery, rather than a supermarket package. My companion had ordered a Pretzel Bun Burger with no cheese and a side of fries. However, since our server did not write down the order, we were a bit nervous. A few moments after, she had come back to the table asking if he wanted breakfast potatoes or fries, to which he repeated "fries". When the burger came, it looked amazing, but was also slathered with cheese, so he had to send it back. When the corrected version arrived, we were impressed with the thickness of the patty. He said the burger was excellent, and I loved the few fries I snagged. Aside from the ordering snafu, we had a great experience at Oriole 9! The menu was vast and offered something for everyone. I would definitely recommend giving it a visit.

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    Oriole 9 - Hostess stand

    Hostess stand

    Oriole 9 - Package: @ Home (Hubs' BEC On Toasted Rye)

    Package: @ Home (Hubs' BEC On Toasted Rye)

    Oriole 9 - Bloom

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    Sonder - Ham and cheese toasty with wine and mushroom toast

    Sonder

    4.4(42 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    This was my second visit to Sonder, a total gem in Kingston. The first visit, we tried the…read morecornichon burger with tots, and the second visit was because I was craving that burger, this time with fries. It really is incredible. Juicy and fresh, and the cornichon touch instead of pickles is perfect. Last time was the dead of winter so we were inside with the disco balls and fun table candles that are a melted concoction. It's very clean, and in the winter the walls were dark green, and this time they were light green. Because of the amazing weather we sat outside, and the waiter Remy made sure to find us a spot that was perfect for our table of two. The string lights and fans were fantastic additions, it felt transportive. We always have the best experience with the servers, and this time it was Remy who was a refreshing delight. Fresh from France, he knows the wine and helped us make the best selection. He's hilarious and real, and so fun. I love the descriptions of the wine on the menu. Give it a good read, it's very entertaining. Pair it with the burger and a glass of vino, and you're set for a great night.

    Had such a wonderful meal here. The menu is small, but every dish was so beautifully complex and…read morespecial. Every bite was a surprise, like, oh I didn't know this could taste like this. The restaurant had such a good welcoming energy, I wish this could be my local. Still dreaming about that beeet dish.

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    Sonder - Artsy interior shot featuring chef de cuisine Hylan

    Artsy interior shot featuring chef de cuisine Hylan

    Sonder - Mushroom toast

    Mushroom toast

    Sonder

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