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    The Cliffton

    4.4 (28 reviews)
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    THE CLIFFTON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Well shit zain... thank you!

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    Wow.... thank you very much Joe!

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    7 years ago

    This place is where you go to get away from the snobs of patchogue.. come dirty, leave sideways... love it!!!

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    Brandon, thank you very much! See you soon kid

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    7 years ago

    Late night beer pong debauchery, 4am this is the last spot in patchogue for late night drinks,darts pool, and beer pong.

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    4 years ago

    I go here all the time bartenders are cool crowd is cool and music can be interesting at times but I dig it

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    7 years ago

    HAPPY HOUR IS 7-9 !!!! I love the games at this bar and the outdoor area. It's not overpriced like main street.

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    Thank you Kaylee!!!

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    7 years ago

    Great place/atmosphere. Great employees. Great drinks. Wouldnt change a damn thang ab this place, plus the bathrooms are fuckin lit

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    This is where I hide when Patchogue turns into douchebag central. Please don't ruin it for me. #fuckthecatch

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    yaaaaassssssssss!

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    Ask the Community - The Cliffton

    Is this 18+ or 21+ to enter?

    21+. Average age about 27.

    Do they have craft beer on tap?

    Only the finest craft beers...free if you have a man bun, skinny jeans, and #fuckthecatch tshirt on

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    Review Highlights - The Cliffton

    The Cliffton is hands down the best place to drink in Patchogue and the best dive bar in Long Island.

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    4.6
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    Visit Date: December 11, 2024…read more I came here with the guy I'm dating. We like to go to the vinyl nights that Tom Perrone has, with other people from 8 o'clock shot (the best group on facebook). Tom and Maria were hosting a Wednesday night Vinyl Night at Fadely's. This place is so interesting. I couldn't stop looking around at all the decor, everywhere I looked I saw something new tucked into one of the nooks & crannies of the place. It was raining when we went but the outside looked like a great place to be. There was one spot where you can shelter from the rain and they hung an upside down Christmas tree in it. The drink offerings seem to be a wide variety and good choices. I don't drink alcohol so I had my orange juice and seltzer which is one of my go to drinks if I'm not having a non alcoholic beer. Everyone here was nice and friendly including the bartender. I would come here again, a nice place to hang out.

    Came here on a fall Saturday night for a little night cap after a wedding. From the outside you…read morewould hardly expect anything from this place, a real dive bar if there ever was one in Patchogue. But once you get, if you're like me you'll be pleasantly surprised! The place offers live music occasionally and has a ton of space both indoors and out back to hangout, both with TVs in case you have any sport viewing you want to do as well. I definitely recommend the outdoor area if you've got a nice enough night for it. The drink variety won't blow your pants off, but it's got something for everybody and at prices that won't blow your pants off either. Although I didn't get a chance to try any of the food, from what I saw though it looked like good bar fare, and I in particular was eyeing the pizza. There's no dedicated parking lot, but there is some decent parking along the side streets nearby that shouldn't give you too much issue. This place is a nice change up from the typical scene you see a long main street. It might not be the loud and club like vibe you might be looking for, but for me that's quite alright. Would be happy to come back here anytime for a cold hard beverage and good conversation.

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    Two Morrow's Pub

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    For the past several months I've been on a weight loss journey and I've definitely cut down on…read moreeating out but since it was my birthday I decided a great burger and a beer would be the perfect gift to myself. Sifting through the many choices on yelp was a little overwhelming. Then it hit me. I've eaten at two morrow pub many times in the past and have never had a sub par experience. It's been quite awhile since bread or potato passed my lips so I wanted it to be perfect. Two Morrows was an obvious choice. It was freezing out and walking into the warm and friendly space highlighted by the hot fireplace set the table for us. We were seated right next to said fireplace and our server Lisa took care of us right away. She was helpful and friendly and made us feel right at home. I ordered the piggy platter which consisted of a half pound burger cooked exactly the way I ordered it. It comes with your choice of sides, mine was steak fries also cooked to perfection and Lisa was nice enough to add cole slaw, creamy and crunchy. I added a pint of toasted lager, my girlfriend had a diet friendly burger and a salad and the food came out right away. Hot and fresh. The burgers here and made the old fashioned way, 8oz. Of fresh chopped meat formed by hand and cooked to perfection. My girl and I chose med rare. This place makes me happy. Not to noisy, cozy, classic pub atmosphere, choice of sport or movie on the several TVs and oh that fireplace! This place is not too big but I kind of like that. Oh and its clean! At the end of our meal Lisa supplied us with the check and since Valentines day was just a couple days away my girl got a valentines day card with a cute heart bracelet. I'm not sure this experience couldve been had at many other places. Let me end with saying you can probably find fancier newer pubs or restaurants at a much higher price point but not many with a more satisfying experience. Dont pass this place without stopping by. The menu isnt huge but sometimes making fewer things but doing them well is a better strategy. BTW the beer was great ttoo.Thanks again Lisa.

    Fell in love with this place, everyone is so friendly…read more When you arrive and you just know you belong. Tonight was vinyl night and it was fantastic music paired with fabulous food.

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    My boyfriend and I are local to the area and always said we should stop in here. The windows are…read moreblacked out from the outside so I think the mystery drew us in the most. This is 100% a locals spot. Everyone seems to know each other or be dating or related, but are friendly and did include us newbies in their shenanigans. Bartender was nice and attentive, also loud and obnoxious in the best way. It feels dirty and slightly uncomfortable but in the way that makes you want to stay and continue experiencing it-- if that makes any sense. It's a great spot choice for a ridiculous and unpredictable night. At the very least, you'll leave with a story and a memory you'll never forget. TLDR; we will most likely go back the next time we're feeling frisky and risky

    So this is a Dive Bar that is Cash Only. The parking lot is shared with neighboring businesses in…read morethe area. As you enter, you'll notice that The Bar Area is against the wall with a C-shape to it. They offer about 10 beers on tap and small selection of food to pick from, such as chips, pizza, and a pretzel. They also offer an ATM, Multiple Candy Machines, 2 Dart Boards, Multiple TV's, Pinball, Pool Table, and TouchTunes. There's separate restrooms for men and women, and the smoking area is done outside, in the front of the building. There's plenty of seating here, for small to midsize groups of people to attend. This place has a fun atmosphere about it and is worth checking out.

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    Right side of the wall
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    Rudi's

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    My second visit to Rudi's and I cannot say enough about the service and the food. The bartenders…read moreare very nice and attentive. The food is delicious there burgers are amazing. Their specials and happy hour are great and budget friendly.

    I went to Rudi's for the Jose Reyes Mets event, and it was an absolute shit show…read more I've been to plenty of athlete appearances at bars and restaurants on Long Island, and I've never seen one run this poorly. First, if your place is simply too small to host an event like this, don't host it. The bar has maybe 12-15 tables and a rectangular bar. There was never enough room for the crowd that showed up. Second, if you're expecting people who have never been there before, tell them reservations are accepted. A simple line in the event announcement would have saved a lot of frustration. We showed up an hour early and stood in line to be seated for 15-20 minutes before a waitress finally told us every table had been reserved. She also explained that many of the customers were regulars who weren't leaving anytime soon. Then she took down names for a waiting list, only to tell everyone that we might never actually get called. So what was the point of taking names? By the time 7:00 rolled around, the place was packed beyond belief. If the fire code wasn't being tested, I'd be surprised. It felt like being packed in like sardines. Fortunately, I know the collectibles dealer who works with Jose Reyes, so I was able to meet Jose outside, get photos with him, and also with Mr. and Mrs. Met. That made the trip worthwhile. When I went back inside to say hello to a friend, I thought I was going to get trampled by the crowd. After that, we left. If Rudi's didn't want my business, the Cheesecake Factory certainly did. I got the free photo with Jose Reyes, spent exactly zero dollars at Rudi's, and enjoyed dinner elsewhere. Their loss was the Cheesecake Factory's gain.

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    Wife and I had a wonderful meal at Karvers Grille on Sunday, April 9th!…read moreIt was the second time we were there within a week. Previously were there with our daughter and her two sons. The service is excellent. The staff is very friendly and we enjoyed our meals immensely. On Sunday, I had the delicious fried chicken salad and a side of chips which I devoured. My wife had the pan seared salmon which she absolutely loved! In fact, we're looking forward to our next visit to one of our favorite new dining spots! PS they take reservations!

    Came here for dinner on a summer evening for just a table of two with no reservation, we had no…read morewait and even had the option to sit outside or inside (we opted for in). Off the bat, I won't lie I got some "Applebee's" type feelings from the place, but I wasn't going to pass judgment on a place simply by how it looks, my mother taught me better! But granted you could probably argue that for a lot of American bistro style restaurants that try to have that hometown local feel to it with all the stuff hanging on the walls. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, our server especially, Alexa, really felt like she was going out her way to check in on us and how everything was which did feel nice. For food we started with the spinach artichoke dip, a classic and this one was just as good as I've had anywhere, but most importantly they give you plenty of chips! For entrees, I went with the Philly cheesesteak and my girlfriend went with the brisket French dip with mozzarella cheese. Both were delicious but I think my girlfriend beat me this time with her choice! The choice of brisket over a typical roast beef is an interesting one for a French dip, but I do love a good brisket and this one was certainly tasty. The Philly wasn't you're traditional cheesesteak either, but it scratched my itch (but do be warned that thing comes out HOT!). Both came with a deceivingly large basket of fries that were fresh and crispy and a nice salty to compliment to our sandwiches. I really enjoyed trying this one and they had a bunch of interesting specials that I contemplated trying too, which makes me eager to come back again and see what other new tasty options they might have in store!

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