3 Best Bars in Hudson Valley, New York

If you want to meet the locals, sidle up to the bar at O'Donoghue's Tavern, get a beer pulled from the tap, and listen to their stories. The menu stretches beyond standard pub fare and draws families (mostly for lunch and early dinner) and couples. The live music on Saturday nights always draws a crowd.

This Irish pub, caters to all crowds into the wee hours of the night. Where else can you get a burger, shepherd's pie, or enchiladas until 3 am? The wings are the best in town.

Long a bastion of live music, the Turning Point specializes in jazz, blues, and folk, and attracts big names on occasion, such as Arlo Guthrie, Bela Fleck, Joan Osborne, and more. There's also the occasional comedy night. Seating is general admission; tickets are usually $15–$35, depending on the act.