Matt Ide
Made an early afternoon pit stop on our road trip back home from Livingston Manor after hearing some locals sound the siren at the Cidery near Callicoon. Your appetite will be reduced to rubble at this tapas-style ‘backcountry bar’ (as per Men’s Journal), but there’s not enough water in the Delaware to put out the blaze of innovation lit by these backwoods libations, fresh herbs and fruit abound.
I would call it a secondary-road speakeasy, with creative and well-executed cocktails that pair nicely with all the food options from the equally-balanced menu. Being an old firehouse, you’ll want to cozy up with the love of a lifetime in the equally rustic couches that surround the indoor fireplace. The bartender is perched behind bottles of tinctures that scream alchemy, and they have plenty of freezer and takeout options for another night.
To stoke our own embers, we went with the white bean bruschetta, pickled veggies, hasselback potato, Cuban corn, and the Butcher’s bacon. Top-notch ingredients, well-seasoned and thoughtfully prepared, we’d order each item again, if there weren’t so many great choices to go back for. Awesome spot!
… moreR C
THE
BEST
COCKTAILS!!
This is a must visit. The bar is super cool, staff are all amazingly friendly and the food is wonderful
I honestly don’t know where to start with the cocktails. They are the best I’ve had in my 35 years of drinking many of them!
Wonderful! Can’t wait to come back!
… moreStephen Lisa Fitzsimmons
Carly was THE BEST We have seen behind the bar locally.. the MOST pleasant person you would ever want to meet and damn if this little lady doesn’t know her cocktails then i dunno who does! Fantastic all day!! As for dining.. while a limited menu, they offer a Great skirt steak, mac-n-cheese (with or without lobster!) rice n beans.. delicious!! Other items and dishes to go are also offered.
Thanks Carly for turning a dreary rainy afternoon into a wonderful time! Tommy says thanks for the Tshirt!
… moreAnne Lovely
Opens at 3pm , tried the homemade oj/ lemonade was both little bitter
… moreKromagrog
This is a cool little place to go and have some lunch, or a nice dinner. You can sit at the bar or at these cool little tables, they even have a big dinning section for larger crowds. The food is really good and they have options for 5$ up to 21$. They have a large variety of cocktails to choose from making this a really fun place to go and visit, its definitely worth the trip to check this place out. One of my favorite things is they use paper straws for their cocktails and they have great fresh fruit for their drinks. We will definitely be coming back to try their macaroni and cheese.
… moreU Shah
This carefully detailed establishment certainly hits the spot with the wood fired menu selection and the mixologist cocktails. A pleasant surprise for the location or anywhere. The proprietors have put a lot of thought and care into this establishment and are super friendly. Try everything on the menu and you will not be disappointed. I will certainly be back on my next visit to the vicinity.
… moreThomas Secor
Nice cocktail, ice cold Sunday Beer and a celery kombu dish that was the best bar snack I’ve had this year. You should definitely check it out.
… moreMichele Merced
The food is like gourmet bar food! And their handmade soda with handmade syrups that are healthy for you are so good! The environment is super cute. The decor is lovely and the staff was fun and kind. I was able to use Wi-Fi to get some work done on my computer as well, which was very helpful. It’s a lovely little spot
… moreFood of CT
Just stopped for lunch at Cochecton Fire Station since it was suggested to us. It seemed nice and new, and had a cozy vibe. We were a little surprised that they didn’t have table service and that we had to order at the bar, but it was fine! Good chocolate egg crème and Mac and cheese. The chicken thigh was fine but basic, and the skirt steak was definitely the star of the show. It came in a delicious pan sauce that we really enjoyed. Everything came to the table very hot and fresh. Overall, not a bad stop for our lunch before our activities for the day.
… morepaddy pilkington
Such a great restaurant and bar. The vibe and atmosphere are really nice, relaxed and welcoming in a very cool setting. They have a great food menu, all cooked in a wood fired oven, with a section of food that is $5 each. You can order the whole menu for $99 which is fun to do with a group of friends. Josiah and Zeke are great hosts and are very friendly and welcoming. The cocktails are delicious. This place is a loyal gem in the area. Make sure to check it out.
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