Drinking in Kingston
On foot
Such a great place to grab a beer or cider and sit with a book or chill at the bar. Outdoor seating is the best view in Kingston when it's open.
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Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StSuch a great place to grab a beer or cider and sit with a book or chill at the bar. Outdoor seating is the best view in Kingston when it's open.
Great vibe, reliable cocktails, and open later than most.
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Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StGreat vibe, reliable cocktails, and open later than most.
Hotel Kinsley
301 Wall StGood cocktails and super cozy bar atmosphere.
Usually your best bet if you just want to grab a bottle of wine and chill in the apartment, but sadly they're currently closed due to a fire...
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Ester Wine and Spirits
34 N Front StUsually your best bet if you just want to grab a bottle of wine and chill in the apartment, but sadly they're currently closed due to a fire...
Kingston's first microbrew. A bit of a longer walk, but a nice place to relax, often with live music.
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Keegan Ales
20 St James StKingston's first microbrew. A bit of a longer walk, but a nice place to relax, often with live music.
Nothing fancy, but the best retail beer selection on foot.
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Beer Universe
239 Ulster AveNothing fancy, but the best retail beer selection on foot.
Our closest bar, just a block away. It's in the very cozy stone Tappen House and is open late!
Salt Box Bar
Our closest bar, just a block away. It's in the very cozy stone Tappen House and is open late!
Short drive (within 5 minutes)
A chill bar with decent eats and sometimes live music in back.
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Tubby’s
586 BroadwayA chill bar with decent eats and sometimes live music in back.
Our favorite in midtown. Great beer and food, with outdoor seating to boot. You can also get cans to go.
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Kingston Standard Brewing Co.
22 Jansen AveOur favorite in midtown. Great beer and food, with outdoor seating to boot. You can also get cans to go.
Beer World
1221 Ulster AveBest retail beer selection around.
Nothing fancy, just friendly staff and the usual wine/spirits. Good if you're making a run to get groceries at Hannaford too.
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J K's Wine & Liquor
276 Plaza RdNothing fancy, just friendly staff and the usual wine/spirits. Good if you're making a run to get groceries at Hannaford too.
Longer drive (within 20 minutes)
A bit of a hike, but our favorite local brewery.
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Suarez Family Brewery
2278 U.S. 9A bit of a hike, but our favorite local brewery.
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdOne of the best on this side of the river.