The Hudson House & Distillery

Went here for a private event. The space was lovely. We got a little tour of the distillery and we learned the history of the space and it was fascinating. The drinks were amazing. I loved the rye (and I love a New York State rye) but the vodka was out of this world. So sweet and delicious. I can't wait to come back in the spring for the gin. Food was very good as well but since I was there for a group event where there was a buffet style I can't speak to the regular restaurant food.

The building is beautiful & the hostess was wonderful. There was a very relaxed vibe about the place on a Saturday night. There's a beautiful sitting room to the left when you walk in. We were seated in the sun room & I'm sure it's breathtaking during the day. We just came in to check it out so we ordered the charcuterie board just to pick on something. Unfortunately, it was beyond disappointing. There was only one meat & only one cheese unless you count the crumbs that look like they were dropped. They likely used an entire bottle of giardiniera for our board. We were especially confused when the table next to us had more than one meat (what looked like salami) on their board. Our waiter mentioned nothing about anything being out of stock. Also the drink options weren't something our server appeared familiar with.

Excellent food, attentive service, beautiful views, pretty decor, mellow live music- what more could you want? Ok, I would like to come back when it's not raining to sit on the deck/patio, but my in-laws (who had brunch with us here) are making plans to stay here when they open the hotel portion. I'm not a huge drinker but the spirits were very tasty for hard liquor. The owner gave us a very nice history of the house and great conversations about the distilling process. Delightful morning!

Went for NYE brunch and I don't recommend. Brunch menu was pretty much devoid of actual brunch food, ordered the french toast casserole and it tasted as if the cap to the nutmeg seasoning fell off while making it. At least the hot toddy was good, but was really surprised when they told me they were out of bourbon!(after double checking it turns out they were not out of bourbon) As for ambiance, it was obvious that the staff resented being there and it didn't help that one of the lights above our table was flickering, threatening to give us seizures the whole time. We were seated almost literally in the entry way, which would have been understandable if they had been fully booked, but there were a dozen open tables in better locations of the dining area. If you do come here, request a table near one of the windows, as the view seems to be the only thing worth coming for.

We did the tour with Charles, and he was so passionate and lovely. He spoke at length about the history of the house and his own story of how the Hudson House came to be. He was both informative and interesting, and at the end, we all shared a wonderful tasting experience! My husband was shocked at just how smooth the bourbon was, and I found the vodka to be absolutely delightful. The atmosphere of the rest of the house is historic and homey, though we saw it at night, we could recognize the beauty and love Eminating from the location. 100 percent would recommend for parties, get together, and even weddings!!

We went here for a bank dinner holiday party and it was fantastic. The drink menu was robust and the signature cocktails were perfectly executed. The food was well beyond expectations. The pork belly app and steak dinner were spectacular. This was a high quality experience checking all the boxes: food, drink, atmosphere, service, cleanliness, entertainment. Well run establishment.

Sitting high on the banks of the Hudson River, it's worth a visit just for the views. Once a Monestary, it's now a distillery producing some impressive spirits. We went for a special event which included a buffet dinner. The food was excellent. I'd like to go back for a tasting, in the summer, when you can sit on the back patio overlooking the river. They also have a nice small- plate menu if you want a snack.