Callicoon Brewing Company

🍺 Callicoon Brewing Company is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Catskills, and it’s everything you’d want in a cozy, character-filled brewpub. 🌄 Atmosphere Housed in the beautifully restored 1880s Olympia Hotel, the space blends rustic charm with laid-back hospitality. Whether you’re sipping a pint inside surrounded by warm wood tones and friendly chatter, or relaxing on the porch overlooking the scenic Delaware River, the vibe is welcoming and unpretentious. It’s the kind of place where locals and travelers alike feel right at home—and yes, even your canine companion is welcome on the porch! 🍽️ Food The menu is a satisfying mix of classic pub fare and hearty comfort food. Standouts include the Monster Brisket sandwich, the juicy Pub Steak, and their legendary Reuben—each dish crafted with care and perfect for pairing with one of their NY State craft beers. Daily specials keep things fresh, and the portions are generous without being overwhelming. Whether you’re craving wings, sliders, or a legit UK-style curry, there’s something for every palate. 🎉 Final Thoughts Between the friendly staff, the scenic setting, and the mouthwatering food and drink, Callicoon Brewing Company delivers a memorable experience that’s worth the trip. It’s not just a place to grab a beer—it’s a place to unwind, connect, and savor the Catskills spirit.

Nice bar/restaurant in a classic building. I got the monster brisket sandwich, it wasn't what I would call "monster" but it was good and filling. Kids Mac and cheese was sad, basically plain pasta with cheese melted on top, which made the pasta oily underneath. The waitress was a bit absent-minded and forgot our water refills after we asked for them.

We went there 4 of us. Sat out on the deck and each had a wonderful meal that we all raved about. I had ribs, they fell off the bone with a delicious tangy bbq sauce. Came with fries and coleslaw. The ribs were a half rack but were huge. My wife had pulled pork sandwich and loved it. I had a UFO White ale and my brother in law had the brewer's own IPA. Both were great with ribs. The waitress gave us popcorn which was really good! Service was excellent, staff was really pleasant. I know you will enjoy this tavern restaurant.

We give this 2 stars ONLY due to The service which was outstanding. Would have given 1 star if not for her. Wait staff was friendly, professional and helpful. The food…well, let’s say we’ve had better meals at McDonald’s and that saying a lot because we do t really eat there unless we have to. The onion rings were advertised as “beer battered”, they came out breaded…I HATE breaded onion rings and would have never ordered them. I ate the onion out of my rings and we left one (there were only 5 to start with and hubby was hungry so choked two down). He ordered fish and chips…they were glorified grocery market fish sticks, I had the Reuben on rye (it didn’t taste like rye but looked it so they’re using super cheap rye bread). Not Much flavor, I make a better one at home. We both asked for The fries well done, they weren’t, so can’t follow simple directions. We explained to the waitress that we weren’t satisfied with the onion rings and asked that they be taken off the bill, she said she had already asked and the manager or whoever was in charge said no. We told her to please tell them We won’t be back and that they would receive a poor review. Also told her that she’s awesome and needs to get a job where they serve good food. I’ve been wanting to Try this place for a couple of years now, huge disappointment, we won’t be back and I cannot recommend to anyone unless the only thing you care about is filling your stomach and drinking beer. Ps the coleslaw was good

Good food good people what a great place for lunch and Kelly our server was very friendly and pleasant we’ll be back come fall

Stopped by for a relatively late dinner (around 8:30 pm) and this was the only place open in the area. Sat on the deck with our golden retriever. Perfect spot for an all American menu. Food was yummy and service was great

We were vacationing in the Catskills near Callicoon and this time of year a lot of restaurants are closed mid week. There are not a lot of choices when they are all open, so the selection was few.. We saw this place from the outside and it is absolutely charming with cute signs outside, string lights, very cozy, so we decided to try it. Turned out to be a great meal, we even returned for lunch a few days later. The menu was largely pub inspired comfort food. Couldn't decide between the meatloaf, chicken pot pie or jagerschnitzel (pounded pork cutlet, breaded and sautéed with mushroom sauce) which we ordered. Started with martinis, our go to drink which many places "break", meaning watered down from shaking too long with wet and often small bar ice. However, theirs were great. Then we had a Caesar salad, dressing on the side and that was as good as it gets. The schnitzel was cooked perfectly, tender with a great gravy, large portion mashed potatoes- got a double portion rather than the veggies. For lunch, had a deep fried hot dog, which was interesting. It was a thick hot dog, fried and then served on a bun like normal. It had a nice crisp skin, cooked perfectly. I didn't care for the flavor, I prefer an all beef dog but my wife enjoyed it. Had a meatloaf sandwich which is grilled with Swiss cheese on rye, reminiscent of a patty met, so I did add sautéed onion. It was also excellent, a lot of cheese on both sides of the meat, just the way I like it. Both came with fries. They are the type that are dusted with flour so there is a slight crunchy coating, hot and fresh and quite tasty. Besides the great food, it had a really nice vibe, friendly wait staff, a nice old wood bar, some outside dining available. Very comfortable and clean. I highly recommend this place, you can't go wrong.

I Recommend Going Anywhere Else In Town. The management was awful. Patsy, Stacey both were not helpful in my quest for a decent meal in Calicoon. I had a problem with my order being undercooked. Both managers were rude and not accommodating given the circumstance. Had to pay for an undercooked burger that I took one bite from. Very disappointed with Management and their lack of customer service.

One of my local favorites in Calicoon NY. This place is right by the railroad tracks near the old station, vicinity of Western Hotel (Inn) and the municipal parking lot. Saloon atmosphere with a large Betty Boop figure in the center. Great bottled beer selection but I usually go for their own beer on tap, the Pale Ale in particular. They do have ciders on tap as well. Menu favorites for me are the Pub Steak, the Salmon and the Reuben. Beef on Weck is popular as well. St Patrick's menu is available for month of March if I remember correctly. Probably best to call if you want a heads up on the menu, as the website isn't updated all the time. Great place for lunch with drinks. No noise at lunch. Service very good in daytime. Trivia night is Wednesdays. Make reservation for that.

Came for lunch on a rainy Saturday and the place was bustling but we were able to get a table. Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and fries was really good - ask for the horseradish mayo stuff!! Service was decent.

Slim pickins around these parts but food was pretty basic. You can't expect the same level as the city.

Solid food and cold beer. The service is good. There's indoor or outdoor seating. Ambience is low key sports bar, friendly and not fancy at all. I had the fish cakes with salad. Good flavor. The salad had fresh greens, tomatoes and red onion. My hubby had the Reuben sandwich with french fries, and he was very pleased. Price was around $15, so not bad. Wednesdays are trivia night and the place is packed, so reserve for that.

Saloon looking restaurant that fits the theme of old town Callicoon. Sits above on the hill road across from railroad. Beautiful landscape and relaxing views in the Hudson Valley. Food is so fresh, definitely a farm to table quality. Service is excellent, very hospitable and friendly.

Food good! Service great! Ambiance cool vibe. Really enjoyed shooting down from Hancock. Quick pull in, great menu, enjoyed. I would recommend. Try the local beer.

Nice little spot to stop by if you are visiting the area. Good selection of drinks and friendly service.

This place is phenomenal the service was on spot the bartenders are super friendly and welcoming I believe the bartenders name was Amanda and she was a true delight surely an asset to the environment definitely five stars on my behalf

We were hungry from exploring all day and they were about to close up for a private party, but were nice enough to squeeze us in for a quick lunch. Ambiance was nice and chill. Typical, low-key sports bar. Service and food were alright. I had a burger with fries, it was solid, but nothing out of this world. We had a vegetarian in our party, as well, and they had no problems with finding some solid choices on the menu. They came in clutch at the time, but wouldn't rush back.

I don't typically do well in places such as this, old time pubs with heavy and fried bar food. Mainly because of being vegetarian and also it's not the healthiest food. I was happily surprised to see many choices on the menu, including several being vegetarian. The building is very cool and old, with historical photos of the train station across the street. The dining area and bathrooms all seem to be fresh and updated. It seemed very quiet from the outside but once inside, there were people at both the bar and dining for lunch. The service was very friendly and pleasant!

A great spot that has relocated to their new location in the old hotel since my last visit, and I couldn't be happier! The food is great, the bar fun, and the people friendly and nice. I again ordered the beef on weck, which I have had 3 or more previous times here. This time, it was not as good because the role was not a true weck roll anymore like it used to be, and still should be. This time unfortunately it seemed to just be a regular roll with some seed sprinkled over it. Either way the beer was good and cold, the food was tasty and hot, and the people were friendly and welcoming! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK JW!!!

Disappointing. Had fries with our meals that had burnt black particles stuck on fries. Told waitress who came back and said the fryer oil had been changed that morning. Apparently not! Fries tasted completely burnt. Staff wouldn't offer a substitute or take off bill. Paid $18 dollars for each meal that wasn't good. Won't return here.

I stumbled upon the quaint little hamlet of Callicoon on my way back from the Catskills. Looking for a place to eat lunch I thought I'd give this place a try. It's located in a historic and well maintained building. Friendly and helpful bartender gave me some recommendations. I had the beef-on-Weck which was top notch. Their beer was very good too. If I'm ever in this neck of the woods again I'll definitely be back.

We just love this place !! whenever we visit callicoon we always stop at the brewery. Live music on the weekends, the kids love running around the free popcorn freshly popped!! The great local beers and ciders, my favorite is the hibiscus ginger cider!! Burgers are amazing and Irish fries are too!! Lots of memories all over from the owners personal collection so cool to see from Woodstock to all the railroad stations. And don't forget the Beef on Weck one of Billy Joels favorites!!

Not quite the 'brewing company' experience that I am used to when visiting these type of spots but we checked it out nonetheless. The parking here is very weird and quite annoying so I'll leave that up to y'all to figure out because after some blindside from the liquor store nearby told us we couldnt park on the most obscure, dirt hill, with plenty of other areas, I was at my last nerve of the day.. moving on.. They didn't have flights which I found odd. My dude got to taste the few house brews in those little paper bathroom cups tho... alrighty then.. I had some random cider which was overly sweet but tolerable. Apps we ordered were typical bar eats. Thankfully the bartender warmed up to us bc again, I had my last nerve w rude women that day. It was ok but I don't really feel the need to return unless they re-vamp or do flights

Fried pickles were niceeeee. Breading to pickle ratio was good. Wasn't too crispy or soggy. Ranch sauce was good. Tasty ribs (waitress told us about the smoker out back and we were sold!)..though I wish they were a bit meatier. Irish Burrito was a surprise star and the Irish fries on the side allow you to skip ordering Irish fries as a starter (unless you want late night irish fries like me). Pulled pork was good. Good amount piled onto the bun. Not dry at all. Bun was a tadddd soggy, but not bad (sister in law who had the pulled pork suggests the fried pickles get added to the sandwich in the future..and it sounds like a genius suggestion). Awestruck cider was incredible..no growlers tho, but which was a bummer Mega Boss IPA has top notch alcohol percentage andddd tastes good! Nirvana IPA was also good, but the flavor was bit stronger than the Mega Boss The bartender/waitress Cait was a sweetheart and informed. Made our lives very easy while ordering food and drinks.

Stopped in here on a whim. Bar was busy with I assume the regulars. Service was good, very friendly. I had the corn beef sliders which were heavenly. The meat wasnt dry, the slaw was tasty, the fries were crunchy, zero complaints here. My husband had the wings, and he enjoyed them. A definite revisit if im ever out that way again

What a great job they have done to restore the hotel and offer a great bar atmosphere and restaurant that offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Good food.

My husband and I stopped in the Callicoon Brewing Company while vacationing in NY. The food was great! The sweet potato soup is a must! And the selection of beers is impressive. But THE main reason we returned for the second day in a row is because of Penny who works there. She definitely has a way of engaging people and is lots of fun to talk to. A very valuable asset to this business. Stop in and see for yourself!

I remember when this was just a cool looking abandoned building. I was really looking forward to checking this place out. The food was good. The service was good. Overall I recommend this place 100%. We ate on front porch which somehow added to the experience. My only gripe is they allowed people from the bar to smoke on the porch about 20 or 30 feet away from people eating their dinner. That's something I could definitely do without.

I always have a great time here. Lovely staff, fun, unpretentious atmosphere. I really appreciate the variety on the menu- you can absolutely get your classic pub-style feast on, burgers, nachos, wings, shepherd's pie etc., but they also have "real" salads (read: not a hunk of iceberg with a pepper chunk and one pale tomato) and a legit UK-style curry. The seared ahi tuna is also a favorite of mine, and the chicken schnitzel is great. Definitely something for everyone!

Sooo... we were driving home from a roadtrip and stopped here for lunch on Labor Day. Well.. it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. It's in an old town that looks pretty neglected :( The establishment itself was ok. The waitress did not wipe down tables before seating people so that was the initial turn off. I ordered the nachos which were fine, hubby ordered the steak with salad which was meh, nothing special. They used paper plates and plastic utensils which caught me a bit off guard. No big deal I guess...there was someone blowing leafs right by customers which I thought was annoying. Waitress was having an off day and struggled w orders. I felt bad but we didn't enjoy the time as much as we were expecting. I don't see myself returning. If I was in the area again there was a cool wine bar down the street, which was the only thing that really sparked my interest around there.

Good beer selection, all cold, including a few of their own brews. Their own Pale Ale is my favorite. Always a good time here. A couple of good Beef options, some salads, a couple of vegetarian options, Fish & Chips, Reubens. No trout any time we were there. I had the Salmon once. Very good! Good luck finding a current menu online. I never have. Just drop in. Really good lunch spot. Nothing in this town is open too late, but dinner you can get. Trivia night is pretty crowded. Wednesday.

Stopped here for lunch after snow tubing at Villa Roma. The food and service were excellent! Fresh and delicious pub food and brews. The history of the building is fascinating. Really a great place to eat in a cute little town!

So, I was exploring and taking pictures all morning when I came upon this place and saw the sign out front that said it was open. Went in and a great lunch (Cheeseburger and Fries) and great service. This place is probably hopping at night as it was not very crowded for lunch -- but I loved it. When I got home (95 miles away in New Jersey) I realized that I had been there before ... but last time was in 2010 and the building was abandoned. How cool is that? Wish I had realized that's where I was when I was sitting there. I will definitely have to go back!

Nice atmosphere but they were out of the two menu selections that we wanted (BBQ ribs and flatiron steak) Roast beef sandwich was good and the nachos were good but a little sweet for our taste - service was spotty and had to look for our server for a second round Peter Irwin Oakland CA

Nice little spot in the heart of Callicoon. We flipped a quarter on whether to come here or the place next door and tails landed us here. The menu is limited, sandwiches, burgers and basic starters. The special menu had ribs and curry which sounded promising but I was hesitant to order curry from a brewery that mostly serves sandwiches. No actual beer menu, the server rattled them all off at once and without seeing the type of beer, I just walked up to the bar and checked them out myself. My husband got the Beef on a Weck, I got a quesadilla. His sandwich was great, my quesadilla was ok. Our waitress was great and funny.

Tasty, but flawed. First the food: We ordered appetizers and entrees for lunch, the Irish Nachos (a French fry dish) was top notch, although would have been a lot better if they didn't use those "coated" french fries. The nachos were naked save for just some scant chili, cheese, and jalepenos. Unimpressive. The Beef on Weck was very flavorful, as was the Pulled Pork sandwich, although the sauce was very sweet, as opposed to the cole slaw, which was just awful, because they left out the sugar -- it was only cabbage, vinegar, mayo, and black pepper. Bland and flavorless. But the presentation was very appetizing. Now the service: Marcus was very, very friendly and helpful, BUT he was left by himself to manage the bar, dining room, and outdoor seating. When we left, he had 4-5 tables combined inside and out, plus six bar stools occupied, and no help at all. We waited way too long for refills, or to get a check. Other people were wondering if they should stay or leave as they waited for him on their first arrival.

I was on a day trip to the Upper Delaware River Scenic area in Sullivan & Delaware Counties. I stopped for lunch here. It's an old time pub/restaurant. They have a large porch seating area which looked quite popular when I arrived. I went to the bar to eat since it was pretty hot outside & I don't like heat. Well, it was almost as hot inside. They had A/C but it was mostly ineffective. What bothered me the most was a group of 5 or 6 folks at the left side of the bar totally ignoring social distancing rules and the bartender doing nothing about it. Thankfully there was a large area to the right of them that was empty so I took a stool and moved it as far to the right as I could. To be fair, the bartender was taking care of everyone, at the bar, the inside dining room & the outside porch. But she still should have insisted the group at the bar do something to at least try & distance themselves a bit more. The bartender did provide quick & friendly service. I had a burger, fries and a Yuengling. The burger was quite good. It was large and cooked exactly as ordered. I got a decent sized order of fries & the beer was very cold. I would return but I might sit in the inside dining room if the bar looked like that again.

On a day where I was very hungry and very tired, this place was an absolute godsend. First and foremost, Callicoon is an awesome and supportive community and this place is a great example of that. Patrons were chatting and the musicians were lively. We ordered the Irish cannonballs (out of this world), beef stew, and cottage pie. All 3 were October specials and all 3 were absolutely delicious. The staff are quick and friendly and the atmosphere was great. At the moment, it's gimmick-level Halloweeny in there and I love it. We will be returning on our way through!

First time here and had to try their cheese burger. Great taste and nicely prepared fries, a most do if you are in the area.

Only came here for the beer but what a warm and friendly brewery! Stopped in here as my bf and I went exploring and we were so happy to stumble upon this great brewery. The atmosphere is great because you have all of the beer brewin' and it feels like someone's home. Loved it. Had the most interesting beer here..The Indra. Composed of curry, cumin, cayenne pepper and kefir lime. Wow what a flavor. The beer even had a spicy finish. I would suggest asking to taste it before you get it because it may not be for everyone. Shout out to Mary, the lovely bar tender who made us feel welcome and provided wonderful service.

Outside is a step back in time and very beautiful. I'm a sucker for a good porch and this place has one of the best. Ordered the corned beef. Very good. I will be returning when in the area again.

Sliced beef (au jus) on a hard roll was pretty good! Good amount of beef and done well. Good selection of beer too! This place gets busy at times its really hit or miss. There is parking on the street or up the hill in a lot.

Excellent gem here!! All beers were my favorite. Seriously off the beaten path. I had meat loaf- grass fed local beef and my friend had the rib special. Ribs were fall off the bone and house bbq was perfectly not too sweet balanced with spices. Would 100% go back even though it's not near anything waitstaff was friendly efficient and knowledgeable.

Probably a 3 1/2 star if I could and not because I didn't like it. The food was acceptable and the staff was friendly and attentive, it's just that they don't actually brew beer on site...go figure. These small towns want people to visit and spend money but don't want people to visit and spend money... Anyway, try it and you'll like it nevertheless.

Have been here a couple of times. Food is great. Wasn't happy with my last order and our very kind server Maryellen made it right. Service is great the fried pickles are a must and there is something for everyone. Will definitely return.

Cool laid back place for a drink. The beers are cold, and the people here are friendly. The food was surprisingly good, the meat was juicy and not cooked to death. The fries and wings are the best.

This is a charming place to grab lunch while in the area. The bar is cozy and the service quick. The Thanksgiving sandwich was delicious!

Great little place. Good food and service. They were packed when we got there. There was 5 of us so we had to wait a little to get a table. It was bar food but delicious. Will come back again

On a hot summer day! This place was the coolest place to be without air conditioning! Nice Sunday afternoon patio crowd but we sat inside at the beautiful antique bar and was served by a congenial attentive bartender . Callicoon IPA, Apple Cider, meatloaf and pulled pork...delicious! We ate and drank , and listened to a lively 4 piece folk band with an additional talented young singer and spoon player! We had a great time and look forward to going back with friends to share fun times with! Ps- 2 pints and meal=$25 approximately! Without tip

We were a party of 16 and we had a reservation. We were seated right away. The waitress was extremely busy but still managed to be very attentive. It was 'trivia night' and it was a really great atmosphere. Lots of beer to choose from. I'm not a beer drinker but tried the badass and it was very good. Someone in our party ordered the beer sampler so they got to enjoy all of the different kinds. 10 for only $15! The food was okay, and that's why I gave a 4 instead of 5. It may have been what I ordered (The Slammer). It was not bad, but it wasn't great either. I would definitely go back.

Love this place, A true Community gem! Don't come and expect Williamsburg style cooking. It's more of a bar than it is a brewery but they have some great originals. Stuff yourself in a booth grab a beer and some bar grub.

A few more visits, and I've decided this place deserves five stars. Because it's a perfect small town beer hall that offers regional brews (including their own excellent lager) and meaty sandwiches at reasonable prices. (A good sized reuben is $9, and that's the most expensive menu item). The space is large and open, the booths are comfortable and the antique bar is gorgeous. They're picking up a star for the service. I was there on a Monday afternoon when they got unexpectedly slammed with only one server on. They could have fallen apart, but instead service just slowed a bit. The server mentioned she was slammed, laughed it off, pushed through, and did not share any anxiety she might have been feeling with us. In the end the service wasn't much slower than what's typical in some places I've been. Impressive. Couple that with the quality, vibe and prices of what they're doing here, and I don't see how one could make a better small town beer hall. The world needs more places like this.

Sincerely welcoming staff, relaxing atmosphere, celebrating a mixed theme of a brewery , fire hall, and Irish Pub Their pale ale and porter are very smooth and flavorable. At least a dozen other brews to chose from, including regional microbrews. The owners, waiting staff, and chefs are smiling, friendly and accommodating, offering variation and have a great sandwich menu. Mary, the bartender is very attentive and will keep you laughing with her witty, but kind personality. You certainly won't have to sit with an empty glass. Folks stop in from all over. Establishment is a big hit! You'll want to go back !

Great selection of on tap local and regional brews, although no with interesting bottles and imports. Ciders too. Excellent Reuben sandwiches, and other bar food -- fried pickles, mushrooms, jalapeño poppers, free popcorn, etc. Fun decor -- wooden booths, big old fashioned bar, quirky seasonal decorations. Live music on Saturday nights, and people often get up to dance. Good casual place.

Really cute place! My husband is a beer person so it's nice to have a place with variety. We've been to both the new and old locations and this one is much cleaner. We had chili nachos, mozzarella sticks, burgers and fries for the kids, my husband had a steak and I got a Reuben quesadilla. Everything was great but the corned beef was brined with too much cinnamon, it was really noticeable. There aren't too many great options in the area so we definitely come every year on our vacation.

Stopped here with my daughter on a Monday for a late lunch. She had an order of nachos which was huge, layered with beans and cheese and topped with a good amount of jalapeño peppers. It was tasty and plentiful. I had the bison burger sans bun, which came with a nice side of mixed salad greens and fries. The fries were perfect hot & crispy. The buffalo burger was dry & tough. I could barely cut it with a knife. I had asked for medium rare and was told they only cook their burgers well done. I should have ordered something else. Bathroom needed attention, as did the rest of the place. I gave them three stars because I got the impression that there was only one woman trying to do everything, might be better on weekend or when there is more help on duty. Short version: it's a pub with pub food.

We were there for lunch yesterday and everything was good. However quite the opposite today. We walked in and it took a while for us to be greeted. Then finally when we were seated, we were left alone and nobody came to take our order or acknowledge our presence. THEN the people at two tables on both sides of us were up and about without masks talking loudly, laughing interacting and out of their seats WITHOUT masks! Then one lady was walking around the entire restaurant and into bathroom without a mask. Definitely an uncomfortable environment during these trying times. Needless to say we walked out without any notice at all. Very bad experience