Oliver's at Howland House

Oliver’s is such a special place. We came here for my wife’s 30th birthday. Fantastic drinks, even better food. Make sure you try the pies and the bangers and mash. after dinner you can play a game of pool, they have a beautiful table. High recommend for anyone 10/10

Oliver’s at Howland House near Woodstock, NY, is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The food is simply delicious—every dish is thoughtfully prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. Ask about their special dessert! The setting is beautiful, blending rustic charm with elegance, and you can tell every detail has been carefully curated to create a warm and memorable dining experience. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Oliver’s is a must-visit. We can’t wait to go back and enjoy this incredible spot again!

Oliver’s is a new restaurant in an old renovated hotel building that kept a whole lot of its charm on the outside and inside too. The floors look to be the original! They have just opened and they are still working on renovating the main dining room from what I could see when I looked in the windows afterwards. Service was friendly and effective for such a small crew - host, bartender, 1 bus boy, and some in the kitchen. All the tables were numbered and you have to order at the bar. I presume this is either temporary or a solution for the bar seating area of the soon to be full restaurant. I admit, I would have liked full service but I have to give them wiggle room for just opening up very recently. The food was pretty dang good, and we had the fresh cavatelli, chicken pot pie and the lamb banger (not pictured). The food portions were reasonable and not oversized at all - we admit to have probably wanted one more banger as it only came with one to begin with for the $23 price tag but then it probably would have been even more expensive as they do make them in house as well. Overall, a charming experience and felt good to support a local restaurant. The vibes were immaculate and 10 out of 5 if I could! Excellent drink menu, excellent wine menu, and really great spot for a date in my opinion! I would probably go back in 2-3 months as they work everything out, keep up the great work!!

We were touring through the area on bikes. Found this place by mistake. What a great mistake! All the food was amazing. Made in house and very fresh. Hand pies, bolognese, and chicken pot pie were all fantastic. Eva was our bartender and she had a great personality, super friendly, and very accommodating. Wish we were local, but next time we’re in the area we’ll certainly come back.

We popped in to Oliver’s in need of quick wifi access and came back the same night for dinner. What a wonderful discovery! The food was absolutely delicious - as fans of the Great British Baking Show, we were highly impressed with the pastry in the hand pies, and the fillings were so tasty as well. The grilled cheese was so satisfying and the chicken pot pie was the perfect amount of savory comfort. Possibly even better than the food were the staff - cannot emphasize how welcoming, friendly, kind and attentive they are. It was an all around really great experience and we will definitely be back.

The Graham & Co team recommended this place for dinner and I'm so glad I went! Great beer, wine, and liquor selection. Friendly, upbeat staff. I got the Crispy Fingerling Potatoes (needs more aioli) for a starter and the Housemade Mafalde Pasta as a main (pictured). Lovely back patio with a firepit and a nice front patio (faces the parking lot) to enjoy an evening out. Cant' wait to come back! Thanks!

Oliver's was excellent! On Wednesday they had their pop-up menu. We ordered kale salad with sliced fruit, gyoza, and ramen (pictured). Food and service was great. We also got takeout another night and had hand pies (amazing), autumn salad, and fingerling potatoes. Again, everything was delicious. The bar and restaurant were clean and cozy. Can't say much more. Go and find out for yourself

What a lovely spot for a family meal. My husband and I were warmly welcomed after our long drive from NYC into this little culinary oasis. The calm, classy, yet comfortable atmosphere is excellent for whether you are dining/drinking solo at the bar or with loved ones around a table. The prices are very reasonable and you cannot go wrong with any option from the thoughtful menu. We ordered four or five dishes to share as a family and each one had a specialness to it that really left our tastebuds inspired. It's the kind of menu that you want to try to copy and make yourself but you know you won't be able to make it as nice as the chefs do at Oliver's! We loved the cocktails we ordered and we even made buddies with some people who wanted to play a round of pool with us in the lovely room with the fireplace. Good times!

Fun place with fire pit and a pool table. Great food and comfy vibes. My wife loves the Jilly cocktail too.

To start, I had a Katerskill IPA. It was one of my favorite IPAs I have had in the area. It was a draft and served extremely cold. For my main course, I had the Mafalde Bolognese. This was the BEST bolognese I have ever had. The noodles were homemade and cooked perfectly. The meat was delicious and savory. I will definitely be back for this dish. The food was served promptly and the service was polite and friendly. It is pub style, so you order from the bar and then they bring the food to you. The ambiance was charming and dimly lit. They had indoor and outdoor seating. They also had a very nice pool table.

I hate writing and updating reviews. I hated it even more when it's a negative one. This place used to be all about comfort: cozy vibe, warm service and food that felt made with care. But somewhere in the last few months, the kitchen's lost its touch. Two weeks ago my pasta came out looking rich and promising, but the cheese had clearly been melted ages before- cold, congealed and sad by the time it hit the table. I had to send it back just to get it warmed. Then came their famous chocolate ganache balls we love with strawberry coulis. Except now, the scoops are deformed with zero coulis and replaced with caramel instead. Why change something that worked so well? Hubs and I thought maybe it was just an off night. Came back Halloween weekend with my daughter, hoping for some sort of redemption. Nope. Same story. Plus the Vegetarian hand pies my kid and I ordered were cold. The only thing still holding this place up is the nice menu selections that only reads well on paper and for sure, their cocktails: strong and creative.-

Oliver's was a mixed bag. Pros: * Beautifully renovated and attractive space that is part of an old inn. * Pool table! * Pretty good British pub-style food. The chicken pot pie could use a little extra salt but overall quite solid, especially the creamy tomato soup and savory hand pies. Cons: * Dishes were kind of overpriced, especially at lunch. The hand pies were $7 each and rapidly vanished. The chicken pot pie was $25 and came with a salad but it still wasn't a ton. * Service was hot and cold. You order at the bar, and your food is brought to your table. The bartender sometimes seemed nice but then sometimes seemed to not care about customers.

We love stopping by Oliver's after a hike in the area -- it's the perfect reward. The French Onion Grilled Cheese is absolutely delicious and comforting, the Summer Farro Bowl is fresh and satisfying, and the Bangers & Mash is classic comfort food done right. The setting is warm and welcoming, featuring lovely outdoor tables as well as stylish & cozy indoor tables. The drinks menu is impressive, offering great wine and beer selections along with creative, original cocktails. Oliver's has quickly become one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

Three and a half, actually, maybe. We went for dinner on Thursday night; we'd been to this place in two prior lives (when it was "4 Corners" and "Duchess Anne"). The space has been refurbished and looks quite nice: the fireplace now burns wood, not gas, the windows don't leak cold air, a claw footed pool table sits in the middle of the dining room inviting kids and others to have some fun. As it turned out one staff members was out sick, which obviously had an impact on service, but there are other "issues": we were served a delicious focaccia with soft butter without plates; we weren't offered water. Sure, with one staff out service suffers, understandably, but other diners who came in after us were served before us. Nice cocktails. I ordered the Tunisian lamb but couldn't have it because the delivered lamb froze (not sure how or why, but glitches are understandable). I ordered bangers and mash , which was good yet underwhelming. They don't serve coffee, understandably, but added to all other "issues" took away from the enjoyment. Bottom line: Olivers has unrealized potential, and might just work well, but I was disappointed.

What a great find! Was staying nearby for the weekend- stopped by and had an excellent meal. A small menu which changes and had various daily specials. We shared rosemary focaccia bread and one of the hand pies to start with (smoked trout) they had several others- really tasty. For mains we had peach panzanella salad, seafood bowl and lamb sausages and mash. All were really really good. Portions were maybe not huge so perhaps order sides or apps if hungry. The place is a bar / restaurant at a local inn. You can sit inside of they had 2 outdoor seating areas. Good drinks and friendly bar staff. Would definitely return if anywhere nearby.

Loved this cozy local dining spot. Sat at the bar and had the chicken pot pie. So good. My sister-in-law has the hand pies and loved those two. Cocktails and service were top notch!

Beautifully done space with interesting cocktail specials. Lilly, the bartender, is charming. The Tavern menu is consistently good. ​

Bartender / Waitress was insulting and arrogant. We asked for a menu and if there was breakfast, and she barked, "What's the matter with you? Why don't you go to Wafflehouse." Place sucks and they are rude as hell.

A real over-priced disappointment. Sorry, but with so many other good options in the area, this place just doesn't cut it.