Whiskey River NY

Wish I could give this place a 10 star review, the bartender Ronan was a class act. He went above & beyond for us and made us feel right at home. The truffle buffalo wings were just as good as the drinks. Thanks again for the hospitality! Cheers

Hands down our favorite burger in Peekskill. We literally brag to our friends from other towns about how good the Up the River Burger is and how lucky we are to have Whiskey River right in the middle of town. Keep up the good work guys

Ok I started with 5 stars before I even got my burger based on my drink, appetizer and service! But then when my juicy burger came with the homemade BACON!!!! Wow!! Cauliflower Buffalo bites were delicious!! I had the Fight ya naked and The Diablo drinks! Both great! Very satisfied with all the food. Glad we stopped here for lunch! Will def be back again. Right in the heart of Peekskill, great burger bar with great drinks!

Had an excellent veggie burger, and my boyfriend had the bacon cheeseburger and we both thought they hit the spot. My friend had the chicken and waffles, also delish. I didn’t drink but my friends did, and they said beers were great. Kind, efficient service.

The food options are really creative and tasty. The cauliflower bites were crunchy and maybe could have been cooked little more. The chicken and waffle stackers is a great idea, the fries were good but the chicken was overcooked and tough and the waffles were a little soft. Would consider trying again maybe when they're not so busy.

Been here a few times. Great chicken sandwiches, burgers, breakfast, and beer with friendly staff. On top of that, they saw new parents about to feed a baby and offered warm water to warm up the baby's bottle.

I just had what may be the most solid chicken sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. Let’s start with the chicken itself. Most places will Try to fool you by giving you an extra large piece of chicken that is cooked unevenly. These guys give you two Cutlets of chicken that are grilled to perfection. Let’s move onto the bacon. We’ve all been to those restaurants that give you the cheapest, lowest quality piece of bacon they can find. Not Whiskey River! The bacon is thick and meaty with the perfect amount of fat to give it flavor. I’m normally not a fan of pickles on the chicken sandwich, but it really works in this case. Now finally, the bread. The Bread is a wonderfully toasted bun. Nothing pretentious with a bunch of seeds on it, just a rock, solid bun the bartender, I think his name was David, was wonderfully attentive and always made sure my beer glass was full. They are definitely deserving of five stars!

We had a really fabulous lunch just after the new year. The pubs dazzling decorations, warm atmosphere, easy tunes and effervescent service from Ronan made for a great afternoon! Try the Cali River Burger and the Wings!

Wow. What a great place to hang out. Loved the cocktail drinks different Ipas , and wines. River burger , watermelon salad , and the Brussels sprouts were amazing. Service and ambience is good. Definitely a place to return too

What a place! The bartender is from Ireland and has the Irish accent and humor. He makes one hell of a drink. It was incredibly fun to sit at the bar and chat. It's a very friendly place and although we only went for drinks, I will go back next time for food as well. Parking is annoying as there is mostly only street parking available, and it's a dollar or so an hour. Some places have a limit on the parking as well. Their bathrooms were not the best but they worked. It was overall a perfect neighborhood bar. They also decorate it every month for a holiday or theme.

We had a great meal here! The sandwiches (I had the double cheeseburger and my friend had the grilled chicken) were very tasty. Service was friendly and prompt. We also enjoyed our pretzel bites as an appetizer. A welcoming and friendly ambiance topped off an enjoyable experience.

We tried this place because our daughter enjoys it. We found it to be not so inviting and the food was a yawn. Maybe we hit it during an off night but nothing would attract us to return. Maybe if we dank whiskey...

Great food, people and atmosphere. Their house burger and chicken sandwich (the mother clucker) cannot be beat. they also have a menu that changes biweekly which always offers great tasty culinary surprises. There is a large selection of imbivications too! Come and enjoy yourself! You will certainly return.

I have to post this as I walked in and walked out because the menu for drinks is deceptive. There are no prices included on the menu screen for draft beers (on the screen) and various pours of spirits on the menu. This is just deceptive. It is easy enough to add prices to these drinks and keep your menu updated. It is clear they want you to order and find out the price later once you get the check and then it is too late. I am a big supporter of local restaurants, but this is just plain wrong and needs to be called out. It is not hard to maintain an inventory of choices and price each choice, especially when the menu is electronically generated. Unacceptable for the consumer - buyer beware. Happy to update this review if it is ever fixed. Outside of this, they do have a great choice of beers and spirits and I hope to go back if they fix this issue. Level with your customer.

Just a bar, nothing more! NOT much to comment on. Small, dark, very loud, TV distraction everywhere. I never went in here for just that reason as I don't particularly care to eat at bars, but I was curious. Read the reviews here first. I will say I enjoyed my sandwich which was called the Mutha' Klucker -- a fried chicken breast sandwich, and a big one! Greasy fries and plastic silverware took the experience down. Had to ask for everything I needed and for whatever reason, the bartender didn't seem too attentive (to me at least). Anyway, went in open-minded but won't be returning. If you like eating in a dark bar, or drinking for that matter, then this place will check your boxes.

Ordered takeout from here for the first time. No pictures because it all went so quickly. Had the loaded tots, mother clucker, chicken and waffle sliders and the cod fish tacos (these didn't even make it on the 8 minute drive home!). Definitely going to eat in next time.

Calling out to ALL my Whiskey and Bourbon peeps!!! Pull up a bar stool, we got work to do here!!! Yummy!!! What a nice selection of amazing Whiskeys! And if you have a chance. Do the Smoked Bacon Old Fashion! Yup, my new love. Service was very welcoming and engaging! Had a blast interacting with the Bartender and the other guests!!! Food was great, good portions and very tasty and out to you in a very timely manner!!! Prices were very reasonable and the seasonal decorations, the best I have seen so far!!! To be honest, going to be hard to beat! So what are you waiting for? Get on down there and have a drink and or a bite or both!!! Keep an eye out for me because I am definitely going to be back!!!

Great place to kick back with some friends and enjoy a brew or some way better than expected food! It's loud, often crowded, and seating is hard to find, but if you stick it out, you'll be rewarded with some surprises like maple wings, and a great burger and fries. Pulled pork and fish tacos were less impressive but service is always fast and the man who runs the show will do everything in his power to make you happy. Party on!

We stopped here on our way back from dropping my son off at hockey camp at West Point. It's a quaint pub, with a very friendly and hard working staff. We had our 3 and 5 year old with us and they were very accommodating. The food came out quickly and was very tasty. Restrooms were clean as well. Thank you for a great experience while stopping off in Peekskill.

Stopped in for a quick burger on the way home from a day trip. Ended up being there 1.5 hours with most of it spent being ignored & trying to get the attention of both our server & the owner. At one point my husband was waving the owner over to try to get our check & he walked right past us into the ramen restaurant next door?? More concerned with socializing than running his restaurant. Food was also below average, burgers no way worth $18 especially when served with plastic silverware

Honestly so surprised how great this place was! Super clean and well decorated. Great food, Great cocktail and liquor list, and amazing genuine service. If I lived anywhere near here I'd be a once a week regular.

Oh man....the veggie burger here is super tasty. It has all the fixings, avocado, jalapeño, the sauce, TLC...it's just so satisfying. The cauliflower wings were good. And the burrito was a burrito. GET THE VEGGIE BURGER.

Wanna grab some delicious drinks AND great food all in one spot? Consider this a MUST! Before heading to Woodbury Commons Outlet, we decided to grab a nosh and Whiskey River on N. Division St in Peekskill- popped up. The menu reads well and that's why I decided not to pussyfoot around it and just come here- instead of doing a 20-minute Yelp search like I usually do. No reservations taken- just walk right in. And at the time we did, it was just us on tables and two folks at the bar. Whiskey River is stylish with an inviting entrance, brick walls and equally chic, textured wooden black walls. It's not your typical bar food. And it's not a big menu- but a creative one which hubs and I were really digging. My 'Double Mule' was well-crafted, had the right components with extra oomph while hubs enjoyed both his Lagers. Our Granola-topped, Butternut +Ginger bisque was stunning with the most subtle heat. Hubs loved his Fried 'Mother Clucker' Chicken Sandwich and I was all over my chunky, Fried Cod Fish Tacos. Lemme just say this: the cod fish was substantial with an airy dredge on it, served with pickled onions and the lightest-touched mayo on the slaw- which I barely noticed. Perfection! The proof is in the eating. And just so you know, Whiskey River's food is hearty- but not boring bar food! This was a fantastic escape from our usual locations. Our guy Nathan was on his toes the entire time and totally appreciated that. Thank you!!! We'd come back ASAP. Everything about it was great. I'd even try my hand at some of their other cocktails. Hospitality? Check! Courteous? Check! Food? Awesome!

Amazing food and ambiance. Such a cozy vibe. The biggest thing for me was the service as well. No matter how many times I've been here and no matter who was behind the bar, they were always attentive and respectful. For one, sometimes they only have one person working both the floor and as the bartender and despite being alone with 18 individuals to serve they still manage to give everyone equal attention and quick great service. Love it.

The chicken piccata gnocchi was terrible. No sauce. Basically a plain chicken breast over plain unsauced gnocchi. They serve you with plastic cups and plastic utensils. So cutting a chicken breast with a plastic knife was not enjoyable. More of a bar with food than a restaurant. Loud bar crowd in the evening. Server not that attentive.

It is quite small inside but yet they are able to distance everyone and still make the dining experience amazing!! We started off with these smokey paloma drinks and proceeded with the empanadas of the week (creamy chicken and rice,) beef tacos, fish tacos and bro got the venison chili. The chili alone was superb!!! I wish I would have gotten a takeout order for my dad since they change up the menu pretty much weekly but here's to hoping they have it again sometime Empanadas are always a win no matter the version and the fish tacos ohhh man.... I should have asked for two orders they were so tasty! It was a 'cold' taco with slaw and drizzle and I could not have asked for better. I will be back here again and again fo sho

Small cute little bar! Pretty Christmas decorations! Huge whiskey selection. The menu is a bit limited! We had the chicken sandwich and the garlic parm wings with fries. They were okay. Nothing to go crazy crazy about! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They following covid guidelines!

Went here on a first date and not to be swayed by the date but the bartender was aces and the place was really nice.

I've been here several times and have never been disappointed! This is a great little spot located on restaurant row in Downtown Peekskill. It's a small restaurant so it can feel a little cramped. But the food is amazing. I usually have either wings or empanadas when I come here. Every week they do a different kind of empanada. Chicken, pulled pork, chorizo, etc. Not sure what it will be from one week to another but I guarantee it will be delicious! Their burgers are really good too! They have a great selection of drinks as well, beer, cocktails and whiskeys. Great spot for some wings and beer. Give it a shot!

Absolutely awesome!! First time here ... going to a show around the corner. Looking for a good place to eat ... This was the place !!! Great staff!! Awesome burgers !!... the best flavorful burger we have ever had .. all in itself. Just great beef !! A must go !!!

My boyfriend says they make the best old fashioned he has had, so we will def be back! We had this maple bourbon glaze on our wings which was interesting, I was expecting more of a kick but it was good none the less. Wings were crispy and cooked to perfection. The burger we had was delicious as well! The beer cheese had so much flavor. It loses a star because we ordered pretzel bites and never received them. Also we ordered a chicken sandwich that was underwhelming. Place is small so be prepared to wait during peak times.

Had lunch here the other day. The food was good, make that great since the bacon my burger almost made it to Pork Belly standards. Will definitely come back to sample their wide variety of suds!!!

Freshest, most delicious food in Peekskill with an eclectic and amazing staff! Rotating menu is genius! If there is one restaurant you must get to, it's this one.

Great place for a drink and a light meal or appetizer. Darkish, cozy, casual gastro-pub atmosphere. The Irish bartender is familiar, friendly and knows his hard liquor, especially the brown variety. He let me behind the bar to browse, so I was immediately and easily pleased. The food is above average drinking fare and you can't go wrong with the Up the River burger and a cold beer. The desserts are always different and usually pretty awesome. Not a place for Thurston Howell and his yacht club set, but if you're a normal lady/gent looking for a laid back hang out spot, here's your place. Visit on a snowy winter night around Christmas and the atmosphere is downright snug (if you don't sit at the drafty table by the door). You'll want to be a regular.

I think this place is very nice! There was only one guy working who was tending the bar and taking orders. He was able to multitask really well. I got the empanadas which were so yummy! However, it was 2 for $10 which I think was a little much. Also, the empanadas would have been better an as app instead because I was still starving afterwards. My boyfriend got the wings with a blueberry sauce which was an interesting flavor. Very good and the wings themselves were perfect.

Great service! The waiter was very welcoming. A small place but all food was delicious and the atmosphere is casual and fun.

Went on a cold chill day. Sat and enjoyed a hot cider and the delicious weekly empanadas bangers and mash and you love ordered a beer and a chicken sandwich. The bartender was busy but quick and nice.

This place has the perfect local vibe. The staff are the best people and the food and drinks are really good!

Love this bar and I always have such a great time here !! My only complaint was that someone who works there started screaming at me and my family for literally eating grapes underneath the table claiming we were doing drugs.. Throwing the F bomb at us nonstop for our yearly tradition Left immediately after that. Will definitely go again tho ! Just will be avoiding that one guy LOL

Came here for a quick lunch on the way back home from a Christmas tree farm. There was 1 outdoor table. They had just opened so not sure if they have more tables they put out. they also have heaters for outdoors. The menu is pretty straight forward, some sandwiches, burgers, wings and steak. We ordered a few things on the menu, but a few people ordered the chicken sandwich and their up the river burger. I thought the chicken sandwich was pretty good and hit the spot. My brother liked the burger, it was def. a big burger... for me it had way too much butter and that took away from overall flavor for me. This looks like one of the better spots in the area so I recommend stopping by for a good lunch.

I love Whiskey River. It's a great, casual atmosphere and the bartenders and waitstaff are lovely and very funny. My husband loves the burger and I'm partial to the wings, but the real star here is the cocktails. Their summer specials are my favorite, as is their outdoor seating in the summer, especially when there's a band playing down the street. So much fun!

One of the best burgers ever! Quite small but cozy. Excellent service. Look forward to returning.

Very good burger w/ beer cheese, maple bacon. The ? is, should a burger and beer be 27 bucks? Hell no. and no whining about the supply chain. Good spot, too expensive.

Ordered takeout from here last night and it was absolutely phenomenal. Probably the best take away food we've ordered throughout Covid. We ordered the Up the River Burger, the Pulled Pork Melt, the hush puppies and garlic parm wings. While my fiancé waited, they gave him a free beer which was so nice. He said they were extremely kind and helpful. The pork melt was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Burger is in point. Their fries are phenomenal. Wings were really good and so were the hush puppies. We cannot wait to go here and sit for dinner and we're so excited this place opened up! One of the places that will be in our regular rotation for sure.

Serious dive bar with smelly ambience! the owner is a horrible person and would rather have non-paying customers in there than paying customers !!! likes to dictate what the customers talk about and tell them they're not allowed to say whatever they want in the bar even when there's no other customers !!! he grabs their drinks out of their hand if he has a different opinion than anything you're speaking of! I have hired an attorney and started a lawsuit against the owner and the bar to get it shut down. I am going to community council meetings and doing whatever I can to get this establishment shut. he's insane and needs to be shut down.

Great spot in Peekskill. We had gone to bear mountain for a short hike and we're looking for a nice town to have lunch at. While the town is not that special this place is! It's a very cute spot with great service and amazing drinks and food. We got the wings and the cod fish tacos and both were good. Definitely visit this spot if you are in the area

Food, service and ambiance is great. Very relaxed atmosphere. Servers know what they are doing and make you feel like family. I love this place.

One of my favorite places! Great service and atmosphere, and the Cali River Burger (bean patty) is one of the best burgers I've ever had (both meat and meatless!)

Went to Whiskey River for a nightcap of some Redbreast 15 year old Irish Whiskey. Only to be stopped at the door and told to turn around and leave because the "bar is too full and the Fire Marshal will have a problem with that". First time I've ever been told that the bar was "too full" and was denied entry. I guess people buying more expense whiskey are not welcome and local hipsters drinking draft beer are. A bad look and definitely not a welcoming experience. Would've loved to try some of the appetizers too but like I said, we never made it past the front door! I guess the Peekskill Fire Marshal sets the occupancy at no more than thirty people in an establishment at any given time or more likely, locals only welcome on a Friday night....

My favorite local bar. Every from is super nice and great customer service. Highy recommend the burgers.

Best vegetarian burger!!!!! The service was great; I'll definitely be back. In love with the buffalo cauliflower

I came to Whiskey River during the holiday season with my friend who lives in the area and it did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and the bartenders were super friendly and the holiday decor was amazing. We ordered the empanadas of the week, which were buffalo chicken, and the up the river burger, which you MUST order. It was the best burger I ever had - the combination of candied bacon, beer cheese, fried shallots, and siracha aioli was unbelievable - just be sure to have napkins! I need to come back to visit my friend so that I can have this burger again!

This place was so good! The Up The River burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. I'm from Maryland and would drive back just to get the burger.

This is our second visit to WR and it's already become "our bar" as gleeful empty nesters. The bartenders are knowledgeable, service-smart, and truly enjoyable; the food and ambiance is is great, and the Irish accent is legit The Irish whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch selections are high quality and thoughtfully chosen. Highly recommend!!

food was soooo delicious. atmosphere was nice. bar tender was also very nice with great service.

The foods always great and the service is fantastic too:):) I always get the same thing to eat. It's always juicy and tastes fresh!!

What a great place! Visited with my best friend for my b-day and we had a blast. Tried several whiskeys, recommendation from the bar tender, and they were all great. He was very knowledgeable in the products he offered. Paired the whisky based on our personal preferences. The owners, husband and wife team, visited with us for a few minutes to see how we were enjoying our drinks and food, and to get to know a bit about us. The food was very good too and they frequently offer new items on their menus so you'll always have something new to try. Give them a try!