There might be nothing more idyllic than hanging out and having a cold one next to a creek. Being in direct proximity to a tranquil creek just makes that warm spring or summer night that much more special. And, in The Catskills region of New York, there is a bar that lets you do all of that while also enjoying a great food and drink program. That's right, we are talking about Creek Bar Catskills, which is located in the town of Mountain Dale, New York. We think it is one of the best bars in Catskills, New York. To learn more, keep reading, below.
Creek Bar used to exist as part of a bigger business called High Voltage Creek Bar. After the original space closed, a longtime Creek Bar bartender took over the space, and kept the good times going!
The interior of Creek Bar is covered in natural wood, but that’s not really the main event of this great establishment, at least to us. No, reader, that would be the outside portion of the bar!
Obviously, the bar looks over a creek (Sandburg Creek), and sits outdoors, which is a feature that was crucial in keeping the establishment going in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The outdoor space includes a camper trailer the has been turned into a bar and plenty of funky and fun seating options. They even feature live music from time to time.
The menu at the creek bar features great burgers and appetizers, plus a curated list of craft brews that’s sure to satisfy even the most discerning beer snob.
Creek Bar is open between Thursday and Sunday from five to nine in the evening. It attracts a cool mix of locals, tourists, big city folk, and nature enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome here!
For a perfect spring or summer night that hits all the right marks, we can't recommend Creek Bar enough. While in the Catskills, why not also check out Vernoony Kill Falls, which we think might just be the best swimming hole with a waterfall in The Catskills. And for those looking for a place to stay around Mountain Dale, we like The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark.
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