Matthew's Catskills Guidebook
Food scene
THE ONLY VINYL MUSIC BAR IN THE CATSKILLS! Located on Main St in Fleischmanns, a short 6 minute walk from Blue Bell Knoll. Stop by and indulge in some great cocktails, delicious made-from-scratch food and listen to that needle drop on one of your favorite records from their extensive vinyl collection. All are welcome. PLUS- LIVE MUSIC most weekends!
The Print House
THE ONLY VINYL MUSIC BAR IN THE CATSKILLS! Located on Main St in Fleischmanns, a short 6 minute walk from Blue Bell Knoll. Stop by and indulge in some great cocktails, delicious made-from-scratch food and listen to that needle drop on one of your favorite records from their extensive vinyl collection. All are welcome. PLUS- LIVE MUSIC most weekends!
One of my very favorite restaurants and bars. Cozy, over the top, lodge feel. Reservations for dinner highly recommended.
30 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Lodge
37 Alpine RdOne of my very favorite restaurants and bars. Cozy, over the top, lodge feel. Reservations for dinner highly recommended.
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Located in Arkville, this modern family-run korean café & market is an excellent option for breakfast and lunch. They offer rice-based dishes, sandwiches, brunch, dessert and coffee. The market has curated specialty gourmet grocery and pantry products as well as unique gifts & home/kitchen goods.
Mornings
Located in Arkville, this modern family-run korean café & market is an excellent option for breakfast and lunch. They offer rice-based dishes, sandwiches, brunch, dessert and coffee. The market has curated specialty gourmet grocery and pantry products as well as unique gifts & home/kitchen goods.
Don’t miss this one for breakfast or lunch! Folsom Point is a cafe and cold press juice bar. They hand roll their bagels to create signature sandwiches with locally sourced and organic produce. Their focus is a menu with simple healthy options for everyone. Breakfast sandwiches, overnight oats, açaí bowls, pastrami sandwiches, veggie burgers, coffee, espresso, smoothies!
Folsom Point Provisions
Don’t miss this one for breakfast or lunch! Folsom Point is a cafe and cold press juice bar. They hand roll their bagels to create signature sandwiches with locally sourced and organic produce. Their focus is a menu with simple healthy options for everyone. Breakfast sandwiches, overnight oats, açaí bowls, pastrami sandwiches, veggie burgers, coffee, espresso, smoothies!
Super popular go to with a trendy diner inspired menu. Get your Insta story posted!
596 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Super popular go to with a trendy diner inspired menu. Get your Insta story posted!
Just a deer hop west of Phoenicia Diner you’ll find an excellent brewery serving some decent food as well. I’ll have the chicken taquitos and a Mean Charlene Gose please.
263 locals recommend
Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Just a deer hop west of Phoenicia Diner you’ll find an excellent brewery serving some decent food as well. I’ll have the chicken taquitos and a Mean Charlene Gose please.
Must have ciders even if you think you don’t like ciders. Grab a picnic table outside and enjoy the country views with a bottle of Half-Wild.
197 locals recommend
Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnMust have ciders even if you think you don’t like ciders. Grab a picnic table outside and enjoy the country views with a bottle of Half-Wild.
Rural brewery nested on the side of a hill with epic mountain vistas. There is usually a live band or a dj and always a fire pit. The scenic drive here alone is worth the visit. 100% Catskills!
236 locals recommend
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdRural brewery nested on the side of a hill with epic mountain vistas. There is usually a live band or a dj and always a fire pit. The scenic drive here alone is worth the visit. 100% Catskills!
Kimchee Harvest at East Branch Farms
52234 NY-30
Dragonfly 55
55 Main StreetSuper cute cafe with outdoor seating overlooking a stream.
Architect and foodie’s dream. Mountain views and excellent cocktails.
109 locals recommend
The Prospect
13 Scribner Hollow RdArchitect and foodie’s dream. Mountain views and excellent cocktails.
The Pines
5327 NY-212Another favorite dining spot. Cozy and delicious. Reservations recommended.
60 locals recommend
Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnAnother favorite dining spot. Cozy and delicious. Reservations recommended.
Absolutely amazing bakery and worth the drive. Very limited hours so I would check their Insta or call before going. The key lime pie is to die for.
Shandaken Bake
Absolutely amazing bakery and worth the drive. Very limited hours so I would check their Insta or call before going. The key lime pie is to die for.
Eco conscious bakery right on Hwy 28 in Boiceville. Excellent pastries and sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. Bring home a loaf of fresh baked bread. I love that they have sparkling water on tap for free here.
156 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
3962 NY-28Eco conscious bakery right on Hwy 28 in Boiceville. Excellent pastries and sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. Bring home a loaf of fresh baked bread. I love that they have sparkling water on tap for free here.
Provision Shopping
Doolittle's is a unique coffee, groceries, and general goods gift shop that serves exquisite drip coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice and morning pastries. It is located at 1121 Main St in Fleischmanns and is a 5 minute walk from Blue Bell Knoll. It’s giving Wonka vibes. Go ask Alice.
Doolittle’s
Doolittle's is a unique coffee, groceries, and general goods gift shop that serves exquisite drip coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice and morning pastries. It is located at 1121 Main St in Fleischmanns and is a 5 minute walk from Blue Bell Knoll. It’s giving Wonka vibes. Go ask Alice.
The BEST grocery store in the Catskill region. This is a 47 minute drive from Blue Bell Knoll and worth it for longer stays. If you are driving up from the city, it only adds 15 minutes extra time to your route. Very fresh produce, great meat selection and the only place that I will buy seafood. Excellent cheese shop, sundries and a full scale garden shop and nursery.
Adams Fairacre Farms
The BEST grocery store in the Catskill region. This is a 47 minute drive from Blue Bell Knoll and worth it for longer stays. If you are driving up from the city, it only adds 15 minutes extra time to your route. Very fresh produce, great meat selection and the only place that I will buy seafood. Excellent cheese shop, sundries and a full scale garden shop and nursery.
This, in my opinion is the next best option aside from Adam's Fairacre Farms for groceries on your way to Blue Bell Knoll. It is only a minute off your route near Woodstock. Also they have a full liquor and wine store next door.
257 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 NY-375This, in my opinion is the next best option aside from Adam's Fairacre Farms for groceries on your way to Blue Bell Knoll. It is only a minute off your route near Woodstock. Also they have a full liquor and wine store next door.
The closest decent size grocery store is a 10 min drive west in Margaretville. They will have most everything you need but I’ll be honest… if you want FRESH stop at Adams Fairacre Farms in Kingston on your way up. 🤫
165 locals recommend
Freshtown
36 Bridge StThe closest decent size grocery store is a 10 min drive west in Margaretville. They will have most everything you need but I’ll be honest… if you want FRESH stop at Adams Fairacre Farms in Kingston on your way up. 🤫
Pakatakan Farmers Market
46676 NY-30
Cody’s Sugar Shack and Farming
829 Basil Todd RdGreat local farm raised meats & maple syrup.
Home Goods of Margaretville
784 Main St
Two Stones Farm Store And Creamery
1060 Main Street
Dirty Girl Farm
114 Delaware Ave
Tremper Hill Farms
5224 NY-28
Migliorelli Farms
5200 NY-28
East Branch Farms
52234 NY-30Recreation
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdLesser known, family owned ski resort that is great for families.
260 locals recommend
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill RdLesser known, family owned ski resort that is great for families.
Hunter Mountain
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrIn summer months cool off in this well maintained lake. From swimming, boating and kayaking to stand-up paddleboarding and picnicking. Great for the kids, complete with lifeguard and a clean manmade beach. Only an 8 minute drive from Blue Bell Knoll.
Belleayre Lake
In summer months cool off in this well maintained lake. From swimming, boating and kayaking to stand-up paddleboarding and picnicking. Great for the kids, complete with lifeguard and a clean manmade beach. Only an 8 minute drive from Blue Bell Knoll.
Gorgeous, off the beaten path swimming pond. This spot is surrounded by mountains. There is no life guard on duty, a less unrestricted experience than Belleayre Lake.
34 locals recommend
Big Pond
Gorgeous, off the beaten path swimming pond. This spot is surrounded by mountains. There is no life guard on duty, a less unrestricted experience than Belleayre Lake.
Picture perfect reservoir. NYC DEP permit required for hiking, kayaking and fishing.
57 locals recommend
Pepacton Reservoir
Picture perfect reservoir. NYC DEP permit required for hiking, kayaking and fishing.
Sightseeing
Giant Ledge
Kaaterskill Falls
Fawns Leap
Founded in 2021 by Mark and Maritza Birman to focus on purposeful growth in the region, 1053 Gallery joins the burgeoning contemporary art scene in The Catskills region of Upstate New York. Representing the multidisciplinary work of emerging and mid-career artists, the gallery aspires to bridge the gap between the rural and cosmopolitan, inviting community engagement and international appeal.
1053 Main Gallery
1053 Main StreetFounded in 2021 by Mark and Maritza Birman to focus on purposeful growth in the region, 1053 Gallery joins the burgeoning contemporary art scene in The Catskills region of Upstate New York. Representing the multidisciplinary work of emerging and mid-career artists, the gallery aspires to bridge the gap between the rural and cosmopolitan, inviting community engagement and international appeal.