The Derby Poughkeepsie
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About The Derby Poughkeepsie
Bienvenidos a The Derby Poughkeepsie, un rincón acogedor donde la auténtica cocina americana de siempre se fusiona con el encanto de una taberna renovada de los años 30. Sumérgete en un ambiente cálido y nostálgico, rodeado de madera oscura y detalles que evocan otra época. Disfruta de platos reconf...
Bienvenidos a The Derby Poughkeepsie, un rincón acogedor donde la auténtica cocina americana de siempre se fusiona con el encanto de una taberna renovada de los años 30. Sumérgete en un ambiente cálido y nostálgico, rodeado de madera oscura y detalles que evocan otra época. Disfruta de platos reconfortantes y un servicio amable que te harán sentir como en casa.
What Customers Say About The Derby Poughkeepsie
The Derby Poughkeepsie is a popular local bar known for its friendly staff, lively atmosphere, and good food. Ria and Sully are frequently mentioned as providing excellent service. The burgers and fries are consistently praised, and it's a great spot for groups.
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Tip: It's a fun spot to go during the day if you prefer a less crowded environment. The staff is super friendly.
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The Derby Poughkeepsie is located in Poughkeepsie, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Pelton Mill (A 316m) — historic carpet mill in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Vassar Institute (A 348m) — historic building in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Innis Dye Works (A 429m) — Historic factory in Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Church Building (A 602m) — church building in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Old Poughkeepsie YMCA (A 606m) Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Religious Buildings
- Old Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (A 424m) — church building in Poughkeepsie, United States of America
- Old St. Peter's Church (A 429m) — church in Poughkeepsie, New York
Parks & Gardens
- Wheaton Park (A 160m) — park in the United States of America
- Dongan Place (A 259m) — park in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
- Victor C Waryas Park (A 371m) — park in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
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Enjoyed a nice lunch with my son while waiting for our train … friendly bartender /waitress . We had wings, salad , burger and fries . We enjoyed it
Sully is the best! I give him 20 stars. I love the Derby def a go to spot!
Ria deserves a raise. She took care of a last minute party of 20! She couldn’t have been more hospitable and was really on her toes. If we didn’t live 200 miles away we would be back weekly!
Ria was amazing! We came in for some snacks and drinks for a wedding celebration and it was great!
Came to this place after my best friend’s wedding! Food was amazing and Ria took care of a crew of 20+ people incredibly. 10/10 recommend the derby to anyone visiting poughkeepsie that wants the dive bar vibe with great food! Get the french onion soup!
We had the absolute sweetest server Ria! We came in as a large party last minute and she took such amazing care of us. Food was great service was even better! French onion soup was amazing!
Sully is the best! The food is amazing and the atmosphere cannot be beat! I recommend to every local and everyone who visits the Hudson Valley.
The burger was really good, fun little atmosphere it’s nice to go during the day too if you don’t really like to be around too many people. The wings are also good & the shrimp. Bartenders are always super nice
This was such a great spot! They had so many options, a pretty great pub menu. My family of four were all able to find something and we were all very pleased. Definitely recommend the empanadas and mac & cheese, they were stand out, but everything we got was great. The staff were super friendly and helpful, it was about $10-20 per person and I would def recommend to stop by if you’re in the area!
Went Sunday noon with a group of 6, YMMV. All 6 burgers and sandwiches were quite good, as was beer selection. Service was excellent.
I have dinner here at least once a week! Mandatory. Wings and a Cesar salad . Excellent combination and the staff and atmosphere is amazing. Definitely recommend this place
Just had the tastiest burger in a very long time!! The Derby has just become a favorite once more! Never frozen beef patty with a perfectly toasted, light flaky bun that doesn't weigh you down, paired with freshly cut fries that have that satisfying crunch - YUM. Hopefully I can catch them on a night that they have crab cakes!! So good!
Cool old bar, but their draught lines were all out. We stayed for lunch anyway and we're pleasantly surprised by the portions. We all got an extra meal out of it. Standard pub food, otherwise.
The Derby is one of those spots you can always count on for a great night out. They have an awesome selection of beers on tap, and the crowd tends to be younger—mostly college kids—which gives the place a fun, energetic vibe. There’s always something happening here, whether it’s karaoke night or a DJ spinning genuinely great music. While the cover charge for certain nights feels a bit unnecessary for this area, everything else really delivers. The draft beer selection is excellent, the drinks come out quickly, and the overall atmosphere is lively without trying too hard. If you’re looking for a spot with great taps, good energy, and consistently fun nights, The Derby is absolutely worth stopping by.
So I figured I give The Derby a try and I ordered delivery (uber eats). I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich, taco pizza and the Mac and cheese. Delivery took a while but food was still warm which was great. The taco pizza was not that good. It seem like they poured some sauce on pizza pie threw stuff ontop and called it a "taco pizza" and it didnt really have much flavor. The chicken sandwich was good, the Buffalo doesn't overpower you like most "Buffalo" chicken. it was a good coated piece of chicken that was not soggy or chewy and had a bit of a crunch to the outside. The Mac and cheese didn't really have Flavor and wasn't very cheesy. The way it looked was good though with the crust ontop but wasn't crunchy as I thought it was. overall I would try The Derby again but eat in as delivery doesn't really compare.
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