Family-Friendly Beer Gardens in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Beer gardens may not seem like the first place you’d take little ones, but with kid-friendly food and even games and toys, it can be a great spot to spend a sunny afternoon in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

If you're searching for some other family-friendly fare this season, bookmark this list of kid-friendly outdoor dining spots.

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Mill House Brewing Company – Poughkeepsie

There’s outdoor seating and a kids' menu at this Poughkeepsie brewpub, which includes lots of favorites—from pizza to grilled cheese, plus the not-just-on-the-kids-menu, "Twix" tart. On the adult side, there's lots to choose from, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and more, plus there's the opportunity to sample its beer, including the award-winning Kold One. Order a flight if you’re not sure which brew to choose.

Yonkers Brewing Co. – Yonkers

The outdoor beer garden at this Yonkers-based brewery is great for kids and weekend brunch is a popular time for families. The large, regular lunch and dinner menu features wings, burgers, tacos, salads, and other kids-will-definitely-eat-it fare—on and off the kids menu. 

Birdsall House – Peekskill

At this craft beer gastropub in Peekskill, families can hang out in the large, 2,000-square-foot beer garden, which includes patio seating and picnic tables. Most of the beers hail from New York, and the pub serves lunch and dinner, plus brunch on the weekends. While there's no specific kids’ menu, the regular options include favorites like mac and cheese, nachos, and burgers. 

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The family-friendly Seven Lakes Station has lots of toys and games to keep kids busy.

Seven Lakes Station – Sloatsburg

There's no set kids' menu, but there are lots of choices to keep them happy, including burgers and fries. Parents can go for the craft beer, while kids can enjoy craft sodas—as well as organic iced tea and more.

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company – Elmsford and Mount Kisco 

One of the original breweries in Westchester, this mainstay has two locations, both of which offer outdoor seating and a great, kid-friendly atmosphere. The kids' menu at the Elmsford outpost includes burgers and hot dogs, though the adult menu fare, which includes pizza, pretzels, and wings, will likely also be appealing. Before you visit, be sure to read the rules regarding kids—it's all pretty reasonable—before you visit. 

Bridge View Tavern – Sleepy Hollow 

The family can hang at this Sleepy Hollow beer garden any day of the week, with a large menu of options to choose from. That includes specific kids' offerings, along with burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Beer-wise, there's also lots to pick from, along with wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beer. 

Clemson Brewery – Middletown and New Paltz 

Each of these outposts offers outdoor space—including a 7,500-square-foot beer garden at the Middletown location—along with beer (of course) and food. Both menus feature kid-specific options, including chicken tenders and mac and cheese, along with lots of different burger and sandwich options and more for adults. Also fun: The Zone, at the Middletown location, includes everything from giant Jenga to corn hole. Visiting with teens? Consider a virtual axe-throwing session, which they can do if they're over 12. 

This post was originally published in 2019 and has since been updated.