THE GOVERNESS bar & restaurant

Poughkeepsie, NY · Restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Poughkeepsie
#111
of 325 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
THE GOVERNESS bar & restaurant, 1 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone
(845) 204-6239
Website
www.thegovernessbar.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

THE GOVERNESS bar & restaurant is a restaurant located in Poughkeepsie, NY. It is one of 325 restaurants listed in Poughkeepsie. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Poughkeepsie city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About THE GOVERNESS bar & restaurant

THE GOVERNESS bar & restaurant featuring a surf n’ turf menu alongside creative cocktails & hyper local craft beer on the waterfront of the mighty Hudson River.

Hours

Friday12 PM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Dorothy Elizabeth · Nov 2025

Old world eclectic! Love the decor! Intimate with decor for the holiday season flare!! Fantastic food, atmosphere and service! Cocktails were delicious and quickly became our fall favorites! For cocktails We had wisdom of sage and pumpkin patch! Very yummy!! For eats…he had the jambalaya I had the lasagna dip. We had the pleasure to meet with the owner, she was just as expected! The Governess complemented her vibrant personality, aura and warm smile… We already are planning to visit the two sister bars in NY!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Julia Schroeder · Dec 2025

Salmon burnt ends 10/10 😱 I want to eat these every day. Good portion size too, I had already eaten some by the time I took this photo lol. The Caesar salad was solid but I think not as promised. The description mentioned beef fat croutons which led me to believe these would be homemade and standout, but the ones in my order were store bought which was a bummer. Good dressing and lots of parm though! Just not worth $16. Would order both again though ngl

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mike Roland · Nov 2025

Four of us were visiting Poughkeepsie for the day and needed a nice lunch spot. This place for the bill! Situated right on the Hudson, it provides great views of the water and pedestrian bridge. On this early November day it was a bit breezy to sit outside, but the atmosphere inside was great. We really enjoyed the decor. Our food was good. Two of us got salads and two burgers. We also each had cocktails. We enjoyed it all. Give this place a visit if you're in the area.

★★★★★ 5.0 Salt · Dec 2025

We had such a wonderful time- this was our first time here and what a treat for the eyes and palate. Absolutely one the most decorated and absolutely stunning establishments in the area. You can tell that they put their entire heart into this business- everything was phenominal!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jose E. Garcia · Feb 2026

Visiting my daughter while she’s at CIA and found this place out of nowhere. Great experience, definitely coming back. Everything was delicious!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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