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Old Drovers Inn, Dover Plains, NY

Old Drovers Inn

4.7
4.7
114 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Old Drovers Inn

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Dover Plains

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
NOTE: Please note parties of 10 or more please call for reservations. We are a small restaurant and requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 15 minutes. Please be sure your party arrives promptly.
This old time watering hole once known as The Clear Water Tavern, catered to the desires of the cattle drovers , a group of professional middle men who purchased herds of cattle and swine from New England farmers. They would drive animals down post roads to the New York City markets, and sell them “for as good a price as they could get.”
Today Old Drovers Inn offers a unique casual dining experience for everyone including pub night every Wednesday. Be sure to have a specialty cocktail featured on our cocktail menus. We are proud to have won two consecutive years in a row from Chronogram Magazine, Best Bartender and Best Craft Cocktail of the Hudson Valley!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (845) 832-9311
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Dover Plains
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Harlem Line Wingdale or Dover Plains
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dutchess

    Best Overall

  • Dutchess

    Best Food

  • Dutchess

    Best Service

  • Dutchess

    Best Ambience

  • Dutchess

    Best Value

  • Dutchess

    Good for groups

  • Dutchess

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dutchess

    Great for fine wines

  • Dutchess

    Romantic

  • Dutchess

    Good for special occasions

  • Dutchess

    Lively

  • Dutchess

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Drovers Inn offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service" in a historical setting. Guests rave about the creative cocktails and seasonal specialties like the pumpkin ravioli. While some mention wait times, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensure a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions!

114 Reviews
  1. Jim

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for a cozy place to enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere, look no further than the Old Drovers Inn. The Inn is a charming historic inn with delicious food and impeccable service. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.

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  2. Tracie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous dinner!!! The braised short ribs were so tender and delicious. Of course, the holiday cocktail was not only delicious, but so pretty as well!

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  3. Tracie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another fabulous dinner at Old Drovers. My husband said the fish and chips was delicious- and I thoroughly enjoyed the cod fish special. The festive decorations, music, and cocktails brought such a nice touch to our whole experience! Just fantastic!

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  4. Roberta

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food; great service and lovely ambiance!! Randy has brought in the elves to decorate for the holidays and it is charming!!!

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  5. Don

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always. A great meal and lovely service. We will be back.

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  6. Robert

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Used to be a quality visit. Now the food was average, the service was very pleasant but rather unfocused. The ambiance was still of ye old Country Inn, but surprisingly uncomfortable. Too bad.

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  7. Lyn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a disappointment. I had gone many times years ago when it was still the authentic ODI experience. This isn’t the same but I realize time marches on and this needed to be something for a new generation.

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  8. Georgia

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, great service and exceptional food.

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  9. John

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal with excellent service. The waitstaff is always superb in every way. And the Bartender, a top notch mixologist, makes several great cocktails. Several choices on the menu with additional daily specials. The fried calamari is excellent, also the prime rib, tuna tower nachos, and anything else we have tried. The atmosphere and ambiance is quaint and just beautiful, it's the perfect dining experience for a night out or special occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Foodies

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived a bit early but Drovers was very accommodating. Cocktails and our meals were so creative delicious and outstanding. Our servers were caring , sincere and genuine.

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FAQs

Old Drovers Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (845) 832-9311.

Old Drovers Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Old Drovers Inn restaurant

Old Drovers Inn

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Dover Plains

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Old Drovers Inn

196 E DUNCAN HILL RD, Dover Plains, NY 12522

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Dover Plains
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Harlem Line Wingdale or Dover Plains
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway
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