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Old Drovers Inn, Dover Plains, NY

Old Drovers Inn

4.6 (150)
$31 to $50
American
196 E DUNCAN HILL RD, Dover Plains, NY 12522

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • Website
    https://www.olddroversinn.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    196 E DUNCAN HILL RD, Dover Plains, NY 12522
  • 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

Menu

Old Drovers Inn's menu was last updated on 25/04/2025.

Includes House Salad, 1 Glass of wine, Dessert

Grilled Rib Eye Thursday Only Special

  • 14 oz Grilled Rib EyeUSD 42.00

    frizzled onions/natural jus / loaded baked stuffed potato & Seasonal vegetables/ Choices: blackened cajun/pan seared/blue cheese crusted $6/au poivre $3/porcini sauce$3/black truffle butter $4

    Last updated: 18 February 2025

    What 150 people are saying

    Old Drovers Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

    Overall ratings and reviews

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

    4.6
    4.6 based on recent ratings
    • 4.5Food
    • 4.6Service
    • 4.7Ambience
    • 4.4Value

    Noise • Moderate

    Loved For

    • Dutchess

      Best Ambience

    • Dutchess

      Good for groups

    • Dutchess

      Neighbourhood gem

    • Dutchess

      Romantic

    • Dutchess

      Good for special occasions

    • Dutchess

      Lively

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Old Drovers Inn offers a charming historic ambiance with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff," enhanced by a "beautiful setting" and "wood burning fireplace." With "generous portions" and "reasonable prices," it's an ideal spot for memorable dining experiences and special occasions.
    150 Reviews

    1. Sharon

      New York City2 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 20 April 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      The food is always outstanding here. We went right at 11am and by the time we were leaving more people were there. Thank you for another great experience!

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    2. Christine

      New York City1 review

      5.0

      Dined on 17 April 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      The food was absolutely delicious, it is a beautiful, warm, and cozy restaurant with very friendly service. I strongly recommend visiting The Drovers Inn.

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    3. Julie

      New York City4 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 4 April 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Delicious food, generous portions. Great to sit at the bar and enjoy old world charm in this historic building!

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    4. Elizabeth

      New York City11 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 29 March 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 5
      Had the steak frites (with peppercorn sauce), the brussel sprouts, the garden salad, and the venison special. Such delicious food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and a super cozy atmosphere. The service was a little slow to start but then got absolutely fine.

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    5. Diane

      Unspecified1 review

      5.0

      Dined on 21 March 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Such a gem! A beautiful setting and magnificent inn. The service is so friendly and food is delicious. We are very fortunate to have such a place near us!

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    6. Betsy

      New York City1 review

      5.0

      Dined on 21 March 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Beautiful, charming dining room in an old inn. Lovely ambiance with the fire blazing and terrific, attentive staff came by when needed and never once interrupted conversation. Amazing. We enjoyed the birthday dinner at the Old Drovers Inn immensely. Highly recommend this gem of a place.

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    7. Judith

      San Francisco1 review

      4.0

      Dined on 13 March 2025

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Country dining in authentic surroundings. It couldn’t be more delightful

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    8. maureenH

      New York City1 review

      5.0

      Dined on 12 March 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Sat by the fire and enjoyed a delicious meal with great service. Always love it there.

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    9. Debbie

      New York City20 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 9 March 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Food and drinks were outstanding! We will be back!

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    10. charles VIP

      New York City4 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 7 March 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Love sitting by the fireplace in this beautiful space. Dinner was excellent as always.

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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 4.6 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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

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    2 people
    MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    7:00 pm
    Booked 2 times today
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    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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