Late-day sun slants across the wood bar, where laughter bounces under pressed-tin ceilings. Bartenders call out orders, a trailhead crowd slides in beside locals, and the old tavern buzzes indoors and out on the creekside patio.
What to Expect:
🍸 Skillful cocktails, local drafts, natural wines, and a steady happy hour
🍽 Food pop-ups like Eat Church offer inventive plates—think Korean fried chicken, dumplings, vegan and gluten-free bites
🎶 Live music often fills the patio on weekends or summer nights
🦮 Pets welcome at outdoor tables along the Rondout Creek
🥾 Post-hike hangout less than a mile from the O&W Rail Trail
Important Information:
✔ Service is walk-up/bar-side; food varies with rotating pop-up kitchens
✔ Wheelchair accessible inside, with level entry and patio (accessible restroom inside)
✔ No reservations; just walk in, grab a table, and order at the bar
✔ Draft beers, cider, wine, house cocktails, and some NA options available
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🍻 Happy Hour Steals: Drafts, wine, and well drinks are discounted 3:00–5:00 PM, so come early for the best deals.
🎸 Creekside Bands: Live music lands most weekends outside during warm months—grab a riverside table for the full show.
🥡 Kitchen Rotation: Food pop-ups change week to week (Eat Church is a local favorite)—check Instagram for the latest lineup.
🦮 Pups Welcome: Patio is dog-friendly, but bring a jacket on cool evenings—creek breezes linger past sundown.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Locals and weekenders praise Flying Goose for its easy rapport, sharp cocktails, and ever-changing food pop-ups—the bartenders are memorable and the welcome genuine. Guests rave about inventive drinks, crispy beers, and the lively but relaxed pace on the patio, especially when live bands set up. Some minor wishes for a more stable kitchen menu come up, but the variety and quality of guest food partners earns strong marks. Value is fair, the staff are friendly, and the spot is seen as a true boon for Kerhonkson’s main drag.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Step-free entrance and patio, accessible restroom inside, tables at mixed heights; path to patio level is smooth.
