Soft lamps glow on gilded tin ceilings, the bar polished by a hundred easy conversations. Stockade Tavern pours classic drinks with precision while quiet records spin in the background.
What to Expect:
🍸 Signature and classic cocktails with seasonal twists
🥨 Bar snacks like house pretzels, sliders, and the fabled grilled cider doughnut
🎶 Vintage lighting and eclectic playlists set a mellow mood
🪑 Spacious indoor seating plus a lantern-lit patio on fair nights
📖 Bartenders with deep knowledge and friendly service, happy to riff
Important Information:
✔ Walk-ins welcome; reservations not required—can fill up on Fridays and Saturdays
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and unisex restroom
✔ Contact: (845) 514-2649; available for small private gatherings and events
✔ Delivery, takeout, and no-contact options available for cocktails and select snacks
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
🍹 Off-menu favorite: Bartenders will riff on classics—ask for a Pharmaceutical if you like coffee cocktails.
🕰️ Quietest times: Arrive right at 5:00 PM Wednesday or Thursday for first crack at a booth and relaxed chat.
✨ Rotating menu: Watch for seasonal signature cocktails and one-night-only specials, especially near holidays.
🌇 Patio note: Patio is open spring to fall—bring a jacket for late-night breezes and ask for outdoor seating when ordering.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests rave about the inventive cocktails, nuanced classics, and bartenders who remember a face or a drink order. The pressed tin ceilings and historic bar draw both regulars and visitors, and service keeps pace even when the house is packed. A few note drink prices can run high, but most find the selection and attention worth it. Crowd noise rises gently as the night goes on, and the playlist keeps things feeling like old Kingston.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
