Dinner and drinks are best paired with live music, and Westchester has no shortage of the irresistible combo. With so many local talents available, residents have the luxury of finding a nearby bar or restaurant that provides entertainment. Grab a cocktail and enjoy.
Lucy’s Lounge – Bar & Kitchen
446 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570
914.747.4740
instagram.com/lucysloungeny​
Must-try drink: Mint Julep
Must-try bite: Grilled Shrimp Bruscetta
Live music: Five nights a week
Mohansic Grill & Lounge
1500 Baldwin Road
Yorktown Heights
914.962.9300
instagram.com/mohansicgrill
Must-try bite: Fried macaroni & cheese puffs with bacon mayo dip
Live music: Friday and Saturday, open mic Thursday
North Star
85 Westchester Avenue
Pound Ridge
914.764.0200
instagram.com/north_star_restaurant
Must-try drink: Richebourg 1988
Must-try bite: Dumplings: duck confit, apple rosemary puree
Live music: Thursdays
Pete’s Saloon & Restaurant
8 W Main St
Elmsford
914.592.2372
Must-try drink: Chapoutier Cotes Du Ruhone Rose
Must-try bite: Fried pickles
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays
The Hudson Room
23 S Division St
Peekskill​
914.788.3663
instagram.com/thehudsonroom
Must-try drink: The Dirty Westchester – Bourbon, Apple Jack Brandy, Aronia Honey
Must-try bite: Sriracha seared gulf shrimp
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays
Bayou
580 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon
914.668.2634
Must-try drink: Bayou Hurricane
Must-try bite: Alligator Sausage with Mozzarella
Live music: Daily
The Heights at Brother Vic’s
920 Oakland Drive
South Salem
914.704.8427
instagram.com/theheights.brothervics
Must-try bite: Popcorn Cauliflower
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays
Chat 19
19 Chatsworth Ave
Larchmont
914.833.8871
instagram.com/chat_19
Must-try drink: Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita
Must-try bite: Lobster Tacos
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays
The Mill
583 Warburton Ave
Hastings-On-Hudson
914.231.7772
instagram.com/themillhastings
Must-try drink: Maine Mule Rum & Ginger
Must-try bite: Roasted Golden Beets
Live music: Tuesdays
Muscoot Tavern
105 Somerstown Turnpike
Katonah
914.232.2800
instagram.com/muscoot_tavern
Must-try drink: Jen’s Lemonade – vodka, lemonade, strawberries, and club soda
Must-try bite: P.E.I. Mussels
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays
North Street Tavern & Wood Fired Pizza
1128 North Street
White Plains
914.437.7111
Must-try drink: North Street Sangria
Must-try bite: Verdura Pizza
Live Music: Saturdays
Red Hat on the River
1 Bridge Street
Irvington
914.591.5888
instagram.com/redhatontheriver
Must-try drink: Cucumber Gimlet
Must-try bite: Housemade Rillettes
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays (varies by event)
Birdsall House
970 Main Street
Peekskill
914.930.1880
instagram.com/birdsallhouse
Must-try drink: KCBC Super Sonic Rocket IPA
Must-try bite: Golden Fried Ribs
Live music: Fridays and Saturdays, occasionally Wednesdays
Hudson Social
11 Station Plaza
Dobbs Ferry
instagram.com/hudsonsocial
Must-try drink: Not Your Father’s Float – Not Your Father’s Root Beer and Vanilla Ice Cream
Must-try bite: Bite Sized Bruschetta with Steak Gorgonzola
Live music: Thursdays
Bonus: New restaurant
Eagle Saloon
21 South Division Street
Peekskill
914.788.4663
instagram.com/eaglesaloonny
Must-try drink: Nashville Sling
Must-try bite: Loaded Potato Skins with house smoked brisket, Cabot cheddar, jalapenos and chipotle sour cream.
Live music: Fridays