Backbar - Hudson

This place is incredibly charming and unique! I really enjoyed the decor and overall atmosphere. I can’t wait to return in the summer, when I can envision enjoying the outdoor garage area and refreshing drinks. The food I tasted was delightful, and the cocktails were equally fantastic!

What a disappointment! The food was simply unacceptable. We expect dishes that have flavor, but these were far from it. It's hard to believe that in 2023 anyone could mess up dumplings like this. Being one of the few Asian restaurants in Hudson, NY, it's surprising how lacking the food was, especially along Warren Street. The dumplings had no taste, and while the cucumbers were decent, that’s not saying much. The rice, which was plain white rice, turned out to be the best part of the meal—definitely an indication of low expectations. The ambiance and overall experience were a letdown, and I just can’t overlook the food, no matter how good the service may have been. No thanks. Seriously, it's time to invest in a cookbook!

The cocktails and drinks were delightful. We also ordered the roasted vegetables and the flatbreads, both of which were enjoyable, though they took quite a while to arrive at our table. The ambience was great, and I can imagine how lovely this place would be in the summer!

Love the food here (mostly, I think it has gone a bit downhill, but I will come here EVERY time, I visit Hudson, without any doubt) but – several times when I came here to eat or drink, the hours outside or online were not prohibited by! It is a shame because so few other bars in Hudson remain open until midnight and back bar is supposed to be! The other thing – half of the service employees who work there act as hate their jobs and want to get out as soon as possible. Listen, I understand it – service jobs are not easy! But it definitely puts a damper on my culinary experience. At least a "last call" at the bar would be helpful!

I came here for lunch with a couple friends while spending the day in Hudson and we really enjoyed it! They have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options which are all clearly labeled on the menu. We were able to find plenty of vegan options even though the menu isn't huge and really liked everything we ordered, especially the spiced tater tots! We also tried their frozen cocktail which was great and super refreshing on a hot summer day. Would definitely come back!