I love a good pub.
There’s something about dark wood and dark beer that says ‘home’ to me. I’ve frequented my share of pubs, both in the U.S. and Europe (of course, Europe), and I’d like to hereby pay homage to my most recent, favorite watering hole.
I love everything about the Bridge View Tavern.
The interior is comfortingly typical—dark walls, beer taps and album covers adorning the walls, but the BVT also has some unique touches that I especially appreciate.
The interior is split between the bar and the dining room. With the usual TV screens for sports viewing, the bar side is noisy. I respect that my fellow drinkers want a place to sip and watch the game, but I like being able to talk quietly while I eat.
I like a great view. At sunset, with a Stout buzz, looking out at the Hudson, The Tappan Zee, and the Palisades, Benjamin and I have experienced numerous moments of calm perfection.
The BVT has a fireplace. I realize many pubs may have this feature, but I mention it anyway. This winter I was lucky enough to be seated in front of the fire a few times, and I did not want to leave.
The service at this joint is top notch. Tara has waited on us almost every time we’ve been in, and she always recommends the best food and beer. She has also been kind enough to let us know where to find great grocery stores, bakeries, Indian restaurants, and wood fired pizza. She is lovely. The other servers are also very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, and I am slowly learning their names. Fabian always tries to slip us the dessert menu, which looks like it has some tasty choices, but we always opt to make beer our after dinner treat. Maybe one day, Fabian, one day…
This leads me to the Bridge View’s food. It is exceptional. For regularly-on the-menu items, we have eaten the Harvest Salad, Fish and Chips, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and the Barbeque ‘Bano. All of these have been consistently delicious!
And every time this pub offers a special, they nail it. We’ve tried:
Fried Catfish sandwiches —a Mardi Gras treat, so fresh and so nicely dusted with cornmeal..yum!
Fish Tacos—fantastic, made with their cod and a perfect slaw…mouthwatering!
Shrimp Arepas appetizer—little corn and cheese delights with guacamole and grilled shrimp —oh my, my, my!
Yes, I love everything about the Bridge View Tavern. Check it out at: www.bridgeviewtavern.com