The London House Guidebook to the Area
Food Scene
Here is a selection of local restaurants that either we like or have heard good things about.
Brushland Eating House
1927 County Hwy 6Wonderful chef and cosy atmosphere
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Great tap room, reliable menu and great ambiance.
A real find. Amazing food (especially the pastries from renowned pastry chef Craig Thompson) and wonderful setting.
159 locals recommend
The Pines
5327 NY-212A real find. Amazing food (especially the pastries from renowned pastry chef Craig Thompson) and wonderful setting.
Two Old Tarts
22 Lee LnChappie's
53535 NY-30Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Classic retro-style diner. Great fun.
Arkville Bread & Breakfast
43285 NY-28The Andes Hotel
110 Main StThe Bull & Garland
760 Main StKnown for great pizza but must make a reservation as they only make enough dough for the advanced bookings they have.
81 locals recommend
Table on Ten
52030 NY-10Known for great pizza but must make a reservation as they only make enough dough for the advanced bookings they have.
Tavern 214
76 NY-214Beautiful hotel (often used for weddings) set in picturesque grounds. Excellent dining and cool bar.
60 locals recommend
Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnBeautiful hotel (often used for weddings) set in picturesque grounds. Excellent dining and cool bar.
CIA graduate chef makes beautiful dinner fare in a traditional setting.
38 locals recommend
Pine Hill Arms Hotel
286 Main StCIA graduate chef makes beautiful dinner fare in a traditional setting.
Best bread in the catskills, excellent pastries and coffee too.
204 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
22 Mill Hill RdBest bread in the catskills, excellent pastries and coffee too.
Kimchee Harvest at East Branch Farms
52234 NY-30Cafe and store selling high quality organic produce fresh from the farm. Catering services also available.
22 locals recommend
Lucky Dog Farm Store
35796 NY-10Cafe and store selling high quality organic produce fresh from the farm. Catering services also available.
Renowned Saturday farmers' market during the summer at the Round Barn. Usually has BBQ, live music, fresh waffles, local maple syrup and a large variety of local produce, including organic fruit and veg from Lucky Dog Farm.
128 locals recommend
Pakatakan Farmers Market
46676 NY-30Renowned Saturday farmers' market during the summer at the Round Barn. Usually has BBQ, live music, fresh waffles, local maple syrup and a large variety of local produce, including organic fruit and veg from Lucky Dog Farm.
Trusty Catskills cafe, good for coffee and pastries or lunch or dinner. Great food.
136 locals recommend
Blue Bee Cafe
114 Main StTrusty Catskills cafe, good for coffee and pastries or lunch or dinner. Great food.
Stop here for an ice cream from a large selection after a swim at Pratt Rock Area.
7 locals recommend
G-JimMieS Ice Cream
14520 Main StStop here for an ice cream from a large selection after a swim at Pratt Rock Area.
Oakley's Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill
44681 NY-28Popular pizza house on the way to Belleayre
Sweet Sue's
49 Main StFamous for outstanding pancakes!
Dependable choice for pizzas, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
200 locals recommend
Brio's
68 Main StDependable choice for pizzas, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The owner drives to Maine weekly to bring back fresh local seafood. Dine in or buy fresh fish.
17 locals recommend
Maine Black Bear Seafood Co
13 NY-28The owner drives to Maine weekly to bring back fresh local seafood. Dine in or buy fresh fish.
It's a tiny place that serves Moroccan food...salads, soup, sandwiches, couscous dishes and moroccan tea (no liquor). We've heard the couscous is very good.
24 locals recommend
Berbert's Condiments Cafe & Gallery
1164 Main StIt's a tiny place that serves Moroccan food...salads, soup, sandwiches, couscous dishes and moroccan tea (no liquor). We've heard the couscous is very good.
Great place to bring kids. Great burgers and pizza. They do serve wine and beer. I think they started out as an ice cream stand so it's a great place to go for ice cream.
43 locals recommend
Goatie Whites
46 Depot StGreat place to bring kids. Great burgers and pizza. They do serve wine and beer. I think they started out as an ice cream stand so it's a great place to go for ice cream.
The menu is a bit more gourmet than it used to be (new ownership) but we're told it's delicious and they serve an assortment of cocktails at the bar.
88 locals recommend
Binnekill Tavern
746 Main StThe menu is a bit more gourmet than it used to be (new ownership) but we're told it's delicious and they serve an assortment of cocktails at the bar.
Our property manager loves the Italian food here but says the wine is a bit pricey. Serve Sunday brunch.
57 locals recommend
Trattoria Locale
42287 Main StOur property manager loves the Italian food here but says the wine is a bit pricey. Serve Sunday brunch.
Andes
Drinks & Nightlife
Union Grove Distillery
43311 NY-28Vodka and Whisky distillery with tasting and bar.
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdWoodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Parks & Nature
Lots of great hikes (check out the guides at the house) or just for a drive round to admire the views. Kayak rentals also fun.
57 locals recommend
Pepacton Reservoir
Lots of great hikes (check out the guides at the house) or just for a drive round to admire the views. Kayak rentals also fun.
Wawaka Lake
Secluded lake just by the house with kayak rentals and beautiful views.
Catskill Scenic Trail
Catskill Scenic TrailIconic, mainly flat trail that can be done either on foot or by bike.
Andes Rail Trail
266 Depot StBig Pond, Little Pond well worth a visit for the beach and a refreshing dip.
26 locals recommend
Little Pond Campground
549 Barkaboom RdBig Pond, Little Pond well worth a visit for the beach and a refreshing dip.
Stunning secluded lake away from it all high up in the Catskills. Loop hike and swimming.
6 locals recommend
Alder Lake Loop Trail
Stunning secluded lake away from it all high up in the Catskills. Loop hike and swimming.
Breathtaking views and a steep but do-able climb for all active people
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
Breathtaking views and a steep but do-able climb for all active people
Pratt Rock Area
Beautiful spot for river swimming.
Our favourite example of one of the Catskill covered bridges. Also used as a river swimming spot in the summer.
26 locals recommend
Beaverkill Covered Bridge
3 Ragin RdOur favourite example of one of the Catskill covered bridges. Also used as a river swimming spot in the summer.
Slide Mountain Peak
Giant Ledge
Pepacton Reservoir
Big Pond
Essentials
Freshtown
36 Bridge StAmply sized local supermarket with most supplies needed.
New local gym, swimming pool, beach volleyball (outdoors, warmer months)
46 locals recommend
Catskill Recreation Center
651 County Highway 38New local gym, swimming pool, beach volleyball (outdoors, warmer months)
Deli serving hand-made sandwiches, soups, lattes etc. plus large selection of ice cream, candies and delicatessen. Eat in or take out.
19 locals recommend
The Cheese Barrel
798 Main StDeli serving hand-made sandwiches, soups, lattes etc. plus large selection of ice cream, candies and delicatessen. Eat in or take out.
A bit of local knowledge - although this is a pet shop, they have a freezer full of the best grass-fed steaks (for humans, not animals!) from local farmer Dick Little. Crazy but true. Just ask at the counter.
Peabody's Pets Feed & Supplies Store
A bit of local knowledge - although this is a pet shop, they have a freezer full of the best grass-fed steaks (for humans, not animals!) from local farmer Dick Little. Crazy but true. Just ask at the counter.
Margaretville
Shopping
Margaretville Liquor Store
774 Main StTay Tea
159 Main StGourmet artisanal teas. Founded in 2003.
Clementine Vintage Clothing
7 Main StVintage clothing store
Andes Art & Antiques
Andes Connection Ltd
33 Main StInteresting gift shop
A contemporary curiosity shop of antiques, natural wonders and art. A medical, botanical and zoological design resource, it’s the dealers’ secret with everything from vintage school charts and taxidermy to 19th century primitive utilitarian furniture.
29 locals recommend
Kabinett & Kammer
7 Main StA contemporary curiosity shop of antiques, natural wonders and art. A medical, botanical and zoological design resource, it’s the dealers’ secret with everything from vintage school charts and taxidermy to 19th century primitive utilitarian furniture.
The best hardware store you're likely to find. Independent business who will happily spend time with you locating one screw. Brilliant.
Dubben Brothers Hardware
90 Main StThe best hardware store you're likely to find. Independent business who will happily spend time with you locating one screw. Brilliant.
Quirky, old fashioned country store selling everything from moccasins to candy.
Phoenicia Country Store
65 Main StQuirky, old fashioned country store selling everything from moccasins to candy.
Entertainment & Activities
Must-do vintage train ride on the original NYC dairy train line.
77 locals recommend
Delaware & Ulster Railroad
43510 NY-28Must-do vintage train ride on the original NYC dairy train line.
Andes Town Pool
115 Delaware AveClean and generally tranquil outdoor pool.
Unique family-owned ski resort in the winter (known for its challenging slopes), legendary mountain biking in the summer. Bike and ski rentals, restaurant and bar.
14 locals recommend
Plattekill
Unique family-owned ski resort in the winter (known for its challenging slopes), legendary mountain biking in the summer. Bike and ski rentals, restaurant and bar.
Belleayre Beach
Swimming and boating at Pine Hill Lake
Skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Additional high speed lift installed in 2018.
604 locals recommend
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdSkiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Additional high speed lift installed in 2018.
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrFirst class Catskill ski resort
Probably the most well-known Catskill ski resort. Well worth a visit.
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
Probably the most well-known Catskill ski resort. Well worth a visit.
The Ark Bowl & BBQ
42366 NY-28Bowling Alley in nearby Margaretville
Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge StRiver tubing.
Nearest water park (although there are nature's versions much closer by)
194 locals recommend
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdNearest water park (although there are nature's versions much closer by)
Roscoe is famous for trout fishing: "When it comes to Trout Fishing, Roscoe New York is the Top Destination in the East. Our town is located in the Southwestern section of the Catskill Mountains in an area that is blessed with rugged mountains, pristine rivers, lakes and ponds. These waters are deep in history. This is where Fly Fishing luminaries such as Theodore Gordon, Rube Cross and AE Hendrickson gave American Dry Fly fishing its birth.
“TROUT TOWN USA” is a haven for anglers, with 5 of America’s top trout streams in our backyard. Just west of town, the world-renowned Beaverkill River and Willowemoc Creek meet in the legendary Junction Pool, home of the famous Two Headed Trout."
71 locals recommend
Roscoe
Roscoe is famous for trout fishing: "When it comes to Trout Fishing, Roscoe New York is the Top Destination in the East. Our town is located in the Southwestern section of the Catskill Mountains in an area that is blessed with rugged mountains, pristine rivers, lakes and ponds. These waters are deep in history. This is where Fly Fishing luminaries such as Theodore Gordon, Rube Cross and AE Hendrickson gave American Dry Fly fishing its birth.
“TROUT TOWN USA” is a haven for anglers, with 5 of America’s top trout streams in our backyard. Just west of town, the world-renowned Beaverkill River and Willowemoc Creek meet in the legendary Junction Pool, home of the famous Two Headed Trout."
Arts & Culture
Roxbury Arts Group Community Center
5025 Vega Mountain RdPerformances, exhibitions and workshops.