"Arrowwood Farms doesn’t just produce great beers onsite—they also have a distillery, and one of the best summer lineups of outdoor concerts and festivals (check their events roster before you go to see if anyone’s playing). The outdoor space is super kid- and pet-friendly: let the kids run around with the free range chickens and make new friends by the duck pond while you enjoy an Accordian pilsner, Mohonk IPA, or their award-winning sour, Porch. Typical pub food is the name of the game here—there are burgers, chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs—but be sure to order extra tater tots, because your friends (or kids) will sneak more than a few. " - keith hernandez