Subversive Malting & Brewing - Catskill, New York

Vivek P.

Absolutely love this brewery in Catskill, NY! 🍻 From the fantastic craft beer selection to the cozy heated patio, this place has everything you need for a perfect hangout spot.

The beer menu is outstanding, with something for every taste—bold IPAs, smooth stouts, crisp lagers, and creative seasonal brews. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to recommend the perfect pour.

The atmosphere is unbeatable—whether you’re inside soaking up the lively vibes or outside on the heated patio enjoying the fresh air, it’s the perfect place to relax. If you’re in the area, this brewery is a must-visit! 🍺🔥 Can’t wait to come back!

Daniel

Stopped here on our way to a Catskill weekend, glad we did! Plenty of parking in the lot or on the street, place is inviting with plenty of outdoor seating, some covered. Inside area is small but cozy with a few tables and a bar. Thankfully they separated drinks only and food/drinks which made the flow much more smooth. Drinks were good, these guys know what they're doing, I particularly enjoyed the Oktoberfest. Food was awesome, the buffalo chicken salad was filling and refreshing. My only complaint was this place felt like a daycare as much as a brewery, but I guess that is to be expected these days, I can't fault the establishment for that. Will definitely be back

Marianne H.

Cute little place! Beer 🍺 is awesome, I recommend the sour! Food was delicious, we the cheese and veggies board and the pretzels w/mustard and beer cheese sauces. Vegetarian and Vegan options, also pet friendly!

Eric M.

Stopped here on my way passing through because of the very high reviews. Definitely did not disappoint. The burgers were amazing. Simple but delicious menu. I had a bite of my kids macaroni and cheese and it was definitely not your typical Kraft BS you would get in most places. The beer was also awesome. The have a really cozy outdoor tent that was decorated for the holidays. I will definitely stop again if I’m ever in the area.

Amanda

We stopped here one evening for dinner/a snack because that online menu looked really great and they had outdoor seating so we could bring our pup with us. It was raining but luckily they had a tent and a heater inside so it wasn’t terribly cold. The heater wasn’t on when we first got inside though but the guy made sure to go out and get it working for us which was super friendly. I got the forbidden fruit to drink and it was delicious! Probably one of my favorite drinks I’ve gotten. My bf got the New York nectar and said it was really good. He took the branch and bine home as a 4 pack and said it just tasted like a tree, so not his favorite. We got the Bavarian pretzel and fries to snack on and both were good! I was super disappointed because the menu was different online vs there so I was really excited for the chorizo queso but it wasn’t available. Overall it was a good experience, I just hope they update their online menus!

Leighton S.

Visited early afternoon on a Saturday in the middle of May. A great brewery taproom overall. Decent selection of beers, nice mix of styles. The three I had (two lagers, one pale ale) were all solid. Two pour sizes offered. Attentive service. Good food menu. Tasty grilled cheese and burger, although the burger (or at least the blue cheese one) is a bit of a task to eat. Pretty messy. Lots of outdoor seating. Various beers in can and bottle for takeaway. We enjoyed our visit here and would certainly come back if passing nearby.

Ashlee P.

Friendly staff and dog friendly outside or in the heated tent. The heated tent was actually pretty warm for it being only about 25°F outside. The NY IPA was good, and I like that they have 3 different size options, but the mushroom and swiss burger was delicious!! Definitely don't skip the burger, wish I had gotten a picture before we devoured it!

Dan K.

Subversive has served up an impressive array of beer styles for awhile, but it’s their new kitchen’s offerings that have brought me back a few times in the months since it opened. All the burgers are great, but for a first tasting you can't go wrong with the Classic smash burger. Delicious double patties, just as good as an In-N-Out or Shake Shack burger (complete with a special sauce). Simple but done with the best ingredients. The fries are excellent, too — golden, crispy, soft in the middle. I’ve gotten a Classic burger with fries a handful of times and it’s been A+ each time. Great weekend lunch spot if you’re in the area!