Goodnight Kenny - Bar in Poughkeepsie - 27 Academy St, USA

Definitely had a good time (on a Sunday nonetheless). Bar is clean, classy, and the drinks are heavy. One of the best old fashions I've had for sure. I wish them all the best and hope they become a mainstay for the academy street revitalization.

Goodnight Kenny’s is an absolute gem of Poughkeepsie. Always a chill atmosphere and extremely welcoming and good hearted staff. Ben and Dan make my night every time I see them, they seem to genuinely care about their customers and making connections with everyone who walks in. They also both make a 11/10 margarita. Recommended for any occasion, whether you’re meeting with friends, looking to find some new ones, or just need a place to kick back by yourself.

Awesome cocktail bar. Fantastic energy. Bartenders are great. Must go to. Great vibe.

Goodnight Kenny is the best bar in town! The vibe is chill in the afternoon and ridiculously fun and naughty at night. The staff couldn't be friendlier and Ben the Bartender makes THE BEST martinis. Make sure to try a Wiggle!

To say GNK is anything short of glorious is an insult to the fine folks behind it. Fabulous cocktails, great hosts & pizza from next door (bring your own). What's not to love? One of the few gems in Dutchess County that gives a damn about how to make cocktails.

So this review has been a long time coming. To start off with, this is absolutely the *best* bar in Poughkeepsie if you’re looking for a post-undergrad crowd / grad school crowd and above. Educated people looking educated conversation. Hallelujah! Super clean whenever I go - I love the art deco style decor and dark green paint. The disco ball in the back is a nice little cherry on top. You walk in and immediately know you’ve made the right decision by avoiding Mahoney’s. The Derby is the same story. You know you can do better, and tonight, you did. Your conscience and your friends will thank you. Every staff member and bartender I’ve spoken to here have been very kind. My biggest issue would be how small the place is, but of course I’m not asking anybody to go bulldoze down some load bearing walls for my sake! The crowd here from my experience is usually very nice and very aware of bar etiquette, which I love - people here will always give you an “excuse me” and “please” versus shoving by at other bars down the street. A++ Music choices here are 100% millennialcore and I love them for that. 2006-2015 always has a place at Goodnight Kenny. They also have a pretty heavy rotation of 70’s-80’s, which is great regardless of the day of the week. Anyways, go here for sure. It’s a great time!

Nice looking place, but bartenders cater to rowdy drunks. We tried to get drinks there last night and left because of the loud, obnoxiously drunk dude and his cronies at the bar. Too bad for them.

The best bar ever! Great drinks amazing staff. I always have the best time everytime I go. favorite bar in the Hudson Valley.