Beacon Guesthouse Guidebook
around town
Some of our favorites and places we want to try!
Big Mouth Coffee Roasters
387 Main StGreat coffee. Free Wifi, good place to work.
if you want a night out, and a bit of a scene, this is the spot. If you're looking for amazing food, probably not. Decent, but not amazing. A friend called it, decent wedding food. HA! Overlooking beacon falls, it's quite lovely... worth a visit for a cocktail. Make a reservation.
129 locals recommend
The Roundhouse
2 E Main Stif you want a night out, and a bit of a scene, this is the spot. If you're looking for amazing food, probably not. Decent, but not amazing. A friend called it, decent wedding food. HA! Overlooking beacon falls, it's quite lovely... worth a visit for a cocktail. Make a reservation.
Rite Aid
320 Main Stcause you know you forgot that one thing you need.
Honestly I find this place so weird. But people seem to like it? Please go and tell me why people like it. ;)
Beacon Glass Works, Inc
71 Maple StHonestly I find this place so weird. But people seem to like it? Please go and tell me why people like it. ;)
Ok, is this your most incredible food place? NO. Is it convenient in a pinch. Yes.
40 locals recommend
Key Food Marketplace
268 Main StOk, is this your most incredible food place? NO. Is it convenient in a pinch. Yes.
Memorial Park
Robert Cahill DriveSpot to work out, walk, run, outdoor public sport complex.
Food scene
Super close to the BGH. Delicious healthy flavorful middle eastern classics.
31 locals recommend
Ziatun
244 Main StSuper close to the BGH. Delicious healthy flavorful middle eastern classics.
Chic and fun. Great for cocktails or tapas. See a movie and make it an evening.
16 locals recommend
Wonderbar Beacon
449 Main StreetChic and fun. Great for cocktails or tapas. See a movie and make it an evening.
Super close to the BGH + delicious. Great for brunch. Next door WTF (wendnesday, Thursday, Friday) has closed during covid. Hoping they will reopen. They do open mic on Tuesday nights and they have a back garden. Classic New American.
53 locals recommend
Beacon Bread Company
193-195 Main StSuper close to the BGH + delicious. Great for brunch. Next door WTF (wendnesday, Thursday, Friday) has closed during covid. Hoping they will reopen. They do open mic on Tuesday nights and they have a back garden. Classic New American.
This is the gastropub you've been looking for. And it's a bit off the beaten path so you'll likely be with locals or those who have done their research. If you like beer, this is your place.
50 locals recommend
Melzingah Tap House
554 Main StThis is the gastropub you've been looking for. And it's a bit off the beaten path so you'll likely be with locals or those who have done their research. If you like beer, this is your place.
Quinn's
330 Main StEveryone talks about the Ramen and the scene. Bands and DJs and night.
The Vault
446 Main StHomespun Foods
232 Main StBreakfast and lunch with charming garden. 2 mins from our place
Beacon Falls Cafe
472 Main StFor brunch it’s the spot
Across the river this is a farm to table gorgeous brunch spot. Also a spa
15 locals recommend
Henry's Tavern
19 Front StAcross the river this is a farm to table gorgeous brunch spot. Also a spa
This was THE place to eat before covid but they temporarily closed. I’ve heard rumors they are reopening!!! Small and charming and a reservation is highly recommended… if you can get one.
64 locals recommend
Kitchen Sink Food and Drink
157 Main StThis was THE place to eat before covid but they temporarily closed. I’ve heard rumors they are reopening!!! Small and charming and a reservation is highly recommended… if you can get one.
Overlooking Beacon Falls, this converted old factory into a dining, bar, outdoors and in, fireplace, event venue, and is a romantic spot or fun hangout for drinks with friends. A little pricy.
129 locals recommend
The Roundhouse
2 E Main StOverlooking Beacon Falls, this converted old factory into a dining, bar, outdoors and in, fireplace, event venue, and is a romantic spot or fun hangout for drinks with friends. A little pricy.
The spot for cuisine across the river and across the street from Washington's headquarters during the war of independence.
47 locals recommend
Liberty Street Bistro
97 Liberty StThe spot for cuisine across the river and across the street from Washington's headquarters during the war of independence.
Matcha Thomas
179 Main StThat burger and cocktail in a super chill burger joint environment you’ve been craving. Gluten free buns too!
34 locals recommend
Meyer's Olde Dutch Food & Such
184 Main StThat burger and cocktail in a super chill burger joint environment you’ve been craving. Gluten free buns too!
Fjord Vineyards
251 Ridge RdReserva Wine Bar
Casa Ortega
Best Mexican food and they deliver!
Blu Pointe
120 Front StLobster with a view.
Sightseeing
The Dia almost singlehandedly revitalized Beacon from a rust belt town back into a vibrant diverse and highly creative destination. Housed in a converted and exquisitely renovated Nabisko box factory, the building is so large it can house large installations that can take your breath away. And they have your Warhols too. Seriously, just go. Since Covid you need to make a reservation on-line before you go.
468 locals recommend
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StThe Dia almost singlehandedly revitalized Beacon from a rust belt town back into a vibrant diverse and highly creative destination. Housed in a converted and exquisitely renovated Nabisko box factory, the building is so large it can house large installations that can take your breath away. And they have your Warhols too. Seriously, just go. Since Covid you need to make a reservation on-line before you go.
Owned by the same family since 1922. Seriously 100 years. And walking into their shop is like walking back in time.
12 locals recommend
Alps Sweet Shop
269 Main StOwned by the same family since 1922. Seriously 100 years. And walking into their shop is like walking back in time.
Bring your walking shoes and a snack and take in the nature and art. It's a museum of oversized large sculptures over acres of land. Just go and get lost.
471 locals recommend
Storm King Art Center
Bring your walking shoes and a snack and take in the nature and art. It's a museum of oversized large sculptures over acres of land. Just go and get lost.
bar/ light food
A Barcade. Yes please. Just fun. Beergarden-style outdoor space. Inside a bar and arcade games from the 80s. All just a quarter. The owners are brooklyn transplants.
12 locals recommend
Happy Valley Arcade Bar
296 Main StreetA Barcade. Yes please. Just fun. Beergarden-style outdoor space. Inside a bar and arcade games from the 80s. All just a quarter. The owners are brooklyn transplants.
For a chic cocktail made right in a moody romantic atmosphere this is the place.
16 locals recommend
Wonderbar Beacon
449 Main StreetFor a chic cocktail made right in a moody romantic atmosphere this is the place.
Wine/liquor
Amazing selection. Right around the corner. charming experience. Bring some bottles back home with you. You won't find them easily!
24 locals recommend
Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main StAmazing selection. Right around the corner. charming experience. Bring some bottles back home with you. You won't find them easily!
Mindfulness
Beacon Yoga Center
464 Main StbeBhakti Yoga Center
36 Catherine StFor art exhibitions, meditation classes, this is the historical and cultural heart of the community. Go to their website to see what’s on.
18 locals recommend
Howland Cultural Center
477 Main StFor art exhibitions, meditation classes, this is the historical and cultural heart of the community. Go to their website to see what’s on.
Shopping
Beautiful potted and cut flowers, gifts, beauty, jewelry.
Raven Rose
474 Main StHåkan Chocolatier
462 Main StAbsurdly dark and sensual. Worth a visit with your paramour.
Stella's Fine Market
155 Main StreetLittle King
199 Main StreetGrab a coffee, and a high end home goods gift. Charming little spot steps away on main.
YUMMY delightful store of delicacies from your charcuterie board, to teas, coffees, spices and sauces. Everything you need for a nice picnic lunch or a gift to take home.
38 locals recommend
Beacon Pantry
378 Main StYUMMY delightful store of delicacies from your charcuterie board, to teas, coffees, spices and sauces. Everything you need for a nice picnic lunch or a gift to take home.