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July 17, 2025

Melzingah Tap House’s Patio Is Now Dog-Friendly If you’ve ever strolled Main Street in Beacon with your pup and thought, “If only we could grab a bite without having to tie you up outside…”—we heard you. Melzingah Tap House is officially dog-friendly in our outdoor pavilion. That means more sunny afternoons, cold craft beer, and

The 31 Best Bars in Upstate New York, ranked by Yelp for 2019

March 25, 2019

craft beer in beacon

#7 Melzingah Tap House (Dutchess County) – $$ Long beer and cocktail bar with tasting options 4.5 stars, 87 reviews56 5-star reviews One customer says: “It is always a mix of visitors and locals and makes the restaurant buzz with energy.  The bar area is the best as the bar is long and wide with

Melzingah Tap House

December 21, 2018

Beacon Restaurant Staff

Opened in May in the former location of The Hop on Beacon’s lower Main Street, Melzingah Tap House is (once again) a place for craft beer enthusiasts, cocktail connoisseurs and food fanatics to come together. Owners Kevin and Dana Collins—who also own the Barking Frog in Beacon and Publick House 23 in Pleasant Valley—designed the

Upstate getaway: Get to know vibrant, friendly Beacon in Hudson Valley

May 29, 2018

Food in Beacon NY

“…Melzingah Tap House opened this spring in the old Hop location, a craft beer bar and restaurant popular with Brooklynites. Similar in vibe, they’ve got an extensive drinks selection with a menu that includes this mac and cheese with cheddar, fontina, pecorino, breadcrumbs and scallions… Also on the menu are mussels with leek sausage and Brussels sprouts

Melzingah Tap House opens Wednesday in Beacon, Encourages Reservations

May 1, 2018

Restaurants in Beacon NY

Melzingah Tap House will open its doors to the public on Wednesday. But those hoping to be among the first to sample the Beacon restaurant’s craft beer menu and pub fare will want to come prepared with a reservation. For its first few weeks, Melzingah Tap House will require reservations for tables. Though lucky walk-ins might

7 Restaurant Openings We’re Looking Forward to in 2018

February 21, 2018

Restaurants in Beacon NY

“…Beacon residents are about to go from rueful to brew-full: In the former space of beloved hipster haven, The Hop, Dana and Kevin Collins will open Melzingah Tap House, a beery addition to their other restaurants, The Barking Frog and Publick House 23. “We want people to walk in and feel completely at home,” says

Melzingah Tap House to open in Beacon at former Hop location

February 16, 2018

Craft Beer in Beacon NY

When Dana and Kevin Collins rented The Hop in Beacon, they envisioned more than an extensive craft beer selection and a varied menu featuring different cuisines. The couple aims to make Melzingah Tap House a watering hole for Beacon residents, where anyone can stop for a drink or a meal and feel welcome. “I want this