At top-voted dive bar, 'everyone really does know your name'

Many plan and look forward to holiday celebrations and intimate gatherings at home with loved ones over Thanksgiving.

But after the cooking and the cleaning, and the — hopefully only occasional — squabbling, invariably there are days when one may want to leave the house to grab a bite, a cold drink and gather with friends at their favorite neighborhood spot.

We asked mid-Hudson Valley readers to vote for their favorite dive bar. Here's which one they chose.

Where is the best dive bar?

The winner of the best bar poll is Dutch's Tavern.

The tavern in Sullivan County's Rock Hill was the clear winner, gaining 322 votes despite its location in the Catskills, which may mean a long drive for some mid-Hudson Valley residents.

“Dutch’s has always been a staple in our local community and is mo