Wendy M.
8/28/2025
A great bookstore, bar, cafe. Friendly service, lovely, inviting space, good food and drink. Definitely recommend!
Rough Draft Bar & Books
$$
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82 John St
Kingston, NY 12401
An independent bookstore, bar, and coffee shop located at Uptown Kingston's historic four corners. Serving craft beer and wine, Counter Culture Coffee, savory pies from Down Under Bakery, and a rotating assortment of local pastries and other snacks.
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4.5180 reviews
Lailah J.
2/28/2025
Kingston, NY - I've been to plenty of bookstore cafes, but more should adopt a bar like this one! This is a very cozy and inviting cafe-shop that beckons you to lounge or browse over a coffee or...
Mel Y.
3/16/2025
A combination bar, cafe and bookstore, this spot is a fun place to hang out in. In addition to alcohol and coffee/tea, they also sell hand pies, baked goods and bread from local places. It was...
Bobby C.
7/21/2024
Amazing bookstore where you can get a great microbrew hence the name "rough draft. " I was able to get a lager for seven dollars and a James Baldwin paperback for $20. Very cool take on a...
JP P.
1/11/2024
A great place to go anytime of the day or evening! Books, Caffeine, alcohol or food. It's cozy in here and you can sit within the books or at the bar. The staff is attentive and very friendly....
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