Tiffany L.
9/15/2025
I wish we had something like this closer to the city, but I will take what I can get! If I owned a bookstore, I would love to have something similar to this place, because they serve great drinks...
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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Reviews
4.5183 reviews
Samantha S.
10/15/2025
This place is such a dream. A bookstore with tables, couches, high top window seating and a bar where you can order cocktails or order coffee drinks or both. It was a little chaotic when I...
Jason B.
9/28/2025
This place is such a gem right in the heart of Uptown Kingston! You wouldn't know you're in the middle of the city walking up. The street is quiet and has lots of trees. The shop itself is a...
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...
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