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Rough Draft Bar & Books

Stockade District

Sip a local craft beer or Counter Culture latte while surrounded by floor-to-ceiling books in a Revolutionary-era schoolhouse. Rough Draft lets you browse new releases and classics with a drink in hand, whether you're after quiet reading or community vibes.

Historic stone building
Bookstore meets bar
Cozy reading nooks
Local craft brews

Tips

"The perfect place to linger over a cappuccino with a new book"
📚try monthly drink specials named after books
🥧hand pies from sister shop Kingston Bread + Bar

Rough Draft Bar & Books

82 John St, Kingston, NY 12401, USA

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Upcoming at Rough Draft Bar & Books

Thursday, Jun 11
Read Like A Writer

Read Like A Writer

June 11

Grab a drink and dissect great fiction with fellow book nerds. This monthly club hosted by Charlotte Adamis breaks down literary technique using compelling reads like February's pick, The Silence of The Choir.

Thursday, Jun 18
Trivia Night

Trivia Night

June 18 at 6:30pm

Test your useless knowledge at this bookshop-bar trivia night where winning teams snag gift cards and losers still get good beer. Teams of six or fewer face off twice monthly in a cozy space that smells like fresh coffee and old pages.

Monday, Jun 22
Rewind Vintage Monthly Book Club

Rewind Vintage Monthly Book Club

June 22

Discuss books over craft beer or coffee at this monthly gathering held right inside Rough Draft's cozy bookstore-bar. The communal table welcomes all readers, whether you've finished the book or just skimmed the back cover.