Why Snyders Tavern Is A Must-Visit Dive Bar In West Shokan

Is New York’s ultimate dive bar in Ulster County? There is a spot, tucked away along Route 28A in West Shokan, that you would swear is not open for business. Vines and weeds engulf the face of the building and you are greeted by a small “no trespassing” sign. But, believe it or not, Snyder’s Tavern is open for business.

The term “Dive Bar” used to be derogatory. If you owned a drinking…