Company description

On the market for the first time in 55 years. The Taconic Wayside Inn is a rare and compelling opportunity to own a historic tavern and restaurant in the heart of the Hudson Valley—an area known for its natural beauty, vibrant food culture, and year-round tourism.

Set on a generous parcel of land, the property centers on a 5,000-square-foot main building featuring a fully equipped commercial kitchen, three distinct dining rooms, a classic tavern, and a welcoming beer garden. The layout offers both intimacy and flexibility—equally suited to everyday dining, private events, and seasonal gatherings.

The property also includes three rental apartments and five guest rooms, creating multiple revenue streams and the potential for a true live-work destination. Additional outbuildings—a large pole barn and two smaller barns—offer ample space for storage, events, workshops, or creative adaptation. The surrounding land provides room for kitchen gardens, outdoor celebrations, and expanded hospitality offerings.

Owned and operated by the same family for more than five decades, the Inn has long served as a gathering place for locals and travelers alike. It now stands ready for thoughtful new stewardship—whether as a revitalized farm-to-table destination, a boutique hospitality concept, or a hybrid of both.

This is an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial restaurateur or hospitality-minded buyer seeking to build something distinctive in a region that rewards authenticity, quality, and vision.

Offered at $550,000.

business description

The Taconic Wayside Inn has been in continuous operation since 1856. It presents a turnkey restaurant and tavern opportunity with a built-in clientele and strong regional appeal. Long established as a gathering place for both locals and visitors, the business benefits from steady, year-round tourism in Columbia County—one of the Hudson Valley’s most desirable destinations for food, culture, and outdoor recreation.

• The restaurant and tavern are ideally positioned to serve a diverse and loyal customer base, from nearby residents to weekend travelers, second-home owners, and destination guests drawn to the area’s thriving wedding and events scene.
• With multiple dining rooms, a tavern, and outdoor beer garden, the business is well suited to accommodate everything from casual service to private events, celebrations, and seasonal programming.
• Surrounded by a rich network of local farms and producers, the Inn is perfectly positioned for a farm-to-table approach.
• The space itself exudes warmth, character, and historic charm.
• Its cozy interiors, architectural details, and inviting atmosphere offer a distinctive guest experience that is difficult to replicate—and highly valued by today’s diners seeking authenticity and a sense of place.
• Located at the foot of the western edge of the Berkshire Mountains, the property benefits from both scenic beauty and strategic proximity to key cultural and recreational destinations, further enhancing its appeal as a year-round dining and hospitality destination.
• For the right operator, this is an opportunity not only to run a successful restaurant and tavern, but to build a destination—one that reflects the spirit, landscape, and culinary richness of the Hudson Valley.Hudson

Sale type

seeking buyer

Price

Negotiable

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Deadline

September 30, 2026