Even though Kingston’s newest bar/restaurant Sorry Charlie has only been open for a few days, the positive reviews are pouring in fast. Their “thincilian” bar-style pie is offered in a dizzying array of super-unique topping combinations, and the early online buzz has been universal praise. A visit on Sunday revealed extremely friendly, attentive service amidst a packed house.
The establishment sits in the North Ponckhockie neighborhood of Kingston at the former site of the Corner Bar & Grill. Sorry Charlie is the latest venture by Davina Thomasula, the owner of Goodnight Kenny, and Charlie Webb, the owner of Hudson & Packard, both of which have made a name for themselves in Poughkeepsie.
The restaurant has a full bar with great wine, beer and cocktail picks, including some affordable options that belie its generally upscale vibe. The decor gives a nod to mid-to-late-century roadside signage and is otherwise modern and chic, with a wall emblazoned with various photos of famous “Charlies” and a generally playful attitude. The free drink tokens we acquired on our first visit read “Good for nothing but a free drink, sorry.”
When is the last time you can remember getting a wooden nickel buyback? It’s easy to see why the neighborhood is embracing Sorry Charlie — they have nailed what it is to be a hospitable neighborhood bar/restaurant in a way the other numerous newcomers continue to aspire to. And after personally trying every pizza in Kingston, their pies are in the conversation for best in the city.
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