Garcia's

Amongst a sea of grimy bars in Port Chester, lies a diamond in the rough - Garcia's.  I've lived in Port Chester for a while now, and while the restaurant scene has begun to boom, the bar scene left something to be desired.  

Garcia's opened 9 months after the reopening of The Capitol theatre, and is attached to the theatre. Garcia's boasts a hefty collection of Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia swag (including a bronzed mold of Jerry's actual hand, complete with the missing finger). Its not just a dead head bar though, and it shouldn't be either - its a place that's totally focused on music and quality bar service & drinks.  The bartenders are all very friendly and tend the bar well.  Garcia's has a great beer selection along with wine, and the bartenders can shake up any cocktail you want.  

Garcia's has live music most nights of the week, and yes - the music is more than JUST dead-music.  The sound in the bar is great - like that of The Cap, the management takes great care in how the live music is being heard.  Its not very often that you visit a bar that has a full time lighting and sound guy!  The care and quality really shows in this place, and its a blessing for Port Chester.

The bar is also used as a lounge area before, during and after shows at The Cap.

Overall , if you enjoy good drink and great live music - check out Garcia's ASAP - you will not be disappointed.