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BEARDSLEE CASTLE
inspired world cuisine in a magnificent setting
Around a bend on route 5 in the heart of the historic Mohawk Valley is a setting that seems so perfect and so out of place at the same time...  on a small hill surrounded by towering black locust trees and covered with trumpet vine is a magnificent stone castle.

Built in 1860 as a replica of an Irish Castle, Beardslee Castle is at once both modern and ancient... with the finest in creative cuisine, memorable wedding receptions, independent music, and exciting special events,  all in an incredible setting.

DINNER & DUNGEON HOURS
SERVING THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS FROM 5 UNTIL 9

 SUNDAY FROM 4UNTIL 8PM 

the Dungeon serves a casual menu during our regular dinner hours and remains open as long as guests care to stay, until 2am at the latest

reservations are appreciated ...call or email 
 
 

Thick limestone walls and oak parquet floors
"One of Central New York's architectural and historic treasures"

315 . 823 . 3000
800.487.5861
123 Old State Road
Little Falls, NY 13365
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route 5, six miles east of Little Falls, 
3 miles west of St. Johnsville... 
on the East Canada Creek at the Herkimer County Line

named "BEST RESTAURANT WORTH THE DRIVE"

 by Albany's Metroland Magazine 2004 & 2006
 

"A wonderful survey of American fare, new and old, served in an actual castle that's not only an attractive building but also haunted!  The grilled duckling is a special treat"
 -Metroland July 22, 2004

"known for it's fine food and ambiance" -the HISTORY CHANNEL

 

 
DINING

BRING US HOME!

THE DUNGEON
WEDDINGS
SPECIAL EVENTS
CASTLE INFO
As we celebrate our 14 year anniversary, Chef Randall Brown continues to serve the best tasting, creative fare in central New York.  Our  menu changes nightly and features wood grilled meats & game, the freshest seafood & creative vegetarian dishes drawing from Regional Italian & Mediterranean, Island, Asian and Southwestern influences using the freshest seasonal & local  ingredients. 

Try a few recipes at home.   Our wine list is designed to compliment the flavorful food. All in an unequaled setting in 5 intimate dining rooms with three working fireplaces, 4 foot thick limestone walls, and oak paneled ceilings and floors. 

 

Any restaurant item can be ordered for pick-up. 

Desserts serve from 12-16 ...one day notice for all orders please.

Death by Chocolate:
Our sinfully delicious flourless chocolate cake melts in your mouth   $25

Creamy Castle Cheesecake:
Often imitated, never duplicated...creamy cheesecake
flavored with your choice of vanilla or Amaretto  $25

Pumpkin Cheesecake:
with a hint of nutmeg & cinnamon  $28

Castle Carrot Cake:
with walnuts, apricot, dried cranberries & golden raisins,  cream cheese icing  $22
 
Fresh raspberry or strawberry sauce $3

BREAD SPREADS & SAUCES... 
3-olive tapenade     10oz- $4.95

Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus      10oz- $3.95

Rosemary Scented Ratatouille     12oz- $4.95

Orange Ginger Garlic Sauce     10oz- $4.95

In the basement at the Castle, known as THE DUNGEON, is a cozy 4 room pub featuring a casual menu during dinner hours.  After hours it's a great place for a drink, a game of pool or darts, or just watching the koi and crayfish in our 150 gallon fish tank. 

The wine room, a gated 'cell', with  hand painted vine mural ceiling, is a great spot for an intimate dinner. 

On tap we have GUINNESS, STELLA ARTOIS, SARANAC PALE ALE, MAGIC HAT #9, BASS ALE, WOODCHUCK CIDER, NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE, AND BLUE MOON BELGIAN WHITE .

 


 

There's no better location for a fairy tale wedding.  A 150 year old restored Irish-styled stone castle,  8 acres of beautiful grounds, a spacious, airy banquet room with 20 arching floor to ceiling plate glass windows. 

A wide variety of menus are offered and the service is superb.   Most  information and pricing is available right here on the web site and personalized planning with  Lynn, Jennifer and Randall assure an event that will be wonderful and memorable. 

 Reception dates in 2008 are still available but limited. We do get cancellations from time to time so check back or call for our wait list if your date isn't available.   Many 2009 dates are still open.  Consultations with our wedding coordinators can be scheduled any day of the week.

 

We have something for every taste at the Castle.  To compliment our creative food we feature the finest in independent, creative special events and live music.. including a fabulous annual Halloween party.  This summer we're featuring our 6th Medieval Faire.  We have  Murder Mystery Dinner Theater coming up again on July 11th. We also hold  cooking class events.  For more information on our events please call the Castle Thursday through Sunday.

We are currently working on our first two books... a cookbook and a history of the Beardslee Family.


a great game to build your vocabulary... with every right answer you help feed the world's hungry through the UN.

With 148 years of history and legendary tales of ghosts & spirits that only accentuate the natural energy of the property, Beardslee Castle is a perfect setting for any event. 

You can contact us by e-mail or at 315- 823- 3000.  We can recommend a great place to stay and local attractions while you're in the area. 

Directions are very simple as we are located just off the New York State thruway less than an hour from Albany and just over an hour from Syracuse. 

Gift Certificates are available in any amount . 

We source hydroponic organic greens & vegetables from Sunset Hill Farms, Gaia's Breath Farms I-Lion Farms and East Creek Organics.  Other organics, and grains are from the the Community Co-Op in Little Falls.  Our Pastas are from The Pasta Shop in New Hartford.
 



 

"let's go out to dinner and see a movie   here's what's playing in Little Falls" 
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