Bars of Rochester
Explore Rochester Series
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Abilene Bar and Lounge
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153 Liberty Pole Way Roc
Rochester’s “Home of Roots” since 2008 is named after the Dave Alvin song (rather than the city in Texas). A live music venue with a nice outside deck (weather permitting). Sports reasonable drink prices. Upstairs Lounge Area is available to rent.
Warning: Vaccination Card required to enter.
Bar Bantam
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1 South Clinton Ave Roc
A spacious 2,100 sq. ft. all-day eatery providing chef-driven cuisine. Located in the lobby of the Metropolitan it has a sexy big city vibe. Hosts a “Patio Picnic” Summer Series with food and drink pairings served up outdoors.
Brick & Ivy
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819 S. Clinton Ave. Roc
The name conveys a combo of masculine and female energies. Brick & Ivy has a nice ambiance and vibe that is perfect for a date night or an outing with friends. Located where the South Wedge and Swillburg neighborhoods meet.
Lux Lounge
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666 South Ave. Roc
Located in the South Wedge neighborhood with an outdoor space. Hosts events like 80’s Night, Floorwax Dance Party, Friday Slap-Happy Hour, etc. See their website: www.lux666.com for more details.
Radio Social
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20 Carlson Rd. Roc
Enjoy this recreational hub with 34 bowling lanes, lounge areas, a variety of indoor and outdoor games. Features a Middle-Eastern Restaurant, pizza counter, craft cocktail bar and whiskey bar.
Riot Room
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350 East Ave. Roc
A bar smash room combo. In that, I mean a place to drink and to yield a sledgehammer and smash things. If you have some pent-up energy or want to host a unique event for a flat fee of $450 you can host 30 friends for a 90-min. car smash. See the website www.recreo350.com/smash-room-package for details on a wide variety of packages starting at: $24-$450
Rochester Beer Park
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375 Averill Ave. Roc
This RV Park-themed bar in the South Wedge Neighborhood is a spacious, unique place to hang out and enjoy a beer and live music that feels like a perpetual summertime experience.
Side Bar
242 South Ave. Roc
A laid-back bar with outdoor patio space and hookah. Dubbed Rochester’s “Home to the world-famous loaded jerk chicken fries”. Have a cocktail and some soul food served up while listening to hip hop, reggae, and r&b for a unique experience.
Skylark Lounge
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40 S. Union St. Roc
Serving up balls…meatballs that is! A three-step process ordered bar side. 1.Choose a style: The Balls+1 side, The Hero, or The Slider 2. Choose a ball: The Traditional, Tequila Pork Ball, The Spicy Chicken or The Veggie 3. Choose a Sauce: Classic Marinara, Parmesan Cream. Buffalo Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper, or Pesto. The word is they are delish as are the deep-fried mashed potatoes.
Swan Dive
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289 Alexander St. Roc
Hosting an eye-popping retro-vibe that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to Miami in the 50’s. Beverages served for large groups in carafes or pitchers, a rotation of $10 cocktails and drafts offered from $4-$9. An Italian-inspired menu sports delicious pizza and fun items like a foot-long hotdog or double-decker burger and handmade mozzarella sticks.
Tapas177
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177 St. Paul St. Roc
A unique welcoming experience serving up small plates or main course sizes. Beautiful atmosphere, Spanish music, and a great outdoor courtyard patio space to relax and unwind in.
The Angry Goat Pub
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938 Clinton Ave. S. Roc
Enjoy pub food in a relaxed Swillburg neighborhood bar. Check out the website: www.angrygoatpub.com for food and drink menus as well as daily specials. Monday night is Dead Night great for Grateful Dead fans.
The Beer Market
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1401 Mt. Hope Ave. Roc
The Beer Market is part of the Beerhead franchise, with over 300 beers. It is a great place to sample a brew from another zip code, state, or foreign land. They also have small-batch bourbon, whiskey, or specialty cocktails and a small food selection as well.
The Daily Refresher
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293 Alexander St. Roc
Whiskey fans will enjoy the city’s largest selection here at a “vintage-chic cocktail spot” with unique upstairs/downstairs vibes.
The Spirit Room
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139 State St. Roc
Embracing the weird and rich history of Rochester, The Spirit Room gives a nod to all the odd little-known facts of our city. Hosting: Poetry& Pie, impromptu jam sessions, performance art and Tarot card readings (provided on Wednesday nights).
The Vesper
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1 Capron St Roc
Tucked away in the Washington Square Community in the historic Capron building you will find this Gastropub & Oyster Bar. A hidden gem boasting the best place for raw oysters in town.
Washington Square
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