Rochester
Bad Ending

Bad Ending

Bars & Breweries in Rochester

4.4 67 Google reviews$10–20

+1 585 286 93 58875 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14620 · Upper Monroe

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875 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14620

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About

Bar Bad Ending celebrates the misses, wrong turns, and unexpected twists that come with life. Come in for live music, drinks & food from 5pm till late. Located in upper Monroe, Bar Bad Ending sits in the building that’s housed well-known infamous taverns — from The Pinnacle Grill and Tuzz’s to Monty’s and the Rosen Krown — 875 Monroe Ave has been a community staple since the early 1900s.

Amenities

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Arcade games
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Hours

Thursday
5 PM to 1 AM
Friday
5 PM to 1 AM
Saturday
5 PM to 1 AM
Sunday
1 PM to 12 AM
Monday
5 PM to 12 AM
Tuesday
5 PM to 1 AM
Wednesday
5 PM to 1 AM

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