Bars & Breweries

Intimate venue known for its regular live music shows, with a limited menu & back deck with views.

AltBar is a non-alcoholic bar & bottle shop! We have a full bar with non-alcoholic cocktails, mocktails, beers, wine, and even shots. Discover your next favorite booze-free wine, beer, canned cocktail, spirit, or functional beverage. We have a small snack and dessert menu, and you are welcome to bring your own food as well.

Join us for classic and Mediterranean-style dishes paired with exceptional wine and spirits. Complimentary valet parking available every day.

1250 N Goodman St

This sleek, popular spot with floor-to-ceiling windows offers craft cocktails & clever bistro fare.

2435 Dewey Ave

Bug Jar is an alternative bar and live music venue active since 1991, hosting underground and national level bands & DJs.

CRISP is an American food restaurant, in Rochester, New York, serving seasonally inspired, modern comfort food, with a southern influence, sophisticated cocktails & local beers in an old school chic setting in the South Wedge. We serve lunch, brunch, and dinner, and also host private events in our beautifully appointed event space.

689 Ridgeway Ave

741 South Ave #743

🔥 Rochester’s go-to for fried chicken, fish fry, and cold drinks 🔥 Welcome to Chick’n Out—home of crispy, juicy fried chicken made fresh to order in the heart of Rochester. From jumbo tenders and stacked chicken sandwiches to bold wings and our famous Friday fish fry, we’re serving up comfort food that hits every time. Pull up a seat at the bar for cocktails and cold beer, grab takeout on the fly, or bring the crew and vibe out in our dining room. Feeding a group? Our catering has you covered with crowd-pleasing favorites that travel well and disappear fast. Hot chicken, cold drinks, and good vibes—right here in Rochester. Stay crispy.

1830 E Main St

The place to be!!!

Local seasonal French cuisine & craft cocktails are the draw at this vibrant, stylish market eatery.

19 St Johns Park

Small pub in the Park ave district of Rochester. Featuring a rotating craft draft line up with many craft cans and bottles to choose from.

Rochester Oldest Continuously Open Neighborhood Pub

District 48 is your go-to neighborhood bar, blending a modern vibe with a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping in for drinks with friends or hosting a special occasion, our space is designed for both everyday moments and memorable events. In addition to the bar, we offer a private event space in our back room—perfect for celebrations, gatherings, and curated experiences right in the heart of the community.

Liquor, wine, lottery tickets

Enright's Thirst Parlor is an Irish-themed bar on Monroe Avenue, populated mostly by hard-drinking regulars, but they're a friendly bunch. Enright's Thirst Parlor is one of Monroe Avenue's oldest bars. It's a great place to wind down after a hard day's or night's work with a friendly atmosphere at all hours.

60 Adventure Pl

355 East Ave

315 Alexander St

Innovative, upscale American plates to share in an industrial yet intimate warehouse-style space.

1034 Hudson Ave

461 Maple St Ste 1

A cozy place to hang out with your friends. We offer a wide variety of beers and liquor and have a pretty good selection of whiskey and scotch and over 70 Bourbons

A Little Disco. A Little Dive. A Little Irish. Always EXTRA FANCY.

561 E Main St

4440 Lake Ave

The Legacy Wine Bar is a place for friends to come together, relax, and enjoy each other's company in an upscale and welcoming environment. Don't forget to stop and enjoy the art exhibit and home of some of our most talented local artists!

Thai restaurant and bar

What is Locals Only? An all day, everyday restaurant that offers specialty coffee and cocktails. THE STORY For locals, by locals. It's important to know why we do it. Our owners have a passion to support the local Rochester community and its growth not only in the hospitality space, but art, and development. We've assembled a team of local influencers that share the same passion and mission! We bring a unique approach to art, food, community, and culture. We can't thank the local Rochester community enough for all of the support they've given us. More history to be made...

In case you haven't heard, Lux is a kick-ass bar in Rochester's South Wedge Neighborhood. Come eat some Chex mix, sit by the outdoor fire, look at some cool art, all while enjoying a delicious cocktail. We don't have a TV. We have a huge backyard with a fire pit, a kickin' Juke Box, lots of silly board games, and a swanky pool table. At Lux, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! (Everyone over 21, that is.) We don't care about the color of your skin or your hair, who you love, where you're from, or what you wear. We just want you to be kind, open-minded, non-thieving, good people. All you haters can stay at home..

1899 E Main St

The original Murphy’s Law Irish Pub was opened in 2008 on Rochester, NY’s most beloved downtown corner, East and Alexander. This prime location grants us the opportunity to provide a full-service experience by serving a tremendous variety of food and drinks to happy-hour seekers and those looking for a great start to their day and night.

2515 Mt Read Blvd

Located at the bustling corner of Woodbury Blvd and Clinton Ave in Downtown Rochester, Native is a new eatery that offers a casual upscale dining experience in an open and inviting space with a sprawling outdoor patio overlooking Washington Square Park. Like its predecessor, Label 7, this establishment features locally sourced, New-Age American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, microbrews and a vast array of wine, served by true believers in our mission to support our friends’ and neighbors’ small businesses.

1200 Brooks Ave

Photo City Music Hall is an all inclusive Entertainment Venue & presents a wide variety of Live Music, National Touring DJ’s, Dancing , Comedy, Improv, Burlesque and Art shows. Featuring local and national talents alike.

495 West Ave

111 Park Ave

Welcome to ROAR! ROAR was born from the void that was created after the closing of the biggest LGBTQ+ oriented/18+ club in Rochester. Our #1 focus is creating a unique safe space for the LGBTQ+ and everyone in the community. Events that feature local talent from Rochester & Western NY. Drag shows including kings and queens, happy hours, trivia, karaoke, open drag nights, live music, pole dancing classes, after work socials, brunch and dinner shows, down to huge party club nights. Our goal is to create events the community wants to see. Creating a unique safe space for all.

Middle Eastern cuisine, craft cocktails, and snack fare; 34 bowling lanes + additional gaming; live music and trivia events; large spaces for events.

Record Archive has been a music & entertainment destination in Rochester since 1975. It is owned by founder Richard Storms, his daughter Margaret Storms, and Mark Rapone. Specializing in vintage vinyl our expansive store also includes all of the latest music releases as well as unique gifts & toys, vintage clothing & furniture, t-shirts, souvenirs, 1000's of movies, audio equipment, two live music stages, event space, backroom lounge beer and wine bar proudly serving upstate NY's finest beers and wines and much more! Have stuff to sell? Visit our FAQ page on our website to see what we buy!

The 7th annual Roc Holiday Village presented 16 days of enchanting festivities from December 5 to December 28, every Wednesday - Sunday. The downtown Rochester festival features free ice skating and skate rentals, a unique Shopping Village, free visits with Santa, fire pits with outdoor seating, indoor and outdoor bars with tasty food and drinks, hand-crafted goods, Cozy Winter Igloos, free crafts for kids, holiday celebrations, live music, private events, nightlife and more. In 2024, Roc Holiday Village drew over 185,000 people of all ages to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Park.

Bar/Restaurant with summertime vintage RV Campground vibe. Enjoy food and drinks with family and friends in a relaxed indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Backyard picnic food offerings accompanied by a vast selection of draft beer & cider, cans, wine, liquor. Flamingo trailer bar offers a wide selection of cans, liquor & frozen drinks! Outdoor Winnebago stage hosts live music every week. Turf lawn offers Adirondack chairs, Cornhole and a whole lot of fun!

Relaxed local mainstay offering TVs, a small patio & bar games like pool, pinball & darts.