Abilene 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, 585-232-3230, abilenebarandlounge.com | Mon-Friday 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday noon-2 a.m.; Closed Sundays. | Neighborhood bar with jukebox, pool table, more.
Acme Bar & Pizza 495 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-ACME | Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-2 a.m. | Serves bar food (great pizza). Expansive beer selection. Pool tables.
Al Green's Tavern 1164 North Goodman Street, Rochester, 585-288-9738 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
The Avenue Pub 522 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-244-4960 | Daily, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Primarily gay bar with diverse crowd. Pool table, darts, outdoor patio.
Bachelor Forum 670 University Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-6930 | Daily, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. | Gay bar. Caters to the area's leather/levi and "bear" communities.
Baird Road Pub 1226 Fairport Road, Fairport, 585-641-0149 | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Serves food. Live music. Pool. Uncle Ralph's Steakout & BBQ (Monday 5:30-9:30 p.m.)
Barnard Crossing Bar & Grill 2435 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, 585-621-1720 | Daily, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. | Full menu and bar.
The Blue Room 293 Alexander Street, Rochester, 585-232-2230 | Monday-Friday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Darts, pool tables, specialty martinis, bar food, patio.
The Brighton 1881 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-6650 | Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 4-8:45 p.m. |Serves food, neighborhood bar.
Buffalo Wild Wings 382 Jefferson Road, Rochester, 585-427-WING | Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight | Sports bar. Full menu (specializes in wings and bar food). Large-screen TVs. Pool, darts.
Bug Jar 219 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-454-2966 | Eclectic music scene --- great local and national bands or DJs almost every day.
California Brew Haus 402 Ridge Road West, Rochester, 585-621-1480 | Daily, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. | Long-running bar. Serves food. Live bands often.
Carroll's Bar 1768 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-288-9631 | Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Irish pub, serves food.
Caverly's Irish Pub 741 South Avenue, Rochester, 585-278-1289 | Daily, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Irish pub, neighborhood bar
Colter's 262 North Winton Road, Rochester, 585-288-6115 | Daily 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar
Comix Café 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, 585-424-5233 | Bar: Wednesday-Sunday, 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Shows: Wednesday-Thursday &Sunday, 8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 & 10 p.m. | Comedy club/bar.
Daisy Dukes 336 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-325-4441 | Thursday 7 p.m.-2 a.m; Friday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Mechanical bull riding (rough riders can win a bar tab); cover charge includes entry to both Daisy Dukes and the upstairs SoHo East.
The Distillery 1142 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-4105 | 300 Paddy Creek Circle, Greece, 585-621-1620 | 3010 South Winton Road, Henrietta, 585-339-3010 | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. | Sports bar, full menu.
Doghouse 678 West Ridge Road, Rochester, 585-581-2275 | Daily, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. | Bloody Mary morning specials, neighborhood bar.
Dr's Inn 1743 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-0820 | Serves food, private parties. Neighborhood bar, darts.
Dub Land Underground 315 Alexander Street, Rochester, 232-7550 | Wednesday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Dance club, DJs, occasional live music.
Eastman Lounge 109 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-232-6000 | Wednesday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Pool, darts.
Elixir 938 South Goodman Street, Rochester, 585-244-5350 | Monday-Friday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Dancing on Wednesdays; DJs/live music/karaoke; movies on Sundays
Ellison's 2300 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-654-9122 | Daily: Bar: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Neighbor hood bar, serves food
Elmwood Inn 1256 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-5195 | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. | Great townie bar; serves awesome wings and bar food. Darts.
Emanon Lounge 1456 Clinton Avenue North, Rochester, 585-266-5604 | Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar
Enright's Thirst Parlor 582 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-0170 | Daily, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar
Fast Eddie's Bar 498 Saint Paul Street, Rochester, 585-546-6699 | Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Right across from High Falls Brewery, serves food.
Flat Iron Cafe 561 State Street, Rochester, 585-454-4830 | Mon-Sun 7pm-close ("Sundays are hit or miss") | Known for their afterhours blues jam, located at the corner of Lake, Lyell, Smith, and State Street.
Flipside Bar & Grill 2001 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-288-3930 | Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight; Friday 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-midnight | Live bands, karaoke, outdoor patio. Wide selection of food.
Focus Lounge at the Hyatt 125 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-546-1234 | Daily 5 p.m.-midnight | Classy bar, occasional live music.
Gates Pub 24 Hinchey Road, Rochester, 585-235-0580 | Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar, darts, serves food.
The Grille @ Strathallan 550 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-461-5010 | Bar: Daily 11:30 a.m.-midnight | Serves food. Live jazz during Friday happy hour.
Grove's Port Deluxe 852 Portland Avenue, Rochester, 585-266-5201 | Daily, 8 a.m.-midnight | Serves dinner, neighborhood bar.
Havana Moe's Lounge 125 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-325-1030 | Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight; Friday 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.-midnight | Cigar shop, full bar.
High Fidelity 170 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-325-6490 | Live music; serves food.
Jack Ryan's Tavern 825 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, 585-288-9709 | Irish pub.
JB Quimby's Public House 3259 Winton Road South, Rochester, 585-272-9780 | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Serves food (good chicken wings). Wheelchair accessible.
J.D. Oxfords 636-638 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-256-0580 | Monday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. | Newly renovated. Pool table, private parties.
Jeremiah's Tavern 1104 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-461-1313 | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-midnight | Full menu (excellent chicken wings). Kid-friendly dining. Expansive beer menu. Wheelchair accessible.
Jimmy Macs 104 Platt Street, Rochester, 585-232-5230 | Monday -Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, noon-2 a.m. | Sports bar. Serves food.
Johnny's Irish Pub 1382 Culver Road, Rochester, 585-224-0990 | Daily, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. (Fridays opens at 2:30 p.m.) | Irish pub. Live entertainment. Serves food.
JoJo 60 North Main Street, Pittsford, 585-385-3108 | Daily, 4:30 p.m.-midnight | Serves food. Free wine tastings. BYO wine on Mondays.
The Jukebox 5435 Ridge Road West, Spencerport, 585-352-4505, http://rochestercitynewspaper.com// | Wednesday-Sunday | Offers karaoke, line-dancing, live music, televised NASCAR, food and more.
Karma 355 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-454-7010 | Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | DJs.
The Keg 315 Gregory Street, Rochester (lower level of the German House), 585-473-5070 | Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Lunch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dinner: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar. Live music. Serves bar food.
Klassy Kat 3800 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, 585-359-8639 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Adult entertainment.
Liquid Nightclub 169 St. Paul Street, Rochester, 585-325-5710 | Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Dance club. Live DJs (House music), 18+.
Lola's Bar and Bistro 630 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-0320 | Daily, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Fine dining (excellent appetizers); occasional live music. Expansive martini list.
Look ah Hookah 4139 W Henrietta Rd, Rochester, 585-334-8340 | Hookah smoke shop and lounge. No alcohol. 18+
Lux Lounge 666 South Avenue, Rochester, 585-232-9030 | Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday, 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Theme nights; large outdoor patio and fireplace.
Main Street Bar & Grill 120 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-232-3090 | Sunday-Thursday, 6 p.m.-midnight; Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Located in the Clarion Riverside Hotel; serves food.
Martini Grille 176 South Goodman Street, Rochester, 585-244-6526 | Lunch: Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; Sunday 4-9 p.m. | More than 40 types of martinis.
Matthew's Bar & Grill 200 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-454-4280 | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-midnight (food); bar until 2 a.m. | Pool tables, private parties.
MacGregor's 381 Gregory Street, Rochester, 585-271-3592 | 607 Coldwater Road, Rochester, 585 247 7860 | 300 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, 585-427-8410 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar. Extensive beer selections. Serves food.
Merchants Grill 48 Merchant Street, Brockport, 585-637-6020 | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, noon-2 a.m. (Food served until 11 p.m.) | Serves barbecue. Outdoor patio in summer.
Mex 295 Alexander Street, Rochester, 585-262-3060 | Monday-Saturday: 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m. | Tasty Mexican food. Outdoor patio for summertime people watching. Margarita specials.
Mirage Palace414 West Ridge Road, Rochester | 716-621-7430 | Daily, noon-2 a.m. | Adult entertainment
Monty's Korner 355 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-263-7650 | Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Motto: "No Pitchers, No Bud, Don't Ask." Encourages patrons to bring in food from neighboring eateries. Great place to watch World Cup/televised soccer matches. Pets welcome.
Monty's Krown 875 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-7050 | Daily 3 p.m.-2 a.m. | Live music, pool, darts. Large selection of beers.
Motor 113 State Street, Rochester, 585-262-2650 | Daily 2 p.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood gay bar. Pool table.
Muther's 40 South Union Street, Rochester, 585-325-6216 | Gay club. Drag shows and dancing.
My Apartment Bar 2515 Mount Read Boulevard, Rochester, 585-865-0375 | Daily 11am-2am | Neighborhood bar.
Nasty D's 140 Alexander Street, Rochester, 585-256-1000 | Gay bar/club. Live entertainment. Serves food.
Nathaniel's Pub 251 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, 585-232-8470 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar. Serves food. Provides shuttle to Blue Cross Arena for all events.
Northfield Food & Drink 3001 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, 585-641-0468 | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. | Serves food. Outdoor patio.
O'Callaghan's Pub 470 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-7190 | Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-3 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m. | Serves food. Outdoor patio.
The Old Toad 277 Alexander Street, Rochester, 585-232-2626 | Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday noon-2 a.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Serves British pub food. Extensive beer menu. Wi-fi. Darts. Trivia nights.
One1 Ryan Alley, Rochester, 585-546-1010 | Mon-Sat 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Food, live DJs, more.
On the Rocks 1551 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-7777 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Cheap food and garbage plates. Darts and multiple TVs.
Otter Lodge 1776 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-442-8790 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar. Serves food.
Park Bench Back Alley Bar 725 Park Ave, 244-3267
Panorama Night Club & Sports Bar 730 Elmgrove Rd, 247-2190 |
Pearl 349 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-325-5660 | Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Go-Go dancers. Live music.
Pelican's Nest 566 River Street, Rochester, 585-663-5910 | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday noon-2 a.m. | Serves food, live entertainment, outdoor patio on the lake, dock.
The Pig 7 Lawrence Street, Rochester, 585-546-6150 | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar, multiple TVs, serves barbecue.
Pineapple Jack's507 Spencerport Rd, 247-5225 |
Pittsford Pub 60 North Main Street, Pittsford, 585-586-4650 | Monday-Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.-midnight | Serves food. Multiple TVs.
Playground Tavern 859 Bay Street, Rochester, 585-288-6210 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar
The Reunion Inn 4565 Culver Road, Rochester, 585-323-9899 | Bar: Daily, noon-2 a.m.; Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4-10 p.m. | Neighborhood bar.
Richmonds 21 Richmond Street, Rochester, 585-454-4612 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Serves food (delicious chicken wings). Uncle Ralph's Sunday Steakouts (Sunday 3-10 p.m.)
Rick's Tally Ho 1555 East Henrietta Rd, Rochester, 585-424-6190 | Daily noon-2 a.m. | Adult entertainment
Rocky's 186 Jay Street, Rochester, 585-232-9717 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Serves food. Neighborhood bar, darts
Romig's Tavern 18 Bennington Drive, Rochester, 585-663-1518| Serves grill food. Music, neighborhood bar.
S&T Lounge 328 North Street, Rochester, 585-454-5355 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood lounge bar, casual
Salinger's Bar and Grill 107 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-546-6880 | Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | 23 beers on tap, another 30 in bottles, TVs, pool table, darts, juke box.
Six Pockets Billiard Café 716 East Ridge Road, Rochester, 585-266-1440 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (serves food until 1 a.m.) | Pool hall. Serves food.
Smokin' Joe's Bar & Grill 425 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, 585-647-1540 | Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday noon-2 a.m. | Live music (local blues bands, open mic on Thursday nights). Serves food.
Sneaky Pete's 17 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-232-7130 | Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday-Sunday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Wheelchair accessible. Serves food with friendly service
Snuffy Magees 814 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-1070 | Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sports bar
SoHo East 336 East Avenue, Rochester (top floor), 585-325-7720 | Thursday 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday 5-2 a.m.; Saturday 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Live DJs; nice outdoor patio and bar. Previously known as Tonic.
Solera 647 South Avenue, Rochester, 585-232-3070 | Wednesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday 7 p.m.-midnight | Intimate wine bar (offers small beer selection).
The Sports Page 499 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-271-8460 | Monday-Tuesday, 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wednesday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. | Bar food. Foosball table. Darts.
Sundowners Inn 9 St. Johns Park, Rochester, 585-663-9360 | Daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m. | Casual dining and full bar.
Syxx 359 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-232-5630 | Wednesday-Thursday, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Friday-Saturday 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | DJs, TVs, outdoor patio.
Tasteology Restaurant & Wine Bar 3400 Monroe Ave, 585-385-0580 | Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Features a "green" wine bar and has live music many nights of the week.
TC Hooligans Greece Ridge Mall, Greece, 585-225-1011 | 809 Ridge Road Suite E, Webster, 585-671-1717 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar, full menu, multiple TVs.
Tapas 177 177 St. Paul Street, Rochester, 585-262-2090 | Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Martini bar, restaurant downstairs, live entertainment, dancing.
Taylor's Nightclub 3300 Monroe Avenue, 381-3000
Thirsty's 8 State Street, Pittsford | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Outdoor patio
TiLT Nightclub & Ultralounge 444 Central Avenue, Rochester, 585-232-8440 | Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. | Gay/alternative nightclub. Dancing, DJs, live acts, drag shows. 18+.
Tipsy McStaggers 3685 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, 585-334-8970 | Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-2 a.m. | Sports bar. Serves food. Beer pong tournaments. DJs. Outdoor patio.
Toppers 3873 Buffalo Road, Rochester | 716-594-1880 | Dail: noon-2 a.m. | Adult entertainment.
Tribeca 233 Mills St. Rochester | 585-232-1090 | High Falls nightclub with three bars, 80s & 90s music + 70s lounge.
Tully's 1225 Jefferson Road, Rochester, 585-272-8900 | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (dining room closes at midnight); Sunday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. (dining room closes at 11:30 p.m.) | Sports bar. Kid-friendly. Serves food. Arcade.
Two89 289 Alexander Street, Rochester, 585-325-2890 | Monday - Saturday, 4 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sunday 9 p.m.-3 a.m. | Dance club, DJs, expansive martini list, lounge.
VENU Resto Lounge 151 St. Paul Street, Rochester, 585-232-5650 | Thursday-Friday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Two-level nightclub --- upstairs is a lounge, downstairs is live music featuring DJs and hip hop artists. Serves food. Dress code.
Vertex Club 169 North Chestnut Street, Rochester, 585-232-5498 | Thursday-Friday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 10 p.m.-3 a.m. | Goth nightclub; DJs all night. Open to ages 18+.
Welker's Grill 1428 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, 585-254-9585 | Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. | Serves food.
Willow Inn428 Manitou Rd, Hilton, 585-392-3489 | Food, live music, full bar.
Woody's 250 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 585-546-6900 | Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Darts, pool. Serves bar food. Outdoor patio. DJ on weekends.
Woody's II 2758 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, 585-424-6440 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sports bar, serves food. Wheelchair accessible.
Have we missed a bar or club? E-mail themail@rochester-citynews.com and let us know.