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, live music and open mic nights.
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 in its own room, darts out back, outdoor patio, digital jukebox.
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.
Barber's Grill 22 Main St, Brockport, 585-637-2989 | Grill and sports bar, darts, games, good selection of draft beers (served in Mason jars!)
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.
Club Network 420 Central Ave, Rochester, 585-232-1390 | Bar open daily at noon. Live music and DJs on weekends. Digital jukebox, dance floor, lounge area.
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.
Daisy Dukes 2 2235 Empire Blvd, Webster, 585-671-6880 | Sister to the East End version. Also contains The Comedy Club @ Daisy Dukes (671-9080), with live stand-up Thursday through Sunday.
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, live music.
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. | Karaoke on Saturdays.
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.
Georgia's 240 South Ave, Rochester, 585-232-3960 | Tuesday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar, karaoke every Friday at 8 p.m., happy hour daily from 5-7 p.m.
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 | 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 Cat 3800 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, 585-359-8639 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Adult entertainment. Serves food.
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+.
Lock 29 Tavern 222 E. Main St, Palmyra, 315-597-9081 | Darts, pool, digital jukebox, grill, live music.
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.
Magpie Irish Pub 653 Park Ave, Rochester, 585-271-4150 | Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-2 a.m. | Irish pub with light sandwich menu, tons of beers, whiskeys, and wines.
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 | Tasty Mexican food. Outdoor patio for summertime people watching. Margarita specials.
Mirage Palace 414 West Ridge Road, Rochester | 716-621-7430 | Daily, noon-2 a.m. | Adult entertainment
Mitch's C&S Saloon 34 Main St, Brockport, 637-3233 | Country bar with pool table, arcade games, wall of TVs, picnic benches for seating.
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.
Norton's Pub 1730 N. Goodman St, Rochester, 585-266-3570 | Full bar, full menu, great fish fry, karaoke, pool, more games. Neighborhood bar.
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.
One 1 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.
Panorama Night Club & Sports Bar 730 Elmgrove Rd, 585-247-219
Pearl 349 East Avenue, Rochester, 585-325-5660 | Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | DJs, dancing.
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 | Full restaurant and bar. Multiple TVs.
The Place 106 Market St, Palmyra | 315-597-5522 | Pool tables, darts, grill, jukebox, outdoor patio, lots of seating.
Playground Tavern 859 Bay Street, Rochester, 585-288-6210 | Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Neighborhood bar.
Rab's Woodshed 4440 Lake Ave, Rochester, 585-663-4610 | This bar also serves food off the grill and has games, darts, and live music (often blues). Neighborhood bar with plenty of space to move around.
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.) Live music downstairs, pool tables on the second floor, rooftop patio.
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.
Rookies 2351 Buffalo Rd, Gates, 585-429-4665 | Sports bar and grill. Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
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.
Sandra's Saloon 276 Smith Street, Rochester, 585-546-5474 | Open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. | Country bar with great jukebox, live music, and open jams every Wednesday and Sunday.
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 South Wedge Colony Bar and Grille 503 South Ave, Rochester | Neighborhood bar with karaoke Tuesday nights at 9 p.m.
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.
Stoneyard Bar & Grill 1 Main St., Brockport, 585-637-3390 | Full restaurant, downstairs bar with outdoor patio next to the canal. Digital jukebox.
Studio 155 155 St. Paul Street myspace.com/155stpaul | Open Thursday through Saturday. DJs.
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.
Tap and Malett 381 Gregory St., Rochester, 585-473-0503
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, 585-381-3000
Temple Bar & Grille 109 East Ave, Rochester, 585-232-6000, templebarrochester.com | Mon-Tues 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Pub with full food menu, drink specials. Live music on Sundays and karaoke during the week.
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. Three rooms -- one outdoors -- with three DJs going at once. 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 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.
