Guidebook for Rochester

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Guidebook for Rochester

Drinks & Nightlife

The food is great and they are perfect for big game nights or other big group activities! They have a great, casual atmosphere and really wonderful staff.
Nox Cocktail Lounge
302 N Goodman St
The food is great and they are perfect for big game nights or other big group activities! They have a great, casual atmosphere and really wonderful staff.
This is my favorite bar. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and they have so many unique cocktails that change regularly. They're a little pricy, but not worse than any other bar downtown. Be careful, their cocktails are generous with the liquor. It's a great place to hide away with good friends or even just a good book and a drink. I would describe it as cozy with just a hint of whimsy. It's the kind of place where it almost feels magical. Great place to take a date, and sometimes they have live music. You absolutely MUST try their garlic fries as well. They are delicious.
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The Daily Refresher
293 Alexander St
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This is my favorite bar. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and they have so many unique cocktails that change regularly. They're a little pricy, but not worse than any other bar downtown. Be careful, their cocktails are generous with the liquor. It's a great place to hide away with good friends or even just a good book and a drink. I would describe it as cozy with just a hint of whimsy. It's the kind of place where it almost feels magical. Great place to take a date, and sometimes they have live music. You absolutely MUST try their garlic fries as well. They are delicious.

Food Scene

This food is PHENOMENAL if you like Korean. The portions are generous and the staff is just lovely. It's a bit hidden in an area that just looks like a bunch of warehouses, but this is an absolute hidden gem.
Sodam Restaurant
900 Jefferson Rd
This food is PHENOMENAL if you like Korean. The portions are generous and the staff is just lovely. It's a bit hidden in an area that just looks like a bunch of warehouses, but this is an absolute hidden gem.
They are an adorable local bakery that specializes in cupcakes and cheesecake. They also have signature coffees! They are the perfect place to grab a treat and enjoy a cafe type atmosphere. The decor is a little dark, but in a charming way. Very much romantic macabre. It's a great place to take anyone you want to impress too!
Sinful Sweets
258 Alexander St
They are an adorable local bakery that specializes in cupcakes and cheesecake. They also have signature coffees! They are the perfect place to grab a treat and enjoy a cafe type atmosphere. The decor is a little dark, but in a charming way. Very much romantic macabre. It's a great place to take anyone you want to impress too!
This is a Rochester must try! It's located near High Falls with a stunning view of the falls from the upper level porch. They have some beers there that are small batch and are not released to supermarkets. They also have pairing recommendations for their food to make sure you get the perfect beer with your meal. There are also tours of the brewery and a gift shop/mini museum in the lower portion of the Brew House. If you want to eat somewhere iconically Rochesterian, this is it!
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Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract St
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This is a Rochester must try! It's located near High Falls with a stunning view of the falls from the upper level porch. They have some beers there that are small batch and are not released to supermarkets. They also have pairing recommendations for their food to make sure you get the perfect beer with your meal. There are also tours of the brewery and a gift shop/mini museum in the lower portion of the Brew House. If you want to eat somewhere iconically Rochesterian, this is it!
This is amazing BBG and no one will ever convince me otherwise. Give it a try and you will see why. Be warned though! This spot is VERY popular and if you go on a Friday or Saturday night they will often have a waiting period of several hours!
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court St
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This is amazing BBG and no one will ever convince me otherwise. Give it a try and you will see why. Be warned though! This spot is VERY popular and if you go on a Friday or Saturday night they will often have a waiting period of several hours!
I'm not a fan of coffee but even I think that this place is awesome. The avid coffee drinkers in my life are always excited to get these beans as a gift, and they have many different flavors. Definitely worth checking out.
Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters
3349 Monroe Ave
I'm not a fan of coffee but even I think that this place is awesome. The avid coffee drinkers in my life are always excited to get these beans as a gift, and they have many different flavors. Definitely worth checking out.

Arts & Culture

This is a museum all about play! My family went when visiting me and had a great time. This is a great daytime adventure, and kids will also enjoy the experience. They also often have special events for children, so check out their website before your trip to see what events are coming up!
198 yerel halk öneriyor
The Strong Müzesi
1 Manhattan Square Dr
198 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a museum all about play! My family went when visiting me and had a great time. This is a great daytime adventure, and kids will also enjoy the experience. They also often have special events for children, so check out their website before your trip to see what events are coming up!