This is a crazy story but May 3rd was my birthday. My girlfriends and I were planning to meet at Saint 1881 to celebrate my day. We were a party of 6. We got there and the sign at the door said ‘CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT’. We’re dressed to the nines, in Derby theme (May 3rd was the Kentucky Derby), and we’re lost as to where to go for plan b. Quickly googled places in the area and found The Hemmingway which seems to match the vibe we’re going for. It was only a short walk from where we all originally planned to meet up. As we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised and relieved, because they’re hosting a Kentucky Derby viewing event 🤣. It’s like WOW!! We were meant to be here! It’s wild! We could’ve ended up in Rochester Chop House but we were all led to The Hemmingway Room, and it was all our first time there and most definitely not the last!
We had a blast!! The owner Nick made my night extra special; and sent our table free shots. Our server was super attentive and accommodating (we have 1 gf that’s pregnant). The food was delicious! The drinks were so pretty and tasty as well. We will return just for the awesome cocktails.
Thank you, Nick!! Your spot is lovely!
Mark Carter
Delicious cocktails.
Todd Frerichs
This place is awesome.
John Lawson
Went for drinks and Christmas pop-up
Alex_O 22
My friends and I were wanting to go to Hemmingways to catch up for the holidays. Not even one minute after setting foot in this bar, the hostess comes up to us and says that we need to leave because there was no space. Unfortunately, we saw a group of older couples walk in after us and got seated right away with no reservation or wait time. I am confident that we were rejected right away because of our younger looking appearances. I will never be going back because of this age discrimination
Donna Fluegel
Went here to have a few holiday drinks. The cocktails were so pretty and well crafted.
Kennedy C
Great place to go for a night out with friends or mature family. Probably made cocktails are a must. The food is of great quality as well. Prices definitely reflect the quality of craft cocktails. We had a Tropical Eggnog, Maple Bourbon Sour, and a Grinch Drink, which was by far my favorite as it has pistachio cream in it.
Grace Rogers
The bar was very cute and well decorated but be prepared for a 30+ minute wait for a single round of drinks. We had to cancel a last round of drink due to how long it would take to receive the drinks. We were there for over 2 hours and only received 2 rounds of drinks and that was solely due to the time it took between drinks. If you do go here, order your next drink as soon as you get your first drink.
Gerson Balza
Tiki drinks were awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arugula Pizza
Sandy LaBelle
If your looking for a cool speakeasy the atmosphere is there but the food and drinks are not at all! Nothing is artisan sad…. whom ever is the mixer of drinks and recipes it’s off
I came in on a " whim" and ended up eating alone. I had thee best service and NEVER have I had thee best gluten free / dairy free Pizza ? in all of Rochester!! Also the wine selection was great ! I will definitely be back! I've heard EVERYTHING on the menu is terrific!
Kudos to the chefs , and of course, our first impressions, the bartender/ wait staff....they are AWESOME!
Please ? do go here...and you will be happy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian P
Found this new little hot spot looking for a place to watch the Derby last week. Great atmosphere buzzing with fanfare and dressed up patrons looking to have a good time. Highly recommended for a change of pace or special night out for cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ben Tselis
Awesome whiskey and rum bar with plenty of cocktails (and a few custom cocktails). Plus, again it has to be mentioned their vast whiskey and rum set. The best part is the pricing is more than reasonable for what you get, even for more allocated products normally sold behind the counters of party stores. My wife and I have been twice and this place is going to be a staple for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Hintze
Staff was wonderful, Terrific food and drink. It's one of our favorite places!! ?
This is a crazy story but May 3rd was my birthday. My girlfriends and I were planning to meet at Saint 1881 to celebrate my day. We were a party of 6. We got there and the sign at the door said ‘CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT’. We’re dressed to the nines, in Derby theme (May 3rd was the Kentucky Derby), and we’re lost as to where to go for plan b. Quickly googled places in the area and found The Hemmingway which seems to match the vibe we’re going for. It was only a short walk from where we all originally planned to meet up. As we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised and relieved, because they’re hosting a Kentucky Derby viewing event 🤣. It’s like WOW!! We were meant to be here! It’s wild! We could’ve ended up in Rochester Chop House but we were all led to The Hemmingway Room, and it was all our first time there and most definitely not the last!
We had a blast!! The owner Nick made my night extra special; and sent our table free shots. Our server was super attentive and accommodating (we have 1 gf that’s pregnant). The food was delicious! The drinks were so pretty and tasty as well. We will return just for the awesome cocktails.
Thank you, Nick!! Your spot is lovely!
Delicious cocktails.
This place is awesome.
Went for drinks and Christmas pop-up
My friends and I were wanting to go to Hemmingways to catch up for the holidays. Not even one minute after setting foot in this bar, the hostess comes up to us and says that we need to leave because there was no space. Unfortunately, we saw a group of older couples walk in after us and got seated right away with no reservation or wait time. I am confident that we were rejected right away because of our younger looking appearances. I will never be going back because of this age discrimination
Went here to have a few holiday drinks. The cocktails were so pretty and well crafted.
Great place to go for a night out with friends or mature family. Probably made cocktails are a must. The food is of great quality as well. Prices definitely reflect the quality of craft cocktails. We had a Tropical Eggnog, Maple Bourbon Sour, and a Grinch Drink, which was by far my favorite as it has pistachio cream in it.
The bar was very cute and well decorated but be prepared for a 30+ minute wait for a single round of drinks. We had to cancel a last round of drink due to how long it would take to receive the drinks. We were there for over 2 hours and only received 2 rounds of drinks and that was solely due to the time it took between drinks.
If you do go here, order your next drink as soon as you get your first drink.
Tiki drinks were awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arugula Pizza
If your looking for a cool speakeasy the atmosphere is there but the food and drinks are not at all!
Nothing is artisan sad…. whom ever is the mixer of drinks and recipes it’s off
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arugula Pizza, Burger
Restaurantji Recommends
Incredible drinks!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came in on a " whim" and ended up eating alone.
I had thee best service and NEVER have I had thee best gluten free / dairy free Pizza ? in all of Rochester!! Also the wine selection was great !
I will definitely be back! I've heard EVERYTHING on the menu is terrific!
Kudos to the chefs , and of course, our first impressions, the bartender/ wait staff....they are AWESOME!
Please ? do go here...and you will be happy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this new little hot spot looking for a place to watch the Derby last week. Great atmosphere buzzing with fanfare and dressed up patrons looking to have a good time. Highly recommended for a change of pace or special night out for cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome whiskey and rum bar with plenty of cocktails (and a few custom cocktails). Plus, again it has to be mentioned their vast whiskey and rum set. The best part is the pricing is more than reasonable for what you get, even for more allocated products normally sold behind the counters of party stores. My wife and I have been twice and this place is going to be a staple for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was wonderful, Terrific food and drink. It's one of our favorite places!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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