46 Best Cocktail Bars near East Rochester

“New favorite place in Rochester. Appetizers, drinks, and desserts are all sublime. Paired with a gorgeous restaurant and added atmosphere from the live piano every night, it’s definitely a gem. Perfect for a date night or drinks with friends/coworkers.“

“Great food!!! Great service“

“I have been to La Bola a few times for lunch and love their sandwiches on foccacia. Recently I went to a holiday party there and it was out of this world! What a cool place to have an event! They put out several different spreads to graze on, one was an eggplant and fig foccacia- fantastic. I also really enjoyed the craft cocktail options they had for the event which were winter themed. I will most definitely be back for lunch (or dinner) and I hope to get to go for an event there again.“

“Awesome bar with great ambience and vibes! The drinks are creative and well balanced and the food is spectacular!

Nothing is as awesome as having people from all walks of life hanging out together and having a good time!

As I already said. I highly recommend the food, Tatiana is a fantastic chef!!“

“Great food and great service with Jordan. Thank you!!“

“Marge’s Lakeside Inn is a magical place that has the vibes of a tropical paradise and a bar named Cheers! Francine, Fran, Ron & Marge, together built this fun, relaxing & memorable haven that has become engrained in our hearts and memories. ❤️“

“The food is amazing I have had most of the menu and it is spectacular. Charon Rameriz is the manager she is the 💣“

“Lovely spot! We were there on a Friday night, and they definitely needed more seating. One lady sat directly on my hand and then her friend got mad that my husband and I couldn't squeeze on one tiny cushion. That being said, the service was wonderful, the drinks were great, and the view was lovely.“

“Had a few rounds of drinks with the owner and bartender on our visit and loved this place. Really appreciated the attention to detail with great ingredients in all the drinks and the welcoming vibe. Absolutely a gem in this neighborhood and worth a visit for anyone looking for a nice place to start or end the night with great drinks.“

“Definitely will be going back. Great staff, good food, and a great dining experience.“

“Started coming here a couple of months ago because I started running earlier in the morning to escape the heat. It's such a cozy place to take a nice break, grab an iced coffee, pineapple coconut energy drink, or some ice tea. The staff are super friendly and the drinks are really tasty. They also open an hour earlier than the other coffee shops in the village, which is a huge plus. HIGHLY recommend.“

“Great food, service and Friendly.“

“LOVED THE FOOD!! So good and the atmosphere is amazing! Such great service“

“Whoever is behind the menu is a shaolin master. This food hits like Inspectah Deck dropping that iconic verse in Triumph. Like Kung Fu classics, I would stand in the rain for a hundred days straight to learn from the Master. The drinks are bomb as well. This has quickly become my favorite watering hole.“

“A++ all around, staff knows what they are doing“

“Amazing drinks, cozy atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff. 10/10 🤩“

“Outstanding dinner, the salmon and filet were both perfect! The spinach fritters should be an appetizer if they were so delicious!“

“Affogato is very good and very good atmosphere“

“Our first time here and we will be back. This was one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Thank you for the delicious meal, hospitality and the lovely environment. 🤍“

“Tried pot roast, fried mozz, chicken tenders & crab cakes. All amazing. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing drinks, food, and service!“

“Every single person working here was so kind, so accommodating, and really made the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Already told my husband we will be going back here! Their espresso martini 🤌🏻 superb“

“First time there - the food is AMAZING! Some of the best food I’ve ever had. So reminiscent of El Ricon, but yet different. Huge and intriguing menu. The quesadillas are so delicious as are the sopes, & chile rellenos..the flan is creamy & caramel and the chocolate dulce de leche is sinful. If you haven’t been - GO… does not disappoint! I’ll be back for sure.“

“Late night arrival into Rochester on a Tuesday evening and I chanced upon Branca Midtown via Resy. We took a chance and I am so so glad we did. This place was divine. The host and the servers were impeccable. Sassy, funny, and attentive to a T, we were incredibly impressed and immediately relaxed with the atmosphere and the people. The ricotta appetizer was incredibly and reminded me of a favorite dish in Florence Italy, and the swordfish was perfection. Drinks were delicious, so thank you to the obviously talented bartender, as those were very much needed after our long drive. We will definitely make a point of stopping back then next time we are in town.“

“We just had the best experience! From booking a reservation, parking right out front, AWESOME wait staff. The food... every single bite of every single thing we ordered was FANTASTIC. We will absolutely be back!“

“Went for a cozy couples date night. Just what we wanted. Great small plates and paninis. For us the paninis were a meal. Fantastic cocktails and wine selection. The service was informative. attentive, conversational and not obtrusive. We'll be back, with friends!“

“Great food, great service, awesome flavor, fresh!“

“Fantastic food as always!! Duck was cooked perfectly!“

“Service was great and quick, food was delicious…just was unaware they did away with the kid night. Kids dish was still reasonably priced but definitely a bummer in the moment.“

“Outstanding dinner, the salmon and filet were both perfect! The spinach fritters should be an appetizer if they were so delicious!“

“OMG the food was amazing. Worth every dollar. The environment is perfect. Great place to take a date or just relax. oh yea try the Lemon Drop tree too“

“The staff and the bar were top notch. Cocktails and food were excellent. We will be back.“

“Exceptional! Great food and service!“

“Love this bar! The drinks are amazing, great music, love the atmosphere and the fun variety of games add extra entertainment making it the perfect bar to hang out at. Staff are wonderful and extremely attentive. I would highly recommend checking it out!“

“it’s called the goner… so light and airy!“

“Delicious. Great service. Definitely coming back.“

“We recently celebrated our anniversary at Pane Vino. They provided us a very quaint seat overlooking the river. They have done a nice job masking the noise level of their beautiful interior that is full of character. We interacted with 4 staff that were all very personable, professional, and efficient. The food was all exceptional and the wine list very nice. We were impressed that the owner checked on us several times, he definitely cares and pays attention to detail. We plan to return here on our next visit to the area.“

“Some of the best food in roc. The Swan family always kills it!! Best staff best atmosphere and I heard they’re doing private parties now. I will definitely be booking soon! Definitely encourage reservations if you have more than 2 people and make sure to order a drink & dessert because they’re also so great!

Favorite dishes:
Wagyu skirt
Pad Thai
Sticky rice“

“My family of 7 celebrated my daughter's birthday here on Friday, March 4.... a large variety of food choices were ordered by us and everyone was very pleased.Our server was great and very patient; even considering that it was Friday! The staff were happy to help us with the birthday cake and a song, too.? The menu is quite diverse and we all look forward to going back to sample some fish or veal.“

“this is absolutely the best place for tacos. Dave absolutely pours the best drinks. if you haven't been go! you are literally missing out!“

“Clean bar rest and food was straight fire. highly recommend.“

“Best tequila bar north of Mexico. Great service to boot.“

“Plenty of parking. Nice fire pit outdoors. Only Monerade noise so I wasn’t too bad. Nice to car. Surface was excellent and very prompt. They did screw up on my allergies as they specifically said I’m very allergic to a certain seed and when we order the octopus, it was covered in these seeds. Chefs were not paying attention. They made us a new one. No comp was given. The food overall was very good. Octopus was tender. The ricotta appetizer was good, but not nearly as good as Rocco on Monro Avenue near the city. They still have the best homemade ricotta downtown in town. I ordered the dock which was tender, and my wife had a short ribs which she loved. She also got the vegetable salad dish, which was very good and grilled perfectly. Drinks were on point. A lot of older people. It was disappointing that they put pecorino cheese on their linguine and clams as you’re never supposed to mix cheese with seafood with Italian food anyway. That’s not authentic. If it wasn’t for the cheese, the dish would’ve been perfect. They did a good job overall. I would still recommend it.“

“Always packed with a trendy customer base because the food and atmosphere are A+.“

“I had a scrumptious birthday dinner last night.“

“Very attentive staff. All of their food is made in-house, so it’s nice and fresh and of the highest quality. I had their wings, Buffalo Mac and cheese, a mule, and crustless cheesecake. All of which were FANTASTIC. Very lovely decor and well-maintained. The food is expensive, but you’re getting what you pay for. I recommend this place all across the board!“