46 Best Cocktail Bars near East Rochester

“The food,drinks and service were very good however the music was too loud for us. We were as far away from the stage as possible in the bar area and still had to yell to hear ourselves . IMO the bar’s primary concern is music and if you’re going there when there is live music then that should be what you’re interested in and not cocktails and conversation. I would suggest to the owner that he could lower the volume a bit and possibly allow those in the bar area to enjoy the bar without going home hoarse. I also think the music style doesn’t support the volume level. It ain’t a rave.“

“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.“

“Great food!!! Great service“

“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. ❤️“

“I am a musician that recently played a gig at Bad Ending. I was very happy with my experience. The staff was awesome, especially the manager Fred. The show went great, and everyone had a great time. The bartender was super friendly, and the drinks were reasonably priced. All around wonderful experience! I definitely planning on going back soon.“

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

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

“I hosted an event here the other week. I can't recommend this space enough. The team on site is so helpful and works with you to accomplish whatever you want. They were flexible to those last minute changes. Mikey, the team lead, was always checking in to make sure I had everything and things were taken care of. The bar staff easily managed the room of 40 students. The view was gorgeous. It unfortunately rained during my event so we couldn't use the outdoor space but the view was still gorgeous and the space inside was great. Also the food was delicious. HIGHLY recommend the baked mac & cheese, people were raving about it.“

“This is a great place for cocktails. They have a certain number on draft but can also make anything you like. I've never been a fan of martinis, but on a whim I tried their signature drink which happens to be a martini and honestly I was blown away. It was smooth, with just the right amount of bitter and sweetness making it incredibly well balanced.“

“My kids loved it!!! Awesome place!“

“Pretty nice place near the canal! I was taking the kids to ride bikes along the canal and it was lunch time. Found this place just across the road. The kids were happy with their bites. They have kids menu, which is really nice, as they don't eat full portions.“

“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. 🤍“

“Enjoyed a yummy breakfast from the Churchville Location. The bread was delicious and I love the red skin potatoes! The food was great!“

“Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, and delicious drinks! You can’t go wrong with any of their cocktails!“

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

“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“

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

“If you want the best craft cocktail in the city, in a place where you feel like like you just walked into a 1920’s speakeasy, Cheshire is your vibe. Evvy is a traveled, experienced, and seasoned cocktail craftswomen. I promise you will not be disappointed with anything she makes for you!“

“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“

“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.“

“The food was top notch! And customer service was wonderful!“

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

“Great food, service and Friendly.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Amazing drinks, food, and service!“

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

“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.“

“Great experience for girls night out! We started outside but then when it began to rain we moved inside and the service at both spots was great! Food was delicious, drinks were tasty and loved the atmosphere both outside and inside. Will definitely be back soon!“

“Great service (I think Frank was our server), excellent food, fantastic cocktails. Highly recommend the chefs table if you’re on a date. It’s a little show to watch while there. If it’s still on the menu get the tuna crudo, it was the best bite of the night!“

“Exceptional! Great food and service!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Great service great staff great food“

“Loved everything 🧡❤️🩵🩷💚💜💛 Thank you so much to everybody there! Everyone that we encountered was nice, friendly, polite and made my family feel welcomed.“

“Margherita Pizza was good. Coffee was great. Ricotta appetizer was great. Service (Connor) was excellent. We were certainly tended to! Atmosphere is roomy but cozy and not loud at all.

Update, we ate here tonight (a few years after that previous trip) and it was even better. Laura was our waitress and she's a treat! Delmonico steak special was fantastic, with cheesy bacon mashed potatoes. Steak was fatty but it was great fat. Pics to come!“