It's sad to see what this place has become. I absolutely loved this space, drinks, and service when it was Solera/Cheshire, but the new place is terrible. They need a full refund from whoever did the renovation and decor-- It's absolutely horrendous. The seating is uncomfortable and cramped and the workmanship is beyond bad-- there are exposed screws everywhere (including on the back of the bench, which caught my sweater). The place looks so cheap....I sat next to an IKEA-looking rack that had a combination of games, utensils, and drinking glasses. The tables look like Burger King tables from 90s. They covered the bars with rattan. The music was way too loud (it was 6:30 on a Saturday-- I was there for drinks and conversation, not a dance party). I was so happy when I heard that a cocktail bar was opening back up here, but there are plenty of other places to get good cocktails that are much more comfortable and that don't look like 'Florida grandpa's garage bar'.The only positive thing is that the bartender was very friendly. The drinks were good but nothing special.
Service: 3
Joanlie H.
So cute inside! And service was really good. Would definitely recommend for a chill night out
Keith Lowery
I didn't get food but the service was top notch. The vibe there was cool as well. Great little gem in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
AJ Perry
There are a number of good cocktail bars in rochester, but in my opinion, none capture the right feel better then Cheshire.Edit: This isn't cheshire anymore... not sure why my review for chesire is still standing. Seems like they're trying to cash in on the goodwill that was built there. Martine is not the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kristin F.
Had a great time tonight! Kocktails were delicious, food was great, service was solid. A bunch of my friends got together and we loved the ambiance and vibe upstairs. The only tricky part is the parking. Do NOT park in the lot behind it - you *will* get towed.
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We had such a fun time stopping over to Martine for a few drinks to end our night. The re-do was incredible, the service was great, and the drinks were tasty (a few different kocktails and mocktails). Happy to see a fresh take in a great location in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly H.
Very cute spot, but the drinks are pretty mediocre for the price. They're pretty sweet, not well balanced. I would go again for the vibes and the company, but I'll pass on the cocktails.
Owen Evans
Pretty kool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Bain
I love craft cocktails and was looking forward to trying Martine. Each month I meet with friends for cocktails and we finally got to go and I'm so happy we did! The bartender was friendly and helpful, the drinks were awesome (we had the I miss the old Southside--very boozy!), and the fried potatoes were delicious. It was also a really great space, cool and fun. It's a great place for a date or intimate drinks with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I love craft cocktails and was looking forward to trying Martine. Each month I meet with friends for cocktails and we finally got to go and I'm so happy we did! The bartender was friendly and helpful, the drinks were awesome (we had the I miss the old Southside--very boozy!), and the fried potatoes were delicious. It was also a really great space, cool and fun. It's a great place for a date or intimate drinks with friends.
Summer the barrister was Great...offering selections of wine not thought of...atmosphere chill...didn't try food...will next time...highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Scott Belisle
This place has great vibes, great drinks, and great food. The staff is friendly and the drinks are delicious. We had the hummus and popcorn and both were great. It's a small limited menu so if you have dietary restrictions or an appetite beware but everything we tried was quite tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Parker
Loved everything about this place. The cocktails were good and the atmosphere was perfect.
Michael C.
Great drinks great atmosphere great service great bartenders. Love this place. Would come here everyday if my wife would let me.
Christina Mather
New environment does not compare to the Solera wine bar that I remember. Before staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and generous…I am very disappointed with the change in ownership, and hope that things will improve sooner rather than later
It's sad to see what this place has become. I absolutely loved this space, drinks, and service when it was Solera/Cheshire, but the new place is terrible. They need a full refund from whoever did the renovation and decor-- It's absolutely horrendous. The seating is uncomfortable and cramped and the workmanship is beyond bad-- there are exposed screws everywhere (including on the back of the bench, which caught my sweater). The place looks so cheap....I sat next to an IKEA-looking rack that had a combination of games, utensils, and drinking glasses. The tables look like Burger King tables from 90s. They covered the bars with rattan. The music was way too loud (it was 6:30 on a Saturday-- I was there for drinks and conversation, not a dance party). I was so happy when I heard that a cocktail bar was opening back up here, but there are plenty of other places to get good cocktails that are much more comfortable and that don't look like 'Florida grandpa's garage bar'.The only positive thing is that the bartender was very friendly. The drinks were good but nothing special.
Service: 3
So cute inside! And service was really good. Would definitely recommend for a chill night out
I didn't get food but the service was top notch. The vibe there was cool as well. Great little gem in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There are a number of good cocktail bars in rochester, but in my opinion, none capture the right feel better then Cheshire.Edit: This isn't cheshire anymore... not sure why my review for chesire is still standing. Seems like they're trying to cash in on the goodwill that was built there. Martine is not the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had a great time tonight! Kocktails were delicious, food was great, service was solid. A bunch of my friends got together and we loved the ambiance and vibe upstairs. The only tricky part is the parking. Do NOT park in the lot behind it - you *will* get towed.
We had such a fun time stopping over to Martine for a few drinks to end our night. The re-do was incredible, the service was great, and the drinks were tasty (a few different kocktails and mocktails). Happy to see a fresh take in a great location in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very cute spot, but the drinks are pretty mediocre for the price. They're pretty sweet, not well balanced. I would go again for the vibes and the company, but I'll pass on the cocktails.
Pretty kool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love craft cocktails and was looking forward to trying Martine. Each month I meet with friends for cocktails and we finally got to go and I'm so happy we did! The bartender was friendly and helpful, the drinks were awesome (we had the I miss the old Southside--very boozy!), and the fried potatoes were delicious. It was also a really great space, cool and fun. It's a great place for a date or intimate drinks with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love craft cocktails and was looking forward to trying Martine. Each month I meet with friends for cocktails and we finally got to go and I'm so happy we did! The bartender was friendly and helpful, the drinks were awesome (we had the I miss the old Southside--very boozy!), and the fried potatoes were delicious. It was also a really great space, cool and fun. It's a great place for a date or intimate drinks with friends.
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Summer the barrister was Great...offering selections of wine not thought of...atmosphere chill...didn't try food...will next time...highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place has great vibes, great drinks, and great food. The staff is friendly and the drinks are delicious. We had the hummus and popcorn and both were great. It's a small limited menu so if you have dietary restrictions or an appetite beware but everything we tried was quite tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Loved everything about this place. The cocktails were good and the atmosphere was perfect.
Great drinks great atmosphere great service great bartenders. Love this place. Would come here everyday if my wife would let me.
New environment does not compare to the Solera wine bar that I remember. Before staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and generous…I am very disappointed with the change in ownership, and hope that things will improve sooner rather than later