40 Best Cocktail Bars in Rochester

“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“

“We had lunch here for the first time. Everything was delicious. it was nice to find sit down dining!“

“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 happy hours with $1 oysters every day . Classic and contemporary cocktails that are pleasing to the eye and palette. Great appetizers, and excellent plates till relatively late . Will completely change your mind about a hotel bar. Great Jazz and a patio in better weather. One of my favorite bars in Rochester!“

“This place was great! I mean, walking in was almost like a portal. The aesthetic was on point for a spiritual parlor with so many interesting and detailed poems and art to take in. And the drinks, omyyy.. seriously, among the best crafted drinks I have ever had. My partner and I both enjoyed immensely.. a+!! The drink menu is super interesting to read, with a light intro into the origins of the spiritualist movement. And, you can ask to pull a tarot card to drink for whatever the universe calls for. Speaking of tarot, Seamus was on the corner doing readings.. and mannn was he legit. He has a reverence for the cards and life in general. I really appreciated his knowledge and outlooks. The owner, Jake, has put so much energy and heart into this parlor, and he runs it effortlessly. I would highly recommend this place, especially if you are into spiritual practices of any kind. Oh, and shoutout to Henry on the old piano. What a treat to add to the atmosphere.“

“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.“

“Love Martine. Everyone who works here is great. It's got a nice low key vibe early for people who like that and weeknights are a little more subdued but it gets busy and loud later on if that's your thing. Great drinks, quick service and comfortable seating or standing areas.“

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

“This has become my home away from home. Either flying solo or bringing family or friends along, my visits always leave me feeling elevated. Their elixirs and welcoming staff are so uplifting.“

“Great food and excellent service! Will definitely go again“

“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“

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

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

“Chicken Milanese is my favorite dish. I order it at every restaurant that has it on their menu. In my opinion, Cristo's version is the best in Rochester!!!“

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

“Adelitas has the most amazing food, and great service. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

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

“The food was delicious!!!! My friend got the special burger and said it was the best burger she had ever had. I ordered the butter chicken which was so flavorful and a huge portion. I was happy to have enough to bring to work for lunch the next day. Vlad makes the best espresso martini I've ever had!! Overall a great experience and I would highly recommend Flight West to friends and family.“

“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. 🤍“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!“

“An enjoyable last stop for the evening…“

“We had a reservation celebrating a special occasion. We were seated, but didn't have anyone serve us for 20-25 minutes, until my partner flagged down wait staff. They were super apologetic and immediately took our whole order, and comped our drinks! Clearly it was a fluke in what was otherwise a phenomenal meal with very hospitable and professional staff. Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious and it was especially neat to sit at the kitchen bar and watch everything be prepared.“

“Exceptional! Great food and service!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent authentic Mexican dining, flavorful , great portions, and solid service! Excelente!!!“

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

“I had a scrumptious birthday dinner last night.“

“We legit love this place! There food hits all the time!“