This is by far one of my favorite places in Rochester. I have been going on and off for almost 20 years now, it is the only Goth club in town and we are lucky that it happens to be a good one.It is one of the only places in Rochester with a real dance floor with mirrors and a stone pillar right in the center.It's a mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
SKELETOR
Please open at 9 I am so sleepy.
Mistress x
the entire vibe and atmosphere is negative and low vibrational. patty the owner and bartender on the 1st floor is attentive and has an amazing memory of names and drinks. she is always niceeric the bartender on the 2nd floor is kind and friendly. david crash is an an arrogant a-hole who acts like he's gods gift to the earth. he plays NO requests. which is fine if his general demeanor wasn’t i’m gods gift to the world in a venue where paint is peeling off the walls and it smells like cat piss but y know go off. he's the DJ that will yell at you on the dance floor and embarrass you (theres a previous review of this behavior) but ive also watched him do it. i have no idea why hes still there as he has no people skills and generally brings unease in a space where you should feel like you want to be there and feel welcomed.if a venue is literally falling apart but provides a safe and comfortable place for community most can ignore that it isn't ‘up to typical standards’ but to have employees who make the atmosphere hostile and uncomfortable on top of that is too. much. for years it felt safe and inclusive and now it feels the exact opposite. ps. everyone does coke in the bathroom.
profile pic of my cat in a bag
The coolest dive bar in Rochester!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
harley manning
Perfect no issues I'll be back again ?Kid-friendliness: Security leaves you alone "unlike other clubs in the area" and let's you enjoy your time while keeping a safe environment ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amber Clancy
Very inclusive nightclub. Come as you are!
Bryantt Spross
Tasteful music and a come gentlemanly spirit of camaraderie. The pool tables were well-kempt unlike many of these places where ruffians break the equipment.
Cynthia Mcfadden
Always a good time at Vertex. Patty makes the best drinks. If you request a song the DJ will play it.
Catherine Wolf
I've been going to Vertex for twenty years. Whether it has been a week or four years, Patty and Erik still remember your face and it still feels like home. Great drinks, interesting people, unique atmosphere, Vertex has a sense of inclusivity you won't find many places.
Kitty E.
Half of the time they are only playing 90's top of the charts rock bands (Rammstein Rob Zombie etc) when I am going out to hear some Goth music I want to hear some actual goth music and not mall goth bands and the last time I was there I was fat shamed by a guy that was friends with one of the bartenders and the bartender (long hair glasses) laughed with him and I immediately left and have not wanted to go back which sucks because after moving here from a place where we have tons of goth clubs I was really wanting to go out and find a new goth family.I will try again sometime but it's been 7 months and I am on the fence.
Awesome safe place with good music, good drinks, and great people.
Heavenly Pipkins
This place was very chill and kaya the bartender was very helpful and Soo generous I will be back very soon ?
Sarah C.
I am so upset to have to write this review! In past years I have had a great time as the bartenders and staff are awesome and the music is great. Tonight I honestly had the worst experience ever at a club. The DJ was playing some 80s pop (Madonna, simple minds, so on) so I put in a request for a Whitney H. song. I was dancing about an hour after putting in the request and didn't hear it. I went up to the booth to see if it was coming up as closing time was quickly approaching, and the DJ proceeded to patronize me that I have bad taste in music for putting in the song. I was appalled that he would be so mean and left abruptly after the insult. He even took my friends drink and acted like it was his and sipped it. I have never felt so upset leaving a bar/club and honestly won't go back. This place used to be open and inclusive and honestly it isn't anymore.
Carl Craft
This place is magical! Someone gave a damn! It's artistic and the Dj knows what he's doing if your looking for a mindless experience this it not the place. Have fun good vibes!!
R. C. Potato
I'm only leaving this review to state that I was there the night the other reviewer claims the DJ yelled at them for 'being too loud."They were screaming. Full on, no words, Jamie Lee Curtis style SCREAMING randomly. This group did this so many times that people were complaining to the DJ and people in the bar area thought someone was in disress. Multiple times.Think about how obnoxious you have to be to bother others over the volume of the music.Vertex is great and you'll enjoy it if you have a modicum of self awareness.
This is by far one of my favorite places in Rochester. I have been going on and off for almost 20 years now, it is the only Goth club in town and we are lucky that it happens to be a good one.It is one of the only places in Rochester with a real dance floor with mirrors and a stone pillar right in the center.It's a mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Please open at 9 I am so sleepy.
the entire vibe and atmosphere is negative and low vibrational. patty the owner and bartender on the 1st floor is attentive and has an amazing memory of names and drinks. she is always niceeric the bartender on the 2nd floor is kind and friendly. david crash is an an arrogant a-hole who acts like he's gods gift to the earth. he plays NO requests. which is fine if his general demeanor wasn’t i’m gods gift to the world in a venue where paint is peeling off the walls and it smells like cat piss but y know go off. he's the DJ that will yell at you on the dance floor and embarrass you (theres a previous review of this behavior) but ive also watched him do it. i have no idea why hes still there as he has no people skills and generally brings unease in a space where you should feel like you want to be there and feel welcomed.if a venue is literally falling apart but provides a safe and comfortable place for community most can ignore that it isn't ‘up to typical standards’ but to have employees who make the atmosphere hostile and uncomfortable on top of that is too. much. for years it felt safe and inclusive and now it feels the exact opposite. ps. everyone does coke in the bathroom.
The coolest dive bar in Rochester!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Perfect no issues I'll be back again ?Kid-friendliness: Security leaves you alone "unlike other clubs in the area" and let's you enjoy your time while keeping a safe environment ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very inclusive nightclub. Come as you are!
Tasteful music and a come gentlemanly spirit of camaraderie. The pool tables were well-kempt unlike many of these places where ruffians break the equipment.
Always a good time at Vertex. Patty makes the best drinks. If you request a song the DJ will play it.
I've been going to Vertex for twenty years. Whether it has been a week or four years, Patty and Erik still remember your face and it still feels like home. Great drinks, interesting people, unique atmosphere, Vertex has a sense of inclusivity you won't find many places.
Half of the time they are only playing 90's top of the charts rock bands (Rammstein Rob Zombie etc) when I am going out to hear some Goth music I want to hear some actual goth music and not mall goth bands and the last time I was there I was fat shamed by a guy that was friends with one of the bartenders and the bartender (long hair glasses) laughed with him and I immediately left and have not wanted to go back which sucks because after moving here from a place where we have tons of goth clubs I was really wanting to go out and find a new goth family.I will try again sometime but it's been 7 months and I am on the fence.
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome safe place with good music, good drinks, and great people.
This place was very chill and kaya the bartender was very helpful and Soo generous I will be back very soon ?
I am so upset to have to write this review! In past years I have had a great time as the bartenders and staff are awesome and the music is great. Tonight I honestly had the worst experience ever at a club. The DJ was playing some 80s pop (Madonna, simple minds, so on) so I put in a request for a Whitney H. song. I was dancing about an hour after putting in the request and didn't hear it. I went up to the booth to see if it was coming up as closing time was quickly approaching, and the DJ proceeded to patronize me that I have bad taste in music for putting in the song. I was appalled that he would be so mean and left abruptly after the insult. He even took my friends drink and acted like it was his and sipped it. I have never felt so upset leaving a bar/club and honestly won't go back. This place used to be open and inclusive and honestly it isn't anymore.
This place is magical! Someone gave a damn! It's artistic and the Dj knows what he's doing if your looking for a mindless experience this it not the place. Have fun good vibes!!
I'm only leaving this review to state that I was there the night the other reviewer claims the DJ yelled at them for 'being too loud."They were screaming. Full on, no words, Jamie Lee Curtis style SCREAMING randomly. This group did this so many times that people were complaining to the DJ and people in the bar area thought someone was in disress. Multiple times.Think about how obnoxious you have to be to bother others over the volume of the music.Vertex is great and you'll enjoy it if you have a modicum of self awareness.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5