16 Best Bars near Rochester

“We dined at Chances on a Saturday night in March 2024. . Lots of local townspeople having a good time in bar area. I am all for that type of atmosphere. However, if your face is not familiar, the bartenders tend to ignore you. There were two mature guys on duty behind the bar and if you did not specifically call out or gesture for a cocktail, they simply stood there. Grumpy as all get out. Two delightful elderly females (not familiar faces) tried to get a bartender's attention to ask about the gambling games in the room, but were very disrespectfully ignored. We'll write this off as both fellas having a bad night. Dining room was about half full. Got seated at a very small table for two against the wall...maybe a former window table, but no window anymore. Very cramped with all the extra stuff already on the table. Didn't want to be a pain in the ***, so we didn't request a nicer table. Good news...ribs and shrimp combo and prime rib special were delicious. Spinach salad and onion strings also very tasty. Extremely busy waitress took care of us skillfully, attentively, and with the most pleasant demeanor. So our occasional date night had a happy ending following a not so great start.“

“The Friday fish fry was delicious. Some of our group had cod, I had the bluegill. All the food came out hot and crispy, plus the potato pancakes were good too. I'll be back to try the Italian beef special on Thursday. We did have to wait at the bar for a table but it was well worth the wait.“

“Good Food! Fun place! Great atmosphere!“

“Awesome staff! Love the people working here - they were so nice and helpful with everything.Loved the beer - hazy IPA is so good. Double IPA was a bit sweet according to hubby, but he wasn’t complaining.We had a private party so I can’t comment on food, but it didn’t look like they had any.Renting the place for a private party was very nice and everything ran super smoothly. So much fun, and I will definitely go back for their IPA, even though they’re 50 minutes away… that’s saying a lot.“

“Very unique place to go to. It is owned by military vets that are retired. So the inside is set up military still. With many things to see from past wars. The food is good and get plenty to eat for the price. Would highly recommend going to see and get some food. IT IS CASH ONLY if you go.Wheelchair accessibility: Have a ramp to get inside“

“I didn’t catch the bartenders name, but she had facial piercings and she was a total rockstar. She was working the bar by herself, serving drinks, cooking food, keeping tables clean, all while having a smile on her face. Service and food were awesome.“

“great place good food we came into town hungry the cook was still around and made us a pizza after the kitchen was closed for a couple hrs..the bartender is a sweet lady the customers we met were nice.stop in get a drink and some food“

“This place has a lot of what I like to say a small town appeal. I went out looking for a bar to hang out in on a Sunday night and they were the only ones open within probably a hundred miles because it was late around close to midnight! The bartender was very fun and she kept the bar open later just for me kudos to her“

“Have passed this place probably 50 times, decided to stop in out on a ride. For a very local place the people were all very friendly the bartender was great ,drinks were really good would definitely recommend it. Support your local establishments even if it's just for a drink.“

“We had the Friday fish fry options. Lake perch was 2 generous pieces and the combination platter of cod, walleye, perch was also generous portions. All cooked perfect with a good batter (not thick). Seafood bisque was tasty. We would come back.“

“Very poor bartender. We got there at 4 pm last Friday. The bartender seen us and ignored us for about 20 minutes. We were there 3 hours and me and my wife each only go 3 drinks each. But we weren't the only ones who waited for a long time. We will try 1 more time because the food was good. If we wait 20 or more minutes for a drink we will never go back.“

“It’s always a great time here! If you are looking for some world renowned bourbon, mead and beer this is the place. Great owner and employees!!“

“Super fun place!! Its a hidden gem! If you go out back theres a whole outside area where they had live music, a bar and picnic tables. It almost felt like going to a family party. I wish I lived closer to it because I'd be there all the time.“

“At 1st I wasn't sure if this was a bar or not I thought it was just apartments with a cool old tavern sign in back. It is a bar and it's worth checking out really nice and clean good staff and nice customers as well. Good prices nice environment right on the highway.“

“An absolute hidden gem. We love the consistency of amazing food, great service and cozy atmosphere. Just can’t say enough… we love this place!“