While I would find the hidden entrance of this bar tiresome in a big city, I understand the hip…read moreeffect in a city the size of Rochester. I had to push a bookcase to find the hidden door. That's a risk, given that the Mayo Clinic is the primary reason anyone is in Rochester, Minnesota. With all the ailments on display in the city, a visitor pushing that bookcase could drop dead on the spot, and the lawsuit would put Bitter and Pour out of business. I almost broke the damn thing pushing and pulling. Bitter and Pour has all top-shelf liquor, and their cocktail list sounds fascinating. The mixologists are well-trained. Our bartenders on a Wednesday afternoon in September were professional, but they lacked the warmth I encountered everywhere else in this city. Our drinks were great, though, and B & P must be the best cocktail lounge in Rochester. I wish they served some small bites, but that's not their thing.

My friends been asking me to go with her to a speakeasy for months and so knowing we'd both be in…read moreRochester for the weekend i immediately thought of bitter and pour. We walked down the staircase and were greeted with a bookcase... gotta love a mystery door! Upon entering there's an intimate bar area with the perfect dimly lit room to indulge in an elevated cocktail. They have an impressive menu of delicious combinations and if you want a combination of two drinks or a custom creation the bartender definitely knows what their doing and was more than happy to meet the request with their interpretation of a drink. I had you had me at hello. Whiskey and cherry liquor paired lovely together and apricot, lemon plus being milkwashed delivered a perfect sweet but not overpowering clean, smooth drink. My friends loved this place it was the first time for all three of them! Cant wait to come back again. The staff was super friendly and helpful too!

If you're in Rochester and looking for a great pub burger and a cold beer..The Tap House is your…read morespot. Great service and an awesome selection of beers on tap. See for yourself!

I will say the service was great. The Bartender knows how to pour ! They also have a wonderful…read moreselection of tap beers (hence the name). However the food was just Ok. I had Wings and fried Pickles. Great flavor but too much breading on the chicken. I swear I pulled more breading off then actual meat. The pickles were decent. The did have the football game on however no sound.

They have a 2 for $5.25 deal on Mondays (?). Applies to all rail drinks, which is darn cheap if you…read moreget some rail liquor. Really casual atmosphere where you can meet new people. A bloc away from Legends if you want to bar hop. Will definitely be back! :) Also, Nick is a great bartender. Can give you local recommendations and knows other bartenders in town.

I had a bug in my drink and still got charged:/ never coming back. The Bartender did not seem to…read morecare, like it happens often.

Bartender Mike is fantastic! Week nights are quiet and weekends they have live music!read more

Super fun and great music ! Sure does get a bad rep but if your there to chill and have fun with…read moresome good drinks, this is the place to be.

Visiting Rochester there are several restaurants to choose from in the downtown area. I walked…read morethrough the Galleria and then around outside to see my options and came up on this place. This is a cool Irish Pub. The decor is beautiful. Some of the walls are decorated with pictures from Dublin Ireland that reveal some of it's history. The stained glass windows throughout the restaurant really give the restaurant a nice feel. The background music was catchy and upbeat. As I checked out the menu a James Brown song came on and I started dancing. The hostess asked if I was dining in and I said I am now. I sat in a booth that was very comfortable and enclosed which gave some privacy to the adjoining booth. My waitress was really nice. She and another other waitress helped me narrow down what to order. I went with the chicken tenders and pub chips. The plate looked very appealing. The food was hot and tasted great. The tenders came with a sweet chili sauce that was good, but I was more in the mood for savory and asked for a side of the Nashville Hot Sauce which hit the spot. This was my first time here and it was a great experience.

Great Irish restaurant. Had the seafood chowder - thick and delicious! Bartender was fun.read more

This is a frequent stop for our bicycling group due to the proximity to the paved bike trail only…read moreone block away. We consistently get great service, excellent food and cold drinks. We stopped by after hunting last night and they had several new menu options and a lively bingo session going on. I tried the new Cobb Salad offering and was beyond impressed! Huge portion, delicious juicy chicken, perfect eggs, bacon, blue cheese, an entire avocado and crisp lettuce. Hit it out of the park, and will definitely be back to have it again.

Really great bar food, shady patio, friendly service. We had the homemade jalapeño poppers, walleye…read morebasket and patty melt-it was way too much food for two people-would have been plenty for three or four. I am planning a trip back already for those poppers and the homemade potato salad was a standout. This place is a half block off the state bike trail and you should plan your entire day around stopping to eat here, I think.

Sat at the bar after a long day driving. This is a pub atmosphere with cozy seating area. Beer…read moreselection is phenomenal with so many Belgian options and nice selection of food. We got the meatball app to split (delicious) and then ordered a toasty and soup, and a chef salad. All were delicious, and well prepared. I will be trying to find mushroom gouda soup in my hometown. Stop in for a bite and beer if you are in the area!

The food was great, a bit out of my norm so I was a bit nervous but glad I went for it! Drinks were…read morephenomenal. The place was small and cozy, I didn't think it was too loud by any means. The only improvement I could suggest was our waiter definitely took his cues from the men that were with us. I didn't order a drink the first time he asked us as I wanted a few more minutes but then when he came back and asked the guys how there's were, I couldn't even get his attention. So when he noticed the guys were about finished with their's, he came back and asked them, still I couldn't get a word in. I ended up ordering my drink when I ordered my food. This one bad experience won't prevent me from giving them another chance sometime.

Great bar and the Staff is awesome. I stopped by to catch a World Cup match while traveling…read morethrough. This place definitely did not disappoint. This place may have the prices of a dive bar but goes above and beyond that.

We came for a dive bar to watch sports and that's exactly what we did. We arrived fairly early in…read morethe day on a weekend and there were already several people who were pretty drunk so we just tried to manage that aspect. Although one of them quickly won $1000 prize And the excitement level turned up for everyone. I was a bit underwhelmed with the drink selection, but I increased my stars after the sliders were some of the best we had in recent memory. Cheese curds were also great. Service was attentive. Bartenders were nicer than where we came from It wasn't a super memorable experience, but it was exactly what we asked for.

Very good service i love the workers. Very lively and comfortable ambiance, felt very intentional…read moreand colorful. Food is amazing. I love the food the beer is very unique and delicous its nothing like ive ever had before.

The boxes that the Cast Iron Mac N Cheese With Beef Brisket, Caesar Salad and French Fries were…read moresent in, were all filled to the top. This was enough food for 2 adults who like to eat! For the price and the quantity, I expected it might have been lower quality but everything lookedCaesar Salad amazing. It tasted even better! Especially the Cast Iron Mac N Cheese. It is creamy and comforting with a wonderful contrasting finishing crumb. Then we got beef on top which added a sweet filling protein. I also felt good after eating. I did not feel bloated, even though I ate until I was full. That is a sign of fresh and healthy ingredients. I would come back to try more of the menu at any time!

They let me and my friend sample some fries and the fries were good and had good seasoningread more

We stopped in for a break and was engaged by an amazing gal that shared all kinds of great things…read moreabout the town and neighboring businesses. We had an ice cream treat and enjoyed the signs hanging throughout! We can't wait to stop in at another time and take in some of the local fun!