Friendly people awesome done you great band very nice it was a very homey atmosphere and very…read morefriendly people the band was great I would definitely go there again and tell my friends about it

Great little joint in a cool spot walking distance from the Liberty Pole. Got lucky and caught a…read morehappy hour with live music, the Occasional Saints. Local guys, original music, kind of a mix of honkey tonk, zydeco and 50's Rock. Drinks were good, and relatively cheap for the city. Bartender was friendly. Would definitely go back again to hang out.

Now THIS is what an indoor venue should be like. I was bummed when I heard they closed, but they've…read moreopened up, and it's just as good as I remembered. Friendly staff, security, and patrons. The live sound is the best out of any indoor venue I've been to. If any bands see this, please pay Anthology!

Anthology is music venue that has a history of hosting a wide range of musical acts, from indie…read morebands to metal legends. It initially opened in September 2015, closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reopened by new management company, SCN Hospitalty. The venue is known for its capacity of around 1,000 people and its ability to accommodate diverse musical genres. Recently went to my first concert here. Nice space, nicely decorated up top. Great sound quality, lighting was great. However, I'd probably never come here again during the summer months. It was 96 degrees outside, this is an indoor venue, it was a sold out show of over 700 people, and there is no A/C in the venue. People were absolutely miserable, I watched multiple people leave the show early because they passed out or were having some other medical issue from the intense heat. It was difficult to even breathe during the event. 3 bands went on stage and every one of them mentioned how ridiculously hot it was. How this is even allowed and not a health risk is crazy to me. Wasn't enough bar staff to keep up with the amount of people, especially cause everyone wanted/needed water, merch stands were set up in spots that made it even more difficult to move around the space. Just poorly set up. Only a few tables and chairs, so people who were having issues with the heat either needed to go downstairs to where the bathrooms were or leave the venue just to get some relief. It's too bad cause it really is a nice venue, but there's no way I'd go again during the warm months.

A Rochester institution for good reason, and a place you allllllways end up leaving with a few…read morestories to take home with you. I hadn't been back since 2016ish and forgot some of the magical elements of the Bug Jar. Living room on the ceiling, the flying bug, great staff, electric environment, and super welcoming to everyone, to name a few. My (large, strong) vodka soda was $7 and I sipped while leaning against the wall in the "venue side" of the space. The room itself is truly so small and a 'lil awkward in terms of where to stand, etc. I wasn't there on a particularly crowded evening but I imagine, as other reviewers have said, it doesn't hurt to arrive early if it is a band you truly care about. This venue does so much to support local musicians and the whole scene in Rochester. Getting out and supporting the local scene is more critical now than it has been, and I am sad I had done such a terrible job practicing what I preach post-pandemic. Get ye to a Bug Jar show if it has been a minute and enjoy a great night with great stories!

I've been to this awesome dive bar a couple of times for specific bands. Whenever I go I always…read morethink to myself why don't I go here more? Then I remember. I'm old. And less ok with what looks like dust and general debris strewn about. And what do you expect? Half the place is on the ceiling. But, if I were younger and less tired, I would spend more time at the Bug Jar

Can I give less than one star? I actually went to see soul coughing and they couldn't even get the…read moresound to work until several songs in. Like this is your main function, make people be able to hear the concert, and you couldn't do it. Maximum incompetence. Prince could reveal he's still alive and do a show here and I would not go. This place is a fucking dump.

Rather run down live music venue in heart of the city... which means. ERY LIMITED parking! Arrived…read morefor a recent show about 45 minutes after doors had opened and was greeted by a line 1-2 way down the block! Did not move too quickly! Once inside acoustics were not good if you stood under the second floor balcony area... singing wasn't too bad but speaking was unintelligible

Slightly divey venue for live music, which can be a great thing however,... Acoustics were not…read moregreat and parking can be farther away if you arrive late. Staff was friendly service at the bar was fast. I'd say limited drink selections though. M Bathroom was ancient... Always a line at the ladies as there are only two stalls, and one does not flush very well. Makes you miss the anthology venue

I had a hard time finding the place. I asked this pedestrian, Cynthia, an Angel if she knew, and…read moreshe was determined to guide me to the right place. We kept asking people on the street. Now, we both know where is it. On the side of a building,cash only at the door. They have conveniently, an atm inside. A long bar to the right, in the lobby greets one, and the seating area is opposite the bar on the left. It was SRO last night for one of the opening groups of RIJF-OKAN, based in Canada. The crowd was enthusiastic and the group played a mixture of Cuban songs and rhythms. I truly enjoyed the concert while sipping a Corona..

Great local spot for a quick cocktail, or a night out to see a local band. Tommy is such a down to…read moreearth guy and loves to talk to people at the distillery or even at other local events or tastings. I had the pleasure of meeting Rocky Bleier, who partnered with them to distill his own bourbon line, at the distillery for a bottle signing last year and as a lifelong steelers fan it was an amazing experience. Their bourbon is some of the best NY bourbon I've had and they keep coming out with new things every year.

A true hidden gem in Fairport. Located at the end of a strip mall with a few other bars, coffee…read moreshops etc, and plenty of off street parking. We were greeted by two of the coolest bartenders around, such an awesome vibe they have going on here. A stage with live music, a shop to buy anything and everything possible. Food and of course, good bourbon to enjoy and to take with you. After trying a few different ones , we settled on the Straight Bourbon Whiskey to take with us back home. This is definitely more than a tasting room, it's a good time waiting for you! You'll definitely want to grab a seat, order some bites, a few drinks, listen to some good music and enjoy this one of a kind distillery. Cheers!

I had heard about Lincoln Hill Farms, but hadn't been to see a show there yet. There was a…read morebluegrass band playing Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia music so my friend and I thought we'd check it out. It's located pretty close to CMAC in Canandaigua and definitely is a farm. Smell of cow manure gives it away lol. They must've expected a big crowd because they had parking attendants and they charge $10 but they give you a token for five dollars off a drink. They have a decent sized stage and very good sound system. There's a big area in front that is for dancers, but with the small crowd we had that was only partially filled. They have some picnic tables available and also a covered area that was for weed growers that had long picnic tables as well. We brought our own folding chairs and sat in them for a while. They have good drink choices there and the food wasn't so bad either. They have barbecue food and fried food. And they make all their sauces on site. Check out my pics of the menus. I split the chicken fingers and fries with my friend. For the band's second set, we went up to the VIP area upstairs which they didn't charge for that night . Standing up there, you got a great view of the sunset and of the band and the whole surrounding area. As I said, the sound was very good and the vibe was great. It's not a fancy place but if you get into the outdoor farm experience, it's a great place to see a show. They also do private events there and weddings.

Really disappointed that my first visit there to see the movement was not a great one…read more No one checked my bag what if someone had a weapon or something, I heard several people say their bag wasn't checked. The staff was not welcoming or friendly. I've worked several venues in different states and currently work for some and we definitely don't make patrons feel like I felt. Truly disappointed. Could be a great venue but the management needs to work on learning how to make patrons feel more welcomed and teach their staff more on customer service. The VIP area was really not very good for the cost. I've worked hundreds of shows and our VIP areas are much more cleaner and have their own restrooms and friendlier staff.

We traveled four hours to take our son to RIT for the start of the school year and wanted a good…read moreplace to grab a bite before a long day of moving him into his dorm. This turned out to be a great choice! It was a beautiful, sunny day without being too hot, so we opted to sit outside. The staff was friendly and attentive, taking our order quickly and keeping our drinks refilled throughout the meal. We also really enjoyed the menu. It had plenty of interesting options beyond the typical restaurant fare. I ordered the cauliflower wings and originally planned on the sweet chili sauce, but our waiter recommended the chef's special sauce instead. I'm glad I took his advice because it did not disappoint! We also shared the pretzels with beer cheese dipping sauce, which were delicious. For our meals, we had a classic Caesar salad with blackened chicken, the soup and sandwich special, and two burgers. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. With our son now at RIT, I know we'll be making plenty of trips back to Rochester, and this is definitely a restaurant I'd happily visit again.

Very friendly bartenders, decent food (although overpriced), and quick service. Good live venue as…read morewell. The sound guy needs to get his act together. He seems like he doesn't want to be there, and is constantly in a rotten mood. If you plug into the wrong cable or do anything slightly wrong, be prepared to be treated like you're the dumbest person on planet earth. Yet have your mic be nearly inaudible as he checks his phone and barely lays a finger on the console. He's also in charge of the lights, which he also does a terrible job with. Get someone younger and less jaded

OMG! This comedy house is hilarious! When I go here I laugh my @-$-$ off!! The bar has a lot to…read morechoose from but I really come here for the comedy. So many funny jokers that always talk about the funniest things (dating, politics, racial jokes, etc.) Look out Philadelphia, Rochester may be the new up and coming comedy city!! However, joke lovers beware, sometimes they host long-haired "music" groups instead of comedy. Count me out!

Zero stars. This place is a sham. Was charged 40$ for 3 drinks - 2 draft beers and one basic…read morecocktail. Spent $30 on cover charges for 2 people to attend a "fantasy rave" with about 10 people inside. No one was dancing and the music wasn't even fantasy themed. The marketing for their events is very misleading! Save your money and go elsewhere.

I really liked Chortke! The space is beautiful (though a little cavernous) and loved all the food…read morewe tried. The pork chop and keftedes were the stand outs for me, but nothing was a bad dish. Only real critique is I think prices are a tad high on the mains, but understand prices are going up across the board. Give them a try as there is really nothing similar to this in Rochester.

I wish I had a sixth star to give…read more One of the best meals we've ever had. We had: Flatbread, the one with the raw egg yolk on it. Wow, so delicious with the spices, the tangy cheese, the creamy egg, and the dough which was tender and flaky. Eggplant 'steak', also a banger. So many different flavors and textures presented in one delicious dish. And the lamb shank. Holy crap, one of the best meals I've had, period. The meat itself is meltingly tender and perfectly seasoned. All of the other stuff on the plate, the dill rice, the red stuff, crispy chickpeas, fava beans, some green sauce and parsely, it might sound like too much but it works so perfectly. Each bite containing a whole odyssey of textures and intense flavors. We got the signature dessert, a nest of phyllo with cardamom mousse, saffron syrup, fresh raspberries and more I'm forgetting. An absolute show stopper, and perfect with a turkish coffee. Even the turkish delight that came with the coffee was delicious. Service was helpful, prompt, and abundantly kind. This might be the best fine dining ROC has to offer.