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!

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.

Stopped for a local brew and had a great selection. The bar tender was knowledgeable and friendly.read more

Lots of fun games to play, and a good variety of beers and seltzers. Fun place to get together with…read morefriends! Their dill pickle beer is one of my favorites! The parking is a little confusing but overall a good spot to check out in Rochester

Stumbled into The Shoe Beverage Bar and immediately felt like a regular. Great bartenders, a cozy…read moreneighborhood vibe, and outdoor seating that practically begs you to stay for one more drink. Friendly service, good pours, and zero pretentiousness--just the kind of place every neighborhood needs. I'll definitely be back.

Great place with nice drinks and service! This is a really neat place and you should go check it outread more

What a fun place and a FANTASTIC time. This place hit every check mark for me when looking for a…read moredive. Locals, good prices, good people and good conversations. Loved the place so much I got a TShirt to rep the bar when out and about. The bartenders are spry and I thoroughly enjoy that. The bar is covered in currency with notes and signatures of locals and visitors and that reminded me of a place back home that does similar. If you're ever in Rochester Minnesota and you love dive bars like me and love great company this is your place. Cheap adult beverages Great people and convos Some pull tab game Snacks.

Very fun little bar, great place for pool and happy hours, usually we like to start or evenings…read morehere. Cheap drinks.

the first thing i noticed was the server, she was very kind, very aware of what people wanted even…read morein smaller things such as what she did with my lemons for my water, very patient and hard working and fast the ambience is very western, clean stables, not sticky. the cheese curds were absolutely great, and flavorful, reminds me of minnesota state fair cheese curds but better!

I recently stopped here since this place was right next door to my hotel. The only time I could say…read moreabout this place is that I feel that the hours are limited. The happy hour time is incredible. It's a large window for what it is with pretty affordable food. They serve loon juice hard cider Which is my favorite. It's a pretty big dining area too with outdoor seating as well! They even served on alcoholic beer if you're trying to play it safe. Staff here is really friendly and social. Overall, I thought this was a great little place to check out! it's s a little bit of a Hidden Gem

Food is excellent. Burgers and fries very tasty. Good specials everyday. Staff very friendly and…read moreattentive. Only complaint, needs a little cosmetic updates. Better lighting, some color.

I love this bar. It is big and the service is super friendly. They have awesome food…read more Touchtunes, darts, pool tables. This is a quintessential small town watering hole.

My Wife and I were looking for something different. We Yelp'ed "Dive Bares within 10mi" and this…read moreplace came up. It is perfect. The interior was 1975 at best. The people were friendly. I would certainly stop for a drink, or, call ahead for Lunch/Dinner with a small gathering. They were catering a large group of ATV riders when we showed up. Pulled Pork... it smelled great. We were invited (by the owner) to join them. That was nice, but we just stuck to our beer and people watching.

We would have never known about this place, if wasn't for a local bicycle club recommendation…read more Thank you Rochester Bicycle group! This place is just down the road from the Douglas State Trail (and trailhead), so it was our plan to stop and have something at one of the outdoor picnic tables or bring it down the the trail park tables. I'm glad we didn't. We were greeted with "welcome home" when we entered. And that's just the start-I found this place friendly, fun, and educational (learned some great insights into Bloody Marys)! We tried the chicken thighs and 3 different dips (including a local bbq sauce we liked so much we bought a bottle for home). I'm so happy we got to meet Annette and try the apple pie shot, watch Bloody Marys being created, and have some great pub grub! If you bike the Douglas State Trail, stop here!