Excellent venue. Beautifully decorated. Delicious mixed drink menu. Wide open space for stomping…read moreand dancing. Last time there saw Giant Panda - Dirty Blanket collaboration!

So excited about this new bar in Rochester! Great atmosphere, great food, delicious drinks and…read morelive music! You first walk in and see there is a long bar on the left, but then you look around and see there is plenty of space with actual tables and chairs and a huge stage in the back of the bar. It's a lot bigger than we thought inside and our group of about 8 people had plenty of space to hang out. There is even a bar outside and a patio - can't wait to be back here this summer for drinks outside! Our group got here in time for happy hour and we first ordered a few drinks and played darts. We decided to order some food and were surprised at the awesome quality for "bar food". It wasn't just your typical bar menu either.... there were options like basil flat bread, and baked buffalo ravioli (which was heaven). The bartender was great and really knowledgeable too. I totally recommend getting one of the special cocktails! :) We were about to get ready to go home, but then a live jazz band came on the stage to perform and we just had to stick around a little longer. Apparently Flour City Station has live music all the time and now started trivia nights on Wednesdays. We will definitely be back here soon!

You'll walk in and see produce of some kind laying out on the table near the entrance. There's…read moremusic playing and a fans spinning at INCREDIBLE speeds above you and around you. The draft selection is nothing to write home about, unless you're writing home to say, "Hey, ma, they have the usual draft selections that I've seen at every bar and nothing local." Yuengling. Shock top. Sam Adams. Pay by credit card and you'll get an "oh!", as if the plastic goodies-creators were just invented. (You won't learn until later about their $10 minimum). Then some regulars will come in and start arguing about whether we actually declared war in Afghanistan, when the country exactly will go down the tubes (or whether it already has), why no president has cared about the Korean "war," or the fact that this country needs to "stop letting in so many Spanish [sic]." The Afghanistan/declared war argument will devolve into angry yelling. You sit quietly and keep to yourself the fact that the last time the United States declared war was in 1942, against the government of Romania. Quick, finish the beer and get out of here! But it takes like 10 minutes for the server to figure out how to run/close out your credit card. You say, "Just charge me the $10, please," but to her this apparently means give you cash out of the register? Run away!

Total hideaway dive bar. I love this place…read more Huge Jameson pours. Lots of regulars. Guns and Roses on the juke box! Dang. I love North Winton area. Check it.

You need a reservation to visit The Blind Pig; only open on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The…read morereservations were available a month in advance so I was eagerly waiting for our visit. Reservations can be hard to come by and go quickly. I found information on reservations from The DeLand House on Main Facebook page. When you arrive the entrance is tucked away on the side. There was an employee at the door who greeted us and asked for our reservation name. He then asked us for the password which I did not remember. Thankfully he gave us a hint. The experience of getting to the bar area is very fun. As this is a speakeasy the entrance is hidden in plain sight. You must go up a flight of stairs, down a hallway, and from there you'll need to find a certain button to reveal an additional flight of stairs. We really enjoyed the spectacle of this part. We got to the bar area and were surprised by how packed it was. We had a table with a view next to a lovely window seat (great photo opportunity) The decor is fun and inviting. We also enjoyed the beautiful plates and silverware. Service was wonderful. Every employee we encountered was engaging and we felt they made effort to make the experience special. Food and drinks were enjoyable. The signature cocktails are 15 dollars a piece. Beer (canned) and wine is also available. I ordered the corpse reviver no 2. Cocktail. Lightly sweet and fruity. The menu offers a variety of small plates. We tried the chicken meatballs, whipped mozzarella & balsamic tomatoes, and lemon creme profiteroles. Everything was tasty but nothing mind blowing. My favorite were the lemon creme profiteroles which featured a triple berry coulis. The flavors were refreshing and summery. The seating area did have some cool air flow through from time to time but after being up there for a bit we started to feel warm. Overall, The Blind Pig is a very fun and unique experience. One of a kind for this area and makes for a fun night out.

We really enjoyed our first experience at the Blind Pig (and we will be returning in March with…read morefriends). The experience is indeed novel. We enjoyed the setting (we secured a couch) for the two of us. The drinks were very good, although at least the first one I had was a bit small (more in the second). Really enjoyed the combinations. And it'snice that they have non-alcoholic versions for those who prefer that. The small bites, in my opinion were outstanding, and we sampled everything we could (except the peanuts). It's not quite a full meal, however, even after sharing 5 of the offerings so we went elsewhere afterwards for a bit more. I do like that they let you linger and don't push you, though we were out in about an hour and a half. For 2 (three cocktails, 1 glass of wine, 5 small plates, $103.72 + 20% tip, $124.46. I would recommend that everyone try this at least once (though I'm unsure if it is accessible for those with mobility issues. A lot of stairs in an old building. Finally, I commend the owners for all that they are doing at the Deland House. Lots of innovative project and a fascinating place for weddings and banquets. Though I do miss the ol' Mr. Dominic's.

First visit here and was quite impressed. Tastefully appointed and the staff were all friendly and…read morehelpful. You need to know the secret to getting past the gatekeeper as this is a speakeasy setting. (Figure it out on your own, that's half the fun)!!! Once inside there was a smooth jazz group performing. The music was a lovely backdrop to the setting and not overwhelmingly loud that I would be screaming to be heard. You can have a normal level conversation and still enjoy the music. There were comfortable cushioned chairs with pub sized tables for seating. We sat at the bar as all table s were taken. The energetic bartenders filled up in on all the idiosyncrasies of the place and happily answered all of our many questions. They told us that it was quiet for a Thursday night and that the weekends were much larger crowds which would not appeal to me as I'm not looking for a club scene atmosphere. I was happily comfortable. The drinks are creative and include interesting combinations of ingredients. We shared three appetizers, the sliders (my favorite), spring rolls (the side sauce was great), and the tacos with a tasty crema drizzled over them. The staff let us tour the dining room, basically a Ramon Santiago gallery. (The angel was my favorite). We went to see the ballroom as well as I had attended a wedding there 37 years ago while it was still the University Club!!! It was the same lovely room I remember and brought back wonderful memories. My friend was staying there while she is having some work done at her home so got to see the guest room she was in. As expected from a historic building large windows overlooking downtown Rochester, a gas fireplace, and soaker tub. Beautiful space. Some logistic issues with heat and fan not working so this was her second room that hopefully the new owner will address. We ran into their new executive chef and they have done a great job in hiring him. He told us about future ideas they have for putting their thumb print on things and they sound quite exciting. I thanked him for the time he spent speaking with us and appreciated his enthusiasm and forward thinking. All in all a most enjoyable time at the Inn and would recommend a visit by anyone of any age. So glad we have a community that cares for its historic buildings and their importance to our identity

Vanni's Jazz Lounge makes for a fun evening out in Rochester. Our group had a great time visiting…read moreduring the first set of live jazz music from 5pm-8pm. Vanni's is located in The Inn on Broadway and upon entering you will see an elegantly decorated lobby; walk down the stair to find a book case which may contain a secret entrance to the lounge. I don't want to spoil the gimmick, but it's very charming and our group had fun with this detail. The lounge is spacious with a select amount of table seating and couches. We chose the bar in case the music was loud. The decor and lighting helped make for an immersive setting. The design features stood out and we loved the look of the lounge. The performers we saw were enjoyable, though we were hoping for something a little more lively. I ordered The University Club cocktail. The drink was delicious and picture perfect. The bartenders made us feel at ease and were fun to chat with. We didn't try any of the small plates on our visit, but this is an option. Plenty of free parking is available. If you want to have a unique night out in Rochester give Vanni's a try.

I have been going to Flat Iron since it's been open which has been nearly 20 years. The salsa night…read moreon Thursday nights with Francis Hare are second to none!!! Bobby Base is one of the best DJs in town and on Thursday he plays the best salsa, merengue, and bachata for your listening and dancing pleasure. The atmosphere is festive and welcoming with good vibes. Tommy Labue, the owner, also has special events on the weekends from time to time and the venue can be booked for a special event too. If you're looking for a salsa night on Thursdays this is the place to go!!!

I am surprised to see no one has written a review for this little gem in town. It is not in the…read morebest of locations, but a fantastic little get-away, with latin music, dance floor and a bar. They do have drink specials and salsa dance lessons for free on Thursdays. I used to be a frequent dancer, but have not been here for quite some time now. However, I recommend the place highly. The Cafe will help you organize your office parties - I have sponsored a few parties (grad school and office parties) at the Flat, and it turned out to be a blast.

This is always been one of my very favorite spots in Rochester it's like a Hidden Gem if you…read morehaven't been there try it out especially when they have live music You Can Dance your behind off if you desire to or just sit and enjoy the great music and the great food and the great company to me it's the closest to Cheers I've gotten in Rochester

Good food, good music and ice cold beer. Owner always on site and well respected. Joe goes out of…read morehis way to make sure everyone is taken care of.

Didn't get a chance to go the weekend they had a bunch of bands (fell sick) but anyone hosting TST…read moreRelated events is awesome in MY book! ESPECIALLY when it's for a Worthy Cause.

If you like *really* divey bars, the California Brew Haus may be the place for you. I almost can't…read morebelieve that I've lived in Rochester my whole life without coming here, as it's been there forever. I went to see a friend's band play, and it wasn't the worst place ever, but I would not hurry back. Pros -Cheap drinks ($3 beers) -Games including pool, darts, and virtual bowling -Big free parking lot -Cool old signs, some from Rochester's past -Nice big area for live music Cons -The ceiling and walls are just insulation and black plastic bags in some parts, making it look like someone's basement -No locks on bathroom stalls -No paper towel in the ladies room -At one point, no toilet paper in the ladies room -Everything kinda looks like it hasn't been cleaned in 40 years -Security pepper sprayed some rowdy patrons and I spent the rest of my time there sneezing and coughing

Always good and consistent. Thank you Nikki and Mama Bear for always great service. The patio is…read moretruly an added bonus as well.

Great atmosphere, fun staff. Always leave with a smile. Food is great, long list of appetizers.read more