Wow, looked up Top 10 night spots and Thirsty's was at the top of the list. I'm currently living in…read moreBrighton so a 10 minute drive. Punched in GPS address and headed out. 10 minutes later, right off the main drag in beautiful,Pittsford. Glad I hit Delta Sonic this morning so MON BEBE (my RAV-4) looks great and fits into the Vibe. Plenty of handicap parking, front door 50 feet from parking lot. Walked in on crutches, baby steps, wearing a full fall harness with "flare" patches sewn on. Great Music, 2-3 deep at the bar, bar full of laughing, happy, amazing people! Then about 6 men peeled off from the large group and surronded me, asked why the fall harness, why the crutches? Kept asking questions, then I said, "I was blown up in a backdraft explosion ITLOD" then, more questions....... then I asked, any Military, family friends, sandbox, IEDs? Then the stories flowed of family friends, Vets, Military, love of country. WOW! Then I pulled out PRONEDRIVER.COM cards and explained I was injured ITLOD, as a Vol. FF, since my injury I designed and my gearhead fiends built, 2 PRONE Tractors, 2 Prone Water Crafts, 3rd Prone Motor Vehicle (RAV-4 in parking lot and picture on card). They asked what I wanted to drink, OMG! How nice, I said I just drink Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi, 5 seconds later a diet coke was thrust into my hand. I reached for cash and they laughed at me, said I was thier guest. WOW ! Where am I ? Did I crash, am I in Heaven? Wonderful bar, clean, spotless, handsome men and beautiful womem, amazing sound system and amazing choices of songs! I explanded in College I was a Bouncer/Body Gaurd/ Sparing Partner. But I never, ever worked at a bar as amazing as this place ...... THIRSTY'S. Whoever, bought this, built this, owns, this, designed this place is a GENIUS ! I was asked more questions about the cards and PRONEDRIVER. I explained initially everything, the tractors, water craft, Motor Vehicles were just designed by me and my friends/gearheads/Angels built them so I could get around Prone as I was in intense pain and couldn't sit. The, I was approached by Pascal, a Professor at a design College. Said he was tasked by the DOD and VA to build a vehicle for our Injured Military, injured ITLOD by IED explosions, unable to sit in intense pain ...... LIKE ME. OK I gave them all my ergonomic drawing, pictures everything for free. 2 years later Pascal called me and said the design College, DOD and VA had shut down the program. I asked why and was told, MONEY and LIABILITY. I said bad words and then said, WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT ! YOU DON't GIVE UP On our INJURED MILITARY, EVER. AT THAT POINT I TOOK THE LOAD. PRONEDRIVER.COM on Facebook Tom Smurthwaite on Facebook PRONEDRIVER on YouTube 60 second video of me (voice and a face made for radio) 60 second video of Prone Rav-4 and a 60 second video of a beautiful sunset from the Prone pontoon boat 2 miles out. One last thing, for the last 25 years I'd type PRONEDRIVER and PRONEDRIVER.COM into Search Engines, and NOTHING, until last week. NOW ....every Search Engine and my Buddy in England and friends in Europe, yup .... it's everywhere ....... GLOBAL. YIKES Now what I do every day and all night (pain only lets me get 10-20 minute cat naps) I'm up all night curled up in a fetal position,hugging a pillow, and typing on my laptop to, Generals of Commands who were in the sandbox from 2000-2020 and where we lost 4,000 to IEDs and 30,000-40,000 were blown up by IEDs and came home with a variety of injuries. My task to try to get the Pronedriver idea out to them so the 22 a day doesn't get worse. Your Bar, last night was the first bar I've been in, in 34 years. I was instructed by my medical staff to take a night off, listen to music, drink a diet coke and meet people. See I was having problems, the load that I've taken on was getting to me. I was going outside at midnight and saying prayers and asking for help from GOD and Jesus as I had been getting overwhelmed. That is why my medical staff was getting concerned, turn out I need not have worried, YOUR BAR, THIRST'S, my medical staffs directive. I hope you know that THIRST'S is MAJIC and it's filled with ANGELS, staff, patrons, just one after another. Just increadable. You refilled my tank with confidence, inspiration, HOPE and LOVE. I hope you realize that now I'm back on track, back on task. What you bar did last night is causing me to come up with new ideas, new messaging ideas, new ways to reach our injured Military. Your Bar is saving LIVES, thank you, GOD BLESS YOU !

Thirsty's is what every bar aspires to be. Some places have it, but most do not. There's…read moresomething special about a tavern that welcomes all, with no pretensions allowed or necessary. The patrons and bartenders accept strangers and regulars, remember your name, and will treat you with dignity. The crowd is mind-boggling eclectic and people from all walks of life enter the building with no signage at 8 State Street in Pittsford. I spent an afternoon solo and an evening accompanied by my wife at Thirsty's after flying into Rochester from Milwaukee. By the night's end, I hugged the owner and his wife, met the bartender's dad, and felt like I lived in Pittsford my whole life. Thirsty's has an aura that's impossible to replicate. Go and join the Thirsty's family.

**PSA - Diamond Billiards Bar and Grill Diamond Billiards Bar & Grill **…read more Some context here... I've been visiting Diamond for a couple decades. It's been a welcoming place where I was able to bring friends, family, and meet people around the community As many of you know.. I've joined into APA Rochester league and have nothing but high regards to the coordinators and community that has been built across Rochester and Western New York. I have played APA league at Diamond Billiards since joining the league. Thursday nights the p paymenconcept is that you pay 'table time' to Diamond, to play on their league-reserved tables, and you pay weekly dues into APA. Last night Sarah and myself were humiliated by Diamond ownership in a manner that can't go unspoken. This post is public. Will go into as many business reviews as possible. And will be taken down if an apology and explanation is received. Last night I had a bye and my team was not playing. Sarah and I purchased time for a reserved pool table. We also purchased food and beverage. During that time I asked for a league mate to shoot a game with me on the table I had reserved. That mate and I played the game. During that game I overheard my name from the other side of the venue but did not take mind of it. Sarah returned advising that ownership was vocally frustrated that mate played on the table we reserved without paying for the table time, on that table. I shrugged it off Not long after I overheard the owner and bartender conversing one table away from us. I stared down the owner, listening to their conversation, and the owner stared at me having the conversation. This conversation involved swearing and obvious frustration of the situation. Since the owner did not have the manner to talk to me about this 1:1, without swearing, without humiliation, we immediately packed our things and returned the pool balls to their storage location. When storing the pool balls we had general conversation with the bar tender about the situation. The owner then came to the bar stating "the bartender is not the owner, I am, if you want to talk to the owner then talk to me" - insert explicit words into his statement. We attempted to have a reasonable conversation with the owner and were met with him walking off, to play the game he was in the middle of, and swearing at us and agreeing that we should give our money to another billiards hall. Sarah and I were humiliated by the loud tone, swearing, and inability for ownership to have a conversation to their routine patrons. --- I will be forced to go back to Diamond. Only because of the APA league and community. While at Diamond they will not be receiving money from me for their extra services. I have had conversation with my team captain and the APA coordinators to petition for corrective actions.

A great pool hall with friendly folks. Almost all the tables are diamonds both barbox, and nine…read morefooters, wings are great, beer and booze are flowing. check them out.

New updated look inside and an unexpectedly great menu full of awesome food. I had the pasta…read morefagioli and it was delicious! Another customer had the chicken parm which looked soo good and they told me it was excellent- fresh, crispy chicken- just the right amount of homemade sauce on top of perfectly cooked spaghetti. Highly suggest giving the billiards a try -both for a great meal and if you like to play pool there are plenty of tables to play on as well!! As a side note, parking is in the back of the plaza-down the hill not upfront in the front parking lot. Check it out! Great place!

If you want to see a person morph a quiet billiards hall into a place to hang out, eat, have a beer…read moreor soda and shoot some pool, this is the place. They owner is morphing this into a bar, billiards, darts and just a great ambience that will be retro 1960s Art Deco when finished. Did I say how good their food is. One of the best ROC area plates in an entertainment facility that will be a great place to enjoy, especially during the harsh Winters here.

The place is well maintained. The tables are level, good quality felt, clean surfaces, properly…read moredistanced from the neighboring tables, high-end balls, not pitted, good lighting and a friendly environment. That's what I need from a billiard parlor, and that's what I get at Bison Billiards. (For those who come to a pool hall for socializing, food and drink, they have that too).

Wanted to get out and decided to come here. Very low key, intimate lighting, and could go to just…read moreunwind and shoot pool. Would recommend to get out and have fun with friends or significant other. Absolutely going back again.

I was able to try this billiards place recently through an event. It's located in a plaza in…read moreMattydale. The owner was very friendly and made us feel welcome. He keeps his tables well maintained and has even had some pros come in to play. My friend and I got some drinks at their bar. They also had heaping bowls of goulash available for sale. Our group played casual tourney-style. The competition was light-hearted and friendly. A good time was had! Makes me want to go back! Give this place a try!

Finally checked out the new location of Salt City Billiards in Mattydale. It is definitely bigger…read moreon the inside than it looks on the outside. They have pub size tables as well as regulation size. The owner was very friendly and the bottles of beer were ice cold. They have a limited menu but everything is reasonably priced. Even playing pool won't break the bank with their play all day rate. Guests range from the professional to people like me that can barely hit the ball. They even have special events that bring in the big time pro players. If you're looking for a local place to hang out and shoot some pool, check this place out!

Fast prompt service and delicious hot food in a fun intimate casual environment, can't go wrong!read more

Came here for bowling…read more The drinks here are standard and a pretty good price. Their light beer pitchers were $10. Looking at just the overhead menu in the bowling area is really confusing and the prices are all over the place so definitely feel free to ask. Ended up getting the pepperoni pizza and it was really good! A little floppy which some people might not like but I thought it was great. They have a ton of napkins everywhere so that was great. The actual lanes are cool with a ton of standing room and space for people to mingle and talk while they bowl. Overall a cool place for a group! Would come again!

Missing Lux at 8:42am on a Tuesday morning, and writing this review to ease the pain! I haven't…read morebeen to Lux since the pandemic started, and honestly don't think I had been at all this year prior to that either. Which is a SHAME, because Lux is a special place. Where else can you eat midnight bagels to accompany your vodka soda? Where else can you get overly frustrated at the "get the circle onto the post" game outside? The answer is NOWHERE. Lux has a special vibe about it that is welcoming, inclusive, divey and strange all at the same time. The South Wedge location is perfect and there's usually ample street parking if you're DD-ing or planning to leave your car. I can't wait to get back here post-pandemic and enjoy a game with friends and a seat out on the patio.

Lux is a different experience every night depending on what is going and who is DJ. Some things…read morestay the same regardless of when you go: great vibes, quick bar service, cheap drinks, and a long bathroom line. Definitely more a hole in the wall in terms of charm, but you'll have a good night there regardless.

Great place to go with a. Group- easy seating great selection of pizza!…read moreSuper generous on the toppings! Parking on street Service was friendly

We ate here in June of 2025. We looked up "hole in the wall" bars in the area and this came up…read more This place was full of locals as they all seemed to know each other. The service was very good. There were multiple tv's near and around the bar. It had a nice bar and had plenty of seating. We ordered a small pizza and it was more like a medium. We couldn't eat it all. The pizza was pretty good. It wasn't outstanding but good. We each ordered drinks and they were good. There are not many places in the area to eat so this gets a good recommendation from us. Check it out.

Avvino is so beautiful inside and such a hidden gem. The bartender is great and the food is always…read morerotating so I never get bored of their menu. Never had better bread in my life. Also the shrimp app is so good and the chocolate cake for dessert. Plus the plates are unique and collected by the owner, you can really tell everyone who works here cares about their restaurant. LOVE LOVE LOVE

I'd say I had a good experience dining here. It was my birthday and I went in with a few friends…read more We were promptly attended to. I ordered a mocktail to start off and it was pretty good. For appetizers, we got the roasted beets and the bone marrow. Both were good. I got the duck breast for entree and my friends got the carrot cavatelli and lobster bucatini. We all enjoyed our dishes. The duck was succulent and roasted just enough. The Brussel sprouts that came on the side were a disappointment though. For dessert, I ordered ricotta pine nut tart with lemon sorbet. The tart was very subtle in flavor but good. My friends ordered the bread pudding which was great as well. Overall, very satisfied with the food and service. Can be back!