Local Favorites
Food Scene
5 minute walk north on Mt Hope. Great beer and food, outdoor seating.
30 locals recommend
Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope Ave5 minute walk north on Mt Hope. Great beer and food, outdoor seating.
The best BBQ , in old train station along rivers edge. Music at night.
69 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court StThe best BBQ , in old train station along rivers edge. Music at night.
More yummy beer and the food menu is small but so delicious.
8 locals recommend
Fifth Frame Brewing Co.
155 Saint Paul StreetMore yummy beer and the food menu is small but so delicious.
Local wine producers from finger lakes. Great wine and cheese boards
8 locals recommend
Living Roots Wine & Co.
1255 University AveLocal wine producers from finger lakes. Great wine and cheese boards
Equal Grounds
750 South AveLocal coffee shop. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
672 South AvePizza Wizard
760 South Clinton AvenueThe BEST pizza in Rochester!
Strangebird Beer
62 Marshall StOutstanding beer and food, as well as full bar.
South on Mt Hope. Excellent beer choices, bar food and music some nights.
9 locals recommend
The Beer Market - Rochester
1401 Mt Hope AveSouth on Mt Hope. Excellent beer choices, bar food and music some nights.
Looking for an outstanding meal, craft cocktails in an old factory? This place is super yummy and interesting but on the expensive side.
61 locals recommend
Good Luck
50 Anderson Ave Looking for an outstanding meal, craft cocktails in an old factory? This place is super yummy and interesting but on the expensive side.
Sightseeing
Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract StAmazing views of city and high falls
Highland Park
Beautiful flowering trees and plants. Home of the Lilac Festival.
The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrFun for all Ages, we promise!
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveInteractive and interesting and fun.
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveBeautiful building with a decent collection.
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. This is the underbelly of Rochesters fresh food scene. Lots of spots to eat and have coffee and tons of fresh produce. Lots of fun!
64 locals recommend
Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketOpen Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. This is the underbelly of Rochesters fresh food scene. Lots of spots to eat and have coffee and tons of fresh produce. Lots of fun!
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveGeva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury BlvdAward winning productions in small, intimate theater.
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State ParkA 40 minute drive south but great hiking and waterfalls.
From Albany to Buffalo… fun to visit the locks and see them operate. Lock 32 has easy access and is usually busy.
33 locals recommend
Erie Canal
From Albany to Buffalo… fun to visit the locks and see them operate. Lock 32 has easy access and is usually busy.
Everything Else
University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology
117 Lomb Memorial DrDrinks
Quirky, fun, cheap…outdoor fire pit, walking distance. Local favorite that is not ordinary!
32 locals recommend
Lux Lounge
666 South AveQuirky, fun, cheap…outdoor fire pit, walking distance. Local favorite that is not ordinary!
Neighborhoods
South Wedge