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    4.0 (37 reviews)
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    Matt I.

    This was my first time visiting Rochester for a musical event. The spot is like in a side street. The venue has friendly security. Drinks were decent priced. I got a shot of patron and Corona for like $14-$15. Pretty average for a venue like this. The acoustics were spot on. Plenty of bathrooms downstairs. Overall a good place for live music.

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    Katie R.

    Rating based only on venue = 5 stars. Rating based on service = 2 stars. Overall rating = 3 stars. While I'm a fan of the space and the names Anthology books, I am unimpressed by the service and attitudes of the employees. I've been to Anthology a dozen or so times for various events and each time I'm loving the space and wishing for new staff to be working there. You'll find bathrooms in the basement, an empty space where a bar could be but isn't and a "coat check" with noone there to actually check your coat so you're leaving it up to trust. If they can find friendly employees who stay friendly through chaos, and a good use of the basement space, I'd increase my rating by at least one star.

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    Joley B.

    I visited Anthology for the first time recently, and I can say that I am a fan! Four stars for sure. I like the set up of the place because there is a decent sized area for dancing and an equally nice sized area for the bar and hanging around with people at tables. I like that these areas are relatively separate because it makes the dancing experience more enjoyable. Some places the bar is right next to the dance floor and it just doesn't work. Anthology works. Bar service was a little slow on the night I was there. I would say they could afford to have two more bartenders on hand for busy nights. A couple of them weren't that friendly, and while I completely understand that dealing with people can be a pain, I wish that they would reciprocate when someone is dealing pleasantries. The real reason I came was for music and dancing, so I can overlook the service a little. And for dancing I was perfectly pleased. :)

    Danielle C.

    Came here to see Danielle Ponder and the Tomorrow People and had an amazing time! This venue is wide and open allowing a nice flow from the moment you step into the door! Bathrooms and a coat room are available downstairs and are easy to access even with a full house! Will definitely be coming back soon. Excited rochester finally has a nice venue to see great musicians!

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    Nicole M.

    Since Anthology is a newer venue, I am hoping that some kinks get worked out. Like some of the former reviews have mentioned, the acoustics are sub-par. Since the place isn't very wide and open, the crowd just travels backwards and it is really hard to see the bands on stage. They need to be lifted up on a higher level for more viewing potential. As of October, they wouldn't sell liquor, only beer and wine. The beers were Pabst Blue Ribbon, Heineken, Corona Cans, etc. When I go to a concert that is local, they should be serving local beers on tap. I am not sure if it is that they just didn't have their lines installed yet.Smokers can go outside in a small gated off area on the side of the building. The downstairs of the place is pretty open, and there were no lines for the bathroom. I was pretty shocked by that. Parking can be challenging. There is a pay lot about a block down, or you can drive all the way down to the parking garage. Some people paid for parking in front of ONE night club. Luckily I was in walking distance, but I wouldn't try to arrive just before the concert starts or you will be wasting time trying to find a spot. All in all, Anthology is just okay. Get some liquor on the bar and then we will be talking.

    Lea H.

    Air conditioned, nice bar area and nice stage area. Can't speak on how it is during regular events since we were here for a daytime thing. But, it's in a good area and seems to be a good set up!

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    Jen E.

    Upon entering I thought this place was really cool with high top tables, a long bar , and really cool circular lighting hanging from the ceiling. I should have known from the line that stretched outdoors in a rainy day. They should have moved the ticket takers further in to accommodate the line. They didn't check our bags or anything for security purposes. The bar was easy to get to and the bartenders seemed nice. We were there for the Guster concert. There was a huge crowd which was great for Guster, but honestly probably a bigger crowd than they really should have had. There were a few security guards that I saw, but honestly they did not maintain the audience very well, of course, the audience for a Guster concerts is pretty polite, but it was extremely crowded, there were people standing on the stairs which I imagine it's a safety hazard, about every twenty minutes or so, the floor area smelled of jet fuel engine which I'm assuming was from a tour bus or truck outside the door because there was a door open. The sound was pretty crappy. I would say this would be a great place to hang out with friends and get a drink, but for this concert, it was way too crowded and the sound wasn't great. But of course it was great to see Guster! The look of the venue was very nice and it was nicely decorated. The bathrooms were downstairs, had a lot of stalls which was great and was clean.

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    Brandon A.

    Nice venue, glad they remodeled so I have heard made it a little bigger, place is really nice, went to Yonder Moutain String band and it was amazing. The drinks are a little pricy and the bathrooms in the basement so kind of the only downfall. Had a great time though.

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    Mark D.

    Anthology is relatively new considering it's only been open for 2 months. There is some free parking in the back after 6pm which is hard to find in the city sometimes. Security is very apparent but also quite courteous. The room is long and narrow which isn't ideal for acoustics but it still sounded pretty decent. There is a very nice area with tables and chairs however there is a small step up to get to this area and I saw at least 15 people trip and fall on that step. Considering it was at the beginning of the night this should probably be changed. Overall it's a nice venue to see a concert. I'm glad we have a new place in town to go to.

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    Flour City Station

    Flour City Station

    4.3(16 reviews)
    0.2 miEast End, Center City
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    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!

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    Bug Jar

    Bug Jar

    3.9(57 reviews)
    0.4 miWadsworth Sqaure
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    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

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