Great little joint in a cool spot walking distance from the Liberty Pole. Got lucky and caught a…read morehappy hour with live music, the Occasional Saints. Local guys, original music, kind of a mix of honkey tonk, zydeco and 50's Rock. Drinks were good, and relatively cheap for the city. Bartender was friendly. Would definitely go back again to hang out.

Favorite music venue in ROC. Danny curates a fantastic mix of local musicians/band & national…read moretouring artists. Always a great gathering of humanity!

Anthology is music venue that has a history of hosting a wide range of musical acts, from indie…read morebands to metal legends. It initially opened in September 2015, closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reopened by new management company, SCN Hospitalty. The venue is known for its capacity of around 1,000 people and its ability to accommodate diverse musical genres. Recently went to my first concert here. Nice space, nicely decorated up top. Great sound quality, lighting was great. However, I'd probably never come here again during the summer months. It was 96 degrees outside, this is an indoor venue, it was a sold out show of over 700 people, and there is no A/C in the venue. People were absolutely miserable, I watched multiple people leave the show early because they passed out or were having some other medical issue from the intense heat. It was difficult to even breathe during the event. 3 bands went on stage and every one of them mentioned how ridiculously hot it was. How this is even allowed and not a health risk is crazy to me. Wasn't enough bar staff to keep up with the amount of people, especially cause everyone wanted/needed water, merch stands were set up in spots that made it even more difficult to move around the space. Just poorly set up. Only a few tables and chairs, so people who were having issues with the heat either needed to go downstairs to where the bathrooms were or leave the venue just to get some relief. It's too bad cause it really is a nice venue, but there's no way I'd go again during the warm months.

This is an awesome indoor music venue and probably the nicest one in Rochester. I love the look and…read morefeel of the venue. There are some tables in the bar area and less crowded standing room with TVs showing the stage if you dont want to be in the main stage area. The main floor has some limited seating on bleachers on either side which is a nice touch. I also like that there is a coat check downstairs by the bathrooms for no additional cost (with a tip jar). The capacity is probably around 1000 people. However, as much as I enjoy my time here whenever I come, I do have some legitimate concerns. This is a very warm venue with seemingly no central air and minimal ventilation, so it gets hot quickly and I can't imagine how much worse it must feel in the summer. There is a small gated area you can access outside for some freah air if there is space. I also have observed security staff turning a blind eye to issues and accepting bribes from patrons, so concert safety could absolutely be improved at this venue.

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

Can I give less than one star? I actually went to see soul coughing and they couldn't even get the…read moresound to work until several songs in. Like this is your main function, make people be able to hear the concert, and you couldn't do it. Maximum incompetence. Prince could reveal he's still alive and do a show here and I would not go. This place is a fucking dump.

Rather run down live music venue in heart of the city... which means. ERY LIMITED parking! Arrived…read morefor a recent show about 45 minutes after doors had opened and was greeted by a line 1-2 way down the block! Did not move too quickly! Once inside acoustics were not good if you stood under the second floor balcony area... singing wasn't too bad but speaking was unintelligible

Slightly divey venue for live music, which can be a great thing however,... Acoustics were not…read moregreat and parking can be farther away if you arrive late. Staff was friendly service at the bar was fast. I'd say limited drink selections though. M Bathroom was ancient... Always a line at the ladies as there are only two stalls, and one does not flush very well. Makes you miss the anthology venue

I had a hard time finding the place. I asked this pedestrian, Cynthia, an Angel if she knew, and…read moreshe was determined to guide me to the right place. We kept asking people on the street. Now, we both know where is it. On the side of a building,cash only at the door. They have conveniently, an atm inside. A long bar to the right, in the lobby greets one, and the seating area is opposite the bar on the left. It was SRO last night for one of the opening groups of RIJF-OKAN, based in Canada. The crowd was enthusiastic and the group played a mixture of Cuban songs and rhythms. I truly enjoyed the concert while sipping a Corona..

A true hidden gem in Fairport. Located at the end of a strip mall with a few other bars, coffee…read moreshops etc, and plenty of off street parking. We were greeted by two of the coolest bartenders around, such an awesome vibe they have going on here. A stage with live music, a shop to buy anything and everything possible. Food and of course, good bourbon to enjoy and to take with you. After trying a few different ones , we settled on the Straight Bourbon Whiskey to take with us back home. This is definitely more than a tasting room, it's a good time waiting for you! You'll definitely want to grab a seat, order some bites, a few drinks, listen to some good music and enjoy this one of a kind distillery. Cheers!

It was self service and we went to the bar for our drinks. Mine was not made properly. They had a…read morefemale singing that was not good. She tried but needs to stay with instruments only. Overall not a good visit. Personal singing was way too loud as well

Really disappointed that my first visit there to see the movement was not a great one…read more No one checked my bag what if someone had a weapon or something, I heard several people say their bag wasn't checked. The staff was not welcoming or friendly. I've worked several venues in different states and currently work for some and we definitely don't make patrons feel like I felt. Truly disappointed. Could be a great venue but the management needs to work on learning how to make patrons feel more welcomed and teach their staff more on customer service. The VIP area was really not very good for the cost. I've worked hundreds of shows and our VIP areas are much more cleaner and have their own restrooms and friendlier staff.

no real vegan/vegetarian options! very generic american food menu (bbq, burgers, pizza) all of…read morewhich are overpriced. bar drinks also use recipe 21 as the well liquor - yikes. at the very least, this place needs to hire a new, more creative catering service if it wants to be resuscitated. so sad to have had to watch this venue with the tons of potential wane in popularity & quality. the two stars are for the property - garden, goats, and open concept layout with many seating options. i hope the owners wake up & realize how important quality food & drink is to bring people back!

Excellent food choices, great staff!!!easy to get to with ample parking. safe location!read more

Lovin Cup has been our go to for deliveries here at RIT. They are efficient, friendly and always…read moreon time. The box lunches are the best. Such a good variety for people with dietary needs. Always fresh, always delicious. The restaurant is also a great place to visit. The food is delicious and the service is great!

OMG! This comedy house is hilarious! When I go here I laugh my @-$-$ off!! The bar has a lot to…read morechoose from but I really come here for the comedy. So many funny jokers that always talk about the funniest things (dating, politics, racial jokes, etc.) Look out Philadelphia, Rochester may be the new up and coming comedy city!! However, joke lovers beware, sometimes they host long-haired "music" groups instead of comedy. Count me out!

Zero stars. This place is a sham. Was charged 40$ for 3 drinks - 2 draft beers and one basic…read morecocktail. Spent $30 on cover charges for 2 people to attend a "fantasy rave" with about 10 people inside. No one was dancing and the music wasn't even fantasy themed. The marketing for their events is very misleading! Save your money and go elsewhere.

Loved this little bar. The service was not the only great thing about this place. The drinks were…read morealso top notch. We had a few drinks and all of them were delicious. The atmosphere was also fun and relaxed. The bartender was one of the best. He was attentive, talkative, gave great suggestions and even gave us a small shot to sample. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Great Vibe. Excellent Pizza Place with wood fired pizza is also two doors down.

Pourin Joy definitely caters to a younger crowd, and a lot of the customers are local regulars…read more Even though I'm neither of those, I still felt very comfortable coming in here for a couple of drinks. Everyone was friendly, staff and customers alike. They have a small selection of their own interesting crafted cocktails, beyond that, stick to the classics and you'll be fine here. There's a small back room with a couple of electronic dartboards. The rest rooms are very well maintained. There will be lots of animated conversation going on all over. It's definitely worth a visit if you're on this part of Park Ave.