Great local bar on East Ave with a low key cool interior. Fun, chill and playful vibe. Beers are cheap and cold, specials everyday. Small outside patio area, great spot for people watching all along the busy sidewalk. Limited parking along the street but there is a garage nearby... walking distance to others restaurants and bars. read more

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Stopped in here between bands at the Jazz Fest. I think I was there a long time ago... but this little bar is great! They have a full bar: wine, beer, liquor. It was packed because of the Jazz Fest but man.. we did not have to wait more than 5 minutes for our drinks! We ordered at the bar and one of the gals came over to deliver. Now that's service! There's a bunch of stuff to do... some arcade games and darts. There's a dining section on the other side of the wall, as well as some outdoor seating. Note: ladies room is small and the stall on one side is in the dark lol... so ladies beware haha! Going to be back there for sure and this time we'll grab some food! read more

Salinger's - Pubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Everytime I go to Sal's I wonder why I don't go more often. The service is fast and no BS, the prices are beyond reasonable, and the vibe is divey but eclectic. Eastman students, art purveyors, kickball teams, and many many more groups have found an alcohol & popcorn filled oasis in Salinger's. I went this past weekend and enjoyed a quieter atmosphere on Friday around 8:30pm. My double vodka soda was $5ish, and my partner and I grabbed a table and settled in. We enjoyed watching folks play games (pool, basketball, skee ball, and many many more all available here), and our beverages before moving on for the evening. The bartenders are used to high volume and take care of everyone at the bar quickly. It can get pretty busy in the later hours of the night, after concerts, and on weekends, but it is always homey feeling and a great way to start or end the night. All of the best things about dive bars come together at Sal's, and I can't wait for my next trip! read more

In town to visit my kid at college. Walked over from my hotel at 1130p. Cold and late. Left my passport in the hotel room safe. 52 years old, turned away. No, I am not walking back to my hotel to get my passport and come back. Zero risk for them serving me. Don't care that the 60+ year old guy checking IDs at the front, according to him, gets his ID checked sometimes too. read more

Let me start off by saying this place was a hot mess. Next time if I even go next time pictures will be taken . The bathrooms were filthy like they wasn't cleaned in months , the place was packed but filthy nasty . Food on the floor trash , the jukebox took my money so I wasn't even gonna test it with the games , their margaritas was sour and didn't have a solid taste . I expected more from this place as my friends come here often . First time experience was not good . I have OCD real it was nasty in the bar . Just do better in the cleaning . I wanted to help clean my self . I didn't get no pictures cause the it was just too much to handle . Just reflect on this comment and do better thanks. read more

Great bar located downtown off of East Ave. old school in style. Plenty of drink options and friendly staff. Some old school games on rotation and a billiards table. Peanuts always available and you eat them with care. Crack and discard anywhere, I mean anywhere, and the place will always be clean the next time you show up. I don't make a mess though - I am always feel guilty. read more

Not normally a bar I'd frequent, but now after visiting, I'll be back when the mood fits. We were there on a Saturday -- SU was playing Duke so everyone was rocking their orange tees. We grabbed some brews and headed to the back where there were dart boards (friends played), we watched them, and got sucked into the game. It was nice that they put the volume on so everyone could follow what was happening. After the game, the music went back on. There are seats and tables for sitting back there too along with pool. They even have a vintage cigarette machine -- I haven't seen one of those in a while. Even though I don't smoke it was still cool to see (FYI takes only exact change). It's much larger than I expected so there's room for people to move beyond the bar, which filled up first. At 8pm it wasn't too packed, but by 10pm it was semi-crowded. They have a good tap selection and cheap! I enjoyed a few Lagunitas IPAs. Lots of peanuts and popcorn for munching. read more

Salinger's - Dart boards in the back - Pubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Bartenders are great. Adam, Damian, Colby all beauties. Best spot in Rochester never had a bad experience here

I love Salinger's for what it is, a classy dive like bar. This isn't your Murphy's Law, or One type place. It's a casual, hang out with great people and great drinks. It's usually not overly crowded and can easily get a drink here. They recently expanded the place with blowing out the left wall that allowed more tables and places to talk. Part of the reason they expanded is they plan to have an in-house kitchen that will offer the typical bar food, but will highlighted by their own smoked meats! They also have a few dart boards and a pool table for entertainment. What I absolutely love at Salinger's is the large variety of beer and drink specials at ridiculous cheap prices. First they have Moosehead larger. Having grown up in Buffalo, I frequented crossing the northern border and discovering one of Canada's more unknown treasures. I recommend it, and I've never seen it in the US. Secondly they have these great craft beers bottles at $2 on a Friday and Saturday nights!! I've seen no places like it! Try: Moosehead, McSorley's Black, Seadog blueberry and Purple haze. It's one of my favorite bars in the entire 585. read more

Salinger's - Saturday night drink specials - Pubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Salinger's is one of my favorite stops along my commute to work and I will say that I have enjoyed their sandwiches and the nachos were amusing at best. I recently tried what can only be described as a mega burger. Grilled to my specifications topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and ketchup, this burger was housed in a mammoth bun! Trust me when I say that the burger did not get lost in that bread. I would recommend the burger to any and all true carnivores out there ... enjoy! read more

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Salingers has been one of our favorite bars for many years! They started as our Kickball sponsor and they always had great drink specials and were very accommodating. We became good friends with the bartenders and staff and even when we switched to Monroe Ave for bar sponsors, we still made sure to stop by and say hello. It's always a fun atmosphere, great drink specials, and has popcorn and peanuts! There's some patio seating which is great for people watching in East End. Also you can bring in your own food if you like! Definitely a good stop for St Patrick's day too! read more

This is a bar for dad's and sons. I was in town visiting my son who works at the R. I. T and we came here. The drinks were great, and reasonably priced. As a huge fan of the TV show Cheers, I was hoping we'd see a Norm or Clifford C. Clavin character here, and we did. Boy, we did... They were a hoot, bought me and my son some beers and we ate together. My son is quite the drinker and these two rogues knew it. The music in the bar, coupled with the tasty beverages led inevitably to baudy conversation about the government, women, TV and sports. Being from Boston, we had a lot of knowledge in these areas, although our hosts were regular patrons of Salinger's (Sal's for the Salinger's savvy set) and were able to give us a run for our money in the debate. In the end, my son left to visit the Old Toad with a couple Jewish kids he knows from the chat rooms, leaving me to continue to drink away with the locals (regs as we say in Boston) -- the night was slightly ruined when I lost my hotel key in the bathroom at the bar and had to spend the night in my son's dorm but the gang at Computer Science House were welcoming and liked that I brought a bunch of Genny back with me, as well as a couple young ladies from the bar. 5 stars. read more

Decent bar with a small outside space to people watch on East Ave. We stopped in for a quick drink before heading over to the Eastman. We've been here a couple of times before to watch the NCAA tourney and during Busker-fest. Nothing special but a good location with reasonable prices. read more

Solid bar with lots of tvs, comfortable booths, pool table, darts, video games, etc. Great assortment of alcoholic drinks plus free popcorn and peanuts. I don't know of many bars in Rochester that can say this. The crowd is really diverse from college Eastman students to people in their mid thirties like me. read more

Great beer specials every day. They even put a clover on your Guinness like it should be here! I always have fun playing darts here. It can get really crowded here, so be prepared. The bartenders are really fast and will do a shot with you no problem. Go there for a special event and they will for sure give you a cup! Great place for the Jazz Fest, the beer is way cheaper there and you can bring your beer back over for half the price! read more

This is not a bar I would have entered on my own, but I was with a friend who suggested we go in for their beer selection. And a good beer selection they had. He got a Sam Adams for just $2 and I got Lagunita's IPA for $3.50. Quite the steals. They also have peanuts! I think I was way more excited than anyone else there. I've always wanted to eat peanuts somewhere where you can toss the shells on the ground. It is a very pleasing experience. And the peanuts tasted good, too. We also played a few rounds of skeeball and foosball. Ditch East & Alexander and come up here for cheap beer and fewer obnoxious drunk people. read more

Thanks to Brian T. otherwise I would have never stopped into Salinger's. What a great bar. I like the fact that it was priced right and we found parking right in front. The bartender was great, he even let us change the TV to the SU game. The peanuts are addicting and the beer was ice cold, I easily could have sat there all night long, the aroma from the kitchen was tempting and if I did eat there I would have had the Cuban or fried bologna and egg sandwich. Overall great spot for an early beer, next time I will grab some grub too. read more

A good pseudo-dive bar. It's meant to be divey with the peanuts and shells you can throw on the floor, the pool table, the jukebox...but really it's more organized and clever than that. The beer selections frequently include craft choices and they pull a good Guinness. "Let's go get a Guinney!" "Where?" "I don't know, somewhere close by...downtown?" "Uh...Salinger's?" "Perfect!" And so goes the conversation between my husband and myself on a recent evening. Be forewarned - Salinger's does get PACKED on the weekends and has its fair share of loud, obnoxious people...particularly those who get their paws on the jukebox and cackle, baring their midriffs and cluelessly pushing the pool balls around the table. Barring them (and you know them, they're at every dive), it's a great bar. Plus, there's Baked and Carved next door. read more

Fun! I probably would not have chosen this place when walking by but not for the suggestion of the friend I was with---glad she did! I liked that this was a diverse crowd establishment ( at least the night we went). Solid selection, nice friendly bartender. And the peanuts just sealed the deal! read more

This bar is one for the ages. Between the beer selection, the free peanuts and popcorn and all the games they have available (ie, darts, ski ball, pool, pinball etc) this is a place anyone can feel at home. Prices are extremely reasonable also and their staff is top notch. If you're in Rochester's East End do yourself a solid and pop into Salinger's. You won't regret it. read more

Gritty dive bar with good energy and cheap drinks. Fun bar games too - pool, darts, etc. The jukebox was a fun touch and led to some fun dance music. Relatively crowded on a Saturday night with a mixed scene - some recent college grads and some older customers. Bartenders were playing along with rowdy bachelorette parties truth and dares. There are a couple of TVs, but this isn't a great place to watch a game. read more

Great dive bar! Drinks are a little pricey but great atmosphere with great staff. Came here when I was on a work trip in Rochester great end to a long work day read more

Sarah or Sara was our server tonight, she had awesome taste in music (YellowCard) as well as in shots (Jame-O woohoo!!) the bar is always quick on service and they make sure you are happy at the end of the day. They don't push the money making factor as that happens naturally but they want to have a good vibe and they always do. Security is above and beyond as he can handle business at the front door but he is also the nicest guy until you give him a reason not to be. Go out, get drunk, and get home safely. That's the mission and the mission should always be accomplished!! When it comes to a good night out, this is the bar to make sure you hit up! read more

One of the best places to hang out in Rochester. Great bartenders! I come here whenever I'm in town! read more

Salinger's - Pubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Best bar in Rochester. Excellent selection of tap and bottled beer. Amazing atmosphere. Prime location. Staff is incredible from the bartenders right down to the door men. read more

My favorite bar in Rochester! This is our work happy hour spot. The drink specials are great... You can drink a glass of wine or a Genny beer (not to make it sound like they don't have more craft-style beers, because they do, but I operate in the wine/Genny range). All of the bartenders are fantastic. Salinger's is a great place for darts, and there are areas that are great for larger groups. Order in a pizza from down the road or indulge in popcorn and peanuts! Outdoor seating in the summer is nice. I know this is from YEARS ago, but RIP Baked & Carved... I still miss that place!! read more

Salingers is a great dive bar that has a good selection of drinks/beers that are all reasonably priced. They have peanuts that you can eat and throw everything on the floor. They have foosball, darts, skeeball, pool, etc. They have a very small outdoor area (wish it was bigger) and a lot of different spots to sit down (tables, booths, high top tables). The entrance is a bit tricky with the bar being right there so it is often a bit of a pain to fight your way through everyone to get into the back area where you can stand/sit and commiserate with your friends. Has a very interesting mix of clientele, definitely a spot you can meet some non early 20s people, but you will also have some young people in there as well. read more

Staple of the East End , this landmark bar has only gotten better over the years. Twice the size and now featuring a patio, it's an establishment that recognized a need for expansion and did so without taking away from the cozy feel Salingers brings . From the peanuts begging to get cracked to the jukebox always ready to get loose, Salingers allows you to take your coat off and relax from life for a bit . The bartenders are top notch ( partial to Denny and Jay) and drink JIM BEAM (hint hint) . They say if you drink enough and stare into the big moose's eyes, a hologram of Tim Conte will appear on the wall riding a Harley. They also have a rule just for Tony D posted on the wall. It's the little things that set this joint apart . Rumor has it they will be the first Rochester bar to feature a Jameson tap system. Party on Salingers read more

I truly en joyed myself at Salinger's Bar & Grill. I was really impressed with the amount of bar games they had Skee Ball, Big Buck Hunter, bubble hockey, pool darts and so much more. I would definitely come back and I highly recommend Salinger's Bar & Grill. read more

Great location and they have a great selection of beer. I love playing the games in back and they have a nice outdoor area to hang out. It's a good time. read more

I have been here a few times and while it does have an older vibe to it, it is a cool bar. The bartenders are great and they have games like darts, pool and skeeball and popcorn which is a plus! It's a local bar so it is easy to get to know the staff and they have a great outdoor space! They have a great outdoor area and it's always a good bar during east Ave fest! read more

A good, solid fun spot for drinks and socializing. Nothing special, perhaps, but you can do a lot worse, and the location sure helps, as it's right in the heart of the East End with easy access to Milestone's, Java's, Richmond's, etc., should you be in the mood to use this as a starting-off point for your evening. They don't often have live music here, but it is usually used as a "small stage" venue during East End Festivals (open admission to all clubs in the area, outside stages, etc.) and I have fond memories of seeing Bobbie Henry and his Goners do their spot-on rockabilly routine here at least once...maybe Steve Grills, too, before he graduated to the Dinosaur (see my review), but don't quote me on that. There was also a brief time when the Salinger's management let a friend of a friend put on a weekly clambake here, and that was always fun. Right on... read more

My favorite bar. Anywhere. Great people. Great staff. Pool table. Peanuts. Patio. Shut the front door, folks.

Salinger's is the place to be when you want to feel at home. The kind and witty bartenders will cater to your style of drink the way you want it or simply amaze you with some of their creations. Once you think all is well, then you will be surprised that there is more to offer....like FOOD. Those sandwiches are just exactly what you need with a cold beer, or for my favorite labbatt's na beer. The tacos are beast mode, and you will just want more, but because there are ladies that you want to smile at and not have to hold your gut in, you just might want to go back to the bar and have a conversation with someone, if you have the guts of course. Great people, great food, and great ambieance make for an awesome day/night. Enjoy meeting new friends. read more

Friendly staff, reasonable prices, great atmosphere..... The list goes on. I'm a native Rochesterian and actually only checked this place out a handful of times, each time has been more pleasant than the last. Keep up the good work. Oh and sorry I keep leaving my credit card overnight. I'll tip my hat to them for not losing the card like other places tend to do. Cheers! read more

Love this place, great beer selection, always reasonably priced, and a kick ass crew behind the bar. Even when the bar is 5 deep, you'll never wait long to be served. From the East End facing patio, to the game room there's something for everyone. Get in, crack some peanuts, and enjoy a tasty drink! read more

Italian bartender wearing gray shirt during east end festival myself and my 2 friend were front of the bar cash out ready for drinks . U looked and ignored us three times . Terrible service. Maybe lay off the steroids so u can pay attention to customers . read more

Hands down the best bar in the city!! Great selection and prices on beer and cocktails, friendly staff, nice amount of tvs for watching sports as well as a number of darts and video games. There is an out door patio overlooking East Ave and the people watching is second to none.I can't say enough good things about Salingers. I used to live in Rochester and every time we come back into town its a given we are heading over there for sure. On a scale of one to 10 its a solid 10 in every category a bar should strive for . read more

This bar is one of the best bars on all of East Avenue and the longevity speaks for itself this bar has been around for well over 20 years and continues a tradition of drinking local exploring new beers and having a shot with the owners. The bartenders are great the crowd is always interesting with a very diverse population of locals. Is you're going to spend your money downtown I highly suggest stopping in at Salingers, not only will you meet some pretty wild people, but have a great time as well! Worth the Stop, enjoy! read more

My favorite bar hands down the bar tenders are great always ready to chat while you wait for people to arrive. The drinks never disappoint and the specials rock. I love the free popcorn and peanuts and the games make for great entertainment !! read more