Where Rochester drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Rochester worth taking a tram to.
Genesee Brew House on Cataract St is the pilot taproom for Genesee Brewing (est. 1878), America's oldest continuously operating brewery, with river views.
TipSecond-floor dining room has the best river view. The pilot batch section of the tap list changes weekly. Museum space covers the brewery's history since 1878.
Rohrbach Beer Hall on Railroad St opened 1991 as Rochester's first craft brewery, with a wood-fired pizza kitchen and rotating German-influenced ales.
TipThe Buffalo Road brewpub at 3859 Buffalo Rd runs German and American pub fare daily, complementing the Public Market Beer Hall. Visit Saturday for market proximity.
Three Heads Brewing on Atlantic Ave in Rochester runs a Neighborhood of the Arts taproom with rotating IPAs, sours, and seasonal releases, plus a beer garden.
TipBeer garden is the best patio in the neighborhood. Friday and Saturday open until midnight. The IPA lineup rotates; check Untappd before going.
Swiftwater Brewing on Mount Hope Ave in Rochester is a South Wedge farm brewery and brewpub, known for hop-forward ales and notoriously good bar bites.
TipTrivia nights on Tuesdays. Kitchen closes 30 minutes before taproom closing. No reservations; walk-in only.
Strangebird Brewing on Marshall St in Rochester brews craft ales, hazy IPAs, and sours in the South Wedge, with a food program named best fries in 2025.
TipClosed Tuesday and Wednesday. Kitchen closes at 21:00; bar stays open until 23:00. The hazy IPA lineup is the house specialty.
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